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Originally Posted by Jeff P
Watch the pan shot and then the head on shot of the start for R1 today 04-12-2018 at Gulfstream.
The #8 horse, Song Of Melody, second choice in the wagering at 7/2, was vehemently tossing her head about in the gate --
The starter pushed the button anyway -- and imo, her race was over at that point.
I realize sh#t happens.
But I'm not talking about an isolated incident.
This is about the 40th time over the past few months I've witnessed the Gulfstream starter push the button while it was clear one or more horses had yet to settle - or were more than just a bit active in the gate.
If I can see it from the pan shot:
How the hell does the starter - whose job it is to make a good faith effort to ensure a fair start - not see it?
-jp
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he was playing another horse?
