Why track travel? Stables rarely ship one horse 300 miles for a day out. A long solo journey is one of the oldest intent signals in racing. This table ranks today's declared runners by road distance from yard to course.
| Horse | Trainer | From → To | Miles | Race | Yard's 300mi+ strike |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Runner I | Yard A (Somerset) | Somerset → Perth | 411 | 3.40 | 24% |
| Sample Runner II | Yard B (Co. Meath) | Meath → Newton Abbot | 389 | 5.10 | 17% |
| Sample Runner III | Yard C (Yorkshire) | Malton → Exeter | 306 | 2.15 | 21% |
| Sample Runner IV | Yard D (Lambourn) | Lambourn → Ayr | 301 | 4.25 | 9% |
The final column is the yard's 5-year strike rate with runners sent 300+ miles. High number + lone runner + booking of a top jockey = the classic pattern.
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