Re: Here's what I do for fun

["GESA BRINKS" <gesaeqfx@pe.net>]

Tom,  that was fun reading.  Your knowledge is invaluable in many ways and
we/most of us really do appreciate it.   gesa
-----Original Message-----
From: Tivers@aol.com <Tivers@aol.com>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Saturday, June 03, 2000 6:42 PM
Subject: RC: Here's what I do for fun


>I've been consulting on a TB in Peru for a couple of years--named Domingo.
He
>is thus far undefeated since the owner's daughter and I took over the
>training--he was 7th in the previous race.
>
>Today he ran in the first leg of this year's Peruvian Triple Crown. Here
are
>some exchanges leading up to the race:
>
>ti
>
>>Domingo's race is tomorrow at 3:15pm
> It'll be a tough race again. The#5a  horse is the one that finished second
> to Domingo by a head in the group 1 race last year, he will be running
with
> a stable partner to go after Domingo in the first half, since he runs
> further behind.
>
> This horse's last races have been Feb 13th 2000mtrs TURF 1st in 2:02''4,
> March 12th 2400mtrs TURF 2nd in 2:28''1, April 10th 2100mtrs Sand 2nd in
> 2:12. His workouts for this race May 20th 1200 in 1:13''5,   May 26th 1300
> from the gate in 1:19,  and a fast 700mtrs yesterday.  There are a couple
> other decent horses. We'll probably be running much like the last race.
> We've got #3. Take the lead but if someone wants to fight at the front let
> him go ahead, follow close behind  and start moving the last 800mtrs?
>
> Gabriela>
>
>Well, this 5A is a pretty damned good horse with stamina as his finest
>quality. But I think Domingo can beat him in a sprint to the finish.
>
>A sprinter wins a race by running a slow pace (but forcing the contenders
to
>run slow, too) and sprinting at the end with full firepower--lulling the
>competition to sleep if he can. The stayer's best tactic is to push the
pace.
>In this case, if they are able to sucker Domingo into a front-end sprint,
>this stayer just might overcome him as he fatigues at the end. This horse
>could approach Domingo's demonstrated speed (thus far) at the mile. I'd run
>this one a little differently.
>
>I'd let the rabbit go and stick with the 5A, crusing along in front of him
>once things settle down, and stepping on the gas every time he tries to
make
>a pass.
>
>Now, this tactic could get you into traffic. With the rabbit coming back to
>you and boxing you in. So you still can't wait for the homestretch to make
>your move--again, you have to take command going into or during the final
>turn.
>
>But I'd take it easy to the half--no matter what the rabbit does.
>
>Think about these things and give instructions that fit your best judgement
>at racetime.
>
>You will win. But it will be a tough race. Use your resources carefully.
>
>As always, wishing you the very best of luck.
>
>Tom
>
>>As always I am amazed by how wise you are and how much you know. Things
>happened just as you describe them above. Domingo had a good start and took
>the lead as always while two other horses went after him and our jockey let
>them go ahead. We did get stuck with these two horses in front coming in to
>the turn and our toughest rival 5A actually got ahead and took the lead ,
he
>was one and a half lengths in front of the rest when Domingo found an
>opening and came after him, overtook him ,and started separating to win by
>almost 3 lengths in 1:37''2. Track record for the season.
>
>
>Thanks Tom! your help is invaluable, and Domingo is the best!
>
>Gabriela
>
>
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