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Originally Posted by Vortech
Garyf, by assessing the top 5 starting prices you have approx 76 to 80% of the winners. Not a bad short list. Removes around 60% of other horses.
Obviously starting price is assessed around much statistical ratings.
What other variables listed above in weight, class and speed do you think are not assessed in the starting price?
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The original question was this..
" What elements of racing don't ratings examine"
You forgot to mention statistical ratings which was my 4th set.
Let's list some variables here.
How much energy has the horse lost in being floated,
To the track especially long trips on hot days.
Is the horse feeling 100% for today's race,
Horses can't talk unless you're backing "MR ED".
EG Black Caviar.
Will the jockey give the horse every chance or,
Will it be a slaughter job. etc etc.
So what % of the 76-80% you qouted would account for,
The above scenarios do you think?.
I would think these would be some of the elements,
Ratings don't examine in answer to the original question.
These would be the 4th set that you forgot to mention.
In my post "STATISTICAL RATINGS" which can be made up of the,
Individuals own preference.
Cheers.