Today there was cause to smile at the results of the Handicap Wizard for Race 6 at Aquaduct. This race exemplifies how the custom calculation of winning percentage adjusted for stakes can more than compensate for relatively weak speed figures. Over 1M on the main track for a $31K purse, Battle of Evermore at 8.5-1 odds defeated favorite Pirellone (2-1) and three other horses with lower odds by three lengths. The horse and the opportunity were identifiable in the first place for having the WP calculation in the model, with Battle of Evermore ranking highest in this metric (27%). Paid $17.00 for the win.
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