We’ve all seen that “back me next time” run and lobbed the rent on it seven days later just to be bloused by some smokey you’d never heard of ~ and the form guide didn’t help ! !

That’s where “trotman” can help. trotman does all the in-depth research that you can’t possibly keep up with. Gatespeed, racing attributes, driving tactics, sectional and finishing speeds are all cross referenced with race distances, barrier draws and most importantly the opponents, to give you the best Selections, Ratings and Full Commentary on NSW harness racing.

Most punters will usually have a good knowledge of a couple of the runners, even more in some races ~ but how wise is it to invest when you really only know part of the story ? ? trotman knows what’s between the lines of the formguide and assesses for you .. EVERY runner !

trotman attends trials and race meetings, talks to trainers, drivers and owners to develop an intimate knowledge of each individual horse. trotman also keeps an extensive database of race replays to assess all aspects of each horse’s chances. The product of this detailed research is available for you to purchase for the primary harness racing meeting in NSW, most days of the week in three different formats :

SELECTIONS - top 4 selections only, for every race

RATINGS - relative/mathematical price ratings of top 6 chances, for every race

FULL COMMENT - explanatory comments plus price ratings, for ALL runners, for every race

trotman Selections, Ratings and Full Comment are produced on the morning of the race, after the TAB standard scratching time, and available from midday Sydney time for day meetings; 3.00pm for night meetings.

trotman understands that there are many different types of punter out there, each with his or her own favourite bet type. As such, those different punters need different types of information to aid their selection processes. A highly ranked chance that finishes second at 50’1 will make the day of a quinella punter, but not put anything on the table for his mate who solely bets on the nose ! A runner who may be touted as a ‘nice chance to place at big odds’ isn’t worth peanuts to one trying to crack the daily double or quadrella !

trotman provides comprehensively researched information to support punters’ own knowledge and improve their chances to profit. Each of the three available formats are only different in terms of display and amount of detail.

SELECTIONS provides the top 4 winning chances for every race on the program in their ranking order. This product is an ideal low cost option for punters looking for outright winners and suits multiple-winner betting products like doubles, trebles and quadrellas.

RATINGS provides mathematical ratings of the top 6 chances for every race on the program in their ranking order. This product displays trotman’s calculation of the relationship between the top chances, rather than a simple ranking, and suits all exotic betting options from quinellas and exactas through to trifectas and first fours. [trotman’s Ratings are calculated to sum to 115% in order to make them roughly comparable to totalisator prices ].

FULL COMMENT provides explanatory comments plus mathematical ratings for all runners of every race on the program, listed in barrier order. This product is the culmination of trotman’s extensive research process and is a suitable supplement for punters with an existing broad knowledge of harness racing, but may not have the time to keep up with all the form.

Examples of each of the three products for a single race are shown below : -

 

SELECTIONS - top 4 selections only, for every race
 
Penrith, Thursday 30th June, 2005 , trotman SELECTIONS were as follows:
Race 3 2095m selections
1 IMPERIEUX  
7 BASIC BLUE  
8 THE STORM  
6 JUST ELITE  
 
 
RATINGS - relative/mathematicalprice ratings of top 6 chances, for every race
 
Penrith, Thursday 30th June, 2005, trotman RATINGS were as follows:
Race 3 2095m Ratings
1 IMPERIEUX 1.5
7 BASIC BLUE 4
8 THE STORM 16
6 JUST ELITE 17
9 ROMAN REALM 21
5 BRANDYLIMEANDRY 26
 
 
FULL COMMENT - explanatory comments plus price ratings, for ALL runners, for every race
 
Penrith, Thursday 30th June, 2005
Race 3 2095m
 
comment
1 IMPERIEUX 1.50 Quality performer who gets the job done. A sharp beginner when asked, he should lead and then a top chance to score. Doesn't win by far, but does win often. A huge threat
2 WAR MOTION 101.00 Two starts since spell have shown little improvement, and he needs plenty to get near a few of these. Very much an outsider despite the neat draw
3 THE RED EARTH 101.00 A slightly easier field than his recent runs, but still performing poorly. Has only competed when he can slip along the pegs, and that looks very unlikely here. An outsider
4 HEROIC VOYAGE 51.00 Races best on pegs, and there is not much chance of him getting there in this. Well below his best and only a roughie
5 BRANDYLIMEANDRY 26.00 Tough customer who may figure if sent forward into the firing line. Lacks the acceleration needed at the finish, but a slim hope of plugging on for a minor prize
6 JUST ELITE 17.00 Still searching for past good form, this draw is no help. He really needs some luck to get a decent trip, and even then he must lift a bit. A KO hope if he does fire
7 BASIC BLUE 4.00 Easily the the danger to favourite, as he should be quick enough to punch through behind the leader. That should get him an economic trip, but may need breaks from this draw
8 THE STORM 16.00 Will run on in just about anything if given the expected cold drive. The quicker they go up front, the better his hopes of slicing through late for a placing
9 ROMAN REALM 21.00 Consistent competitor can be expected to beat many of these without necessarily threatening the winner. Only if the hotpot comes to grief, he can be a KO hope
 
Full sample outputs of each product can be viewed from the links on the trotman.com.au purchase form page.
 
 
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