Racing’s Secrets Revealed

A Matter Of Merit (1) – Merit Ratings & How They Work

The influence of weight over distance

 

A Matter Of Merit (2) – Merit Ratings & How They Work

How Weight-for-Age predicts a horse’s improvement

 

MR Handicapping Works – No Bull

Time for doubters to see the light – a thorough analysis of the application of the MR system in South Africa

 

Why Horses Carry Weight

Anatomy of a handicap

 

Weighing Up Races

Challenges facing a handicapper are manyfold

 

Predicting Staying Ability

Some educated guesswork about a horse’s best distance

 

Ready To Win

A simple approach to marking your card

 

The Power Of Ratings

If ratings work for racehorses, why not for stallions?

 

Judging Fitness

A few clues to help you on race day

 

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