http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/l...a62d7-81967437
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The first is from our own Rob Henie, who does the weekly handicapping lesson for this newsletter. He’s the author of the successful West Coast (and East Coast) Handicapping Report. And, as he writes, his choice to win the race, was Achira. So, Rob …
“A day after winning the Kentucky Derby, Mike Smith was involved in yet another DQ controversy, or we should say, ‘non-DQ’ debate.
“For those who saw the race, Smith and Achira were on the front end. Down the lane they drifted out significantly. Yes, Achira was our top pick, but never mind that, he should have been disqualified, plain and simple.
These are the California stewards who, over the years, have been responsible for the worst DQs and non-DQs ever seen in the sport.
