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Originally Posted by RichieP
3) Now we HAVE to remember from earlier that the leading 1 horse has NOT proven himself a FIGHTER ok?
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Good refresher.
Horse, really, has NEVER had the lead in PP's, except breaking 1st out the gate, but fought for the lead.
Looks like different stress on a horse fighting in 2nd by a head/neck for the lead vs ACTUALLY HAVING the lead and fighting OFF another [want-to-lead] horse.
Being pressed vs being the presser.
2nd by a head is FIGHTING for the lead, NOT having the lead....there may be a pronounced difference.
Fighting for the lead, but not actually having it = on the Offensive.
Having the lead and fighting off want-the-lead horse = on the Defensive.
The best defense is a good offense? Defense wins championships?
Drafting, like bicyclist?
Harder when you are on top vs chasing something thats already established....maybe something to think about.
Like I said, lots of study material here with old MatchUp post.
It's only "old" if you have truly and thoroughly mastered it.
Reading THE HAT'S comments never gets tiring.
VoodooFan