It's really all about perspective. I had a 2-7 box in the race and never doubted that the 2 was home. My concern was whether the 7 would hold on for 2nd, as the horse was clearly struggling the length of the stretch. The most brutal beats are the ones that happen late.
Most jocks wouldn't be able to grasp that they couldn't get to the winner and push their horse needlessly and lose 2nd --- even to a tired horse like the 6, in the race in question. Ramon's just a few notches above the others.
Of course, just as the other jocks can't duplicate his rides (they just lack the skills), some handicappers can't appreciate a good ride.
And this is really what makes an otherwise unbeatable game beatable.
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01-10-2010, 08:38 PM
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