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Originally Posted by LongShot_Louie
If you dont mind a little conversation, what kind of data files are you working with? There are several meanings to this question. First, I have a few data source questions. Are they BRIS files, ITS files or some other kind of data files? Second are these complete files or partial files? By this I mean do the files contain both past performance and results data for the same race? I ask because I know complete files would not be necessary for your project.
Additionally, could you explain your proposed statistical and/or methodological process for making cross track comparisons in a bit greater detail.
Thanks
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All information is from result charts. I can get most of the information i want from there. I also have the BRIS speed and pace figures for of the winner for most races.
I do want to point out that I tend to agree with people when they say that "exact" or fine numbers is stretching or dreaming. With the way races are timed , it can not be done. I think I ended up with 134 different separations for age, class, sex, run up, distance, and conditions at Delta Downs for a 5 yr period. Add in Fairgrounds and Evd and it got to the point I said "this is not the way to go".
I will also say that in a couple areas, that includes comparing tracks to each other. It is worth the effort to be as accurate as possible.
As far as the method, KISS.
