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Originally Posted by SG4
I was wondering if any kind of stat or program exists to give jockeys something of a performance expectation rating. What I mean by this is say a jockey is on the 4th betting choice in a race & they finish 2nd, I'd give them a +2 score that race, or if you're on a favorite and finish 5th they'd get a -4 for that race. Wonder if an average score would help identify riders who may be over/underestimated by the betting public, or could possibly help identify upcoming apprentice jockeys as ones to watch.
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I think equibase list an average odds per winner in their jockey stats. I think average odds per mount would be a better indicator. At all tracks there a the top few jockeys that are usually on the favorites. Of course they have the highest win percentages. The top jock at a track with an 18% win percentage is not near as impressive as some bug boy riding all 30/1 shots with a 10% win percentage. The stats don't tell all, its what kind of horses the jockey gets to ride.
