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Originally Posted by cmorioles
When it comes to slow pace, lets say several horses in a race are capable of a 100, but one only a 90. The pace is b
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Here's a hypothetical:
YOU and a bunch of other novices go a few laps around a velodrome against a world class track cyclist. You all do the initial 1.5 laps at a VERY SLOW pace and then the superior rider takes off and WIPES all of you out. In other words, NONE of you are able to gain on him the last 1/2 lap. This is because even though you went ridiculously SLOW for 3/4 of the race, he's just too fast for you (the field) the last 1/4 and you just can't keep up. This makes sense.
Now, substitute the field from above with one of world class track cyclists that are, say, very slightly below in terms of ability, to the cyclist mentioned above. The dynamics remain the same: 1 1/2 laps at a ridiculously SLOW pace and then an all out dash to the wire. What are the chances that this cyclist WIPES OUT the ENTIRE field? Slim to none?
Then explain to me what saying that the Curlin had a slow pace actually has to do with the race itself.