On Jun 25, 11:13=A0pm, Tom Stovall <stov...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> When a trainer has a built-in excuse for running back and
> fails to take advantage of it, one can only surmise he was unaware of it
> - which does not speak highly of the communication within his barn.
>
> Personally, I'm kinda wondering why he was wearing a sticker on a dry
> track, but it was probably a prophylactic measure to widen him out so he
> wouldn't snatch off the plastic in front.
> --
> Tom Stovall, CJF
> stov...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I wondered about this too when the original photos came up. An AP
story did say that their farrier noticed evidence of a loose/loosened
shoe when the horse came back, but that he felt it wasn't enough to
affect his run. I'd think they'd jump on any excuse, though.
What's a "sticker"?
Grey


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