I would appreciate some clarification, since the statements on this topic left me a little confused:

(1) I take it from the statement that "small changes mean a lot when there is a long straightaway" that the distance from the gate to the turn is one of the variables in the wind adjustment formula. Assuming that's the case, is it correct to conclude that the wind adjustment for the Distaff was significantly greater than it was for the Juvenile Fillies?

(2) Reading between the lines, I'm guessing that the wind adjustment formula is something which is applied to the final figure of the winner, so that the adjustments for all of the horses who finish behind the winner are based on their fixed realtionships vis a vis the winner. Put another way,is it correct that for the Distaff the wind adjustment affected PH's number, & for the rest of the horses, including for example Capeside Lady, the adjustment was based on a fixed relationship with PH?

(3) The formula was described as an "estimate based on looking at the average effect of wind over lots of races." Can one assume from this that the races used to derive the formula took place at a variety of different tracks, & that the same formula is now being used for all tracks?

(4) I take it that wind speed & distance to the turn are variables in the formula. Is wind direction also a variable? Are there others?

(5) Finally, how much of an impact did the wind adjustment formula have on the BC nos.?