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The Myth of Class Drops | Why “Down in Grade” Isn’t Always a Positive
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Stuart Eaton
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Season 1
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Episode 9
“Down in grade” is one of the most common betting clichés — but is it really the edge punters think it is?
In this episode, we unpack the truth behind class drops in horse racing:
- Why dropping in grade doesn’t always mean a horse is well placed
- How the market often overbets class droppers at poor value
- When a genuine drop in class does create opportunity
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