Not at all. As was the non-call on Bayern in the BCC.
Upset because a favored horse was DQed? Would you say the same if CH had done this with MS second? Lousy horses and long shots win all the time, it would NOT be unusual. The best horse on paper nor during the race doesnt have to win. Brokers Tip was a cruddy horse, but he won...his ONLY win. Maybe he should have been pulled because of he stunk compared to Head Play? It was Sir Bartons first win, after many losses. It was Native Dancers only loss. It did not change the ultimate view of their careers. KY Derbyis far too overrated.
If youre worried about decline in interest dont. Face it, rAcing is not favored and is basically a curiosity now akin to curling. Some of us are big fans but we are few, have been for decades.
The only thing that can save racing now is a true superstar, who hangs around for a long time. American Pharoah came close, but not long enough. Thanks Justify for helping, staying in racing so long.
Im waiting for Man OWar. Its been a century, and 50 years since Secretariat. Were about due. Except now were fighting a totally marginalized sport.
I dont care about which horse was better on paper. I only care about who performed better on the track. I had money on BOTH horses. In fact, I won more as a result of the DQ. I just like to see the horse that runs the best, WIN.