9th June 2019, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by STARRAFT
I always take into consideration the clear top weight in a race. Then I sometimes lay, sometimes back, or just ignore.
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Best horse in the race according to the handicapper, so yes, consider. However, the top-weight in a handicap is at a disadvantage, giving away weight. You need to consider the field strength. Just how disadvantaged is the horse relative to the field strength. |