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Originally Posted by Danzig
jocks leave horses for others all the time. in this case, the owner went overboard about it. most just call other short guys til they get a rider. it's the first time in 30-odd years of watching racing that i've seen someone actually attempt to keep another horse out of the gate so they can keep their jock.
running a rabbit is to help out your second horse, not to keep another completely out of the race. there absolutely is a difference. this isn't a matter of may the best horse win regardless of race tactics, this is may the best horse not even be entered.
i'm glad it's all settled now.
and you mentioned about jackson buying a horse for the preakness--allen also dug deep to buy MTB. not as deep, but they both did the same thing.
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ARe you honestly comparing a jock leaving a Ky Derby winning horse running in the Preakness to a jock leaving a 7k claiming race?? Seriously?? Jackson and Allen did the same thing?? Seriously?? I was under the impression Allen bought a gelding last year and his horse has no problem entering the Derby or Preakness, his horse is not a future mate for Curlin and was actually nominated to the TC. He did not buy a horse mid TC that wasn't nominated for the races.
You're doing some serious reaching.