Ok, but one can argue 20 is out of the money without any infraction. The horses that were impeded gain nothing. A horse that couldn't possibly have won under any circumstances was awarded the win.
I'm done with horse racing over this for 2019, I'm not alone.
PS: the decision didn't cost me one penny
I lost in the neighborhood of $200 with doubles and Pic3’s with the takedown.
But I do agree with the decision.
Felt sorry for my buddy who had #1 War of Wills pretty big. That horse seemed to take the worst of the foul and was making a big move. But since War of Wills and Max Security had the same owners they wouldn’t want an objection.
Pretty sly move for Prat to call the objection. Country House didn’t have much trouble.
It sucks but that’s the way it goes
But I do agree with the decision.
Felt sorry for my buddy who had #1 War of Wills pretty big. That horse seemed to take the worst of the foul and was making a big move. But since War of Wills and Max Security had the same owners they wouldn’t want an objection.
Pretty sly move for Prat to call the objection. Country House didn’t have much trouble.
It sucks but that’s the way it goes
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