What does TS mean on Racing Post?
What does TS mean on Racing Post?
Top Speed
Finally, we have TS which stands for ‘Top Speed’ which indicates how fast a horse can run, and RPR which is the Racing Post Rating. This is different from the OR in that the RPR takes into account how well a horse will run in the specific conditions of the race.
How is the Racing Post Rating calculated?
Racing Post Ratings (RPR) are based on a horse’s racing ability in relation to the weight carried i.e. if horse X beats horse Y carrying the same weight then it is awarded a higher rating. The ratings are expressed in pounds (lb) so a horse rated 140 is regarded as 10lb better than one rated 130.
What is RTF in horse racing?
The Racing Post explains that RTF% is the percentage of a trainer’s horses who have ‘run to form’ in the last 14 days. It is a measure of the percentage of a trainer’s horses that ran to form based on a comparison of each horse’s actual and expected rating in each race.
What is top speed rating in horse racing?
Top Speed ratings are calculated by comparing the time it took for a horse to finish a race. This figure will then be compared to the racing posts standard time for that course and adjusted by a few factors such as distance,going, weight carried etc.
What does TTF mean in Racing Post?
The Ten to Follow (TTF) was a fondly-remembered paper-based competition run for many years as a joint venture between (the old) tote and Racing Post.
What does M mean in horse racing?
At most major racetracks, the morning-line favorite ends up as the public favorite at post time in more than 70% of races (Source). This doesn’t mean the morning-line favorite wins more than 70%, of course. But the job of the oddsmaker isn’t to predict the winners but to predict how the odds will look at post time.
What is trainer RTF%?
Trainers Ratings can boost profits The nearer the figures agree the higher the percentage rating given. It indicates the percentage of a trainer’s runners who have run to form, based on a comparison of each runner’s actual and expected rating in each race.
What are speed ratings for tires?
For tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 240 km/h (149 mph), a “ZR” may appear in the size designation. Tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 300 km/h (186 mph), require a “ZR” in the size designation….Tire Speed Rating Chart.
| SPEED SYMBOLS | ||
|---|---|---|
| U | 200 | 124 |
| H | 210 | 130 |
| V | 240 | 149 |
| W | 270 | 168 |
How fast is a horse?
88 km/hMaximum, Sprint
Horse/Speed
How are speed ratings used in horse racing?
Speed Ratings. Basically you need to work out how fast your horse is likely to travel carrying a set amount of weight over a set distance. In the case of horse racing underfoot conditions the jockey and the mood and fitness of the individual horse on the day are however variables.
Are there any ratings for the Racing Post?
However, in my opinion, Racing Post Ratings are often unfairly maligned, as evidenced by the record of the RPR selections during 2016 to date (as at 26 November), which reads as follows:
How is the topspeed of a horse calculated?
Topspeed explained Topspeed (Dave Edwards) is the Racing Post’s speed rating, adjusted to 10st (12st jumps). Ratings are calculated by comparing the horse’s actual time with Racing Post standard time for the course and distance, and adjusting for weight carried and going.
Which is better to use TopSpeed or speed ratings?
Topspeed and speed ratings in general tend to be put to better use on American tracks rather than UK ones. This is because courses in the U.S. often have similar configurations whereas every UK course is unique in its own way. As it turns out, there are a few things to consider:
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