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Speed Still Rules in the Kentucky Derby

by Derek Simon In his master work, “Winning at the Races: Computer Discoveries in Thoroughbred Handicapping,” William Quirin called early speed the “universal bias”. And although its importanc...

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Predicting the Kentucky Derby Pace

By Derek Simon

Of all the great mysteries in the world — the origin of the stone statues on Easter Island, the existence/location of the Holy Grail, the person(s) responsible for letting the dogs out — few have ...

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Horses That CANNOT Win the Kentucky Derby

By Derek Simon

In his master work, “Winning at the Races: Computer Discoveries in Thoroughbred Handicapping,” William Quirin called early speed the “universal bias.” And although its importance has diminishe...

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