Curlin a 'go' for Foster

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Better/more accomplished horses carry more weight to supposedly level the playing field, right? Partly to make wagering more interesting, correct?

I have never heard wagering being a factor in weight assignments.

[hockey2315]

I read that somewhere reputable. . . If I remember where I'll let you know.

[hockey2315]

It may have been from something Crist said. . . maybe on his blog.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

It may have been from something Crist said. . . maybe on his blog.

When they are trying to weigh the horses, they are trying to put an estimate on what makes them ALL even, and then they run the race, but that is the secretary's best guess at making them all hit the line together

Or

I could be completely wrong

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Scav

When they are trying to weigh the horses, they are trying to put an estimate on what makes them ALL even, and then they run the race, but that is the secretary's best guess at making them all hit the line together

Or

I could be completely wrong

nope, you're right. that's how things used to be. now, it's keep the star under 130, and then try to give low weights to the others--but how low can you really go? i'd imagine some with low imposts will end up in the overweight section of the 'late changes' that day.

i just find it a bit funny that a horse can carry 126 when barely three, but a year later someone bitches about 2 more pounds. it's ridiculous.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Scav

When they are trying to weigh the horses, they are trying to put an estimate on what makes them ALL even, and then they run the race, but that is the secretary's best guess at making them all hit the line together

Or

I could be completely wrong

I understand that. . .

[Oaklawnfan]

Rather than just adding weight, the course handicapper could make the field more level with the morning line. It seems to me that you would want to do anything you could to get a horse like Curlin to run at your track. Not do something to try to discourage him. If other horses don't want to challenge him, then get off the porch!

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Oaklawnfan

Rather than just adding weight, the course handicapper could make the field more level with the morning line. It seems to me that you would want to do anything you could to get a horse like Curlin to run at your track. Not do something to try to discourage him. If other horses don't want to challenge him, then get off the porch!

What do you mean?

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by Scav

When they are trying to weigh the horses, they are trying to put an estimate on what makes them ALL even, and then they run the race, but that is the secretary's best guess at making them all hit the line together

Or

I could be completely wrong

You are dead ass right, it has turned into a joke though on this side of the pond.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Scav

When they are trying to weigh the horses, they are trying to put an estimate on what makes them ALL even, and then they run the race, but that is the secretary's best guess at making them all hit the line together

Or

I could be completely wrong

no you are completely correct.