September, 2007                                 VOL. 21, NO. 7

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>> 3 FREE Days of Quick Play PPs
>> Prepare for the Gridiron!
>> Understanding Slow Paced Races
>> Think Your the Best? Prove It
>> September Racing Calendar

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I like speed figures and use the BRIS Speed ratings in my handicapping. That said, I have often questioned whether slow-paced races can ever earn big speed figures. And after this year's Blue Grass S. (G1), it's more of a question than racing over Polytrack.  

Twenty-one years ago, many handicappers liked Theatrical (Ire) in the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1). One reason why was that his chief rival, Manila, had just earned a relatively slow speed figure in the Turf Classic (G1).  

Manila's problem was not that he was slower than Theatrical but that he came out of a very slow-paced race where the first six furlongs were run in 1:16 and change. They finished up in 1:11, but that only resulted in the 1 1/2 miles being run in 2:27 and change; thus, the low speed figure. Pace might not always make the race, but pace certainly makes the speed figure. The simple fact is that fast-paced races tend to yield higher speed figures than slow-paced races. BRIS now gives you Race Shapes that highlight how fast the leaders are going. Combined with the BRIS Pace figures, you can quickly gauge the pace scenario of previous races.  

By all accounts, the Blue Grass was slower than normal. The winner, DOMINICAN (El Corredor), only earned a BRIS Speed figure of 98. But with a first half run in :51.46, what else would you expect?  

Correctly predicted by ESPN's Randy Moss on their telecast, there was no pace to this field and all the riders decided to take back at the start leaving Edgar Prado aboard Teuflesberg (Johannesburg) on the lead. Nobody wanted the lead, and the reason was the belief that you can't win at Keeneland going two turns if you go to the front. BRIS Track Bias Stats reinforce this notion, with only one front-end winner from 18 races going two turns over the Polytrack.  

With the field tightly packed, they hit six furlongs in 1:16.65, with only about seven lengths covering the seven horses. The running got serious when they turned for home, and Teuflesberg held on grimly. Zanjero (Cherokee Run) ducked to the inside, Street Sense (Street Cry [Ire]) was battling to his outside and Great Hunter (Aptitude) was trying to split horses with a furlong to go.  

Teuflesberg veered out inside the furlong pole, forcing Corey Nakatani to take up aboard 9-5 second choice Great Hunter. Street Sense was battling gamely and looked like he would get up, but here came Dominican on the far outside under a furious drive by Rafael Bejarano. Four horses hit the wire and Dominican had his nose down on the outside of Street Sense. Zanjero finished a head back in third and Teuflesberg held on for fourth. Great Hunter checked in fifth, less than two lengths behind the winner despite a very rough trip.  

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