Master Speed Figures: Uncover Horse Potential Beyond The Number

Resources

Organizations & Institutions

• University of Arizona Race Track Program - Hosting the Global Symposium on Racing, an event focused on advancing the racing industry.
• Jockey Club - Nancy Kelly's former employer and associated with the Safety Net Foundation.
• Safety Net Foundation - Provides support to members of the racing community in need.
• New York Racetrack Chaplaincy - An organization that provides holistic support to backstretch workers and their families in New York.
• Racetrack Chaplaincy of America - The national organization of which the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy is a part.
• Best of the Backstretch Employees Services Team - Works alongside the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy to support backstretch workers.
• Belmont Child Care Association - Collaborates with the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy to support the racing community.
• Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) - An organization that uses horses for therapeutic purposes and community engagement.
• In the Money Media - The production company behind the podcast.
• Ten Strike Racing - Mentioned as a founding partner of the show.

Courses & Educational Resources

• Global Symposium on Racing - An event offering panels and networking opportunities for those interested in the racing industry.

People Mentioned

• Eric DeCosta - Mentioned as someone met through the "taco tour" who ended up working for "In The Money."
• Ramon Dominguez - A jockey mentioned as part of a panel at the Global Symposium on Racing.
• Brad Free - Author of the book "Handicapping 101," quoted regarding speed figures and long shots.
• Mike Maloney - Author of the book "Betting with an Edge," credited with introducing the concept of "ability figures."
• Sean Borman - A handicapper who uses the concept of ability figures and is being interviewed for a future "pro player diary."
• Len Ragazine - Mentioned in relation to "sheets" handicapping and the book "The Odds Must Be Crazy."
• Paul Mattese - A long-time voice on the podcast who has discussed race assessment and the art of watching races.
• Duke - Someone Peter Thomas has spoken with extensively about "figure improvement for age" (Fifa).
• Dave Vitfit - Author of "Expert Handicapping," discussed for his insights on the "my how you've grown" angle and statistics on debut speed figures.
• Nancy Kelly - The namesake of the "Nancy Kelly Volunteer Award," recognized for her service to the racing community and the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy.
• Peter Rotundo - Mentioned as someone who had a close relationship with Nancy Kelly.
• Shannon Kelly - Executive Director of the Safety Net Foundation and formerly worked under Nancy Kelly at the Jockey Club.
• Tom Durkin - Credited with speaking about Nancy Kelly at the award luncheon.
• Michelle Barisonok - Vice President of the Board of the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy.
• Chaplain Umberto - Works with the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy.
• Chaplain Alberto - Works with the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy.
• Nick Harris - A person at the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy who has a significant connection with Kim Weir.
• Karen Chavez - A member of the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy team.
• Karen - Mentioned as having participated in the "sponsor a family" program with Peter and Susan.
• Susan - Mentioned as having participated in the "sponsor a family" program with Peter and Karen.
• Dave Nichols - A handicapper who achieved a great result in the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and donated winnings to Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.
• Megan Enzo - Part of the team at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.

Books

• "Handicapping 101" by Brad Free - Mentioned for its insights on speed figures and identifying long shots in races where few horses have met the par figure.
• "Betting with an Edge" by Mike Maloney - A handicapping book that introduces the concept of "ability figures" for rating horses.
• "The Odds Must Be Crazy" by Len Ragazine - A book mentioned in the context of "sheets" handicapping and looking for patterns.
• "Expert Handicapping" by Dave Vitfit - A book that details handicapping angles like the "my how you've grown" angle and provides statistics on debut speed figures.

Tools & Software

• DRF - Daily Racing Form, a source for speed figures and chart features.
• Formulator - A handicapping tool used for analyzing horse performance and making notes.
• Timeform US - A handicapping service that provides speed figures and has a chart feature for reviewing races.
• Racingflow.com - A platform where users can input notes about races.
• NYRA Track Trends Page - A resource that provides objective assessments of track profiles and running styles.

Articles & Papers

• "The Odds Must Be Crazy" - A book by Len Ragazine mentioned in the context of "sheets" handicapping.

Websites & Online Resources

• In The Money Podcast.com - The website for the podcast, used for contact and potentially purchasing books.
• University of Arizona website - Where information about the Global Symposium on Racing can be found.
• NYRA Track Trends Page - A website providing objective track profile information.
• Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga website - Where information about their programs and donation opportunities can be found.

Other Resources

• Speed Figures - Numerical ratings used to assess a horse's past performance.
• Speed Figure Pars - The average speed figure for a specific class of race, used as a benchmark.
• Ability Figures - A horse rating that considers a horse's overall body of work and current performance, adjusted for factors like distance.
• Condition (of a horse) - Assessing whether a horse is expected to run faster, slower, or the same as their past figures based on factors like time off, race cycle, and workouts.
• Sheets (handicapping) - A type of handicapping that uses specific data and patterns, often associated with Thorograph and Brisnet.
• Thorograph - A handicapping product that provides speed figures and notes on races.
• Taco Tour - A past event or experience mentioned in relation to meeting Eric DeCosta.
• Horse to Watch List - A feature on platforms like DRF and Races.com to track horses of interest.
• Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge - A handicapping contest mentioned in relation to Dave Nichols' success.
• Keeneland Contest - Another handicapping contest where Dave Nichols had success.
• Greenwich Lighted Tractor Parade - A holiday event in Saratoga.
• Victorian Streetwalk - A holiday event in Saratoga.
• Princess Elena Holiday Party - A holiday event in Saratoga.
• New York Thoroughbred Breeders Holiday Event - A holiday party at the Canfield Casino.
• Equine Assisted Psychotherapy - A program offered by Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.
• Horse Play Program - A program offered by Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.
• Farm Experiences - Group visits to the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga farm.
• Spin Doctors Concert - An event held at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.