16th November 2005, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Imagele
Yes, I was being cynical.
Incidentally, my selection (not rating) in this race was Umber. I note that you refer to Umber's recent form as uninspiring.
Consider this: 6/15 beaten 6L behind Matras Caul. mares hcp. carrying 57.5kg
6/11 btn. 4L. G2 hcp. Moonee Valley behind Niconero.
8/14 btn. 5L behind Candy Vale , Flem. mares hcp. 56kg.
Compare this formline to a horse that placed in a C2 hcp. at kyneton carrying 53 kg and I think you would have to reassess your opinion.
Of course opininon has nothing to do with ratings based on a mechanical formula and I understand that.
With due respect I think that Brom Felinity's placing was a fluker's event without any particular relevance to ratings.
Brom Felinity could well go on to be a very good horse.
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Well done for finding Umber ( 42 starts 3 Wins) You sure looked hard... That figure alone puts a red line thru it for mine... but hey... each to their own
No I would not be inclined to change my opinion based on those numbers.. The horse which you appear to be looking down at, was on the UP in my opinion.. It was untried in that sort of race so figured well... It has done nothing wrong so far, so no convictions.. can't say the same for the winner
I will take the 'flukers event' at better than 20/1 the place anytime, particularly when I have given it a chance in the race..
I hope u had a stack on Umber .. good 4 you.. but why question what I did? I am not questioning your method... |