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					Originally Posted by Gander
					
				 Why does Rip have such a better chance than QR? Neither have been on this surface, and both are very talented animals. QR has never run a bad race. I am not an expert on Euros but QR's figures are every bit as good if not better than what Rip has run. 
 Missing how one has such a better chance than the other.
 
 This is a new race, its not last year.
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true.
in that regard, is the track playing differently then a year ago at this time?