First-time starters (FTS) are one of the toughest challenges facing horseplayers every day. To tackle this challenge, HRN built advanced analytics and data-matching looking at over 50,000 FTS, looking at their trainers, workouts, race competition and surfaces to create First Time Power Ratings.
The goal of the Power Ratings is to separate the well-intended FTS in spots to win from the ones that have lesser chances. Note the Power Rating system isn’t designed to be picks, but rather a way to think about which FTS to include and which are possibly better left out of your wagers.