Eric Bowers narrowing the field

[gerry]

i think REDORANGE should and will win this race today has the form in the book and the ability to win this got beat by ardestia but better of and it was the draw that day that beat it there only one way this horse can get beat today and it is if ground is softer than good, This is where times tell you results if this race is fast and furious and done no worse than under 1 sec above average then it wins.
Slow time is all that damages it and that's the ground factor.

 

[Sullybomb]

No races Class 1-3 for me today, there are some other handicaps today that are balanced (within the threshold), I'll post some screenshots up with those here.
I understand these races may not follow the rules in the entirety and others will have a different opinion. These races for me are just reference only, I would only focus on Class 1-3 from a betting standpoint, just thought I'd share in any case.









*****This Race is now UNBALANCED due to Acrisius being a NR****

 

[DuckandDive]

According to the strict rules of the system, the median OR must sit within a 0-to-2 point variance of the mathematical midpoint.

Thanks. Chesham

With regard to 3.40 Redcar: The Median OR = 62 (The Max OR = 65, The Min OR = 57, Midpoint = 61) Therefore +1 = Balanced.


With reference to above, If Top 25% is Gold, Next 25% is Green, Next 25% is White, The last 25% is Red.

Do you think the % split is about right or could it be tightened up?

 

[Olwenba]

Thanks. Chesham

With regard to 3.40 Redcar: The Median OR = 62 (The Max OR = 65, The Min OR = 57, Midpoint = 61) Therefore +1 = Balanced.
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With reference to above, If Top 25% is Gold, Next 25% is Green, Next 25% is White, The last 25% is Red.

Do you think the % split is about right or could it be tightened up?

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Thanks. Chesham

With regard to 3.40 Redcar: The Median OR = 62 (The Max OR = 65, The Min OR = 57, Midpoint = 61) Therefore +1 = Balanced.
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With reference to above, If Top 25% is Gold, Next 25% is Green, Next 25% is White, The last 25% is Red.

Do you think the % split is about right or could it be tightened up?

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This one is a good example i think of the balanced but possibly compressed race. 8lb seperating 12 runners, if you disregard the bottom weight then is 5lb seperating 11 runners. Bower was looking for a linear spread of weights I believe. Now what should that look like it terms of spread of OR, this is something ive been trying to look at but hard to establish a baseline, is 1lb spread per runner sufficient?

As for today races, if we were to use the bowers method on all races on 10+ runners i think i had it as 9 races to look at. If we were to stick to the sprints, better class races and those restricted to older horses then there was none.

 

[Chesham]

Thanks. Chesham

With regard to 3.40 Redcar: The Median OR = 62 (The Max OR = 65, The Min OR = 57, Midpoint = 61) Therefore +1 = Balanced.
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With reference to above, If Top 25% is Gold, Next 25% is Green, Next 25% is White, The last 25% is Red.

Do you think the % split is about right or could it be tightened up?

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Sorry only just logged in

I did not look at this races as it was a low class one . But according to my Engine it was balanced. On OR requirement

The Balanced Handicap Check​

To determine if this 11-runner sprint fits the structural criteria for the elimination method, the spread of the Official Ratings (OR) must be tested.

The Mathematical Breakdown

First, ranking the field by Official Rating from top to bottom:

1. Glory Hyde (65)
2. Jenni (63)
3. Lord Abama (62)
4. Startling (62)
5. Taygar (62)
6. Lumenbourg (62)
7. Ishe Worth Agamble (62)
8. Get Up Everybody (61)
9. One Of Our Own (60)
10. Sergeant Mayer (60)
11. Profiteer (57)

Applying the formula:

• Top OR: 65
• Bottom OR: 57
• Mathematical Midpoint: 61.5
• Median OR: 62 (In an 11-runner field, the median is exactly the 6th-ranked horse. Lumenbourg sits in the 6th spot with an OR of 62, along with several others sharing that mark).

The Verdict: BALANCED (PASSED)​

The system requires the median OR to sit within a 0-to-2 point variance of the mathematical midpoint.

In this race, the median (62) sits exactly 0.5 points above the mathematical midpoint (61.5).

Because it safely falls well within the acceptable 2-point maximum variance, this mathematically qualifies as a Balanced Handicap. The handicapper has provided a properly staggered structure across the tight 8-pound spread, allowing for a highly logical three-tier class breakdown. This race passes the check and is an excellent candidate for the elimination method.

