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Why would a vet scratch a horse at the gate before the start?

April 26, 2017Gate horse scratch vet

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Why would a vet scratch a horse at the gate before the start?

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If a horse appears to be visibly lame in the warm up the vet will scratch the horse. The jockey may also request the vet to look at the horse to see if he should run. A vet also checks the horse the morning of the race to see if it is sound to run.