Re: The Wood (515 Views)
Posted by:
Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: April 09, 2004 11:30PM
Bit said:
"I noticed in watching the replay that he seemed to keep Sinister G running on the innermost set of tire tracks, which were made readily visible by the process of sealing the track. If I'm correct, that's why you noticed that he was slightly off the rail."
Its funny. I consider the sealing a factor, but I never closely analyzed the paths for the tire marks. But I'm convinced you're correct. That said, that part of the track before sealing was bad for most horses and the question is did staying right on that path move Sinister up? Its an interesting question. The momentum flows from the race are what are so intriguing to me. Watch it again and watch how Thats an Outrage ranges up four or five wide and takes the lead the whole time with his ears perked as if he's not even pressing. Then as the battle narrows to two he moves closer to the rail and lays his ears back and loses ground on a part of the track nearer the rail. Something similar happens with Tricky Taboo. He's making ground but then settles slightly closer to the rail and at the very end Sinister G. powers on to hold him safe again. (At least thats what i see from the angle and its not a great angle)
So the question is was Sinister G. on a golden part of the track (Post Sealing) that overcame a significant anti rail bias. Its an interesting question.
Good point Bit
I also failed to notice the WinStar was ungraded. Thx
CtC
Post Edited (04-10-04 09:55)
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