Stewards ultimately hurting the game?

[Gander]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

How so? If you show me how DQ decisions are consistent and fair across the board, I'll agree. I had this discussion with one of big bettors at LAD a few weeks ago and he thought the same as me.

For example ... How is DQing a horse, who knocked his rival out of the gate, from first place to last fair to bettors? It's not like placing him last rewards those who bet on the horse who was knocked out of the gate. Instead, it penalizes those who picked the winner and rewards those who bet the second best horse to win.

I would rather them leave it be, then penalize the horse/owner/trainer/jockey later on via purse $ and official placement. But in terms of the wagering, leave it alone.

I agree the inconsistency sucks, but a horse like Vineyard Haven has to come down on Travers Day in the Kings Bishop. Dont you agree? Imagine needing Capt candyman for a huge score and not having the right call made?

Theres some that are just so obvious that need to be called. The inconsistency usually lies with ones that are borderline decisions. I feel for the most part, the obvious ones are called correctly.