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Originally Posted by RichieP
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I believe he compared horses by using the fastest pace of race in the horse's pp's where the beaten lengths finish was less than 5. This is stated very early on in his "lessons".
Reading some of his stuff he really was a pioneer in ways of looking at horse races. Most fascinating gentleman.
Trying to stimulate some discussion with folks that's all.  |
You are right Rich. To him a good race was one in which the horse finished competitively and the 5L criteria was part of that evaluation. He did have this 12 lesson course that is suppose to be still out there but I have never read it. I would not mind reading it but I would never pay the most likely very high price that is being asked assuming you can even get it.
Ray was definitely a pioneer and I believe that Doc Sartin recognized that in his writing. I am of the opinion that “The Hat” and Ray Taulbot as to the power line were on the same page, the big difference being Ray’s utilizing form/trainer factors as part of the rating and therefore win selection.
Robert