In The Money Media’s Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by horseplayer, handicapper & author Derek Simon to discuss Simon’s book, “Pace Matters: How speed rations can help you win at the races”, available for purchase now on Amazon!
In this video (and in his book), Derek explains his horse racing speed figures early speed rations (ESR) and late speed rations (LSR), which measure how a horse spreads its energy through a race. He covers horse racing betting angles including why he doesn’t adjust turf figures to match dirt, and where his approach departs from Tom Brohamer’s Modern Pace Handicapping. He also tells how AI testing finally got a book he started 15-plus years ago over the finish line.
Simon also discusses betting and money management: what the Kelly criterion really does, the difference between volatility and danger, why you need far bigger samples than most players think, and how to set a staking plan. Plus he offers his take on CAWs, suspicious late money and show-pool bets at smaller tracks, and a projected-odds formula. Derek also previews the AI-powered handicapping app he’s building.
Purchase Pace Matters on Amazon: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKYJYH86&source=gmail&ust=1794509582776000&sa=E
Find more from Derek at https://www.DerekDSimon.com.
