Hi KV,
I know a punter in Perth who follows this method very closely and is very successful. Whenever I get to the track, I enjoy nothing better than discussing the nuisances of this type of selection method with him.

One area that I always have concern with is, when the clerk takes hold of mounts on the way to the barrrier. I have always seen this as a negative and tend to leave these runners alone. Would be interested in others thoughts on this.

Regards, Gary

What about horses that undergo vet's inspections at the barrier and are passed fit to race? Have you ever seen one of them actually go on and win. It's probably happened once or twice, but I tell you if I've already placed my bet on one of these horses, I pretty much give up any hope of it winning. One of the reasons why I prefer to wait till the very last minute to place my bets.

As for looking at the horses, I must admit that I have no idea. I could tell if a horse is fat, but that's about it. Apart from that they all look basically the same to me.

Did you mean "nuances"? instead of "nuisances"? Just a thought, not trying to be a smarta... Does not pay to be one on this forum.
Cheers.

Nuisances is probably closer to the truth.

Hi Marcus,
Yes, you are right. Was thinking more along the line of how many factors there are.

I'll always remember standing at the fence with Tony when after a jockey was legged up, the horse had a dump. This is a definite negative so was automatically given the flick. Naturally the horse went terribly ;-)

Regards, Gary

Hi Gary,

Yes, "Grabbed by Clerk" is one of his sixty variables. Scores a -5 on the richter scale (Erections are -15 Duritz). Anything other than a calm horse is pretty much a bad sign and if the clerk has to grab him I guess he ain't calm.

KV

Well actually I'm in the process of reading it KennyVictor.
Lesson 1 already learnt. Be careful how you carry out your parade ring inspection


As you know GH has concluded that signs of sexual behaviour reduce a horses expected chance of winning by 15%.



Well here I am first time at the mounting yard after flicking through the book (I normally flick through & then read in depth later). I'm thinking the direct approach is the best way to go, so as each horse goes past I look at them squarely in the eye, give them a wink & ask just loud enough for them to hear.....did you get any last night!??



Well! I can tell you...little reaction from the neddies, but the comments / looks received back from the strappers had to be heard / seen to believe



PS: if you're on the make, why not try the Paddy approach next time you're at the races......you might be pleasantly surprised



PPS: a pair of good running shoes is also highly recommended!

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Heh, heh, you're right Paddy. I asked my sister if I could feel her horses subcutaneous fat the other day (as recommended by GH) and got a very funny look. :-)