Baffert Fined

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Not an A track but has the A race of the world. That pretty much trumps anything else. Baffert doesnt run many there and I wish he would. But he wants the one thing each year and that is the Derby. My opinion of every track is high. I love all tracks. And I think they have rules in place for the better of the track and its patrons. Everyone knows that the situation could have been handled better. Everyone has had this issue but we go ripping and yelling at someone. Plus, why does Bode need to be in the paddock anyway? I think the paddock should be for the owner(s), trainer and his/her assistants and that is all.

Well when you pay 40 grand to run a horse in a race the least they can do is let you bring a few folks with you to the paddock!! LOL!! Your understanding of people who get in the horse business is limited to say the least. They buy horses for the thrill and sport of it, if they wanted an "investment" they could buy Real Estate and actually make money instead of losing it, which most owners do in the business of tbreds. So you don't think owners should be able to bring guests huh? WOW!! Yeah thats right folks you dropped a half mill on the colt but your guests can walk in the paddock with you to see him saddled. Doesnt sound like a real bright idea to me.