While working on some stats for the distance / kick article,
I looked up all the winners of races that had purses of $1,000,000 or
more. From this list I grouped them into
similar distances to see what ratings the horses had that were taking home the
top prizes. I did eliminate the 2 year
olds because of potential maturity issues and fillies only races because of the
stamina cap.
Sprinters (7.5
furlongs or less)
In the 4 races, 3 of them had top speed of 94 with stamina
rating of 67.
There was one with 91 speed and 69 stamina.
Milers and Short
Routes (8 to 9.5 furlongs)
This group had 2 with top speed of 92 and stamina of
69.
It also had 7 that had a top speed of 91. Of that 7, 5 had stamina of 70 and 2 had
stamina of 69.
There were 4 that had top speed of 90 and stamina of 71.
Derby Distance (10
furlongs and one 10.5 furlong)
This group had the least distance difference but the widest
rating range.
There were 3 with the fastest top speed was 91 with stamina
of 70.
There was 3 that had top speed of 90 and stamina of 71.
Two with top speed of 88 and stamina of 73.
There were also 2 with top speed of 87 and stamina of
74.
Distance (12
furlongs and longer)
This group had mainly 3 top speeds represented.
There were 3 with top speeds of 89 and stamina of 72.
5 had top speeds of 88 and stamina of 73.
6 had top speeds of 87 and stamina of 74 (5 of these were
winners at 12 furlongs).
One had top speed of 91 and stamina of 70 (restricted race
for 3 year olds only)
1 comment:
These numbers are exactly what I would have expected Chris.
My favorite racers are usually the 88-73 and 87-74 types. In my experience, they are both very versatile; being viable racers at everything from 10 to 16 furlongs. The 88-73 variety are usually a bit overmatched at 16F though, unless they have a kick rating of 1100+.
Methy Bus and Rico Suave are 88-73's. Refractor and LeChiffre are 87-74's.
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