Saturday May 2, 2009 10:44
I Feel the Need for Speed
Posted by slipperytoad as Personalities, Racing
It’s a rare event for me to watch “The Morning Line” on Channel 4 for reasons I won’t go into here. During the program, the ex Ballydoyle stable jockey Kieran Fallon was interviewed and asked to comment on today’s 2000 Guineas.
Given his experience in the race, when asked who would be his choice from the Aidan O’Brien horses, my ears pricked when he replied that his fancy was Mastercraftsman based on Speed Figures!
Ballydoyle/Coolmore are masters of their trade employing sophisticated training methods throughout their operation. I did read somewhere in the mists of time that sectional timing is employed on their gallops.
Mastercraftsman may or may not win the 2000 Guineas today (I’ve backed him along with Sea The Stars and Lord Shanakill). However Kieran’s comment (regardless of his off course exploits) gives us punters a valuable insight into the thinking behind Aidan and Kieran’s selection strategy.
Update
Some beer money in addition to my punt on Betfair
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Tags: Betting Strategy, Kieran Fallon