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Originally Posted by dilanesp
And now I have proof! In the 4th race yesterday (2/19), a longshot, the  Kennedie Sky at 42-1, did the exact same thing, and they didn't rule her a non-starter!
They are using the non-starter rule selectively to protect horses who get significant betting action. |
The asst. starter let go of the 3 as soon as she reared back when the gate was opened, but the 1 you can clearly see the extended arm of the asst. starter still holding on as the horse was rearing coming out of the gate. IMO they made the correct call on both.