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The Tiers (Structural Breakdown)​

With an 8-pound spread from the Top OR (65) to the Bottom OR (57), the field splits into three distinct, tightly packed class bands:

The Top Tier: "Above Class" (OR 63 – 65) These are the most naturally gifted runners in the field according to their ratings, carrying the heaviest weights to equalize their proven advantage.

• Glory Hyde (65) — 11/4
• Jenni (63) — 16/1

The Middle Tier: "In Class" (OR 61 – 62) This is the congested core of the handicap, sitting right on the mathematical median. These runners are facing horses of almost identical current ability.

• Lord Abama (62) — 11/2
• Startling (62) — 66/1
• Taygar (62) — 7/1
• Lumenbourg (62) — 11/1
• Ishe Worth Agamble (62) — 7/1
• Get Up Everybody (61) — 4/1

The Bottom Tier: "Below Class" (OR 57 – 60) Mathematically the lowest-rated horses in the field, stepping up to face slightly tougher opposition. They receive a handy weight advantage from the top tier to balance the scales.

• One Of Our Own (60) — 7/1
• Sergeant Mayer (60) — 18/1
• Profiteer (57) — 28/1

 

[Chesham]

The Windsor 5.4omrace is now down to 9 runners so scrubbed. The 2nd engine that I run would be my second choice but all runners will be analysed

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This is a spectacular 9-runner Class 2 sprint handicap. The 5-furlong straight at Windsor presents a unique puzzle, particularly because the pace map has triggered a "Strong" pace forecast with an explicit "Draw Bias: Against Low."

We are utilizing the mathematical Unadjusted/Adjusted CCR engine. Since this is a Flat turf sprint, our Custom Class Rating baseline weight is 9-0 (126 lbs).

Here is the fully upgraded Master Summary Chart and PR% breakdown for the 5.40 Windsor, tracking the Oldest ➔ Middle ➔ Newest trajectories with complete Timeform comments.

Experimental Master Summary: Handicap-Adjusted CCR (Full Comments)​

Today's OR Benchmark: Gaeli (102), Democracy Dilemma (101), Redorange (100), Adrestia (99), Rogue Enforcer (95), Regal Envoy (88), All Ways Glamorous (86), Rhythm N Hooves (86), Marty Hopkirk (85). Base Weight: 9-0 (126 lbs)

