05-05-2019, 08:28 AM
It was the correct decision IMO. It must have been heartbreaking for the owners of Maximum Security to see their horse's number taken down. They have been in the horse racing industry for many years and have yet to win the Run for the Roses, despite several legitimate chances. They seem to be good people.
However, my sympathy for them has diminished since reading Mr. West's reaction to the Stewards' ruling:
The last line is what irks me. How can he say that the decision was "egregious" before he saw the replay footage. Bad sportsmanship IMO.
Quote:The Wests spend their time engaged in philanthropy around the San Diego area. They have built a wellness center there that serves 1,000 people a day, providing meals, job training, computer classes, and health care. A Midwestern work ethic instilled early in life informs their actions, and as much as Gary West enjoys talking horses, he is even more passionate speaking about helping those less fortunate.
However, my sympathy for them has diminished since reading Mr. West's reaction to the Stewards' ruling:
Quote:“I think this is the most egregious disqualification in the history of horse racing, and not just because it’s our horse,” West told The Associated Press by phone Saturday night.
Quote:“If we can’t appeal to the stewards,” West said, “our other options are the state racing commission. If those don’t work, we might go to legal options. … But we have not seen what they saw.”
The last line is what irks me. How can he say that the decision was "egregious" before he saw the replay footage. Bad sportsmanship IMO.
Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip.