The HUP Rating are a unique and copyrighted algorithm. Handicapping with them is not
what you might be used to. They take some time to get the feel. They are track specific.
What works at one track, might not work at another track. The basics might be the same,
but each track will need to be tweaked to its specifics.

The logic might go against some of your handicapping principles. It might not be for you,
but great success can come to you if you put some effort into it. We overlook some factors
you feel might be important, and it will be up to you to incorporate those factors into
handicapping with our ratings, if you feel you need to.  But rest assured if you are
seriously looking for success, no matter what your goal, it takes time and effort. The
interpretation of this data is critical!

We present for you an example card, Aqueduct 11/07/08. You can view it using WordPad
or another text reader and print it out as well if you wish.   


This card was not used because it was our most profitable day or it presented many long
shots, we have had much better days, even a day that an opportunity to hit a Pick Six at
Saratoga that went unhit!  We have had less profitable days as well. We used this day as
it presented some of the many situations that point to potential winners.  Follow along with
the explanations presented.

Generally, we are not looking for horses under 2 to 1. Off tracks, might present a bit
different situation and until you have the feel, they might better be avoided. But keep in
mind that they may present great betting opportunities as well, so keep track of those
situations. If a race seems that many of the horses have positive signs, either pass the
race or look for the best price and only bet lightly or box a few in an exotic wager.
Preference is to pass the race or bet lightly. We like races that have only a few horses we
really need to consider and that we still will get value. Generally, we only use the last
race, unless you believe there was a valid excuse, you might want to look at the next to
last race, we tend to just use the last race.  Again, this handicapping approach will take
time to get the feel. It offers great value as not many will have your unique insight into the
race, hence giving you better prices at the window.  Please spend the time to get the feel
of it. Click the race links on the sidebar of this page for detailed comments and
directions of use. Data that has been underlined  in the first two example races, are
parameters being referenced in the comments. Later races do not have the underlines, as
the first two races should make it clear enough. This example day of races contains the
actual figs for that day and the results are actual race results and payoffs.

Column Heading Explanations:

D  :         this number refers to how many days ago that race was
Tcx:        track condition, first letter(f = fst(dirt) or frm(turf), g = gd, m = my, etc
Trk :       the particular track that the race was ran
Dist :      the distance of that race
Sf :         the surface that the race was ran on
CV+- :    the estimated class value of the race. Positive values represent an edge in            
              todays competition. Negatives represent a tougher field in todays race, then it       
              raced against in its last race.
Type :    the race type (Claimer, Maiden, Etc)

Fig1, Fig2, Fig3, Fig4, Fig5 :
The first part refers to the power the race itself demanded (example the 12 in 12:14). The
second number is the actual power exerted by that particular horse for that part of the race
(the 14 in 12:14 ).  In this example the horse exceeded the demand by 2, this is strong. If
the numbers were 12:5, it would be a minus 7, this would be a poor performance at that
point of the race. A minus 7, many times, especially at an important point of the race is
enough to eliminate the horse from contention in todays race. Depending on the track
played, where a horse exceeds or under performs its expected figure, might be more
important at one point of a race than another. At Aqueduct, for example, the trend seems
to the second fig(Fig2) or Fig3 is most important, especially Fig2 for races at a mile and
under.  Races over a mile, we tend to look at the later HUP figs as well(Fig4 and Fig5). At
other times, when we see an amazing Fig4 or Fig5, say, 4:11(a plus 7 or literally outran
the race at that point), this can also point to a strong next performance. The higher the
number the faster that portion of the race was ran.

R/Htot :    total of race HUP figs and horse total(race fig first, horse fig is second)
FigAvg :   average of race HUP fig and average of horse fig
FigDif   :   the difference between the two average HUP figs(due to rounding and decimal   
               places displayed, might appear to be incorrect, but it is not)

NOTE:??????????????
For races previously ran at 4 furlong, the horse will only have 2 HUP ratings
For races previously ran at 4 1/2 & 5 furlongs, the horse will have 3 ratings
For races previously ran over 5 furlongs thru and including 1 Mile, there will be 4 ratings
For races previously ran over 1 Mile, horses will have 5 ratings
Example Card: Aqueduct
PP MATCH-UP EXPLANATION PAGE
PLEASE READ This Page Thoroughly Before Proceeding To The Example Races On The Sidebar
Aqueduct 11/07/08

Race 1  6 F Dirt $43000  Alw

Race 2  1 M Dirt $20000  
MClm

Race 3  6 F Dirt $41000  
MSpWt

Race 4  5 1/2 F Dirt $41000  
MSpWt

Race 5  1M 1/16 Turf
$29000  Clm

Race 6  6 F Dirt $28000  
MClm

Race 7  6 F Dirt $15000  Clm

Race 8  1 M Dirt $57000  
AlwOptClm

Race 9  1M 1/16 Turf
$29000  Clm
Actual Race Examples
With Explanations &
Comments For Usage
(Click Races Below)
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Race 1  1M 70yd InnerDirt $46000  Clm
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D/L  Trk  Dist  Sf  CV+- Type   Fig1   Fig2   Fig3   Fig4   Fig5  R/Htot  FigAvg
FigDif
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MORE THAN A REASON

20d  AQU 1M     D   0    Clm    11:10  13:14   4:5    7:8          35:37  8.8:9.2  (0.4)
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TRAVINATOR

35d  PHA 1 1/16 D   0    Alw       11:11  10:10   7:7    3:2    9:8   40:38  8:7.6    (-0.4)
66d  LRL 1 1/16 D  -0.4  AlwOC  13:13  10:10   6:6    7:0   12:7   48:36  9.6:7.2  (-2.4)
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TARGE

41d  CD  7F     D  -0.6  Clm     14:9   13:13   3:6    0:3          30:31  7.5:7.8  (0.3)
220d CD  1M     D  -0.5  Clm    10:8   12:11   7:7    5:0          34:26  8.5:6.5  (-2)
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OLE RUGGED CROSS

39d  PHA 1M70YdsD   0    Alw     15:11  10:10   5:5    0:0    3:0   33:26  6.6:5.2  (-1.4)
63d  PHA 1 1/16 D  -0.2  sAlw      11:10  10:10   8:10   5:5   10:10  44:45  8.8:9    (0.2)
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COLIE Z

29d  AQU 1 1/16 T  -0.6  Clm    12:10  10:8    7:10  11:10  17:16  57:54  11.4:10.8(-0.6)
53d  MED 1M70YdsD  -0.1  AlwOC    11:10  11:10   7:3    3:0    5:0   37:23  7.4:4.6  
(-2.8)
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REGENTS RIDGE

18d  PHA 1 1/16 D   0    Alw     13:12  10:10   5:5    1:0    7:5   36:32  7.2:6.4  (-0.8)
69d  DEL 1M     D  -0.8  sAlw   10:10  11:11   6:6    0:0          27:27  6.8:6.8  (0)
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JUDGE WILLIAM

48d  BEL 1 1/16 D   0.1  AlwOC  10:10  11:11   8:8    5:5   10:10  44:44  8.8:8.8  (0)
147d FL  1 1/16 D   2.3  ngStk    11:10  11:10   6:0    1:0    8:0   37:20  7.4:4    (-3.4)
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