Using Beyer Speed Figures

[pmacdaddy]

I would also add that I think the Speed Figs can be very helpful in reading form patterns a given horse exibits. If PP's show that a horse runs a lower speed figure off layoff, followed by an improved effort second or third off, it can be useful. Other horses may exibit a two good efforts, clunker, two good good efforts clunker, etc. For me the speed figs really bring this to the surface.

I also think they are very good to point out when a horse is ready to bounce, often 10+ point improvement between races IMO (especially in the young guys/gals).

There are usually lots of other factors to consider, but I think speed figs are a great place to start when looking at a race.

Best of luck. This site is a great resource.