Aqueduct 3rd race DQ 11/29

[aaron]

I would just like to mention that the DQ was a hard call. I felt the stewards would have been correct,no matter which way they went. I thought the more correct decision was to take down the horse who was best,but it was a tough call. I'm glad I didn't have to make that decision.

[SharpCat]

They made the correct call here. The 6 was the best horse no doubt. R. Curatolo did what he could. He had the stick in the left hand and was pulling on the right rein unfortunately Bizarroworld came over just enough to causing J. Alvarado to check slighty on Shane Roars. Melvindale caught Shane Roars right at the wire. Had Shane Roars finished 2nd I don't think they make the change. That slight check caused Shane Roars a placing.

[classhandicapper]

I got taken down on the winner, but I felt it was the right call. :( Had the #3 lasted for second, then I think they should have left the winner up because he was clearly best. But you could argue the "take up" cost him a position.