NYSRWB Installs Strict Protocols for Belmont Stakes Horses

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by pointman

They were required to be on the Churchill grounds I believe the same 3 days prior to the Kentucky Derby, I don't recall anyone complaining then.

The point is that NY is changing the rules late in the game.

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

The point is that NY is changing the rules late in the game.

And not telling people who might need to know (i.e., Matz) about it.

[slotdirt]

I was just envisioning this happening in 2004 and Smarty Jones and John Servis being denied entry to the Belmont grounds because they shipped up from Philly on the Thursday before the race, police escort and all.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I was just envisioning this happening in 2004 and Smarty Jones and John Servis being denied entry to the Belmont grounds because they shipped up from Philly on the Thursday before the race, police escort and all.

I'm sure there was even an iota of a chance of that happening if they announced he had to be there by Wednesday 10 days before the race. There are many concerns to have about racing, announcing that horses have to be on the grounds 3 days before a race 10 days out is not one of them.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

The point is that NY is changing the rules late in the game.

I guess I have missed the protocol as to the notice the State Racing and Wagering Board has to give participants in a race. Please enlighten me what the deadline is.

Actually, the point is that the Racing and Wagering Board is taking actions not out of the actual concerns they say, but in reaction to all that has happened with NYRA. But complaining about horses being on the grounds 3 days out when they have given 10 days notice is just looking for something to complain about IMO.

[MisterB]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

The point is that NY is changing the rules late in the game.

bull chit.