[chucklestheclown]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

This is a case where the TRAKUS chart and the chartmaker's don't jibe. It appears that while the 6F lengths behind is consistent between the two (around 7), the chartmaker has Z 4th, 4.5 lengths behind at 8F, gaining only 2 lengths, while TRAKUS has her 3rd, only 1 3/4 lengths behind, a gain of double that.

This is why accurate data has to be a top priority.

I'll generate the TRAKUS chart at some point.

EDIT: actually, this is because the TRAKUS DATA (and splits) is for 2F, 4F, 6F, 8F, and finish
while, the traditional chart (position and lengths) for this distance would be: 2F, 4F, 6F, STRETCH, and finish

I appreciate everyone's hard work on whatever their system, but this is why watching a race for yourself is the best measure there is, IMO.