The Little Book On Watching Horseracing
By Harold Washburn

IMPORTANT THINGS TO ALWAYS BEAR IN MIND....

In 5000 races documented...
84.3% of the winners ran their last race within 14 days
63.2% ran within the last 7 days
15.7% ran over 14 days ago
90.7% of winners ran in the same or higher class the last time out
80% of all winners had among the top 4 speed ratings in the race
58.5% of winners finished 1,2,3 in the last previous start
60.3% of winners finished within 2 lengths of the winner in their last start.
84.1% of the winners were among the top four favorites
51.6% of winners ran at the same distance the last time out 27.3% ran at a longer distance the last out 21.1% ran shorter the last out.
47.8% of winners carried the same weight the last time out
31.1% carried less weight
21.1% carried more weight
90% of the winners were among the top three choices of the bettors
4 year olds won 76.9% of races against 3 year olds
3 year olds won only 23.1% against older horses
Males won 75.6% of all races

ONLY 33% OF ALL FAVORITES WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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