Thanks for the response. I fully understand the reality of ethics. But would it not be less of an ethical dilemma if the Racing Commissions made the two horses an entry like in non-stakes races? Then the betting public would be less likely to feel “robbed”. I have been going to Saratoga yearly since 2 year old Secretariat won his first allowance race with his new rider Ron Turcotte. Each summer, I find many more new track goers at Saratoga than anywhere else. They come with innocent and fresh minds and bet real dollars on numbers, names, looks, etc. They are unaware of “Rabbit” strategy, but sadly bet on a horse that in all likelihood will not hit the board. Unfortunately, a trainer, owner, jockey and even the Racing Commission have no problem taking money from these patrons/bettors who are making all kind of straight and exotic bets using this Rabbit. How much money did NYRA/Travers take in on Inordinate who was destined to not hit the board?