Pedigree Handicapping Resource Question
 

What is the best printable online resource or book which would help with the pedigree aspect of handicapping? A resource that can break down success by surface, distance, early success etc...... I know much of this is on Formulator but is there a quick reference that I can print or purchase for use when away from the computer that is superior to the others.

Check out bloodhorse.com (Breeding/Sire Lists) You can print out lists for the following catagories

All Sires
Broodmare Sires
First-Crop Sires
Second-Crop Sires
Third-Crop Sires
Sires of Two-Year-Olds
Leading Turf Sires
Leading Synthetic Sires
Leading Sires by AEI
Leading North American Sires
View the Archives (2001-2009)

you can also go by region or State

For Dam info I need to be online

Great site, thank you.

It's pricey (at about $300), but the best resource is the American Produce Records CD available through Brisnet. It has race record (broken down by surface, 2YO record, route/sprints, off tracks) and sales history for all North American and most foreign horses, in databases by "dam" and "foal," going back to 1960.

Better yet, find someone that has it and get a copy

This is more limiting than a surface breakdown or early success book, but I thought I'd offer it. As a straight up pedigree resource that you could certainly apply should you wish to, Avalyn Hunter's book American Classic Pedigrees: 1914-2002 is good. It covers the Derby, Preakness, Belmont, KY Oaks, and Coaching Club American Oaks. I hate to be all "there's pictures!" but there are some in there. It's not like she specifically wrote it to help you handicap, but if you're thinking about stamina influences and soundness at the very least, there are worse ways to go about it. She's researched her eyeballs out on this one, and it's well written, not dry. Lots of context. Obviously there's nothing about Rags to Riches or Rachel Alexandra.

Here it is for free on Google books:http://bit.ly/c28Fnn

If you want to buy it: http://www.amazon.com/American-Class.../dp/1581500955 It's not cheap, but I got one for $50 used. It's doable to find it for that, and definitely worth it.