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Originally Posted by thaskalos
I think that's exactly what Andy meant...and I agree with him. The top pace-figure, and a tie for the top speed figure in a maiden race at Finger Lakes, hardly qualifies a horse for distinction when placed against horses who had competed successfully in Saratoga stakes races. Whether or not this horse was a good wager at that price is a matter of opinion...but, IMO...she was the fourth-best horse going into that race.
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I'd bet a large sum that Andy meant she was fourth best in the actual race, not before it. Hopefully he'll let us know.
All Finger Lakes horses and races are not equal. The trainer and rider were enough to know this. We are talking state bred racing here so I'm not sure the difference was near as great as you are making it out to be.
Curious how often people actually bet the horse they think is 'best' in a particular race before it is run. In my case I'd venture is definitely a minority of the time.
