Allowance/Optional Claiming Races

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by robfla

the attraction to running for a tag is that it allows the horse to run in the condition in which it could have already won.

sorry to point out the obvious, but I like those races from a handicapping point of view as it makes for larger fields

I understand that, but I just think it makes sense to give a break.

[robfla]

they are giving the horse a break. By allowing it to run in the same condition. Why give an additional break.

Love the "B" races at Calder: For 3 y.o. OR 4y.o. that have never won 3 races.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by robfla

they are giving the horse a break. By allowing it to run in the same condition. Why give an additional break.

Love the "B" races at Calder: For 3 y.o. OR 4y.o. that have never won 3 races.

Maybe b/c often the condition has been cleared and a healthy claiming game with more horses in for a tag wouldn't hurt.