Last race at Saratoga 8/6

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by ADJMK

forced that rival into the runner-up and prevailed.

By the time that happened - there was only about 20 yards left in the race - and it was clear the 2nd place finisher wasn't winning.

The horse who finished 3rd -- and was forced out by the winner late -- actually iniated contact with the winner before he got forced out.

Thus, the winner shouldn't be placed 3rd for an incident that was started by the 3rd place finisher.

It all boils down to this -- was 2nd place fouled by the actions of the winner? Yes.

Did that foul cost 2nd place a better placing? In my opinion - No. There was only about 20 yards left in the race - and he clearly wasn't winning.

To me, it's a good non-call even though a foul did occur just before the wire.