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DaveEdwards · 04-25-2014, 07:42 PM

I think these races are really nothing much more than public workouts. I think to be fair most of the horses don't appear to be of the quality to ship anywhere for the winter and so most need a little action to shake off the cobwebs before they get going.

FL interests me a great deal and I'm looking forward to the racing over proper distances starting soon.

I do think what Howard said about provincial tracks lacking a certain handicapping sophistication holds true at FL. I'll certainly be paying attention to the issues like negative class drops and the internal fractions of routes going into sprints. It's probably not a coincidence that Bert Mayne referred to FL as his favourite outdoor bank.

For what it's worth I've been going over some races from last year and by my handicapping V/DC was strong over a fast track (Top 2). Obviously I'll get in the disclaimer now about everyone keeping their own records and being current, but just thought I'd throw it out there if anyone was interested.

Alarmingly betfair haven't covered the first few meetings. Once the non-training races start properly I might have to give them a call.

04-25-2014, 07:42 PM	#3
DaveEdwards Grade 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	Fl 4.5f I think these races are really nothing much more than public workouts. I think to be fair most of the horses don't appear to be of the quality to ship anywhere for the winter and so most need a little action to shake off the cobwebs before they get going. FL interests me a great deal and I'm looking forward to the racing over proper distances starting soon. I do think what Howard said about provincial tracks lacking a certain handicapping sophistication holds true at FL. I'll certainly be paying attention to the issues like negative class drops and the internal fractions of routes going into sprints. It's probably not a coincidence that Bert Mayne referred to FL as his favourite outdoor bank. For what it's worth I've been going over some races from last year and by my handicapping V/DC was strong over a fast track (Top 2). Obviously I'll get in the disclaimer now about everyone keeping their own records and being current, but just thought I'd throw it out there if anyone was interested. Alarmingly betfair haven't covered the first few meetings. Once the non-training races start properly I might have to give them a call.