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cj
05-09-2003, 10:39 AM
Returns today in a 7f sprint.

Question for the board...why is he allowed to remove blinkers after a win, especially one as big as the BC Classic? Just curious.

CJ
Dave Schwartz
05-09-2003, 10:43 AM
Why would he not be "allowed" to remove blinkers? Is there some prohibition against the trainer doing what he wants that I am not aware of?

Dave
karlskorner
05-09-2003, 10:49 AM
There is no "rule" that he is not allowed to remove blinkers, that I am aware of.
keilan
05-09-2003, 11:00 AM
His return is a prep race, I wouldn't have nickle on him to win.

This horse is most dangerous when he's wearing blinkers
cj
05-09-2003, 11:12 AM
Why would he not be "allowed" to remove blinkers? Is there some prohibition against the trainer doing what he wants that I am not aware of?

You have to get permission from the stewards to change equipment after a victory, and its usually not very easy. Guess its easier if you have a BC winner.

You would not see this in a claiming race without very unusual circumstances.

CJ
Pace Cap'n
05-09-2003, 11:18 AM
I read somewhere that Volponi has a history of blinkers on, blinkers off, on, off, etc. Not too unusual from that standpoint.
cj
05-09-2003, 11:24 AM
One thing is clear, this horse will not be going all out for a win today.

CJ