SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Merritt who wrote (61560)6/7/1999 9:14:00 AM
From: Freedom Fighter  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 132070
 
Merritt,

>>If the Belmont was a stakes race, how is it they gave the filly a 5 pound weight allowance?<<

Fillies always get a weight allowance in stakes races.

There are also Handicap races. That's when the racing secretary assigns the weights to everyone based on past performances in an effort to give everyone a reasonable chance of winning.

Wayne