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Old 4th August 2003, 09:12 AM
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G'day topsy,

Th only comment I would make is that a serious punter should generally review their thoughts before placing a wager on a horse ridden by a 3kg apprentice. The 3kg allowance usually does not make up for the inexperience, lack of horsemanship and lack of sound judgement in pressure situations displayed by a number of 3kg apprentices.
This is not to criticise them as they have to learn somehow-but not with our money on them! As I have said before, you wouldn't let an apprentice do the electrical wiring on your home.
I make one exception to my rule and that is, I will support a front-runner with a large weight, ridden by a 3kg boy if it is drawn well and has experience over the journey. Therefore, do not back them in a race over more than 1200m.
Check through your records and you will see the wisdom in giving most of these a miss.

Cheers.
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