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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
Many well intentioned rules can be manipulated for personal gain. That happens often with this rule.
However, your analogy of the Padres doesn't resonate for me.
Some dedicated owners might go decades between chances at winning an important Stake.
Can see good arguments on both sides. I'd be inclined to NOT rescind the rule.
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The BHA allows jockeys to ride in Group 1 races if they are serving a suspension of four days or less, provided they don't appeal it.
perhaps a similar rule could be implemented here - possibly including allowing them to ride in any stake (graded or ungraded) with an purse amount of a certain high value?
