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Originally Posted by TonyK@HSH
Pat Day would not have to appeal the ruling to ride in the Belmont Stakes. The designated race rule provides that path. I cannot recall the example you referenced but I'm surprised that Pat didn't take advantage of this rule.
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I don't recall the exact year but it was several years ago and and the rule may have changed. His thinking was that he felt he was guilty and could not in good conscience use any way to delay punishment to avoid missing the race
I'm not familiar with the designated race rule. How does it go?