Breeders’ Cup denies first-timer entry; owner threatens lawsuit

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I knew there was a reason i never liked this outfit, this pretty much just confirms my suspicions

Owner Ron Paolucci, whose Loooch Racing Stables has campaigned, among others, 2013 Breeders’ Cup Fillies winner Ria Antonia, said Tuesday he was denied entry to this year's championships for another of his horses because it hasn’t started in a race.

Paolucci posted to his operation’s Twitter page a response from the Breeders’ Cup, which wrote to him that it may refuse entry “for any reason” and “without limitation.”

“So much for following the rules and living the American dream,” Paolucci tweeted. “I’m ashamed of owning horses today — very sad say.”

The horse in question, according to the Daily Racing Form, is 2-year-old filly Heavenhasmynikki. Paolucci told DRF he paid to pre-enter both the Juvenile Fillies and Juvenile Fillies Turf, set for Nov. 3-4 at Del Mar.

Paolocci said a Breeders’ Cup official told him specifically pre-entry was denied because his horse would have been a first-time starter and posed a safety risk, plus could compromise a championship-level race. That didn’t satisfy the owner.

“I’m definitely going to try and sue them,” he told DRF.

https://www.horseracingnation.com/ne...gal_action_123

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