What does speed Map mean in racing?
What is a Speed Map? Speed maps are used to predict the running position of each horse in the field. They are also used to determine the likely pace of the race. When it comes to finding the winner of a race, both of these factors are deemed critical by expert form analysts.
How do you read a speed map?
Speed maps are very simple to read: the horse in advance of the field is the predicted leader with the remainder of the horses staggered according to their likely position in relation to one another. Below is an example of the Punters speed map tool, available for free in our form guide.
What speed do horses race at?
The average racehorses speed is approximately 40 to 44 mph (64 to 70 km/h). The rigidly trained animals can reach it for less than 20 seconds. However, most of them can’t run faster than 20 to 30 mph (32 – 48.5 km/h) on average with a rider on their back. The fastest recorded galloping speed is 55 mph (88.5 km/h).
What does off the pace mean in horse racing?
Off the pace: A horse that is lagging back in the early stages of the race. Off-track: A racing surface that is anything other than Fast (Dirt) or Firm (Turf/Grass). Optional Claimer: A race where the horses in the field may or may not be entered for a claiming price.
What is a backmarker in racing?
Backmarker. A term used to describe a driver at the rear end of the field, often when he is encountered by the race leaders. Blue flags are used to inform the backmarker when he should let a faster car past.
What is Fo on sportsbet?
Fixed Odds are Sportsbet’s Odds on a specific Horse or Greyhound. Bets are paid out at the Odds quoted when you Placed the Bet and are subject to deductions.
What makes a racehorse fast?
In addition, horses have good vascularization, meaning there are lots of blood vessels going to large muscles. This allows for both explosive power and endurance power. All of these thigs combine to make horses so fast.
What does breezing mean in horse racing?
Breeze: Working a horse at a moderate speed; less effort than handily. Bullet work: The best workout time for the distance on a given day at a track.
What is a barrier in horse racing?
A starting gate also called a starting barrier or starting stalls is a machine used to ensure a fair start to in horse racing and dog racing.
Where can I find the best horse racing information?
Racing and Sports has all the best racing information for punters with daily content from right around the world. The most comprehensive form, ratings, statistics, analysis and race day coverage for is available for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, UK, Ireland and selected French meetings.
Where can I find racing news and videos?
National news is supplemented by further free racing content viewed under our Racing Around, Race Previews/Reviews, Betting News and Press Room sections. There are also Feature Racing Videos from major Group races from around Australia as well as internationally under the Racing and Sports TV section.
Is there a good track map for drivers to make notes?
The good ol’ track map is still one of the most valuable tools a performance or race driver could ever have. Whether we use a printed hard copy or a tablet, making notes is one of the most powerful learning tools we have. But there hasn’t been a good resource for accurate, consistent maps designed for a driver to make notes. Until now, that is.
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