Pace and Cap - Sartin Methodology & The Match Up - View Single Post

Mitch44 · 11-07-2017, 08:55 PM

This is an area where you'll find great disagreement based on the individual user.

I would suggest you follow "Doc" Sartin guideline of using the best line of the last 3 at a similar distance and surface. The key word there is SIMILIAR which may take you to line 4,5 or further back. For distance stay preferably within 1/2 F and no more than 1 F. Surface should be obvious E.g. don't mix turf lines and dirt lines etc. Pick a line in which the surface & distance matches today's conditions of the race. Of those 3 qualified lines I use the best Preceptor to choose a line. Now this will cover most situations and for those exceptions to that guidance; experience, good judgement and treating all horses the same will serve you well.

A specific example or situation can be posted for further guidance.

Read the recommended Follow Ups for more basic guidance.

Good skill,
Mitch44

11-07-2017, 08:55 PM	#5
Mitch44 Grade 1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Villages, Fl. Posts: 3,872	This is an area where you'll find great disagreement based on the individual user. I would suggest you follow "Doc" Sartin guideline of using the best line of the last 3 at a similar distance and surface. The key word there is SIMILIAR which may take you to line 4,5 or further back. For distance stay preferably within 1/2 F and no more than 1 F. Surface should be obvious E.g. don't mix turf lines and dirt lines etc. Pick a line in which the surface & distance matches today's conditions of the race. Of those 3 qualified lines I use the best Preceptor to choose a line. Now this will cover most situations and for those exceptions to that guidance; experience, good judgement and treating all horses the same will serve you well. A specific example or situation can be posted for further guidance. Read the recommended Follow Ups for more basic guidance. Good skill, Mitch44 Last edited by Mitch44; 11-07-2017 at 08:57 PM.