CD studying races

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

In the case of a developing horse coming off a layoff, like First Defence, would you say most horses (If you can even generalize like this) are better off having one or two 'lighter' races up to the big one, and scratching if it comes up tough, or is the horse not getting as much benefit off the easy wins?

Really depends on the horse, type of race, distance, etc. Too many variables to come to any conclusions

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Really depends on the horse, type of race, distance, etc. Too many variables to come to any conclusions

Thanks.

Sorry to pester you with more questions, but in the case that too many horses are entered in a race, how does the Secretary determine who gets in and who doesn't?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Thanks.

Sorry to pester you with more questions, but in the case that too many horses are entered in a race, how does the Secretary determine who gets in and who doesn't?

Most tracks use a 'date' system meaning that the horse with the most recent race has the least preference.