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Old 06-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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I understand this. But has there ever been a thought of running two year olds in races that are not bet on? My problem is a good many two year olds are pushed in a race after their form has completely broken down because there is money on them and the finish line approaches. I have watched this.
Ocala does it every year.
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Old 06-20-2007, 01:08 PM
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Ocala does it every year.
Aha.
But I am a reactionary.
Tell Ocala they are way out of line.
Thanks.
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Old 06-20-2007, 01:37 PM
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Ocala does it every year.
They dont have 2 year old races. And would the horses not try as hard because there is no betting? Would we tell them about it beforehand or would they just see a blank toteboard and figure it out?
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