Four Noble Truths of Handicapping

[LutherCalvin]

1. PACE makes the race.
2. SPEED unchallenged invariably wins.
3. CLASS will tell.
4. HANDICAPPING is an evolving process.

[Doc]

I agree with all of the above.

Doc :)

[kenwoodallpromos]

Are you sure about #2?LOL!!

[alysheba88]

There is actually only one noble truth.

1. There are no noble truths about handicapping

[ceejay]

4. HANDICAPPING is an evolving process.
I'd say that this is the only truth.

[twindouble]

I'd say that this is the only truth.

This evolution you speak of just takes the bones of the past reshaping them to look like a new species. Technology will take you to the moon but you can't program what's alive an breathing in this game. I'm sure you make good use of those old bones in a comprehensive way that seperates truth from fantasy.


T.D.

[shots]

1. PACE makes the race.

The truth.

[toetoe]

Truth (3) is of little help. Class can rarely be determined. Talent in decent form might be a better term.

[Figman]

Toetoe
Disagree! Class at the higher end can often be determined. It is the racehorse that can handle ANY pace scenario thrown its way.

[toetoe]

I think I meant to express that class CAN be determined and ranked, but that pinpointing the classiest animal can be maddeningly academic. Kinda like betting on the best-bred or best-conformed or best-connected. I'm always wary of the classy phony, almost always overbet and underachieving. :)