Ground Loss

[NoCarolinaTony]

Projecting the race is the correct approach but must factor Ground loss realtive to how the race will be run and whether or not the Horse can handle it as compared to his competition.

I\'m sorry if my response seemed harsh. I guess you can\'t take everything in writing as it\'s written as the intention may be be different that how it is literally written.

I know for certain that some horses do get intimidated by other horses, the rail, photographers ( Ask Gary Stevens), specators noise et al. I couldn\'t accept what you wrote. I think you cleared it up and I Understand what you meant.

[kev]

I would like to see what you are talking about. How do you know?? Unless they take up while running for a second. Jerry any thoughts on this??

[NoCarolinaTony]

Kev,

I used to own Harness Horses. Some horses needed Blinks to keep them from looking around and being intimidated by other horses or sights. Others were afraid of the rail. Some wore cotton ear plugs and when they were pulled they would excclerate due to fear of noise they heard. Some always had to driven on the outside to have any chance. Some were brave and bold and could race inside or out.

You can believe what you want. I know what I know. Thats waht make the world go around.
Thats why we have so many religions in this world,political parties etc.
 
NC Tony