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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: MOHAWK FREAK on April 29, 2024, 10:42:52 PM
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So Saturday night I saw something I never witnessed before. There was a 1-5 in the race and he won. The second choice ran second. They called an inquiry and disqualified the second place finisher for “throwing a shoe” before the race. Really??? I never saw this EVER. Has anyone seen this elsewhere?
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So Saturday night I saw something I never witnessed before. There was a 1-5 in the race and he won. The second choice ran second. They called an inquiry and disqualified the second place finisher for “throwing a shoe” before the race. Really??? I never saw this EVER. Has anyone seen this elsewhere?
They did NOT dq Captain Wania --but he was considered a scratch
I thought it was quite bizarre myself but yes I have seen broken equipment horses get scratched after the race
I believe the connections collect the 2nd place purse money but not 100% sure
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The disqualification was for wagering purposes only, no different then if there was interference before the start. Purse money awarded as per finish but this protects the betting public