Most Powerful Handicapping Angles

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

I'm thinking more along the lines of the difference in track shape and surface. Classic example in play now with all the Calder shippers at Gulfstream. Calder has a deep sandy surface compared to Gulfstreams. The layout of the track, how wide are the turns, how long is the frontstretch etc.. When you tie this in to post positions, etc I feel it plays a role.

It might play a role but I think it is very very minor. When it comes to capping there is so much information out there already, that adding this to the process may just be overkill. Also when I think of track layouts and the turns, I think that's the type of information that jockeys have to be more aware of than handicappers.