Leading Trainer / Jockey 2 weeks to go

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by Linny

Linda had alot of grass bred sprinters and as soon as they started running them, she started entering. her horses are VERY well gate schooled and the break is all important in turf sprints, esp at 5 1/2, where the turns come up fast.

I have my own theories when it comes to turf sprints. IMO, it essentially comes down to footwork. The better the footwork, the better the horse runs.

It would be interesting to discuss this with someone like Rice and get her take on it.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Her numbers this year are better with routers than sprinters on both surfaces.

Turf:

Sprint: 19-for-74 ($2.16 ROI)

Route: 8-for-20 ($5.72 ROI)


Dirt:

Sprint: 26-for-110 ($2.07 ROI)

Route: 5 for 15 ($2.48 ROI)


Total:

Sprint: 45 for 184 (24%) $2.10 ROI

Route: 13-for-35 (37%) $4.33 ROI

Good chemicals.

Rice had Silver Timber running in a turf dash for 25K and Chad Brown picks him up and he wins the Grade III Jaipur in 107:3 three months later. Seems strange that Rice who is the Turf sprint wizard would let this one get away. Maybe she got some of whatever Chad used on Silver Timber for her stock at the Spa.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by SundaySilence

Rice had Silver Timber running in a turf dash for 25K and Chad Brown picks him up and he wins the Grade III Jaipur in 107:3 three months later. Seems strange that Rice who is the Turf sprint wizard would let this one get away. Maybe she got some of whatever Chad used on Silver Timber for her stock at the Spa.

Apparently the horses footwork has blossomed under Mr Brown... Fat Man you kill me with this footwork nonsense.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Apparently the horses footwork has blossomed under Mr Brown... Fat Man you kill me with this footwork nonsense.

Doubtful you have ANY clue what I talking about AND clearly you're not too gifted when it comes to picking winners (or having an opinion in general). Yet, it's always a pleasure reading all your "insider" comments.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Doubtful you have ANY clue what I talking about AND clearly you're not too gifted when it comes to picking winners (or having an opinion in general). Yet, it's always a pleasure reading all your "insider" comments.

Bro you pick winners is 5 horse fields and pat yourself on the back. You think trainers teach fansy footwork. If so maybe Sherriffs could work on Zenyatta..lol You must love that action???? What do you think its friggin ballet lessons in the morning. You think because you can identify a horse with a fuild stride that is willing to change leads on demand that this makes you special.. If it did trainers wouldnt have to train they would simply watch horses and just bet the good movers.. Go watch Easy Goers action vs. Sunday Silience.. to completely different actions yet both extremely fast. Sunday Silience was "nibble" so what he wasn't faster. Maybe Shug should have sent him for more dance lessons.

[Bobby Fischer]

horses for the most part have consistent (correct or incorrect) footwork

injuries or drastic changes in distance/surface/riding style, or even traffic/bumping can throw them off.

logic says that the trainers who are aware of footwork mostly use it for selecting/avoiding horses rather than a whole lot of ballet instruction

[the_fat_man]

You got it exactly right: the reason I do so well playing turf sprints is because I'm able to pick out those horses that change leads on demand.
Secret's out.