Major vs. Minor tracks - Pace and Cap

Bill P · 03-29-2010, 12:21 PM

Since I’m new to the handicapping arena there are many topics that are a mystery to me. One of these is classifying a race track as minor or major.

I’m guessing that this is important when comparing PP pace lines because of the quality of horses running at minor or major tracks. A true apple to apple comparison is not possible betweeen minor or major tracks.

My understanding is that average purse values is the determining factor. For example, average purse value per race at Santa Anita $50,000 (major) - average purse value Calder $20,000 (minor). Higher purses mean better horses.

Does that ring true?

Also, where can I find what the average purse value of track is?

Thanks,

Bill P

03-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
Bill P AlwNW1X Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Evanston IL Posts: 18	Major vs. Minor tracks Since I’m new to the handicapping arena there are many topics that are a mystery to me. One of these is classifying a race track as minor or major. I’m guessing that this is important when comparing PP pace lines because of the quality of horses running at minor or major tracks. A true apple to apple comparison is not possible betweeen minor or major tracks. My understanding is that average purse values is the determining factor. For example, average purse value per race at Santa Anita $50,000 (major) - average purse value Calder $20,000 (minor). Higher purses mean better horses. Does that ring true? Also, where can I find what the average purse value of track is? Thanks, Bill P