Re: And let's hear from John Servis (544 Views)
Date: June 09, 2004 11:20AM
JBELFIOR
>I also understand that final numbers, regardless of who produces them, are not the end all in thoroughbred handicapping. They are a valuable tool, but only one of many. <
I am sometimes amazed that many otherwise terrific handicappers don't fully appreciate that a horse's speed figures can vary depending on the level of competition the horse is running against.
Whether it be pace, the brilliance and acceleration required to get and maintain winning position, the duration and extent of pressure, etc.... it couldn't be clearer to me.