Simon Rowlands take on the race based on sectional times analysis.
Sectional timings are part of the picture but not all of it. From the figures we see that relatively they were slower in the last section but the runner up covered the distance faster than the winner. You then have to argue whether he could still have done so had he been closer to the pace earlier.
Is it acceptable and/or sensible to ride every horse the same and hope the pace falls right for you?
If owners and trainers are happy with his services I dare say Jamie Spencer will be unconcerned.
Steve,
The sectionals show that had "Frank" kept HK closer to the pace he’d have done
worse
, not better.
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