WEIGHT ADVANTAGE

Computes the median carried weight across all starters in the race and checks if this horse's weight is at least 5 pounds below that median. Weight is more impactful in routes where the burden is carried for a longer distance and at higher speeds. A 5-pound advantage is considered the minimum threshold for a detectable performance effect by most racing researchers. Weight advantage is a supporting factor rather than a primary angle and is most valuable when combined with other positives.