More:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ogadnQ8uo

We have many options available:
Class level of last good race
class level of best good race
Average competitive level
Back class
Earnings per start
Earnings box class
Composite earnings-based class
Composite level-based class
Time-decay class performance
Time-decay average purse value

And, like you said - is speed just another way of quantifying
class? An the others also.

We have more than enough ways to determine it. Is it just a
personal choice on which one you use? Which do you think
is best?

Which is the most profitable? Need to do some research on that.

can you summarize Randy Giles handicapping book
information from 25 web pages
"Extreme Pace Handicapping: If You Doodle They Will Come" by Randy Giles focuses on the concept of pace handicapping in horse racing. Here's a summary based on available information:

Core Concept: Giles emphasizes that the best payoffs often come from races with extreme pace aberrations, not from typical or pedestrian-style races. He introduces the idea of "pace picture doodling," a simple yet effective method for understanding and predicting race outcomes based on pace scenarios.
Methodology: The book discusses how to identify and categorize horses into different pace profiles like "The Thief," "The Clever Thief," "The Loner," and "The Carpetbagger." These profiles help in understanding how horses might perform given specific pace conditions in a race.

Practical Tools: Giles provides techniques for quick analysis, including making small charts or "doodles" to organize and rank horses by their Quirin speed points and running styles. This method helps in visualizing potential pace scenarios and identifying horses likely to benefit from those scenarios.

Reception: Reviews on the book vary. Some users have found it insightful for understanding pace handicapping, appreciating its simplicity and effectiveness in practice. Others were less impressed, citing a desire for more detailed explanations or clearer presentation of the concepts. However, many reviewers acknowledge that the book has helped improve their handicapping skills, particularly in terms of identifying when to bet on or against favorites based on pace analysis.

Author's Background: Randy Giles has dedicated his handicapping career to pace analysis, developing formulas and software like the Velocity Generator to assess race pace dynamically. He has been involved in horse racing research for over 18 years, focusing on horse psychology and the physiological effects of pace velocity.

This summary reflects the key points from the book as described in various online reviews and descriptions.

from Pony: I found the book to be very insightful and
well worth the purchase price.

The concepts generated a lot of thought. Like Dave said,
I'm not so sure on the particulars of each of the styles presented.

Anyone able to articulate the 5+ count?

As a JCapper user, I had many LONG conversations
with Ron over the years. He was always so very helpful
and gave out his expert knowledge about racing freely.

I will miss him. I considered him a friend.

Can it mine bitcoin?

Can't wait!!

Your tease has me counting the minutes.

Great to have you aboard.

Welcome!!

When I was 4, I ran away from home. My mom packed up my bindle
and stick and sent me out the front door.

I made it to the corner before deciding this wasn't such a good idea.

George seems to have come to the same conclusion.

REMEMBER = The NEAL needs to be a minimum of +10
or
50% bet down from the AI line.

I think I got that right.

@Neal Freedman correct me if I am wrong.

I bow to your greatness!!

DON'T underestimate the power of "the NEAL"





How logical was that - even the Super!!

Thanks to Jim Pommier for doing a great job!!

Next time, don't do such a good job or I might get replaced.
:grin:

Tom =

Odds do change dramatically after the gates open.

Good thing is you use the AI Line to see where the odds SHOULD go.
After you handicap a couple hundred races you will recognize which
horses will be well bet at the bell and which won't.

You won't see near as much odds variation at the large tracks than
you see on the smaller tracks. A few weeks f experience and it will become
clear.

Tough to see now, but you'll pick it up real fast.

Bob -

I am not getting it. What is this 225 and 224?

Those are the factor numbers you would use to make the report.
On the handicapping window, if you hit "Prog" 3 times, you get pre-made
reports. You also have the ability to make up your own, There is an
Excel spreadsheet with all of the factors you have available.

Message me through your and I'll help you with any questions.
Or
brianbusseatreagandotcom

You may want to join us Wednesday evening for our handicapping
get-together. We'll get you up to speed real quick!!

If you have a slot left , you may want to include #415 -
number of times on track in the last 30 days.

So what did he tell you to do?? And how do you use it?

Time for the "Prince of Profit" to reveal!!!

Prince =
Do you $$$ won or win % for your comparison?

Fabulous, Jim!!

Where is the best place to pick up the changes?

The track crawl?

Equibase scratches/changes page?
https://www.equibase.com/static/latechanges/html/latechanges.html

And where do you get the jockey standings to know if it is a
good change or bad?

The "Prince of Profit" has it nailed!!

Factor #12 = Condition

Any chance of getting definition??

Excellent answer.

Give that man a cigar!!

Great!! This should make it easier to realize a profit
IIIIIFFF
we analyze the form cycle to see which horses are
improving and which are declining!!

If all the horses are about the same ability, form cycle
analysis should be the best way to separate the contenders
from the pretenders. That is unless a single horse is so
dominant that he can't be beat even if he runs a bad race.

Dave has an excellent program well worth the money.
Check it out!!!!

Improve or Decline Video Seminar (Download)
Introducing …
A Surefire, Easy-To-Understand-and-Use Way
To Address Form Cycle that is Very New and Very Different!

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