Belmont Day (1426 Views)
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TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: June 15, 2002 08:37PM
Okay, we’ve posted the whole card with numbers in Rotw
1. Note how the figures fit within the races. The split comes between the fifth and sixth races, and it’s big—almost 5 points. Look at the first 5, and the two one-turn dirt races that follow—to do those races at the same variant you would either have to take off significantly from the first 5, or add a bunch to the other two. See how that works out, compared to how it works out this way.
There was no weather event during the day.
2. Note that after posting the figures for Derby and Preakness day, Friedman only posted the pre-race figures this time. Anyone want to venture an opinion on why? Mine is found in number one above and the discussion here about Preakness day. If they post Belmont day they either have to explain the split, or have
a. the first 5 going really fast
b. the other 2 going really slow
c. some kind of hedge, like a slide, that gives out numbers that are only somewhat off to several races.
3. I have to wonder why the Ragozin players who came here to discuss figures haven’t requested that Friedman post that day. Tell me you’re not curious.
TGJB