A recent un named publication supplied figures showing that Heavy Tracks have the worst S/R for favourites, and an amazing 17% Loss on turnover.
As this is one of my first busted myths some years ago, I couldn't help but chuckle at the perpetuation of urban myth.
The real story is this:
Fast 32.09% SR, 10.94% LOT
Good 21.41% SR, 12.79% LOT
Dead 29.36% SR, 16.81% LOT
Slow 29.18% SR, 13.59% LOT
Heavy 29.10% SR, 11.82% LOT
Heavy is second only to Fast tracks in Loss on turnover and a lot better than Good going for strike rate, and that includes winter Hurdles / Steeples.
An even bigger picture emerges when you eliminate hurdles, first uppers, first starters.
"The things that you're liable, to read in the Bible, they ain't necessarily so"
Myth Busted
