What!

[Tavasco]

I guess speed figure handicapping is mostly about what? What number? What price? What\'s the bounce probability.

Then a minor in How. How much time since last race. How much ground loss is forecast.

Poor old Why is sadly neglected. Further mob hysteria takes over when questions about a horses form arise. Such was the case today\'s Athenia Stakes @ BEL. Wiener Valkyrie @66/1 paid only $68 to place and $28 to show. The exacta paid $380/1.

Why is subjective and speculative but sometimes common senses must come into play. Why would the connections ship a horse across the Atlantic to compete in a stakes race if they thought it was off form and had no chance? The race trip was spectacular and deserves a mention.

[Boscar Obarra]

Agreed. After a certain point, the price can be 30-1 50-1 75-1 on the same horse.

 Hear he goes to Morely after that race. Maybe if you knew that in advance ....