Anyone else see this?

[illinoisbred]

After the unsaddling of the winner in today's 2nd race at Arlington, trainer Rafael Flores removed by knife the right front leg wrap before the groom lead him away. I can't say I've ever seen that before. Shouldn't all winners go to the testing barn with all equipment used less tack and blinkers?

[sonnyp]

After the unsaddling of the winner in today's 2nd race at Arlington, trainer Rafael Flores removed by knife the right front leg wrap before the groom lead him away. I can't say I've ever seen that before. Shouldn't all winners go to the testing barn with all equipment used less tack and blinkers?


i don't know of any jurisdiction that has a test for leg wraps. they just take blood and urine.

[illinoisbred]

i don't know of any jurisdiction that has a test for leg wraps. they just take blood and urine.
No, I don't think so. I just found it odd he felt it necessary to remove it so hastily.

[sonnyp]

since they never know how long it will take to get the urine (the horse has to co-operate) he probably didn't want to keep the bandages on indefinately. like an ace bandage, the pressure on blood vessels etc. is best if relieved in a reasonable amount of time.

most grooms carry a safety type razor tool which slides between the leg and bandage to cut them off. i think most bandages come off as soon as the horse gets to the spit box anyway.

[illinoisbred]

since they never know how long it will take to get the urine (the horse has to co-operate) he probably didn't want to keep the bandages on indefinately. like an ace bandage, the pressure on blood vessels etc. is best if relieved in a reasonable amount of time.

most grooms carry a safety type razor tool which slides between the leg and bandage to cut them off. i think most bandages come off as soon as the horse gets to the spit box anyway.
That's my understanding too. Again, I just found it odd that he removed just one and did it crudely with a pocket knife.

[sonnyp]

he only removed one ? that is odd !

[ManeMediaMogul]

Didn't see it but it sounds like maybe something happened to the bandage...maybe it slipped or frayed and the trainer didn't want it to bother the horse walking back to the barn area.

[illinoisbred]

Didn't see it but it sounds like maybe something happened to the bandage...maybe it slipped or frayed and the trainer didn't want it to bother the horse walking back to the barn area.
That could be the case although it appeared to be intact and placed at the same heighth as the one on the right leg.

[Niko]

at least he didn't have to remove the leg (referring to Gil's horse) :lol: