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Englander Wrote:

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> Sorry, that was kind of the wrong thread... idiot
> was Cools Style but tis all about Craig anyway!
> lol (tu)

Englander, form turnaround boggles the mind.

Never less than 11 lengths behind the winner in the last 3 runs, and now wins going away.

Congrats to You Craig. Would however be interesting to hear your comments on form turnaround.

I'll try a small explanation Ob... imo, and I have said it before, Cools S is a Scottsville horse... 2-1-0 in 9 at Scots, 0-0-1 in 12 elsewhere. Does not perform particularly well (I think) on anything other than good ground. Carried 10kgs less than last time over the c/d when under conditions he likes. Last time carried this weight was 1.6l 6th from a bad draw against some useful horses. May have needed last run after 8 weeks off and that was Clairwood from not a very good draw. Just a brief overview of why I personally thought it was not without a chance and had an idiot chance imo.

Englander Wrote:

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> I'll try a small explanation Ob... imo, and I have
> said it before, Cools S is a Scottsville horse...
> 2-1-0 in 9 at Scots, 0-0-1 in 12 elsewhere. Does
> not perform particularly well (I think) on
> anything other than good ground. Carried 10kgs
> less than last time over the c/d when under
> conditions he likes. Last time carried this weight
> was 1.6l 6th from a bad draw against some useful
> horses. May have needed last run after 8 weeks off
> and that was Clairwood from not a very good draw.
> Just a brief overview of why I personally thought
> it was not without a chance and had an idiot
> chance imo.


Thanks for the insights Englander.

Interesting analysis.

A thought, form grids have a database with a volume of detail.

The problem is the lack of time available to analyse.

However, imagine having this data available to download onto, let's say, excel for example, and then dissecting this info, using course, weight, trainer, jockey, draw, owner etc...

A previous MD for a company that I worked for, once told me that, the more information one has, allows you to make better decisions.

Ah... maybe Ob, but if I did all that stuff then I couldn't claim to be an idiot and I quite enjoy the "unpredictability" of the way I do it and all these people who now talking about idiot/mad/lunatic etc selections! For me, it adds a bit of fun to it all () <

Keep posting, will follow those idiot bets, from someone who is certainly/ definitely not an idiot.

No patronisation intended. Your analysis is good.

Engels - another huge factor is the new jock. He rides the work and obviously has a good relationship with the horse. Keep an eye on him.

On the jock? Would prefer to do so if "SHE" were called Mo Dylan

Good ride though, if I remember rightly he seemed to stay balanced and calm throughout (tu) I will rely on my man with an ear to the stable to let me know if there is a horse or two with whom he has a particularly good relationship

WELL DONE fatboy, we'll meet for coke this week, the big fella is back.

Rowdy you weigh more than me and cannot even blame the beer! Seriously I am very happy that he ran as he did. Will improve lengths on this.

Englander Wrote:

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> On the jock? Would prefer to do so if "SHE" were
> called Mo Dylan
>
> Good ride though, if I remember rightly he seemed
> to stay balanced and calm throughout (tu) I will
> rely on my man with an ear to the stable to let me
> know if there is a horse or two with whom he has a
> particularly good relationship

There is rumor that February there could be a horse in KZN... keep that ear close.

Go there Richie!

mikesack Wrote:

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> soodum Wrote:
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> > Gelding or pe?
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>
> I assume the gelding option will now be confirmed
> as it was reported that they sought a stay of
> execution for the poor chap and today was his " D
> day " if he was going to put mind to the job,
> unfortunately he failed to rise to the occasion
> .

No stud for the son of Kahal out of a Northern Guest mare, will pay to follow now that he's lost the crown jewels.