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Welcome To TrackMaster F.A.S.T. Sheets

TrackMaster F.A.S.T. Sheets outputs computer generated handicapping reports which analyze pace scenarios, speed and class ratings, and numerous pertinent handicapping angles resulting in a contenders list along with an acceptable odds line for each contender.

The reports can be used by seasoned players as a shortcut in their handicapping process or by casual fans as a quick and easy selection sheet. By having the computer analyze the complexities of each race in a structured and precise format, large amounts of data are examined and a high level of consistency is maintained. Unlike a human, our computers achieve a high level of consistency and efficiency, maintained over a vast number of tracks, because it doesn't experience fatigue or the monotony of handicapping.

The reports are provided in pdf format, easily viewed and/or printed from your desktop, laptop, tablet computer or other device. They are available for download 24 hours a day, often several days ahead of the races depending on the track schedule.

Special Features Of TrackMaster F.A.S.T. Sheets

WAGERING STRATEGIES

Basic Strategy - F.A.S.T. Sheets are designed to give you the edge needed to win at the track. This sophisticated program assesses each horse's probability of winning and produces acceptable (fair) odds for the contenders. As post time nears, if only one contender has odds equal to or higher than its acceptable odds (an overlay), then a wager on the horse to win is called for. If there are two overlays in a given race, a wager on both horses to win is indicated. If there are three or more overlays in a given race, a bet on the overlay with the largest (post-time odds to one)/(fair odds to one) ratio is indicated.

Exotic Strategy - For exactas and trifectas, one strategy is to box the overlays and play the overlays with the other contenders. For serial exotics (Daily Double, Pick 3, etc.), an acceptable strategy is to key the contenders that are overlayed versus the morning line and play them with the other contenders.

Click here for an article on some advanced wagering tips.

REPORT FORMAT

The race header contains the basic information regarding the conditions of the race as well as the wagering options available. The number after CR: is the class rating for the race. A contenders list is provided along with race analysis regarding the pace scenario and key angles for the contenders. Only some of the key positive angles for each contender are highlighted, but all positive and negative angles are reflected in the acceptable odds line. If you see the same comment repeated for different horses in the race analysis section, it is due to more than one horse in the race having similar characteristics.

The Thoroughbred race format sorts the horses from highest to lowest first by running style then by early figure. This allows the user to see the likely position of the field in the early going as well as by early pace figures. A line separates the basic running style groupings, making it easier to analyze how the race may unfold. The Quarter Horse race format shows the horses in post position order. This allows the user to see how horses next to each other break from the gate. The Arabian race format has the horses sorted from highest to lowest first by running style then by early position. This allows the user to see the position of the field in the early going based on early positioning. A line separates the basic running style groupings, making it easier to analyze how the race may unfold.

RACING STYLES

Front-runner - Usually on the early lead.

Alternator - No particular style. An alternator can also be deemed a non-contender.

Stalker - Normally sits just off of the pace in the early stages of the race.

Trailer - Usually near the back of the pack in the early going.

Unknown - Style not known, usually because the horse is foreign or a first time starter.

BREAK STYLES (Quarter Horses)

Fast - Usually gets out of the gate quickly.

Average - Normally breaks with the rest of the field.

Slow - Usually slow from the gate.

Trouble prone - Tends to get into trouble in many of its races.

Unknown - Style not known, usually because the horse is foreign or a first time starter.

RACE STYLES

Dominant Front Runner - Front runner that has the highest early and finish figure.

Dominant Stalker - Stalker that has the highest early and finish figure.

Dominant Trailer - Trailer that has the highest early and finish Figure.

Lone Front Runner - Only one horse in the race is a front runner.

Lone Stalker - Only one horse in the race is a stalker.

Lone Trailer - Only one horse in the race is a trailer.

Fast Paced Race - At least four horses are front runners. Favors the stalkers and trailers.

Paceless Race - There are no front runners in the field.

Basic Race - This race has a balanced pace scenario.

Dominant Class - A special situation when one horse has a class edge over the field.

PERFORMANCE STATISTICS

(Note: The best in each numeric category is in bold print)

Good Race: A race in which a horse has an official finish of first, second, or third, or a finish within three lengths of the winner.

Good Class: The average class rating of a horse’s two most recent good races (see above). If a horse has only one good race in its last twelve races, the class rating of that race is used. If a horse hasn't a good race with an class rating then a blank appears.

Good Speed: The average speed figure of a horse’s two most recent good races (see above). If a horse has only one good race in its last twelve races, the speed figure of that race is used. If a horse hasn't a good race with a speed figure then a blank appears.

Early: A horse’s average pace figure at the first call. This figure is normally taken from its last five races at today's distance (sprint or route) / surface (dirt or turf).

Finish: A horse’s average pace figure at the finish. This figure is normally taken from its last five races at today's distance (sprint or route) / surface (dirt or turf).

Platinum: The horse’s average finish figure adjusted by average class rating, average speed figure, power rating, and average earnings per start.

Jockey: This race's jockey.

Trainer: This race's trainer.

Early Position: (Arabian and Quarter Horse races only). The horse’s average running position at the first call, adjusted for field size.