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The problem with the TB industry
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<blockquote data-quote="kjones" data-source="post: 317093" data-attributes="member: 4533"><p>While I agree there is corruption in the horse racing industry, I believe it isn't limited to the small tracks. I spent quite a few years around racing when my in-laws were involved. They ran at big tracks and small ones. It is hard for the small time owner/trainer to compete with the big time people with deep pockets. I have never witnessed any cheating or fixing races, but have suspected it. As for a horse winning a race and another going to the test barn, it has been my experience that the winner of every race goes and sometimes a randomly tested horse also. I agree with Alan about them being run as 2 year olds. They should be started until they are at least 2. and probably not run till at least 3 or 4. A TB's legs aren't ready for the incredible stress placed on them in a race that young. But that's just my opinion. Some would disagree, but oh well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kjones, post: 317093, member: 4533"] While I agree there is corruption in the horse racing industry, I believe it isn't limited to the small tracks. I spent quite a few years around racing when my in-laws were involved. They ran at big tracks and small ones. It is hard for the small time owner/trainer to compete with the big time people with deep pockets. I have never witnessed any cheating or fixing races, but have suspected it. As for a horse winning a race and another going to the test barn, it has been my experience that the winner of every race goes and sometimes a randomly tested horse also. I agree with Alan about them being run as 2 year olds. They should be started until they are at least 2. and probably not run till at least 3 or 4. A TB's legs aren't ready for the incredible stress placed on them in a race that young. But that's just my opinion. Some would disagree, but oh well. [/QUOTE]
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