POOR POST RECORD

Counts starts in the last 10 within 2 post positions of today's draw and checks for zero wins across those starts, with a minimum of 3 qualifying starts. While post position effects are generally track-specific, some individual horses show consistent patterns of underperforming from certain post positions — due to gate habits, running style, or recurring wide trips. A horse-specific zero-win record from today's post position adds a marginal but real negative to the assessment.