Sunday, May 19, 2024

You win some, you lose some

My brother-in-law Richard flew to Toronto to visit his brother and watch his horse race at Woodbine Racetrack.  

L - R:  Gordon, Richard & Andrew
After her awesome race last month, we were hoping for the best.  She was a favorite.  There were 10 horses in this race.  When the race started she was by the rail and coming in first.  Near the end, something happened and she slowed right down.  Richard said when the jockey knew she wouldn't win, he pulled her back.  Apparently they do that.

I was worried she was hurt, but she's okay.  One good thing about these horse owners, they will never race her unless she is 100%.  If she had a sore leg, some owners will inject the animals with drugs so they will still run.  There is no way the trainer or owners will ever force her to run if she's got a problem or drug her and make her race.

I look forward to her next race.
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