New Posts For Thread: The Bounce Factor?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factorI've heard over the years that there are still doubters as regards this theory which I think seemed to rear its head about 30 years ago.Much has been speculated as to the whys & wherefores about a relatively quick reappearance after an enforced lay-oThat was some SUn Alliance with Champion Hurdle/Gold Cup winner Dawn Run and i reckon Grand National winner West Tip was either 3rd or 4th.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563018059#563018059That was some SUn Alliance with Champion Hurdle/Gold Cup winner Dawn Run and i reckon Grand National winner West Tip was either 3rd or 4th.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:39:35 -0500Shiskin did well to finish second ........his junmping was abysmal today.......https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563017937#563017937Shiskin did well to finish second ........his junmping was abysmal today.......Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:05:31 -0500But equally I sometimes scream at the tele if some trainer makes his excuses about having had a 'hard race' something like 30 odd days previously!!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563016291#563016291But equally I sometimes scream at the tele if some trainer makes his excuses about having had a 'hard race' something like 30 odd days previously!!Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:57:47 -0500I actually ran a 'bounce strategy' for a while several years ago - laying many selections that seemed to fit the criteria.Can remember tearing my hair out watching horses such as a 'main and max bet selection' that had been off for about 2 years, hadhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563016287#563016287I actually ran a 'bounce strategy' for a while several years ago - laying many selections that seemed to fit the criteria.Can remember tearing my hair out watching horses such as a 'main and max bet selection' that had been off for about 2 years, hadThu, 16 Mar 2023 08:56:50 -0500Applies to some horses but not others which makes it guesswork , nowhere near an exact science.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563015967#563015967Applies to some horses but not others which makes it guesswork , nowhere near an exact science.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:52:23 -0500There do seem to be differing definitions of the bounce factor but what I'm mainly questioning is a performance after a substantial lay-off (usually due to injury) rather than the aftermath of a gruelling race which could well be construed as bouncinhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563015957#563015957There do seem to be differing definitions of the bounce factor but what I'm mainly questioning is a performance after a substantial lay-off (usually due to injury) rather than the aftermath of a gruelling race which could well be construed as bouncinThu, 16 Mar 2023 07:49:57 -0500Gibberish,Well I've been around for a long time, and I suppose the most obvious example is Brigadier Gerard getting beaten at York, after a hard race at a mile and half at Ascot in the King George. Was that a 'bounce' - I have my doubts and I'm essenhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563015911#563015911Gibberish,Well I've been around for a long time, and I suppose the most obvious example is Brigadier Gerard getting beaten at York, after a hard race at a mile and half at Ascot in the King George. Was that a 'bounce' - I have my doubts and I'm essenThu, 16 Mar 2023 07:37:25 -0500626 - in my view there is most certainly something to this theory as there is plenty of evidence to go on.I started a thread last flat season about the 1/8 shot Inspiral definitely being one to avoid as there were enough question marks about her...anhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563015831#563015831626 - in my view there is most certainly something to this theory as there is plenty of evidence to go on.I started a thread last flat season about the 1/8 shot Inspiral definitely being one to avoid as there were enough question marks about her...anThu, 16 Mar 2023 07:05:19 -0500It's not an exact science and open to interpretation eg Energumene and Honeysuckle. Today is the turn of Shishkin. I think there's value at 7/4. I wonder if the big punter of Energumene (bounce factor opined too prior) is sticking his snout into him.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563015821#563015821It's not an exact science and open to interpretation eg Energumene and Honeysuckle. Today is the turn of Shishkin. I think there's value at 7/4. I wonder if the big punter of Energumene (bounce factor opined too prior) is sticking his snout into him.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:59:32 -0500Shiskin was terrific at Ascot ......but I do not fancy him one bit to win today.....no doubt if this does happen , this ridiculous term will be used by the media..............https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31795987/the-bounce-factor?post_id=563015793#563015793Shiskin was terrific at Ascot ......but I do not fancy him one bit to win today.....no doubt if this does happen , this ridiculous term will be used by the media..............Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:50:55 -0500