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02-14-2022, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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Entries Post Position
Hello all,
When there is an entry in a race it would appear that different tracks give them different post positions. Is there anywhere that I can find out how each track decides which post position to give to the horses when there is an entry? This isn't for any kind of post position analysis, but I am very interested in how the horses run in proximity to those around them. Thank you. |
02-15-2022, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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I am not 100% certain what you are asking, but if I understand, then I think the following is the answer.
https://bettinggods.com/faqs/how-is-...-horse-racing/ |
02-16-2022, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply Dan.
That wasn't quite what I was looking for. I'll demonstrate with the emoji numbers what I mean 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sometimes when there is an entry the 1 and 1a are on the inside, as in the 1st example. At other tracks they might appear similar to example 2. What I am trying to find out is where can I find the information about how different tracks or racing juristictions decide on how the horse numbers are allocated to which stall. Thanks. |
02-16-2022, 08:14 PM | #4 |
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Interesting question Dave! I have always observed this too and, except for Stakes races where post positions are drawn by lottery, have never understood why.
What is your reason for asking? Ted
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02-16-2022, 09:48 PM | #5 |
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I do believe they draw pills to assign the post positions for each entry in the race thus an entry can be located in any pp.
Tim
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02-17-2022, 07:06 AM | #6 |
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Thanks Ted and Tim for your replies.
The reasoning behind this is exploring the Match-Up of horses in close proximity to each other. It may be a subtle effect in the US, but it will be there. The extreme example of this would be a 30 runner sprint race, on a straight turf course, that regularly take place in the UK over the summer. The field usually splits into two or sometimes three groups and end up being little races of their own. As you would then expect the pace is then set by the lead horse of each group with the horses behind then running at the pace set for them. Whilst USA racing doesn't have anything like this scenario it did get me thinking. |
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