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Originally Posted by Murph
There are a variety of ways and reasons runners change leads. I need to be better at finding and using these subtle but powerful indicators so I can compete with wagering warriors who use these tools as sharpened swords. My old take on a positive lead change was like the porn judge who said "I know it when I see it."
Many current posters have previously weighed in on this subject. Check out the new "tag" at the bottom of this thread. It's a nice example of the gold mine of information were are sitting on here for anyone to dig into.
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Lots of people can talk about a horse changing leads and it can be noticed when it happens...but the exact mechanics of the swap remains a mystery to me...some have said there is a slight studder step (what is that?) involved...but really I think it is just which hoof the horse reaches the farthest out with at any given time...would appreciat some slow motion video on this that shows what exactly is going on...it is interesting that trainers can train the horses to to it...the jockey lets the horse know when sometimes...are there any experts out there who can tell us more...?