Using Race Card Summary Stats to Quickly Assess The Contenders In A Race
- theturtle
- 28 Dec 2024
BetTurtle subscribers can click the "Summary Stats" button on every race card. This reveals a concise view of all the runners, key horse information, betting odds and horse, trainer and jockey statistics.
From here, you can bin or like horses for further form study, by clicking the "Form" or "Stats" buttons.
Below is an explanation of some of the unique to BetTurtle information that may help you with winner finding.
Horse Details
1 Horses Normal Running Style - Leads (L), Prominent (P), Midfield (M) and Rear (R).
2 The horse type based on number of runs and overall assessment of the horse. Debutant - First timer. Unexposed - Lightly raced. In Form - Running well. Improving - Getting better. Exposed - Well understood form and preferences. Sleeper - A horse that could show unexpected improvement.
3 Difference in weight in lbs the horse is carrying today compared to last race of same type. This is a good way to spot horses carrying significantly heavier or lighter weights.
4 Betting odds can be converted into statistical probabilities, which can help clarify the likelihood of winning a horse in each race based on the betting market. The higher the percentage, the shorter the odds. The key to making your betting profitable is to identify horses with a better (value bet) and lower chance (potential lay opportunities) than the probabilities indicate.
5 The BetTurtle pick ranking. This is our ranked view of the best horses in the race. If the horse is Pick is green, then the horse represents a potential value bet. Amber is worth considering and red is normally best to discount (they do win sometimes though).
Ratings and Conditions Stats
1 In handicap races, we show the difference in handicap rating since the last time the horse ran in this type of race (Flat, Jumps, etc).
2 BetTurtle Form and Speed ratings. The higher the number the better the rating. Pay close attention to Green rated runners, consider amber rated runners and be wary of red rated runners (exceptions can be made for unexposed types who could improve considerably).
3 and 4 Show the change in distance in furlongs and class rating (for the race type) since the horse last ran.
5 Number of days and runs since the horse last won a race. Be wary of horses in red, as they are inconsistent or weak finishers.
You can click the Ratings and Conditions statistics to view the underlying form details. The example below illustrates what is displayed when you click on a horse’s going conditions stat.
Trainer and Jockey Stats
You can click the 14 day statistics for the Trainer and Jockey to view a summary of their recent form.
You can also click their names for additional details.
