New Posts For Thread: Can temperature and weather affect the chances of a horse winning?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winningI've seen trends which show that some horses run best at certain times of the year and likewise trends concerning the going but never any as specific as 'temperature' or the weather in general. With Cheltenham in mind, and it predicted to be very coNice research Shrews. I've had a quick look at that weather history site; it might be handy to check if one of my fancies seems to chuck in bad runs in freezing temperatures.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529657399#529657399Nice research Shrews. I've had a quick look at that weather history site; it might be handy to check if one of my fancies seems to chuck in bad runs in freezing temperatures.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:13:04 -0600From the Ontario racing commission (not much of a link, but does provide some theory, plus it's the only one I could find): What are the cold weather conditions that can affect a horse? A: Horses are well-engineered for cold weather conditions. Havinhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529657305#529657305From the Ontario racing commission (not much of a link, but does provide some theory, plus it's the only one I could find): What are the cold weather conditions that can affect a horse? A: Horses are well-engineered for cold weather conditions. HavinFri, 08 Mar 2013 18:09:51 -0600Historical temperatures found here : http://www.wunderground.com/history/https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529656569#529656569Historical temperatures found here : http://www.wunderground.com/history/Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:41:03 -0600I see when Binocular won his Champion Hurdle the temperature was 13degC, but his next race (admittedly first of the season)came in the Fighting Fifth in November with a maximum temp of +2degC where he finished a disappointing 7l 3rd to Peddlars Crosshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529656525#529656525I see when Binocular won his Champion Hurdle the temperature was 13degC, but his next race (admittedly first of the season)came in the Fighting Fifth in November with a maximum temp of +2degC where he finished a disappointing 7l 3rd to Peddlars CrossFri, 08 Mar 2013 17:39:42 -0600https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529656071#529656071Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:20:50 -0600*temperaturehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529656045#529656045*temperatureFri, 08 Mar 2013 17:20:09 -0600Do some horses prefer soft ground and rain, yes. Do some horses prefer sunny blue skies, hot blondes and cocktails, yes.Past temprature data must be added to the form guide from now on.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529656021#529656021Do some horses prefer soft ground and rain, yes. Do some horses prefer sunny blue skies, hot blondes and cocktails, yes.Past temprature data must be added to the form guide from now on.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:19:12 -0600do horses know its cold.... yes?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529655901#529655901do horses know its cold.... yes?Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:14:26 -0600Now I may be Mr Gullible here, but if that is the case and cold weather can indeed increase or decrease a horses form by 7lb then that's a serious edge the general betting public is missing out on. I see that in the RP results section it does actualhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529655797#529655797Now I may be Mr Gullible here, but if that is the case and cold weather can indeed increase or decrease a horses form by 7lb then that's a serious edge the general betting public is missing out on. I see that in the RP results section it does actualFri, 08 Mar 2013 17:10:04 -0600Excellent question. Worth thinking about considerably I would say.Although I think it's fair to say most living creatures including humans prefer clement conditions. However, perhaps only the toughestcan thrive in the cold and rain.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29802247/can-temperature-and-weather-affect-the-chances-of-a-horse-winning?post_id=529655613#529655613Excellent question. Worth thinking about considerably I would say.Although I think it's fair to say most living creatures including humans prefer clement conditions. However, perhaps only the toughestcan thrive in the cold and rain.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:01:33 -0600