..piratebird
..speed map checking for me happens towards the end of my review process for all my "systems" so this aspect not super critical
..1. check that likely pace & placement for my selection/s is positive
..2. also reconsider non-selections..in the market..& look suitably placed
..sometimes as a result of point 2..I have a saver or two
..at the moment I'm mainly using the free one provided by racenet
..am finding it generally reliable
..there's a few other freebie sites I'm yet to look at more closely & haven't touched on payed sites
..hope this helps

Thanks Jake. To explain what I meant about different maps, I have just had a look at Race 5 in Ascot tomorrow and Bel My Pago is showing up as a Mid fielder with Racenet and Sportsbet but as a Backmarker with Racing & Sports. As I never back backmarkers it looks like I will be leaving this race alone. I suppose if you just kept to the same speed map provider all the time it would even itself out. It's just a bit of a worry that's all. Thanks again for your reply, I appreciate it.

Interesting. Just had a look at the replay of Bel My Pago's only two runs over tomorrows race distance. Settled no worse than midfield & not that far off the pace. If you also look at racenet's closing speed map you'll notice Bel My Pago clearly in front. As I said, interesting!

Thanks Al, and yes I did see the closing speed on Racenet. My only qualm about closing speeds is that the horse has to be in the position to get a clear run and be able to use that burst of speed. Maybe I should just leave the R&S site alone and go with Racenet. Thanks for your reply.

Hi Piratebird,

I also use the Recent Speed maps. One thing to note the Speed map does change with scratchings. I have seen horses that are listed as a Pace runner but listed as a Mid field runner after scratchings.

Important to check close to the race.

Try Try Again

Not much of a speed map fan but might take another look. Thanks jake

Roger that! Thanks Try Try Again

I've found the 'Giddy Up' speed maps useful. They cover all three race codes.

Giddy Up? free or pay?

https:Guide-Pricing.asp


You'd have to do reasonably well in your punting to afford it when there are free sources of same.