@raypaulick @HarrahsLADowns Fine. But will never bet another nickel on any race in Louisiana. Like New Mexico, after 2014 All-American. — Steve Luhm (@sluhm) August 12, 2016

@raypaulick @HarrahsLADowns I've never read more nonsense in my life. Everybody has a different story. Stewards should be fired. — jay stone (@jaystone6688) August 13, 2016

@raypaulick @HarrahsLADowns This is awful. I see this everyday, but in a more subtle fashion. — iDiZZLE (@_IDiZZLE_) August 14, 2016

Stewards have cleared jockey Kevin Smith over his controversial ride at Louisiana Downs last month with heat exhaustion accepted as the reason for his lack of vigour in the race.As was forecasted last week , stewards took no action against Smith for his quiet ride aboard Crossbow Huntress on July 29 when finishing runner-up by a length, despite the horse 'never asked' for an effort as described in the race summary.In the stewards report provided to the Paulick Report , state steward Roy Wood Jr. and association stewards W. Dale Coleman and Charles T. Magee said Smith had required treatment immediately after the race."The outrider assisted Kevin Smith back to the jockey area where he was administered medical aide by EMT Cathy Hock," the report stated.“Following treatment, Kevin Smith contacted the stewards. He reported that approaching the stretch run he developed symptoms similar to heat exhaustion including blurred vision, loss of balance and dizziness. The stewards informed Kevin Smith that he must secure a doctor's clearance before returning to ride.”Smith returned to riding the following day at Louisiana Downs with stewards providing a follow-up on their report to the Louisiana State Racing Commission regarding the previous day's health issue for the jockey."After leaving the racetrack where he had received emergency medical aid for heat exhaustion, he was admitted to emergency care at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Bossier City, La. His symptoms included upset stomach, vomiting, headache, dizziness and severe abdominal distress. Following extensive lab tests, x-rays and medical procedures, he was diagnosed with a type of diarrheal infection and disease.“Following these findings, the attending medical doctor released Kevin Smith to return to work with no restrictions. After reviewing Mr. Smith's medical reports, and in-depth personal discussion of his current physical condition, the stewards allowed him to ride (the following day's) racing program.”It's fair to say some punters weren't overly impressed with the explanation given for the curious ride.Owner-trainer of Crossbow Huntress Caroline Dodwell however wasn't critical of the ride, telling the Paulick Report the filly had been trouble in the past, including dumping a rider at the starting gate which had forced the horse to be scratched back in May.The racecaller at Louisiana Downs on July 29 described the horse as having been "gingerly handled in the final eighth of a mile but still finished strongly to be second."Clearly transparency isn't high on the agenda for the Racing Commission either, with the public kept in the dark in the aftermath of the ride.