13th January 2012, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pcsport
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Do you think an online database that allows users to filter results based on times would therefore be a useful tool? Eg. For this particular discussion, let's say you wanted to get the form for each runner's past 5 runs, where the overall time was in the top 30% for that particular track. Rather than using a formguide with an adjusted time rating, this could give the user much more control.
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If you can build such a database, the best thing is to assess results for a period and see if an edge can be gained.
I find the hard part is comparing times with different track conditions in play.
For instance, Warwick Farm has been particularly firm the last 2 weeks and track records have been broken as a result. I wouldn't be gaging much out of these times for the future.
Using times can be useful as a final filter, say if you narrow the field down to three competitors and use times from there.
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