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Originally Posted by cj
Sure, I'll post them. I don't give a lot of extra credit at 10f for pace in the overall number but the pace figures will tell the tale.
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I find that pace is just as important in distance races as in sprint, maybe even more so. Pace effects stamina and long distances put a higher premium on stamina. The 12 furlong Belmont is often called a riders race because the riders' sense of pace is so important. All the extra quarters in a distance race mean more chances to deviate from a good pace pattern, but, as you say, we'll see.
