Why would an owner want to go thru all of the criticism. Because he has a horse who doesn't look like he wants a mile and a quarter.

The stuff has already started. "He lost going two turns". "He's just a sprinter". "The DQ win was cheap".

Retire the horse now. Let all the naysayers say, "I told ya so". To wake up everyday and hear your horse get trashed. I mean who needs it.

Take your money and move on.