Daily Dial #42 – Mon 16 Feb – One Bet at Carlisle
A short and sharp Daily Dial today, with a single bet on the day following a trainer in blistering form, who only has one runner on the day. A handicap debutant in a race that looks lacking in depth at this grade, hopefully it’s another good bit of placement.
Horse Racing Distance Explained: How to Judge a Horse’s Best Trip
In horse racing, distance (often called “trip”) refers to the length of the race. A horse’s optimal distance is the trip at which it performs best relative to pace, stamina and running style. If you asked me to choose one factor that matters more than any other in horse racing, it is distance. Not class. […]