Re: Question for rezlagal? (845 Views)
Posted by:
Strike (IP Logged)
Date: May 13, 2019 04:31PM
hellersorr Wrote:
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> Churchill Downs has a very strong interest in
> fighting this as hard as possible, regardless of
> whether or not the stewards screwed up.
>
> Here's just one reason: Imagine a class-action
> lawsuit by holders of Maximum Security tickets
> (WPS and all the different exotics).
>
> If successful in overturning long-established
> practice, it would be a huge financial blow to
> Churchill Downs AND could change the industry.
> (For instance, no more disqualifications a month
> or two down the road for use of illegal drugs
> while NOT reimbursing the bettors.)
If the stewards NOW FEEL the infraction was so egregious -- why in the hell did they not post an inquiry? I would love to hear their explanation. They all should be given suspensions (whether you agree with the DQ or not -- fact is they didn't do their jobs).
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