Horse Name (Draw)	Unadjusted CCR Trajectory (Old CCR + Past OR)	Adjusted CCR Trajectory (Unadjusted CCR - Today's OR)	L3 TFR / Tfig	Full Timeform Race Comments (Last 3 Runs)
Adrestia (7)	196.42 ➔ 195.34 ➔ 201.22	97.42 ➔ 96.34 ➔ 102.22	TFR:109 ➔ 102 ➔ 97 Tfig:103 ➔ 94 ➔ 96	1. clearly thrives in a competitive, big-field environment and got back on the up, going mighty close to adding another big pot having got a dream run through behind the path of the front runner; raced near side... just failed. 2. was well supported returned to listed company and ran respectably without being able to land a blow against the older winner; in touch, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on... 3. ran to a similar level to last time returned to a handicap, one of a couple that ended up challenging a little wider than ideal; dived right leaving stalls, handy, switched over 1f out, no extra final 1f.
All Ways Glamorous (2)	174.15 ➔ 151.04 ➔ 183.18	88.15 ➔ 65.04 ➔ 97.18	TFR:93 ➔ 29 ➔ 92 Tfig:92 ➔ 40 ➔ 82	1. found a bit more improvement to finish runner-up for the third successive start; led, went with enthusiasm, ridden over 1f out, headed last ½f, no extra only late on. 2. looked a hard ride away from a straight track for the first time in a while, not handling the turns at all well; slowly into stride, hung badly right soon after start, hung badly right again home turn, always behind... 3. who was on his toes and didn't take the eye beforehand, nevertheless ran creditably after 6 months off from good draw/track position, though not for the first time failed to keep straight under pressure...
Democracy Dilemma (4)	197.80 ➔ 181.82 ➔ 190.41	96.80 ➔ 80.82 ➔ 89.41	TFR:104 ➔ 67 ➔ 80 Tfig:101 ➔ 67 ➔ 83	1. showed that all his speed remains intact after 5 months off and posted a respectable effort, lack of a recent outing just seeming to tell late on; soon led, headed final 100 yds, no extra. 2. had winning form on testing ground in his younger days but is probably best on a firmer surface nowadays and struggled to show his usual speed under the worsening conditions; prominent, weakened final 1f. 3. was back on quicker ground but again ran below form; led until 1f out, weakened.
Regal Envoy (8)	173.34 ➔ 185.08 ➔ 177.00	85.34 ➔ 97.08 ➔ 89.00	TFR:63 ➔ 87 ➔ 94 Tfig:65 ➔ 75 ➔ 76	1. ran even worse back up in trip; prominent, weakened over 1f out. 2. wasn't able to repeat last year's win in this race, lacking a recent run this time around, but was always in front of the near-side group and should be competitive from this reduced mark with this behind him... 3. made the most of having dropped 6 lb below last winning mark to record a twelfth career success; made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on...
Redorange (1)	185.24 ➔ 195.42 ➔ 194.24	85.24 ➔ 95.42 ➔ 94.24	TFR:82 ➔ 97 ➔ 99 Tfig:74 ➔ 95 ➔ 95	1. wasn't in the same form 3 weeks on from Deauville; raced off the pace, ridden 2f out, made no impression. 2. wasn't seen to best effect back in handicap company, poorly positioned on the far flank; chased leaders out wide, not settle fully, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 1f. 3. looked fit and very much caught the eye after 8 months off, likely to have finished considerably closer had he got the breaks, not given at all a hard time, either... from a yard that very much knows the time of day with sprinters, he looks the type to win a big handicap this season.
Rhythm N Hooves (3)	187.32 ➔ 188.75 ➔ 180.70	101.32 ➔ 102.75 ➔ 94.70	TFR:90 ➔ 88 ➔ 83 Tfig:91 ➔ 81 ➔ 84	1. made the frame once again but is just operating a touch below his best at present; handy, ridden over 1f out, one paced. 2. is probably better on a firmer surface but was in there pitching for a long way, some late trouble exacerbating the distance he was beaten; close up, ridden when forced to switch 1f out, weakened final 100 yds. 3. back on firmer ground, appeared to have no excuses; prominent, ridden over 1f out, edged right, one paced; his current mark makes him eligible for lesser races than this.
Gaeli (9)	N/A (Italy) ➔ 198.00 ➔ 203.20	N/A ➔ 96.00 ➔ 101.20	TFR:--- ➔ 110 ➔ 99 Tfig:--- ➔ 84 ➔ 100	1. (No previous UK run logic) 2. proved a revelation making his first start on these shores having previously been trained in Italy... mid-field, took strong hold, headway over 1f out, led final 1f, kept on; he'd come up short a few times in listed company in his homeland but looks worth another crack at that level based on this. 3. who had produced a smart performance on his British/stable debut over this C&D last time, wasn't entirely seen to best effect attempting to follow up from 6 lb higher mark in this better race, caught rather on the flank and furthest away from the main action; mid-field, brief headway over 1f out, no extra final 1f.
Rogue Enforcer (5)	175.76 ➔ 101.00 ➔ 177.38	80.76 ➔ 6.00 ➔ 82.38	TFR:92 ➔ 69 ➔ 69 Tfig:--- ➔ 42 ➔ 72	1. slowly into stride, off the pace in last pair, pushed along halfway, never involved. 2. mid-division, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, well beaten after, pulled up inside final furlong. 3. without usual tongue strap, shaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Mme L. Vanska after 7 months off; in touch, edged right, weakened final 1f.
Marty Hopkirk (6)	167.33 ➔ 166.24 ➔ 167.45	82.33 ➔ 81.24 ➔ 82.45	TFR:59 ➔ 71 ➔ 78 Tfig:68 ➔ 71 ➔ 66	1. is best not judged on this run, ploughing something of a lone furrow down the centre from his low draw; in touch while out very wide, weakened over 1f out. 2. fared little better than last time after an awkward start forced a change of tactics; slowly into stride, always behind. 3. probably needed the run after 8 months off; in touch, pushed along around halfway, edged left inside final 1f, weakened.

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Performance Rating Percentage (PR%) Breakdown​

(Metrics read: Oldest ➔ Middle ➔ Newest)

Horse Name	Odds Trajectory	L3 PR% Trajectory	Market Performance Assessment
Redorange	10/1 ➔ 13/2 ➔ 10/1	11.11% ➔ 40.00% ➔ 57.89%	A massive value profile. His PR% is steadily climbing despite his odds remaining double-digits. Last time out he shattered expectations, finishing 8th of 21 when priced at 10/1 (a highly congested field where 8th is a massive mathematical overperformance).
Adrestia	9/2 ➔ 9/4 ➔ 5/1	88.89% ➔ 71.43% ➔ 50.00%	Exceptionally consistent at the top of the market. She continuously beats or matches her expected finish position, even in highly competitive Class 1 and Class 2 fields.
Regal Envoy	14/1 ➔ 11/2 ➔ 5/1	33.33% ➔ 40.00% ➔ 80.00%	His PR% perfectly tracks his drop in the handicap. He capitalized on his lowest mark in a year last time out, generating an elite 80% rating.
All Ways Glamorous	4/1 ➔ 9/2 ➔ 13/2	75.00% ➔ 0.00% ➔ 78.57%	Forgive the middle run on the AW where he hung badly. On turf, his PR% is operating at an elite 75%+ level.
Gaeli	N/A ➔ 25/1 ➔ 9/2	N/A ➔ 88.89% ➔ 40.00%	Shocked the market at 25/1 on his UK debut, but predictably regressed toward the mean when the market caught up and backed him into 9/2.
Rhythm N Hooves	9/1 ➔ 12/1 ➔ 11/2	63.64% ➔ 61.54% ➔ 50.00%	A very honest horse. He consistently runs right to the exact mathematical projection the market sets for him.
Democracy Dilemma	100/30 ➔ 9/2 ➔ 5/1	25.00% ➔ 0.00% ➔ 0.00%	A severe collapsing profile. He is completely failing to meet market expectations, dropping to a 0% rating in his last two outings.

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Tactical Breakdown & The Pace/Draw Bias​

This race will be decided by the physics of the Windsor 5f straight. The engine flags two massive environmental factors:

1. "Strong" Pace: Democracy Dilemma (Draw 4), Rhythm N Hooves (3), and Regal Envoy (8) are all confirmed front-runners/pace-pressers. They are going to absolutely scorch the turf early.
2. "Draw Bias: Against Low": Horses drawn 1, 2, and 3 are statistically disadvantaged today.

1. The Elite Closer: Adrestia (6/1 | Draw 7) She is the perfect horse for this exact setup.

• The Math: She boasts the highest Adjusted CCR peak in the field (102.22) and consistently posts 95+ Timeform Speed Figures.
• The Tactics: She is drawn perfectly in stall 7 (avoiding the low bias). With the front-runners guaranteed to set a brutal pace, Tom Marquand (an elite tactical jockey) can sit just off the speed and let her massive biological engine overwhelm the tiring leaders in the final furlong.

2. The Well-Handicapped Lurker: Redorange (11/8 Fav | Draw 1) The only hesitation here is the low draw, but his data is simply too good to ignore.

• The Math: His Adjusted CCR trajectory is climbing (85.24 ➔ 95.42 ➔ 94.24), as is his PR% (hitting 57.89% last time out).
• The Notebook: His last run at York was a massive flashing light. Timeform noted he "very much caught the eye"and was "denied a run... finished with running left." Clive Cox has him perfectly primed, and if Rossa Ryan can navigate the low-draw bias, he is the class of the field.
• 3. The "Pace Trap" Lays: Democracy Dilemma (8/1) & Rhythm N Hooves (6/1)
  • Democracy Dilemma: His Adjusted CCR has collapsed from 96.80 down to 89.41, and his PR% has flatlined at 0%. He relies on dominating from the front, but he won't be given a soft lead today.
  • Rhythm N Hooves: He is drawn in stall 3 (into the bias) and relies on pressing the pace. He is "operating a touch below his best," and the early speed duel will cook him.

