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Originally Posted by the little guy
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.
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Seven pounds has never really been considered a small weight break as long as I've been following racing. Horses have been held out of big races over much less. It just isn't considered as important as Lasix apparently. That speaks volumes to me.
We didn't get where we are today with 95% of horses using Lasix because of its preventative qualities. We got here because trainers figured out pretty quickly their horses are at a disadvantage if they don't use it.
