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Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (365 Views)
Posted by: Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: April 20, 2005 05:27PM

Some things should be discussed though. What are the primary tools in handicapping a race? Are they only Speed, Weight and Form?

Theres Distance. We all know Gators and Bears can fire a Neg. 2 at six marks but he can't at 10.

Theres path and pace

Theres horsemanship, jockey error, bias and trouble.

Theres even more, pharmaceuticals now and distance factoring.

The biggest is speed. No doubt about it. If its pure speed why don't we hand the Kentucky Derby Trophy to Bellamy Road today? He apparently scored out highest on the figs? Though I'm inclined to believe Alex ran the best race. TGJB's commentary however is indicationg we have several negative last number Tops horses to consider and the question is which is best positioned to win the next race.

Add to that consideration a pace scenario that is looking legitimate and barring a neo Secretariat, its looking like a dilly.

Mr. Science where are you?



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Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (712 Views) jimbo66 04/20/2005 11:32AM
Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (367 Views) twoshoes 04/20/2005 12:05PM
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Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (379 Views) TGJB 04/20/2005 03:12PM
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Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (366 Views) NoCarolinaTony 04/20/2005 05:43PM
Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (393 Views) jimbo66 04/20/2005 05:55PM
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Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (478 Views) Chuckles_the_Clown2 04/20/2005 06:28PM
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Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (365 Views) Chuckles_the_Clown2 04/20/2005 05:27PM
Re: Question for JB and Read on Bellamy Road (350 Views) NoCarolinaTony 04/20/2005 05:40PM


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