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Thoroughbred Horse Racing Running StyleThoroughbred horses generally will fall into a certain running style, and horse race handicappers are able to identify this style.
There are 3 basic categories-the horses that run in the lead or who are never further back than 2 lengths, the stalker is the horse that is never farther back from the lead than 4 lengths, and the rally horse who is never closer than 5 lengths from the pace.
Horses have been known to change styles, but the vast majority maintains consistent styles. Front runners are most effective when unchallenged early. The easier they are able to get a clear lead, the better chances they will have.
Horse race handicappers will usually prefer the front runners when there are only a few potential challengers and if the track bias favors early speed.
A stalker will rarely make the lead and very seldom possess a big late finish. He has the speed to stay close and pass a tiring front runner, and can hold off the big closers that lag well behind. Stalkers can also make the lead if no front runners are in the race.
Horse race handicappers will prefer stalkers when a number of front runners are present, and without the presence of a strong and fit rally or closer horse in the race.
Rally horses usually excel in races where there is an abundance of early speed, but are often lured in when a front runner is actually slacking at the start of the race.
Horse handicappers who play the rally horses will find it more riskier because the rally horse often gets caught up in traffic.
Thoroughbred horse racing handicapping statistics show that horses who are hanging around the lead will win the majority of the races. However, beware of the rally horse on the rail or coming from nowhere.
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