11/5-6 (DMR): BC 'capping discussions
Lifted this from comments section under Keeler Johnson BH piece on Del Mar specialists.. Thought it was interesting/useful re: respective division volatility factor..
Winners in prep start before Breeders’ Cup
100.0% Juvenile Turf Sprint (3 of 3)
76.9% Juvenile Fillies Turf (10 of 13)
64.9% Juvenile (24 of 37)
64.9% Juvenile Fillies (24 of 37)
56.7% Classic (21 of 37)
54.1% Sprint (20 of 37)
51.4% Distaff (19 of 37)
50.0% Filly & Mare Sprint (7 of 14)
50.0% Juvenile Turf (7 of 14)
48.6% Turf (18 of 37)
43.2% Mile (16 of 37)
36.4% Filly & Mare Turf (8 of 22)
28.6% Dirt Mile (4 of 14)
23.1% Turf Sprint (3 of 13)
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