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As I said, Neal1962, I think the specification in distance is a bit precise but I accept that broadening it to placings might counter that. I'd say, though, the race is evolving, perhaps more quickly than at any time in its history and that established stats and trends are likely to prove less fruitful. I reckon there's more chance nowadays that a horse might NOT be asked to run at an extended trip in preparation for the race to allow connections to hide its stamina.

[QUOTE="Desert Orchid, post: 2565421, member: 65242"] As I said, Neal1962, I think the specification in distance is a bit precise but I accept that broadening it to placings might counter that. I'd say, though, the race is evolving, perhaps more quickly than at any time in its history and that established stats and trends are likely to prove less fruitful. I reckon there's more chance nowadays that a horse might NOT be asked to run at an extended trip in preparation for the race to allow connections to hide its stamina. [/QUOTE]

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