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Originally Posted by cj
I doubt it but not impossible. The big name guys have no problem sending horses to Dubai and running without it. I bet if it were an option versus a weight break, they'd go with the L every time. I'm not suggesting anything nefarious. The trainers are following the rules. But passing up a possible speed edge versus a small chance a horse might bleed? I don't see it.
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You say they have "no problem" yet it's not as though there is a ton of US participation over there. There is also the question of relative cost between the Pegasus and Dubai. That difference is significant.
Regardless, what small chance makes it worth the small weight break? 2%? 5%? My guess, from an expected value standpoint, it's a no brainer to use Lasix.
