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Rodney (Rod) Hayes
Ed, you are the man. You really have done well. I'm like Mel, it makes me want to go out and play 36 holes of golf, in a cart, and have a soda or beer every 6 holes. Ha!!
Mel, here is the story. First of all, the only people who can declare a horse scratched is a track stewart. Sometimes a vet will do it, but it will always show up as a stewarts decision on the records. Once the parade of horses has begun, it is almost impossible to scratch a horse. Now if the horse drops over dead, that's one thing. But, anything besides that, a full blown investigation would take place.
If you bet the horse on a Sportsbook, as odds to win, (your wonderful bookie , or out of Vegas, or on a bet sheet), your money is gone. SORRY. If the horse is scratched or deemed a NO Start by the track, you get a refund. You will also get a refund if your horse is included in any exotic bet, like a daily double, pick 3, pick 4, exacta, trifecta, superfecta, or quinella. Now when it comes to friendly bets, like yours, I guess you will just have to work it out.
Now, as far as the race, it was ashame about I'll Have Another. As far as the track, it was great. When he was scratched, it created a betting frenzy. Opinions are just that. But, not to bore you with all my reasons why, I would have never put a dime on I'll Have Another. My reasons are several, but here is a clue. If you have followed the racing gods. Even though the horse could be fully recovered in 6 months to a year, and most likely race again, all involved decided to retire the horse. I really think the horse would have finished in the middle of the pack at best.
Hey Jack, what did you think of the big fight?
Hope everyone in the recent MC wrecks are healing fast and doing better.
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