what does it take to scratch a horse????

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Had a horse break through the gate at the Spa before a race in July. Ran to the teller, Beth was there for this, and was able to cancel it and put it on another. Had no more than 30 seconds for this. Normally you are screwed. Especially when betting from home.

I had forgotten about that...yeah, Rand had to RUN to get his bet cancelled...I think if they break they gate they should be an automatic scratch...the horse never wins and the race is a waste of training, and the bettor gets screwed in the process.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I had forgotten about that...yeah, Rand had to RUN to get his bet cancelled...I think if they break they gate they should be an automatic scratch...the horse never wins and the race is a waste of training, and the bettor gets screwed in the process.

That sure brings back memories of some posts after Barbaro's Preakness......

FWIW, I know SOME horses have won races after breaking through. But I agree that most are spent after having gone through the gate twice on race day.