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Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz
Although there is a semantical difference, the implication is still pretty clear.
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Yeah, it is pretty clear that the most important calls are 1st and stretch calls, contending for the lead, not taking the lead, invites one to include more horses in the final battle, down the stretch. This stretch run separates the men from the boys and is widely ignored by the public, who is primarily interested in 1st and 2nd call, almost exclusively, and of course, speed figures, which must be included in the mix, in whatever form that overall figure may take.
