[Houndog]

I am more willing to go back on the top level classes when choosing pacelines, less inclined to go back on pacelines with the cheaper type of races.

My reasoning has been that I am assuming the top level classes (Stakes, handicaps, etc) are more reliable assuming they are at their correct distance, surface, and can repeat a good performance.

I focus on recent races for the cheaper stock as they are often raced in condition and they maintain their current good form for a limited amount of time.