curious ruling by the stewards - Kee 5th

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

It happens every day at every track and is not called a foul. That rule is wonderfully written and universally ignored by Stewards. Intimidation is a HUGE part of the game. Ask Tony Black if he has ever changed paths with a leader to intimidate. ALL THE TIME should be his answer, because the good ones do it all the time.

exactly, I had no dog in this hunt but I was surprised by this takedown.
I have been on the receiving end of much more egregious fouls at Keeneland and they did nothing. In addition to any grandstanding by the jockey, I think what might have helped to sell this one was at one point the horses head recoils, almost like when they get hit by another riders whip.