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Originally Posted by thaskalos
In all fairness, the connections put up all the money for these great horses, and they have the right to manage their careers however they want. I know that, if I were Zenyatta's or Rachel's owner...I wouldn't give a rat's ass for the "fan's" opinion of my horse. I'd do what's best for the horse, and for my pocketbook...and "history" be damned. The sport's "history" will remain checkered no matter WHAT these superstar horses accomplish on the track.
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Of course. That said, owners seem to be fair game in any other sport. Horse racing shouldn't be any different.