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2 Testimonials BRIS statistics are powerful handicapping tools... the work is already done for players that access the Handicapper s Database trainer stats, track bias profiles, and Speed, Pace, and Class Ratings. Steve Davidowitz Handicapping Columnist and Author of Betting Thoroughbreds Pedigree Stats from BRIS are invaluable. Handicappers with this information will find maiden and turf races can be a prime source of overlays. Dave Litfin, Daily Racing Form s featured handicapper If I m real serious, if I m in some type of tournament, I definitely use brisnet.com. It s very valuable. When I m serious about picking horses and being more accurate, then I use BRIS. Steve Walker, 1999 NTRA Handicapper of the Year I use the BRIS Pace Ratings based on how I envision the race setting up. Then, I refer to the Speed Ratings as well as my personal checklist to see if a horse qualifies based on the criteria I am looking for. Robert Ferguson, Keeneland Handicapping Challenge Winner I use a combo of what I know regarding pedigree and what is in the Ultimate PPs. The Ultimates are very helpful in tracking biases and pace scenarios as well as assessing running style and early speed points. I find it helpful to have the input of a scientifically derived analysis to serve as an additional round of evaluation When I m not training horses and I m at my computer, the first place I go is Brisnet.com. I rely on this site to gain a competitive advantage. Bob Baffert, Eclipse Award winner and 3 time KY Derby winning trainer Steve Wolfson Jr., 2002 NTRA Handicapper of the Year The dam and sire stats, as well as the trainer and jockey stats in the Ultimate PPs are indispensable. Judy Wagner, 2001 NTRA Handicapper of the Year

3 The handicapper s edge Dear Handicapper, There s never been a better time than now to really get serious about improving your game. Information is power, and if you are not using technology to support your handicapping, you don t stand a chance. Make this your most successful year at the races. Bloodstock Research Information Services (BRIS) makes it easier and more cost effective than ever to join the revolution in racing information. Sign up is FREE, and our best reports are as low as $1. oo per card. Discount pricing plans are available that reward frequent users with valuable savings on many of our most popular reports. Get the best in Speed, Pace and Class Ratings, past performances, FREE handicapping software, real-time online odds, educational articles and racing news, and a whole lot more. Several new products and features recently introduced will give you the winning edge in the 21st century. Since 1971, BRIS has been providing horseplayers and racing professionals with the information and tools they need to achieve success at the races. Isn t it about time that you took a step up to the next level? To gain access to the best handicapping information available anywhere, click on the FREE Sign-up button at Thank you for visiting our site. Sincerely, Richard J. Nilsen Director of Marketing P.O. BOX 4097 LEXINGTON, KY FAX:

4 Bris Ratings Explained Class Ratings The Bloodstock Research (BRIS) Class Rating is an objective measure of a Thoroughbred's performance. It is based on the premise that a horse s current racing ability can be gauged by considering the horses he has beaten recently, those that have beaten him and the margins involved. THE HIGHER THE CLASS RATING, THE BETTER THE HORSE HAS RUN IN RECENT STARTS. Class Ratings provide a convenient way to compare the relative merits of a horse s recent races. One way to use Class Ratings to handicap races is to prefer horses with high Class Ratings relative to their competitors. Among horses which are closely matched in Class Ratings, prefer those which have run recently and are well suited to today s distance and surface. Pace Ratings The BRIS Pace Ratings measure how fast a horse ran in the early calls of the race, fully adjusted for daily and track-to-track surface speed differences. The Pace Ratings are comparable across all North American tracks, distances, and surfaces. A Rating of 85 at Turfway Park is equivalent to an 85 at Beulah Park. THE HIGHER THE PACE RATING, THE FASTER THE HORSE RAN IN THE EARLY CALLS OF THE RACE. The Pace Ratings use a standard scale of 2 points per length, so a horse rated 6 points higher than another horse is considered to have led by 3 lengths. Pace Ratings are an invaluable tool for determining the likely pacesetters in a race and for isolating the race s true contenders. In using Pace Ratings to handicap, you can determine the likely pacesetters, separate the speed horses, and predict the expected pace scenario. Give the edge to a horse with a Pace advantage, especially if the track bias has been favoring early speed types. Use Pace Ratings to help identify whether a horse s form cycle is on the upswing. Look for horses with improving Pace Ratings who also have Speed Ratings as high as (or higher than) today s competition. Speed Ratings BRIS Speed Ratings are provided for each start a horse has made and measure how fast a horse ran from start to finish. They are comparable across all tracks, types of races, distances, and surfaces, and THE HIGHER THE SPEED FIGURE, THE FASTER THE HORSE RAN. Speed Figures reflect the speed of a track on any given day and enable fans to easily compare the performances of horses which have run at different tracks, over fast or slow strips, and over different distances. In Sprint races, each 1 1/2 points represents 1 length. In Route races, because beaten lengths usually increase as the length of the race increases, each 1 point reflects 1 length. One guideline to remember is that Speed Figures earned in sprint races will be more predictive than those earned in route races due to the fact that the Figures earned in route races can be heavily influenced by racing strategy. An 85 Speed Figure earned at Turfway Park is equivalent to an 85 Speed Figure earned at Beulah Park. Speed Ratings pinpoint which horses have run the fastest and are vital for eliminating horses who are simply too slow. When using speed figures, focus on recent races run on the same surface and at a similar distance as today s race. Look for positive or negative Speed Rating patterns to help predict today s performance.

5 Handicapper s Edge Get The Edge... FREE! As a service to our valued subscribers, Bloodstock Research produces the nation s premier handicapping newsletter and gives it to customers FREE every day! The Handicapper s Edge is the only comprehensive newsletter designed strictly for handicappers. Some of the Edge s features include: DAILY NEWS Keeps readers informed of what is happening every day in the racing industry. TRACK BANDIT S GRADED STAKES PREVIEWS & ANALYSIS In-depth analysis & winning selections for every graded stakes race run in North America. TRACK PROFILES Discover track bias trends, hot trainers, jockeys, and much more for all the major simulcast tracks. SPOT PLAYS Daily Value selections at all major racetracks. HANDICAPPING ARTICLES Weekly articles covering various handicapping theories and angles to help improve your game. CARRYOVER WATCH Find out if any tracks are offering large exotic pools. WEATHER Forecasts for all racetracks. Instant Charts Instant Results & Charts in PDF Format Click on Results & Charts at Brisnet.com Too much to show here! Fractions in Hundredths The Instant Charts also provide all exotic payoffs with pools, detailed race summary with chart caller s comments, complete race conditions, as well as listings of every owner, breeder and trainer in the race. Bookmark Instant Charts today! Also Available: CHARTS ARCHIVE dating as far back as 1991

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