The Sheets

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Kasept

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First, there are 2 sheet methodology products, Ragozin & Thoro-Graph. Ragozin's were the first but Jerry Brown's Thoro-Graph has far surpassed them. Think of them as Hydrox and Oreo's.

In addition to providing consistently more accurate performance figures, Thoro-Graph adds layers of value-added statistics and trend info on sires and trainers. You can sometimes gain as much insight with these stats as you do the figures. The product (at $25/card, less with additional cards) easily pays for itself with the discovery of a vulnerable, overbet favorite or highly obscured contender. There is no single handicapping tool available that so readily and regularly makes seemingly impossible longshots apparent. I have used TG since 1995.

At their website you can learn how to use the sheets via the Race of the Week and reams of historical data (Redboard Room; Triple Crown/Breeders' Cup) as well as in their 'Ask the Experts' Forum. In addition, here's the link to our ongoing TG Xmas-New Year's Free Data conversation.

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...ht=thoro-graph

Feel free to ask me or any of the players noted questions if you need help.

I have a few questions, since I only use DRF or Timeform ---

The TDN has posted the Thoro-graph sheet for the Derby Top 20: http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/derby-top-20/

I saw where Destin made a huge jump in performance, which is why I gather that they opted to give him so much time between the TBD and the Derby, but can you show me an example of what is meant by figures pairing (or something like that)?

Would a horse's form cycle like Outwork be a positive form cycle or is that too much of a jump in form? What is considered a "safe" rise in form or is any rise in form negated by a layoff?

Thanks!