Backstretch people and exp horseplayers - "VET SCRATCH"

[Bobby Fischer]

Today's 1st at Belmont had a horse DRESSMAKER who had been VET scratched 4 days ago on the 19th over at Delaware park.

I'd like to know what you guys make of a "Vet" scratch designation like that??

The cynic/conspiracy theorist in me questions if the Vet designation was sneaky move by the trainer and friends after learning of the weak field for the Belmont race and to dissuade would-be Claims.