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Old 05-02-2017, 03:45 PM
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Calder Race Course
 
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Originally Posted by ontheoutside View Post

when handicapping i always thought one of the things to put into the equation was post position
am i right in assuming that?
Post position is more important in the Derby than the Oaks. The 1 horse has to maneuver a gap as well as any horses gunning for the rail. Think of Lookin' at Lucky

Plus there are more horses and an auxiliary gate in the Derby.
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