Originally posted by MrMcGoldrick
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I think the interesting stat would be to see how many of those carrying over 11st (over a few recent Nationals) fell/unseated compared to pulled up. If the majority of those horses were pulled up then without doubt carrying weight stops horses in extreme tests of stamina, if the majority fall/unseat then it's a little less clear IMO.
Interestingly Saturdays renewal saw just one 11st+ horse pulled up (Lord Windermere), two fell (Baltazar King and Unioniste) with four horses completing (Many Clouds, Shutthefrontdoor, First Leiutenant and Rocky Creek).
We know the fences are much easier, the problem with making fences easier is that horses approach them at a quicker pace, are they taking more chances or is it the lack of respect for the obstacles that's leading to mistakes ?
Alo Co, Unioniste and Rubi Light had never fallen in their careers combining 90 odd races before Saturday and all 3 came down, does this mean anything ?
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