19th November 2005, 01:41 PM
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Interesting idea Xanadu, the advantage of being an owner is that you are privy to horse physical weight and blood count information if the trainer will impart that info.
That is the very final factor in determining whether a horse will be "right" on the day.
We've seen many horses absolutely flop after a very good previous run, then come out and donkey lick the field at good odds.
I think this has more to do with horse weight, blood counts and other small injury, or illness which the punters are locked out from knowing.
If we knew in advance that the favourite had an infection last week, or had lost weight, or had a small hoof problem or knocked himself in the stalls, or had a cold, we wouldn't be taking the even money on offer, and backing something else.
Good point Xanadu.
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