[Mitch44]

I consider them all sprints even through its an over simplification.


In picking pace lines I attempt to stay within 1/2 of a furlong and never no more than 1 Furlong, Races at different distances even within the sprint and route structure are run different, Generally as distance is added to the conditions cheap speed folds and better 3rd Fr horses or more balanced horses have the advantage.



Every horse has a best distance and as little as 40 or 70 yards can cause defeat because of the deceleration factor. That deceleration factor is what determines a horses best distance and how fast it occurs. Don't expect a horse with rapid deceleration to go further. Every horse has a distance of defeat and a distance of success, its up to the handicapper to fret that out.


Mitch44