Re: Breeder's Cup (456 Views)
Posted by:
miff (IP Logged)
Date: November 07, 2006 07:29PM
Hi Bob,
Lets see if we can clarify.In his start previous to the BreederS Cup, Trakus data had Street Sense travelling 48 feet more than Circular Quay.Due to ground loss,SS recEived a better TG fig(5.50) than CQ (7)even though CQ beat SS, no problem.
Using the formula of 8ft is always a length(even in full stride) one must conclude that SS ran 6 lengths further than CQ(48ft. divided by 8). TG has the difference at app 2.5 lengths.Having watched this race carefully several times, I think TG is correct.Am I missing something or is there just a difference between the two sources, TG and Trakus.
From a thoroughbred publication:
.....the stride of the thoroughbred racehorse is approximately 20 feet long and they can take up to 150 strides per minute!
Mike
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/07/2006 07:34PM by miff.