1000s of races over many years have had 'pre-determined' outcomes..is that cheating?
Well its not cheating each other on the track who 'have the script' but IT IS CHEATING the public who rightly and justly anticipated a better performance from one or less of a performance from another. The driver and trainer 'cheated' the public by not trying with all their might to finish in higher position.
SO STRICTLY FROM A PERFORMANCE STANDPOINT, horseracing has a 'cheating pre-determined' element to it and has for many days and nights over many years.
Personally, im not offended by it. This 'result pre-determination' or if you will 'cheating the public's goodwill' is baked into the show.
So in hindsight, is it really 'cheating the public' when I know the cheating is part of the entertainment presentation?
Regarding cheating via drugging...pathet ically, so many do it..the public is numb to it..and thats a tragedy for both fan and certainly the animal. Again, chemical cheating, beards, inconsistent commissions, escaping with the flimsiest of appeals, overwhelming race offices with so much stock that they wouldnt dare suspend a crook like you. All of this is not just sickening, but is part of todays harness horse racing landscape.
Stay and play 'em or empty your betting account. Whining here about results wont change a thing nor will it change the way they execute their daily 'pre-determined' business plan.