The rankings are based on an algorithm using factors indicative of horseplayer betting value, gleaned from both empirical and academic study. Key factors including takeout rate, field size, pool size, and signal distribution are analyzed track by track and weighted to produce a final composite score.
"With low takeout and a field size of almost 11 horses per race, Kentucky Downs continues to excite customers," said HANA President Jeff Platt. “Despite an abbreviated meet, the ratings algorithm does not discriminate when it comes to betting value: Kentucky Downs has it and horseplayers responded with another year of record handles.”
“Kentucky Downs is once again honored to be recognized as HANA’s number one track for the third year in a row," added C.J. Johnsen, the Director of Broadcasting and Wagering at Kentucky Downs. "Our team has worked hard to give horseplayers the best value for their wagering dollar, and it is extremely gratifying to see such a positive response. We have the utmost respect for HANA and their rankings and look forward to working with them for many years to come.”
The algorithm ranked Suffolk Downs’ micro-meet (race dates this year are July 8-9, August 5-6, and September 2-3) second, based almost solely on their North America-low 15% across the board takeout rates. Major tracks Keeneland, Saratoga and Del Mar rounded out this year’s top five.
For a list of all tracks rated one through 64, full ratings coverage including statistics and analysis, please visit a special 'Industry Issue' of Horseplayer Monthly, our free e-magazine at this link. http://www.horseplayersassociation.org/hanamonthly.html.
For a web copy of this release, please visit here: http://blog.horseplayersassociation.org/
The Horseplayers Association of North America is a 3,000 strong grassroots group of horseplayers who are not affiliated with any industry organization. HANA hopes, through proactive change on several key issues (including but not limited to), open signal access, lower effective takeouts, affordable data and customer appreciation, the industry’s handle losses can be reversed. Joining HANA is free.
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