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I would like to see this proposal discussed and refined by the BOD to 
flush out the "bomblets" to see if it makes sense.

There is not just one race going on. There are 5 or maybe 6 going on. 
One can finish first in their weight division without finishing "top 
10." One can be first Jr. without being top 10. The first MW might be 
15th that day but they are still racing so yes it not just the top 10 
that this will effect.

Many times a rider doesn't know he is racing that day till maybe the 
last check. If his horse is on and he happens to find himself in 
position for a good placement, then he might decide to go for it on the 
last loop.

I think the concept is a good one and should be explored but all the 
consequences should be identified up front and dealt with so there are 
no surprises. I would suspect at most cases if you apply this only after 
20 miles into the ride, it would be a more than adequate and by that 
time the riders should be spread sufficiently that many of the potential 
problems would not be an issue.

Truman

Joe Long wrote:

> These are some of the questions that have caused me to withold
> judgement on Matthew's idea.  It's one of those ideas that, when you
> first look at it, makes you think "Hey, that's a great idea!"  But
> then the longer you consider it, the more little "bomblets" like this
> appear.  There could be all kinds of unintended consequences from this
> approach.
>
>
>  



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