[Mitch44]

Thanks Tim, your correct nothing works all the time.


Ted made a good point that horses that win only do what they have to. I have learned that lesson well over the years. Its not uncommon to run into a horse that has won 4 or more races in a row, especially in better class races. For pace lines on those horses I always take the win that is the best even if L 4 or 5 back. That has served me very well over the years. The better horses only do what they have to do to win. Even smart jocks try to leave something in the tank.

I've accumulated some other quirks so to speak over the years in picking pace lines that others may think unconventional but they work for me. Also unconventional in picking some contenders too.


Regardless the foundation of my success with pace lines is in adhering to "The Doc's" guidelines for selecting pace lines which is the best of the last 3 at a comparable distance and surface. as designated by Preceptor. Preceptor far surpasses all other previous methods for picking the correct pace line. Those that fail to grasp and use it as intended ( pace line selection) , well there is absolutely no hope for you but thanks for your donation to the pools.


The tapes you recommended Tim, (LT1) (1998 by Sartin) will improve any members game both old heads and newbie's. Nothing better than getting it from the "Doc's" himself.


Good skill,
Mitch44


Mitch44