This is an article from the archive, although the examples are dated now the message still stands and in due course we will update this with fresh examples. This time of year can present a problem for punters when it comes to assessing horses that have been running on the all-weather through the winter and are returning to the turf.… Read More »Official Handicap Ratings – All Weather v Turf
What are Impact Values? Impact values are statistically derived figures that allow you to assess whether a particular factor in horse racing sees horses win more often than expected, or less often than expected. They were invented by an American called Fred Davis and published for the first time in 1974. Although they are used throughout America as significant figures,… Read More »The Science of Impact Values
It is a fact that you can bet all horses having their first run since a Wind Op and you will make a long term profit at Betfair SP.On this page we include each day the horses having their first run since a wind operation along with some stats specific to the trainers who do well with their wind op… Read More »First Run Since Wind Op – Chase the Wind
The Racing Horse offers their Epsom Racecourse Template for Friday 2 June 2023. There is a 7-race card containing 2 Group 1s, a 2yo Conditions Race, a Listed Race and 3 Handicaps. The going is expected to be good. EPSOM FAVOURITES (5 years) Non-handicap Handicap 2yo 12-27 44% -2.95 … Read More »The Racing Horse Epsom Racecourse Template for Friday 2nd June
In horse races jockeys are essentially trying to get their mount past the post first. Now there are occasions when the jockey appreciates their horse has little chance, but ultimately the aim of the game is to win, so in the vast majority of races, most jockeys will be trying to do just that. Hence, they need to be tactically… Read More »Headgear on the Flat
