10th November 2005, 10:33 AM
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There are a few points that I would consider.
1. The pattern of the race, did the horse weaken to finish 13th because it led all the way on a breakneck speed battle for the front. Or did it not give a yelp at all - at the tail of the field and never made ground.
2. Was the horse that won far far superior, therefore magnifying the margin.
3. How fit was the horse, did it go around over suitable distance.
If a horse ran 8 lengths behind the leader and finished last, this is a far poorer performance than finishing 2nd 8 lengths behind, one has to consider the class of the opposition, but in one scenario the horse beat maybe 10 other horses, in the other scenario, they all beat him.
A very important factor in my opinion.
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