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Originally Posted by the_fat_man
You know what my problem is with this data (and not just yours). This distance is run so infrequently at GP, and there are many cases of OFF TRACKS, that I think one needs to actually get in there and look at more than a few closely. See, if in fact, the post, in other words, the EXTRA distance, is the cause. Of course, this would have more impact on horses that run with the pace and are forced into wide trips. Why would breaking from the 12 affect a closer, for example?
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Here you go...
GP 1 Year stats
9.0 Dirt FAST - 31 Races
Inside 2 posts in all field sizes = 48% winners
Outside 2 posts in all field sizes = 13% Winners
Inside post in fields of 10 or more = 1 of 6
Outside post in fields of 10 or more = 0 of 6
9.0 Dirt WET - 8 Races
Inside 2 posts in all field sizes = 50% winners
Outside 2 posts in all field sizes = 38% Winners
Inside post in fields of 10 or more = 0 of 1
Outside post in fields of 10 or more = 0 of 1