Repole, citing juvenile Lasix ban, won't send horses to Breeders' Cup

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Policy debate aside, it's not like the BC announced last week no Lasix for the Juvy races in 2012. Everyone knew this all year, except maybe Alysheba4, so the comments out now seem just like fuel to some fading fire.

If he had the expected favorite, and then didn't go - sure, a much bigger deal. I'm not fretting over the lack of Notacatbutallama.

yes i did know about it. what purpose does it serve?

[Danzig]

i think repole made good points. he's unhappy with the rules change regarding lasix-and made a great point about how it affects bettors. not often you see us mentioned.
then there's his beef about the bc and belmont-can't argue with his take on that either.
i'd imagine he'd have gone with all, even stay thirsty, had the rule on lasix not been there. but i can see not wanting to ship just the one horse if he thought the rest wouldn't be well-served by going.
when the lasix ban was announced is a non-issue-i doubt repole would have a different opinion regardless of when the change was implemented. it's not a 'fading fire'. it's an issue and he's not alone with his opinion.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by alysheba4

yes i did know about it. what purpose does it serve?

Sorry, didn't get that impression from your original post.

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Sorry, didn't get that impression from your original post.

......i was just being a smart ass, but i see it as a big mistake which seems to be the norm in the racing world.