Re: 3yo Neg Top Study - Backfitted Data (561 Views)
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TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: June 06, 2006 02:45PM
We used neg 1 because it was clear that at that level horses started reacting differently, and because if we used a bigger number the sample size would be a good deal smaller. Since we did the study there have been at least 2 more 3yos that have run that fast (one being Barbaro), and the score is now 33 examples, no new tops, 3 pairs (one on 77 days rest), the rest worse, with Too Much Bling getting his chance this weekend, on 2 months rest. Compare this (10% combined new tops and pairs) to any group of 3yos hitting a new top that's slower-- the Thoro-Patterns give you some examples.