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Yes and no, for me.

I've ignored general perceptions about horses' jumping since I ignored Maori Venture for that reason. There's been no shortage of dodgy jumpers, including Last Suspect, that have taken to the fences on the day.

But for me it is arguably more of a stayers' race than ever because the fences are easier and they go half a stride faster for that reason. For me that's why the class horses are developing a pattern of coming to the fore.

For many years I've focused on horses around the 150 mark or less that I have a rating of, or am pretty convinced have it in their locker, 160 or more. It won't work out that way every year but it has served me well.

[QUOTE="Desert Orchid, post: 2692763, member: 65242"] Yes and no, for me. I've ignored general perceptions about horses' jumping since I ignored Maori Venture for that reason. There's been no shortage of dodgy jumpers, including Last Suspect, that have taken to the fences on the day. But for me it is arguably more of a stayers' race than ever because the fences are easier and they go half a stride faster for that reason. For me that's why the class horses are developing a pattern of coming to the fore. For many years I've focused on horses around the 150 mark or less that I have a rating of, or am pretty convinced have it in their locker, 160 or more. It won't work out that way every year but it has served me well. [/QUOTE]

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