Tag: Dosage Index

Almost since the beginning of time, man has been fascinated by artificial selection — the idea that through careful manipulation of the breeding process, one can achieve a more desirable result, whether that be a …

The process of handicapping can be compared to an art form. No two handicappers look at the past performances in the same way, although they may come to the same conclusion as to the correct …

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 diminished over the years with the advent of turf …

Almost since the beginning of time, man has been fascinated by artificial selection — the idea that through careful manipulation of the breeding process, one can achieve a more desirable result, whether that be a …

As many of you know, Dr. Steven Roman’s excellent Web site chef-de-race.com is no longer being maintained. Dr. Roman is “ending his association with thoroughbred racing” after more than 50 years as an owner, consultant, …

Every year during the Triple Crown, the subject of Dosage is dragged out of the closet and dusted off. No, I’m not referring to drugs. Dosage is a breeding theory that some handicappers swear by …