According to Churchill Downs communications department: \"R Heat Lightning will miss the Kentucky Oaks; heat detected in right knee, won\'t be entered.\"

RICH: Obviously the last number blew her up, too bad

TGJB: Another rewrite for the %*#$ seminar.

jimbo66: Just curious TGJB.  Now, since the filly is out, what was going to be your position on RHL?

sekrah: Ugh, what a bummer..  Scratch wrecks a gorgeous looking betting race.

TGJB: Couldn\'t rely on her running well, couldn\'t throw her out. I think it\'s a better betting race with her out, clearer lines to draw, less combinations.

Rick B.: sekrah, I know what you mean, but...I\'d rather have them scratch out than risk some atrocious injury on prime-time TV. So do you. PETA would just love a reason to jump all over horse racing again.