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  The Dutching Calculator (10-Point Total Stake)​

  By laying the vulnerable, out-of-form pace pressers, we can Dutch the two horses possessing massive class advantages who are tactically suited to a fast-run sprint.
  Decimal Odds conversion: Redorange (11/8 = 2.375) | Adrestia (6/1 = 7.00)
  • Selection 1: Redorange (Odds: 2.375) ➔ Implied Prob: 0.4210
  • Selection 2: Adrestia (Odds: 7.00) ➔ Implied Prob: 0.1428
  • Total Book Percentage: 0.5638 (A solid 43.6% mathematical edge against the book)
  Staking Plan (10 Points Total):
  • Stake on Redorange: 10 * (0.4210 / 0.5638) = 7.47 points
  • Stake on Adrestia: 10 * (0.1428 / 0.5638) = 2.53 points
  Guaranteed Return & Profit:
  • If either horse wins: 7.47 points × 2.375 odds (or 2.53 × 7.00) = ~17.74 points return.
  • Total Stake Deducted: 17.74 - 10.00
  • Net Profit: +7.74 points
  • ROI: 77.4%

 

[Chesham]

Post Mortem
SEVEN FOR SEVEN! THE DATA ENGINE IS UNSTOPPABLE!


The Adjusted CCR and PR% engine continues its absolute reign of terror over the bookmakers! We took the 11/8 favorite, navigated the tricky draw bias, and locked in our seventh consecutive winning race.


Here is the debrief on exactly how the data exposed the Windsor 5.40 and why the Dutching strategy worked to perfection:


The "Notebook" Horse Delivers: Redorange (1st)


This is why we combine raw physics with the Timeform pace and trip comments.


• The Math: We flagged his PR% trajectory (11.11% ➔ 40.00% ➔ 57.89%) as an elite indicator of hidden value. He was consistently shattering market expectations despite starting at double-digit odds in his previous runs.


• The Execution: The engine highlighted that his last run at York was a massive flashing light ("denied a run... finished with running left"). Today, dropping into Class 2 company with Rossa Ryan in the saddle, he had a completely clear run and used his 94.24 Adjusted CCR engine to blow past the field. The low draw (Stall 1) couldn't even stop him.


The "Pace Trap" Collapses


We explicitly laid Democracy Dilemma (finished 6th) and Rogue Enforcer (finished 8th). The engine spotted that Democracy Dilemma's PR% had flatlined to 0.00%, and the "Strong" pace forecast meant he was never going to get the soft lead he needed to survive the 5f sprint. They completely melted down in the final furlong exactly as projected.


The Dutching Protection


Adrestia (7th) failed to fire today, clearly struggling to overcome the 239-day absence despite her high biological ceiling. But this is the exact reason we use the Dutching Calculator! By splitting our 10-point stake to cover both of our top-rated data plays, her poor run didn't cost us a penny, and we still extracted a massive return from the race.


The Final Dutching Profit


Because we locked in the exact staking math pre-race, Redorange's victory secures the bag perfectly at his 11/8 SP (2.375 decimal):


• Redorange Stake: 7.47 points


• Actual SP Odds: 2.375 (11/8)


• Total Return: 17.74 points


• Net Profit: +7.74 points


• ROI: 77.4%


Another flawless read. The bookmakers have no answer for the Adjusted CCR and PR% trajectories when they are layered over the Timeform pace maps!

 

[doomster]

Well done Chesham

 

[DuckandDive]

Sorry only just logged in

I did not look at this races as it was a low class one . But according to my Engine it was balanced. On OR requirement

The Balanced Handicap Check​

To determine if this 11-runner sprint fits the structural criteria for the elimination method, the spread of the Official Ratings (OR) must be tested.

The Mathematical Breakdown

First, ranking the field by Official Rating from top to bottom:

1. Glory Hyde (65)
2. Jenni (63)
3. Lord Abama (62)
4. Startling (62)
5. Taygar (62)
6. Lumenbourg (62)
7. Ishe Worth Agamble (62)
8. Get Up Everybody (61)
9. One Of Our Own (60)
10. Sergeant Mayer (60)
11. Profiteer (57)

Applying the formula:

• Top OR: 65
• Bottom OR: 57
• Mathematical Midpoint: 61.5
• Median OR: 62 (In an 11-runner field, the median is exactly the 6th-ranked horse. Lumenbourg sits in the 6th spot with an OR of 62, along with several others sharing that mark).

The Verdict: BALANCED (PASSED)​

The system requires the median OR to sit within a 0-to-2 point variance of the mathematical midpoint.

