Priming Battles

What is a priming battle? * Both sides make a prime. * Both back checkers are trapped. Who is favorite in a priming battle. * The better your prime, the bigger favorite you become. A beautiful 4- point prime without gaps is superior to a 4-point prime with a gap. * The player who can extend their prime more easily with extra checkers from their mid-point is favorite. * Who trails in the race. Strangely, the player who trails in the race is favorite. Small numbers like 1s and 2s are desirable. Big doubles become hated and unwelcome.