McLaughlin with 3 positives; Gets 30 day ban..

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Originally Posted by Gander

Good post. 100% on.
Can you imagine if Dutrow had the kind of Saratoga meet Linda Rice did and then went as cold as a block of ice at Belmont? Love the excuses made for her too, like the lack of turf sprints at Belmont Park. As if 48 races arent enough.

Thank you. This is more about mindset than it is about anything else.

A couple of years ago, Bill Mott was leading trainer at the Spa. He had a super meet, shot a really strong win % number by the end of the meet. I think he won between 25 and 30 races, with about 90 to 100 starts maybe.

Anyway, hHe strolls into Belmont and starts off with something like 0 for 20. Later is something like 1 for 25 and ends up with 2 or 3 from 30-35. I don't remember the details.

You should have heard the talk, reasons, excuses, etc.

Eric