has a high probability of not getting the distance today
is too slow, but is a solid animal and has a trainer who could improve incrementally
is a hanger, and a bridesmaid type, but he gets a very weak field today and should control up front. He will likely be 1st or 2nd, the general public will be 'creative' and look for others, but late money at the gate will knock him down to 9/5 or 8/5. Still a overlay to win.
that's what you call '#mastery'. The #5 took gate money and dropped from 5/2 to pay 8/5. The 6 couldn't get the distance. The #5 hung and tried to give #3 every chance to win late, but #3 was a little too slow.
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are outclassed
is too slow 
has a high probability of not getting the distance today 
is too slow, but is a solid animal and has a trainer who could improve incrementally
is a hanger, and a bridesmaid type, but he gets a very weak field today and should control up front. He will likely be 1st or 2nd, the general public will be 'creative' and look for others, but late money at the gate will knock him down to 9/5 or 8/5. Still a overlay to win.
