Two sides to the story! Gambler's and some horsemen feel the information is useful, but that is questionable because knowing that information before the race certainly effects the strategy and further complicates handicapping. If the claim is unknown, things should unfold in a more reliable pattern aiding the bettors! Furthermore, it invites participants to gut the horse because he is gone after the race and they don't care or just wish bad luck to the claimant! Either way, it is usually elementary because unscrupulous judges often release this information to a couple of their cronies and the word gets out early!
