Santa Anita opens its winter-spring meeting amid unprecedented scrutiny. It must be safe for horse and rider or the sport could be in jeopardy.
The California Horse Racing Board voted to adopt a rule that restricts use of the whip in races. It is believed to be the most restrictive in North America.
“We’re in a rebuilding mode and we need to instill confidence in our customers, horsemen on track and our wagering and attending pubic,” Fravel said. “Our whole industry needs a new level of confidence.”TSG is banking on safety as the catalyst to the rebuilding project. It has instituted more stringent medication and veterinary oversight protocols. And it is a proponent of eliminating the riding crop or whip.
The Santa Anita meeting was supposed to start on Thursday but was delayed until Saturday for concerns about the track condition after bad weather struck Southern California. In addition, the track would have had to take major races off the turf, making for a lousy wagering experience after anticipated scratches.
“I don’t think there is a contrast [of opinions],” Fravel said. “I think there are a lot of things that we have to learn about training on a sealed surface. It may not affect what went on at that time, but maybe the next time or two or three times down the road. Those are the kind of considerations that the racing industry is dealing with. While we learn the science, we’re going to err on the side of caution.
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