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ALTITUDE EFFECT CAN BE SKY HIGH

Eddie Wood looks at how the altitude of racecourses can affect betting patterns, starting with those in Ireland

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Eddie Wood
My research on altitude and its effects on racehorses will be better understood alongside the altitude figures of our racecourses. Knowing the characteristics and peculiarities of our racecourses is important, especially when comparing the effect of altitude in certain races.
I am not far enough along the road yet to be conclusive about this aspect, but I have thought of some methods where altitude could figure strongly. I will share this in a future article.
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