In this race, the median (62) sits exactly 0.5 points above the mathematical midpoint (61.5).

Because it safely falls well within the acceptable 2-point maximum variance, this mathematically qualifies as a Balanced Handicap. The handicapper has provided a properly staggered structure across the tight 8-pound spread, allowing for a highly logical three-tier class breakdown. This race passes the check and is an excellent candidate for the elimination method.

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The Tiers (Structural Breakdown)​

With an 8-pound spread from the Top OR (65) to the Bottom OR (57), the field splits into three distinct, tightly packed class bands:

The Top Tier: "Above Class" (OR 63 – 65) These are the most naturally gifted runners in the field according to their ratings, carrying the heaviest weights to equalize their proven advantage.

• Glory Hyde (65) — 11/4
• Jenni (63) — 16/1

The Middle Tier: "In Class" (OR 61 – 62) This is the congested core of the handicap, sitting right on the mathematical median. These runners are facing horses of almost identical current ability.

• Lord Abama (62) — 11/2
• Startling (62) — 66/1
• Taygar (62) — 7/1
• Lumenbourg (62) — 11/1
• Ishe Worth Agamble (62) — 7/1
• Get Up Everybody (61) — 4/1

The Bottom Tier: "Below Class" (OR 57 – 60) Mathematically the lowest-rated horses in the field, stepping up to face slightly tougher opposition. They receive a handy weight advantage from the top tier to balance the scales.

• One Of Our Own (60) — 7/1
• Sergeant Mayer (60) — 18/1
• Profiteer (57) — 28/1

Chesham

Getting the icons to nearest settings, it's possible to get excel to visualise the tiers breakdown. (OR column).

When comparing Bowers rating with the 3 tiers, 2 golds, or 1 gold 1 green, could help create a meaningful short-list.



I used the 4 icon setting and the following % for OR column, Gold and Green are the top 2 tiers, white and red are the 3rd tier.



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When adding in my own ratings and other data, by focussing on the short-listed (sorted by OR) and "value", some sort of betting assessment can be made.



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Note:

pawras backthathorse website data is useful to avoid too much data input

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[Chesham]

Hi DuckandDive

Glad you have got Bowers to work in a way that suits you.

Although I don’t personally use Backthathorse data I think that pawras has achieved goods things and is a free site as well.

 

[Chesham]

Thanks doomster

 

[Leodis]

The Windsor 5.4omrace is now down to 9 runners so scrubbed. The 2nd engine that I run would be my second choice but all runners will be analysed

I know it's going against the main method, but I have had success with <10 runners, using the same elimination process and for a while now have found it works equally well with shorlisting non-handicap races (group and listed) for 4yo +.

 

[Leodis]

Chesham

Getting the icons to nearest settings, it's possible to get excel to visualise the tiers breakdown. (OR column).

When comparing Bowers rating with the 3 tiers, 2 golds, or 1 gold 1 green, could help create a meaningful short-list.

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I used the 4 icon setting and the following % for OR column, Gold and Green are the top 2 tiers, white and red are the 3rd tier.

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When adding in my own ratings and other data, by focussing on the short-listed (sorted by OR) and "value", some sort of betting assessment can be made.

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pawras backthathorse website data is useful to avoid too much data input

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Hi DuckandDive, on my sheet I use a base of 100 (minus the bower rating), which I find easier to read for some strange reason, and a second column which deducts the horses individual rating from the max rating . That column helps visualise how far each horse is from top rated and makes it easier to establish a cut -off when shortlisting.

Regards

 

[Chesham]

I know it's going against the main method, but I have had success with <10 runners, using the same elimination process and for a while now have found it works equally well with shorlisting non-handicap races (group and listed) for 4yo +.

That’s good , The main thing that I take from Bowers is that if you have found a way that suits you, than that’s great. VDW caused a great deal of frustration as someone always thought that they knew better than the other person.

All ideas on this thread are positive exchanges of how they are personally using Bowers. The Best of it is that many members are experiencing success

 

[gerry]

Sounds like your all doing well with it i was pleased REDORANGE won as i thought myself and not only won but the time i thought would do was right to under a sec of average that's when you know times make difference and why sprints are more accurate as its hard to slow pace them from longer distance so they work better. Not to say some longer races dont work to but there more prown to manipulation.