Mott: Stats adding blinkers

[MO]

Anybody have stats on Bill mott adding blinkers?

[miff]

Mo,

From memory, something like 16% . I have seen several horses ridden by the Great Gomez than ran poorly show up next in blinks.I think he made the suggestion to Mott.


Mike

[jma11473]

For the past year for \"Blinkers On\", I\'ve got 14% (29/209), with $1.33 ROI for every $2 wagered. Slightly different for \"first time blinkers\" (15%) but nearly break-even ROI ($1.98 for $2).

[MO]

Thanks very much guys. Not eye popping stats, but not so bad.

I think I\'m going with Court Vision now that he has worked very well over the surface with the blinkers and also given the fact that Tale of Ekati is likely to draw a post in the aux gate.

Court Vision meets most of my requirements for a Derby winner:

1. In the $ finish in last major 3yo prep race
2. Won major 2yo race.
3. Dual Qualifier


Don\'t like the lack of points in stamina wing and that he\'s a deep closer, but the blinks should help and he has a win over the track. Should draw a nice post, Mott is long overdue, Gomez arguably best rider in game, owners also own likely heavy favorite - uncoupled!! Court Vision likely 20-1 or better. Improving figs which suggest a forward move coming. Yea, I like him a lot.