Chart Guide (2.0.35)
- Bubbles
- Color = surface: green (turf), brown (dirt), blue (synthetic)
- Top number = finishing position; bottom number in parentheses = starting post position
- Height above line = beaten lengths — closer means a smaller margin
- Border = track conditions: green (FST/GD/FM), yellow (WF/SL/YLD), red (SY/MY/FRZ/SFT/HVY)
- Connecting Line
- Solid = good conditions; dashed = bad conditions
- Line Symbol
- ▲ Triangle = sprint (7f or less); ● Circle = route (more than 7f)
- Days Between Races
- Small number above each bubble (e.g. 19d) = days since the previous race — helps spot freshness, layoffs, and tight scheduling.
- Shaded Band (Bollinger)
- Highlights volatility — a wider band means more variation in recent performance
- Performance Trend
- Straight line showing the overall performance direction — angled up = improving, angled down = declining
- Dashed Reference Line
- AI Opponent = AI analysis class-level par for the race
⚠ Concerns:(1) Has not raced in 91 days. (2) Rising in class today ($16,000 → $35,000). (3) Speed average (42) well below field median (58). (4) First time at today's distance. (5) Moving from a route to a sprint today. (6) Today's distance is shorter than any previous start. (7) Has never raced on turf surface. (8) Switching from dirt to turf today. (9) Trip note from last race: Climbing;ins 1/4;empty. (10) Rising in class ($16,000 → $35,000) after finishing 5 last out — double negative. (11) Stepping up to $35,000 — highest class level in last 10 starts (previous high: $16,000).
Mod1(W): 0 (12/12) Mod2(W): 0 Mod3(W): 0 Mod1-LS: 10 (11/12) Mod2-LS: 1 (12/12) Mod3-LS: 37 (10/12) Win Prob: 11.7% Value Score: 5.17 ★ ML: 30.00 (30/1) Overlay %: 3.39 Fair Odds: 16.70 (16/1) O/U: Overlay
Score Definitions
- Mod1(W)
- Winner Model 1 score (0–100) — AI composite rating among field contenders (higher = stronger). The number in parentheses (e.g. 1/9) shows this horse’s rank out of the field size.
- Mod2(W)
- Winner Model 2 score (0–100) — AI rating among field contenders (higher = stronger). The number in parentheses shows rank within the field.
- Mod3(W)
- Winner Model 3 score (0–100) — AI rating among field contenders (higher = stronger). The number in parentheses shows rank within the field.
- Mod1-LS
- Longshot Model 1 score (0–100) — AI model trained to surface high-value longshots. Higher = stronger longshot profile. Rank in parentheses shows position within the field.
- Mod2-LS
- Longshot Model 2 score (0–100) — AI longshot model. Higher = stronger longshot profile.
- Mod3-LS
- Longshot Model 3 score (0–100) — AI longshot model. Higher = stronger longshot profile.
- Win Prob
- LightGBM estimated win probability expressed as a percentage. This is a raw model output, not normalized to sum to 100% across the field — use it for comparison rather than as an absolute probability.
- Value Score
- Win Prob divided by the market-implied probability (derived from morning line). Values above 1.0 mean the model sees more win chance than the odds imply — a ★ star appears when Value Score ≥ 1.3, indicating a 30%+ model edge over the market.
- ML
- Morning line odds set by the track handicapper before wagering opens
- Overlay %
- How much the fair odds exceed the morning line, expressed as a percentage — positive values indicate value
- Fair Odds
- Model-derived fair-value odds based on estimated win probability
- O/U
- Overlay or Underlay — whether the horse offers value (O) or is overbet (U) relative to fair odds
Lane Bias Guide
- Bar Direction
- Bars above the line = more favorable lane • Bars below = less favorable, relative to the average at this track.
- Color
- Green = above-average advantage • Yellow = near-average • Red = below-average • Blue = this horse’s lane.
- Bias Score
- Derived from weighted average finishing positions across historical races at this track. Shown in the tooltip on hover. To use the bias score, calculate your handicap for the horse (e.g. finish position), then add (detrimental bias) or subtract (favorable bias) the bias score.
- Races
- Number of historical races used to compute each lane’s bias score.
Race Pace Bias Guide
- Bar Height & Direction
- Positive (green) = pace favors this horse • Negative (red) = pace works against this horse • Near-zero (amber) = neutral.
- Race Shape
- Projected race shape based on running styles of all horses (e.g. EE = two early horses, EP = one early presser).
