Multiplier's Illinois Derby Beyer was raised from 88 to 94

[Dunbar]

Apparently, Multiplier's Illinois Derby was almost 4 lengths better than previously thought. Two days ago the BSF was raised from 88 to 94.

And what does weight and trip have to do with a BSF? Yet according to Randy Moss, as quoted in the DRF link below, based on how well the 5th place horse ran next time out, "the weight [Multiplier] carried in the race, the trip he got, maybe the figure was higher than originally thought,” Moss said. “It marks some pretty steady improvement for Multiplier and improvement for Hedge Fund, who is running in the Sir Barton. In hindsight, I think it makes a little more sense.”

http://www.drf.com/news/multipliers-...figure-boosted

Backfitting data again. Bad habit to be getting into.

[pointman]

It blows my mind that people get upset when speed figures are changed at a later date to better reflect accuracy in the mind of the figure maker.

I just don't get the logic or agenda of those that complain when clearly the only goal of changing the figure is to be as accurate as possible.

[10 pnt move up]

Hedge fund ran like trash with little excuse.

[Alabama Stakes]

For those who have not watched the replay of the Illinois Derby, you might want to watch it. The Multplier hoss charged on late to earn the decision in a race he never looked like he would win. I know Hedge Fund just ran lousy, but that was a terrible ride, no chance run he had. Multiplier was very impressive and looked like a big tough hoss. Hopefully the jock has been paying attention and gets him off the fence for a big wide run to victory.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by pointman

It blows my mind that people get upset when speed figures are changed at a later date to better reflect accuracy in the mind of the figure maker.

I just don't get the logic or agenda of those that complain when clearly the only goal of changing the figure is to be as accurate as possible.

Beyers were originally rooted in mathematics, not art. Want art? Buy the rags. Now it's totally in the opinion of the figure maker, which was not the original intention. Backfitting serves no purpose other than vanity.