https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014After some unpredictable results in 2009 (Ghanaati), 2011 (Blue Bunting) and 2012 (Homecoming Queen), the reputation of the 1000 Guineas as a good 'trends race' for antepost punters (with most winners of the race having already shown smart form in pahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539271667#539271667Lydia Hislop's view of Tapestry/Rizeena.'' It was bizarre to see Tapestry backed into 4/1 favourite in the minutes prior to the off, given her far-from-appealing paddock appearance. I described her as "very fit, sparely made, lean". Her popularity waWed, 07 May 2014 06:04:01 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539259901#539259901Interesting stuff miller, those paddock views always very helpful and seems to back up what the trainers were saying.Tue, 06 May 2014 11:13:31 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539259727#539259727Did not like the look of Tapestry in the paddock before the 1000gns myself.She looked very light behind the saddle for me, looked more like a greyhound than a racehorse imo. Would have concerns about her atm in that condition, looks like she needingTue, 06 May 2014 11:05:33 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539257431#539257431No me neither. I'm hoping Sky Lantern can make what I would call typical improvement from 3 to 4 this year, as I think she could be up with very good fillies/mares like Moonlight Cloud and Goldikova if she does. I never take such improvement for granTue, 06 May 2014 09:17:44 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539257333#539257333You do get these exceptional fillies coming along like Zarkava, Goldikova, black caviar and treve etc that can compete with and beat the best colts but they are normally way ahead of the other fillies around. Don't think I've seen a 3yo filly this seTue, 06 May 2014 09:11:51 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539257131#539257131As for Ghanaati, I thought her Coronation Stakes win was an improvement on her Guineas victory and the fillies allowance gave her a good chance in the Sussex, I'm sure she ran below form in the event but I had RVW improving a bit for the drop back toTue, 06 May 2014 09:00:45 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539256801#539256801SG, for me the average difference between the two sexes at the top end of the scale over a mile has been bigger in recent years, although Sky Lantern did manage to bridge the gap a bit last year. I don't know if this is just due to a good recent periTue, 06 May 2014 08:45:43 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539256671#539256671yes I'm thinking around 10lb myself, I can remember a few years ago before doing my own figures I thought Ghanaati had a decent chance against Rip Van Winkle and Paco Boy, not that I had a bet mind but she got well beat and I thought she must have ruTue, 06 May 2014 08:39:03 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539256421#539256421Stevie, the average for my 2000g winners has gone up in recent years, even excluding Frankel from distorting the averages, whereas 1000g winners averages have remained very similar, although I had Sky Lantern a few pounds above average last year. I'dTue, 06 May 2014 08:23:12 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29942287/1000-guineas-2014?post_id=539256235#539256235Figgis,How many pounds would an average 1000g winner be behind an averages 2000g winner on your figures?Tue, 06 May 2014 08:13:19 -0500