- Pace Category
- FAST = contested early pace • LONE EARLY = one speed horse controlling pace • HONEST = moderate early pressure • SLOW = closers’ race.
- Flag (★)
- A star above the bar means this horse’s pace bias figure is ≥ 1.5 — a meaningful pace advantage or disadvantage.
Total Pace Guide
- Bar Segments
- Green = Early Pace (E1) • Amber = Mid Pace (E2) • Red = Late Pace (LP)
- Bar Height
- Total height = sum of E1 + E2 + LP average pace figures. Taller bars indicate a faster-paced horse overall.
- Grades & Rankings
- Hover to see each horse’s letter grade and ranking vs. other horses in this race (e.g. 2/9 = 2nd best of 9).
- Border
- Thicker border = this horse’s post position.
Performance vs. Peers Guide
- Bars (per post)
- Blue = avg career performance • Amber = avg last 3 races • Green = last race (improved vs. avg) • Red = last race (declined vs. avg)
- Trend Line
- Angled line above the bars: rising = improving form • falling = declining form.
- Horizontal Line
- Field average — the mean career performance of all horses in this race.
- Color Circles
- Standard post-position colors below each lane — same as the Total Pace chart.
- Border
- Thicker border = this horse’s post position.
Figure Comparison
- Rating
- The three Pick Pony algorithm ratings (Algo 1, Algo 2, Algo 3) that make up the overall PP AI Rating — higher is a stronger contender rating.
- Speed
- Career average speed, recent 3-race average, and last-race speed figure — spot horses in improving or declining form.
- Pace
- Average Early (E1), Mid (E2), and Stretch (LP) pace figures — reveals pace-setters vs. closers vs. all-the-way types.
- This horse
- The horse whose stats card is open is highlighted with a darker column background.
Winning Profiles
- Axes
- X: Win % from last 10 starts — Y: In-the-money % (top-3 finishes) from last 10 starts.
- Quadrants
- Consistent Winners (top-right): high win & ITM — reliable performers.
Place Threats (top-left): boards often but doesn’t win often — good exacta/trifecta angles.
Streaky (bottom-right): wins occasionally, misses the board often — all-or-nothing.
Developing (bottom-left): still finding form — longshot territory. - Reference Lines
- Dashed lines mark field averages. Dots to the right win more; dots higher board more.
- This horse
- Highlighted with a gold border and larger dot.
AI Model Comparison
- Winner Models (green)
- Mod1(W), Mod2(W), and Mod3(W) trained to predict race winners. Higher score = stronger contender.
- Longshot Models (red)
- Mod1-LS, Mod2-LS, and Mod3-LS trained to find high-value longshots. Higher score = stronger longshot candidate.
- Form Model (blue)
- Mod4 sequence model trained on recent form patterns. Higher score = stronger recent form profile.
- This horse
- Highlighted with a darker column background.
Race Pace Simulation Guide
- Slider
- Drag left→right to advance from gate to finish. Drag all the way back to reset the race.
- Predicted Finish Order
- Factors in contested pace burn, each horse’s effort curve (peaked-early vs. peaked-late), and wide trip cost from outside posts. Updated live when Track Bias changes.
- Pace Scenario
- Lone Speed: single E horse likely rates and holds. Contested: two E horses burn each other — closers benefit. Hot Pace: speed meltdown, deep closers thrive. Soft: no early speed, moderate fractions throughout.
- Track Bias
- Slider below canvas. −2 = strong closer/wet bias; +2 = strong speed/rail bias. Recomputes the predicted finish order.
- Boxed Indicator
- Dashed orange ring = horse is surrounded (rival ahead, rival behind, wall outside). In a real race this horse must find a clear path to run.
- Running Styles
- E/EE = early speed (rushes to rail). P = presser (stalks the pace). S = stalker. SS = slow starter / closer.
| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages
Career-average metrics across all AI race analysis. Performance and pace averages reflect estimated historical performance; trainer and jockey grades score in-the-money percentages. Grading scale: A = elite • B = above average • C = average • D = below average • F = poor • — = no data |
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| Pick Pony AI Rating | F | F |
| Pace Trip Longshot | — | — |
| Connections Longshot | — | — |
| Situational Longshot | — | — |
| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | D | F |
| Mid Pace | D | F |
| Late Pace | D | D |
| Finish Pos | D | D |
| Dirt Speed | D | D |
| Turf Speed | D | D |
| Distance Speed | D | F |
| Trainer Effectiveness | C | C |
| Jockey Effectiveness | A | A |
| 3rd Party Ratings | D | F |
| Recent
Performance analysis from the horse's recent races, weighted to reflect current form. Sprint and Route FPS (Foot Per Second) measure pace efficiency over the horse's recent sprints and routes respectively. Grading scale: A = elite • B = above average • C = average • D = below average • F = poor • — = no data |
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| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | D | F |
| Mid Pace | D | F |
| Late Pace | D | D |
| Sprint FPS | D | D |
| Route FPS | D | D |
| Trainer Effectiveness | C | C |
| Jockey Effectiveness | A | A |
| 3rd Party Ratings | D | F |
| Predictions
AI-generated projections for the upcoming race, derived from prior AI analysis for speed and pace trends, surface and distance suitability, and current conditions. Grading scale: A = elite • B = above average • C = average • D = below average • F = poor • — = no data |
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| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | D | F |
| Mid Pace | D | F |
| Late Pace | C | C |
TL;DR
TogglePick Pony Bet of the Day — BELLE’S BABY, Race 1 at Laurel Park
Don't let that 30-1 morning line fool you for a single second. Belle's Baby (Post 2) is our highest-conviction play of the entire card, earning a perfect 10/10 value score, and the angles stacking up behind this filly read like a blueprint for a massive upset. The TRAINER_BARN_HOT and TRAINER_JOCKEY_COMBO angles tell you everything you need to know about the connections — this barn is firing on all cylinders right now, and when a hot trainer deploys a trusted rider in a spot like this, it is rarely an accident. Layer in the HOT_JOCKEY angle and you have an in-form pilot who has been cashing tickets at a clip that demands your attention. The morning line oddsmakers clearly haven't done their homework here, because the pieces in place for BELLE'S BABY suggest a horse that belongs at a fraction of this price.
The workout tab is where this play truly comes alive. GATE_WORK_SHARP and MULTIPLE_WORKS_RECENT signal a filly who has been drilled specifically for this moment — she broke alertly from the gate in her timed work and has shown up at the clocker's eye multiple times recently, indicating a barn that has pointed deliberately toward today's race. Add the CAREER_BEST_RECENT angle and you have a horse trending in exactly the right direction at exactly the right time. The WEIGHT_ADVANTAGE gives her an additional edge in what should be a competitive field, and the CLOSER_IN_PACE_DUEL angle is a critical pace scenario tell — if this race shapes up with early speed dueling on the front end, BELLE'S BABY is positioned perfectly to swoop late and collect a collapsing field.
Finally, the FIRST_TIME_TURF_PEDIGREE angle is the lottery ticket inside the lottery ticket. First-time turf runners with strong pedigree ties to the grass are notoriously underbet by the public, and at 30-1 you are essentially getting this filly for free while sophisticated players load up. The breeding suggests she should relish the turf surface immediately, and combined with every other angle firing simultaneously, this is the kind of convergence that separates a casual $2 ticket from a serious, confident investment. BELLE'S BABY is your Play of the Day — circle it, bet it confidently, and let the morning line work in your favor.
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✓ Positives:(1) Returning from 91-day layoff with a recent workout. (2) Strong trainer/jockey combo - 13 wins from 44 starts (30%). (3) Career-best speed figure (42) recorded in last 1-2 starts — peaking form. (4) Hot jockey — high ITM rate (60%). (5) 4 workouts in last 30 days — horse appears sharp and fit. (6) Closer/presser in a race with pace pressure — ideal race setup for late runners. (7) Consistent workout spacing (8, 6 days) — disciplined training regimen. (8) One gate workout in recent training — sharpness signal from the gate. (9) Carries 9 lbs less than field median (108 lbs vs median 117 lbs). (10) Trainer 'CORRALES JOSE' has 2 horses in today's card all showing last-race improvement — barn appears sharp right now. (11) First career start on turf with a strong turf pedigree rating of 103 — bred for the surface; first-timers with strong pedigree win at a price. (12) Pick Pony Daily Edge Radar pick — value score 10/10 — angles: Career-Best Recent Figure, Hot Trainer-Jockey Pairing, Stable on Fire, Closer in Pace Duel, Hot Jockey, Sharp Gate Work, Sharp Workout Pattern, Weight Advantage, First-Time Turf with Pedigree.