Lost Interest then Finished well

[KeenelandKid]

Maybe the numbers from DRF are wrong then, they have 11.97 final 1/8, I double checked. Thanks for the input from everyone. Hope you guys that are coming to BC have a good time @ Keeneland, I think they have done a good job of adding more seating without taking much away from the overall appearance. Will be there almost every day from now to BC, let me know if I can help anyone with a little local knowledge of the area. Couple quick places for dining..Blue Door Smokehouse or Malone\'s (Steak)...at the track try some Burgoo or Bread Pudding

[Edgorman]

FrankD. Wrote:
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> Edgar,
>
> In the same search there was a Beyer article where
> he mentions the Z pattern in one of his books when
> talking about fundamentals and givens as opposed
> to his numbers. I was pretty sure I had read it
> someplace other than Beyer.
>
> Good thing we all know now it\'s snake oil or
> microwave handicapping.
>
> Good luck,
>
> FD

We should feel good that there are only about 11 people on the planet who remember the Z pattern.  9 others out there.
Let\'s go Mets.

[jma11473]

Edgorman Wrote:
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> FrankD. Wrote:
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> -----
> > Edgor,
> >
> > This one rings a bell although Beyer may have
> > named it in his book first or not!
> > LOL
> >
> >
> >
> > In his 1979 book, Winning at the Races, Dr.
> > William Quirin wrote of the Z-Pattern. He
> called
> > it, \"Two Runs in the Same Race\" (page 100).
> This
> > factor was credited with amazing performance
> > despite the fact that the sample in Quirin\'s
> book
> > was based upon only 87 races.
> >
> > Alas, the wonderful results attributed to this
> > pattern in his book are nowhere near reality.
> >
> > Here is the result of a more robust sample,
> taken
> > from 24 months of racing:
> >
> > Code:
> >
> > WIN BETS
> > Z-Pattern      Starts   Pays    Pct   $Net    
> IV Beyer\'s Picking Winners

[Paolo]

I have an old notebook with scraps of articles from many years ago.
The author called this \"winning pattern\" an \"irregular race\".
The example he gave was the 8th at Suffolk on June 14, 1940.
Sue Harpen won, paying $445.20 $146.40 $61.00

Not sure Beyer was even in diapers back in 1940. [Not saying he isn\'t in diapers today.]

[Agastache]

I can vouch for both Blue Door and Malone\'s.

Blue Door is a hole in the wall that serves outstanding brisket and potato salad, as well as other items. Not much seating, so it might be one of those deals where you wait in line and take back to the hotel room to eat.  I highly recommend. You also need to call ahead for the hours as they tend to shut down when they run out of food.

Malone\'s is good, too and is very popular. Three locations in Lexington. I think they are backed by the Taylor Made Farm boys. It is my go to place for tasty filets.  The restaurants are decorated with autographs of famous celebrities that have dined there. The location on Harrodsburg Rd has a bar that is adorned with jockey silks and other racing memorabilia.  Pretty cool spot to eat.

[Topcat]

FrankD. Wrote:
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> Edgar,
>
> In the same search there was a Beyer article where
> he mentions the Z pattern in one of his books when
> talking about fundamentals and givens as opposed
> to his numbers. I was pretty sure I had read it
> someplace other than Beyer.
>
> Good thing we all know now it\'s snake oil or
> microwave handicapping.
>
> Good luck,
>
> FD


Beyer originated some things, in terms of promoting broader public understanding . . .but not this.  

Remains useful in certain situations.