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My view DO is that there are 40 runners and we need a way to narrow it down. For every iffy jumper there'll be winners like the two you mention but I'd be interested to know how many did indeed not make it round.

Unlike 15 years ago when weight was number 1 factor I'd say jumping and stamina doubts are my two key factors. I remember we had a thread about that; what factors people applied to the race and how much emphasis they placed on each. Interesting read that was.

Agree with your point about even the best jumpers potentially being over confident.

[QUOTE="wilsonl, post: 2565324, member: 66102"] My view DO is that there are 40 runners and we need a way to narrow it down. For every iffy jumper there'll be winners like the two you mention but I'd be interested to know how many did indeed not make it round. Unlike 15 years ago when weight was number 1 factor I'd say jumping and stamina doubts are my two key factors. I remember we had a thread about that; what factors people applied to the race and how much emphasis they placed on each. Interesting read that was. Agree with your point about even the best jumpers potentially being over confident. [/QUOTE]

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