11/4 (CD): Breeders' Cup Friday (Final Fields)

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

That's the only plausible explanation.

I didn't see the whip, but I was watching replay on my office computer on a small screen where it is hard to see that kind of detail. Did the rider of the 7 strike the 6 horse in the face with the whip? Seemed like the 7 was forced into the 6 by the horse towards the rail, I think the 9.