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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

These contrary-to-physics races are the result of DIRT racing (the kickback) and the many bush and biased tracks on which it's practiced. Gunning for the lead, moving prematurely, going without cover, having an advantage as a frontrunner, are all tactics that spell CERTAIN DOOM in any other sport (at a reasonably high speed). Try any of these at your local velodrome and see how quickly you're puking up your breakfast. Here, they're the norm.

As I've mentioned countless times before: the way these jock ride these races borders on ABUSE of the horses. Why would they care, however, as it doesn't cost them any pain; not like they in a bike race and they make a premature break and are made to pay for it.

Compounding matters is that most trainers/owners are clueless to it as well and thus the status quo is guaranteed to have a long life.

Sorry, but I have to disagree. The races around the globe are all run with diffrent styles and reflect the jockeys and trainers belief as the best way TO WIN.
If you can go 12F in 2:26 why would sit and stalk a daudling field only to sprint to the wire and win in 2:28 or 2:32.