2022 winner finished 2nd after winning Derby ton Hot Rod Charlie.... This factors in also...
slow pace probably factored into that Number
A horse is ineligible to start in a race when: A thoroughbred, it has shoes (racing plates) which have toe grabs with a height greater than two millimeters (0.07874 inches), bends, jars, caulks, stickers or any other traction device on the front hooves while racing or training on all racing surface.
toe grab is a raised rim on the toe area of a horseshoe; its purpose is to help the horse “dig in” to the track and reduce slipping (much like football or baseball cleats). also would think it propels.
Not mentioned anywhere for anyone to factor in capping? Also think only trainer and jockey know about unless...... ?
I have not had the Derby winner in 64 years maybe 65th is the year! The Derby is the one race I put some time in picking a winner aka handicapping?
