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I'm pretty much in agreement with you for the most part. Let me say one thing about being too far back. It varies with the horse and especially the distance. At most two turn distances, if I have a horse that prefers to run in the rear, I'm not concerned if he/she's 10 to 12 lengths back, but no more. However, if it's a marathon race, ( 1 1/4 miles and further ) I could let them drop back a bit further if that's their style of running.
I often ride a male horse from the 2008 file, in 2 mile races and drop him to the rear and win almost all of the time . I keep him back 40 or more lengths throughout, Like, Silky Sullivan. Yes, 40 plus lengths. Not kidding. At the final 1/2 mile pole, he's still 20 lengths back. At that point I start urging him on and he picks them up one by one to win going away. Very tough horse to beat at this distance.
Let me say one more thing. I've noticed that it's best, as they come out of the gate, for the horse to place himself, before you get too involved in controlling him/her. Works for me.

i was pulling my hair out trying to figure these races out. these pointers so far in prt 1 r already helping me understand more. thanx again m8!

Here's another pointer. Get used to watching your energy and effort bars throughout the race. They'll tell you a lot and are an important part of the game, as far as winning.
Here's something that I've practiced with and improved my win statistics. Often you're on a front runner that wants to try to steal the race by getting out in front by, say, 4 lengths. You could let him/her do that and still win, but often they use all of their effort bar early and tire as they near the wire and finish out of the money.
Click on the backward button to slow him/her up, until the stalkers, who are right behind you, almost catch up. When you do that, you're saving energy/effort. View that "effort" bar and you'll see that you are given more "effort". This could make the difference between winning or loosing. IMO It works for me. I'm sure this is one of the keys to success. Practice and experimentation is a must.

I agree with this--except, maybe, with the being far back thing. When I ride a far back horse, I'm usually about 15 lengths or so from the front, and gradually speed up from there, really asking for it by the middle of the final turn. I ask for full speed in the stretch. I agree that the beginning of the race is very important. I've lost quite a few races because I haven't been able to get into proper position early on. Nice piece--this will really help some of the newer people!

Have a nice day!

I can't wait to hear the rest. I will be waiting ! thank you!!!

For you newbies, whatever you do, try your best to learn how to read and interpret the past performance lines for each horse. If you are a newbie and are lost and need help, feel free to contact me. I'll do my best to answer your questions. I have decades of experience, going back to when Citation was running. The trainer and tournaments are new to me, so I feel others who are active there would be a better source of info.
In ending, keep racing as many races as you can each day and night. This will build up your past performances for each horse.This is an essential part of the game.
I've read through all of the posts and could easily see that some very good suggestions are flowing in from those who know. Dede's mention of pace, in his post ,is an outstanding example. The fact that newbies are interested and responding to this thread is an indication of a need for those in the know to help those who don't know. Come on newbies. Get involved and participate on this thread.
You'll see that many are here to help you.