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Originally Posted by thespaah
I think its been explained by another poster.
I just call them "harrow lines"
Quite frankly, while they can be sort of a guide to determine a horse's path, in my view, the hoof prints are the most telling
For turf races, it becomes more of a challenge.
I like you idea of using a pen or other straight instrument to use as a guide.
Preface. Often, race commentators talk about the actions taken by the rider. For example. "see, he's using a left handed whip here. At this point the horse moves to the right."
As a Steward, does this and other actions taken by a jockey go into your decision making process?
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Not for the purposes of placings. We look at the horses as though they don't have jockeys on their backs.
You're either sufficiently clear or you're not.
You're either cost an opportunity for a better placing or not.
Actions of the jockeys are addressed the next morning at film review.
