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Old 08-26-2008, 06:33 PM   #4
Tim Y
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Originally Posted by alydar_David View Post
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If memory serves, the 7 1/2 Beaten Lengths maximum was for Validator. In other words you wouldn't use a paceline where the horse was beaten 8 lengths or more.
There are multiple examples where that hard and fast rule on beaten lengths is irrelevant, especially in sprints, horse improving early speed and, very definitely, MAIDENS.
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