Race timing.

[Mitch44]

Hopefully this will enhance pace handicapping in the future, meanwhile we'll have to suffer through some growing pains such as inaccurate timing at DMR.


https://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/equibase-conducting-extensive-analysis-of-gps-timing-technology/


Mitch44

[MJS6916]

that's good and a change in attitude from Equibase since 8/18.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/reports-of-erroneous-times-lead-to-concern-about-accuracy-of-new-equibase-timing-system/?fbclid=IwAR1tq3f_656tS9cSjQ3Yj1mJ5YPEtvFGWzuj_dKJ_47W89At0fHZnRZ3eLg


from the above article:
"Siegel goes on to argue that it’s not reasonable for
the figure-makers to expect 100% accuracy when it comes to times."

[Mitch44]

Due to timing issues in the past, this particular issue and lack of internal fractions in 7.5 F races on the turf etc., some makers time every race themselves or hire some one for greater accuracy for their numbers. They employ some one for every track to also measure wind, rain etc. For Pace Handicappers and Speed Figures of any kind, an accurate time is a must for accuracy.


Mitch44


Mitch44

[MJS6916]

Due to timing issues in the past, this particular issue and lack of internal fractions in 7.5 F races on the turf etc., some makers time every race themselves or hire some one for greater accuracy for their numbers. They employ some one for every track to also measure wind, rain etc. For Pace Handicappers and Speed Figures of any kind, an accurate time is a must for accuracy.


Mitch44


Mitch44


Hopefully, Equibase understands that accurate times also
help owners and trainers handicap where and when their horses run next;
whether they use figures or not.