Course and Distance but don't forget going

[The Scientist]

We hear how formula 1 frantically adjust their cars to suit the  track and the weather but we punters get casual with regards to pace  going  distance.

Watching MUJTABA win the 5.20 at Doncaster while laughing his socks off after two disappointing runs in no harder races does make me wonder how lengths (of handicap mark difference) between courses and goings even at best distance I am convinced it is at least 15lbs.

My horse Vulcan ran a lovely race. He could not have done any better than 5th but I wonder if Chester would suit him better or Lingfield AW.?

Another day tomorrow.

 

[richard-westwood]

I've often wondered why certain horses will win 5x at pontefract say and take them anywhere else and nothing .....why is that ...   is it just a good feeling they get there ...I mean we go places and just like being there ......a quirk of the track that suits their running style .....position of the crowd  ???...easy finish ?...hard finish  ?....if only we could peek inside for a moment