Proposed weight breaks for horses not using lasix

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

A lot of journeymen riders won't make the lower weight, so it will be moot many times.

True.

I suppose they could simply make lasix a 5lbs penalty in all races where base weight is 122lbs or less, instead of a 5lbs break in weight.

Making horses carry 131lbs to run on lasix in the Kentucky Derby or Belmont Stakes -- that wouldn't go over well with a lot of big-name trainers.