TG Figures to be Used in Grading Stakes Races

bobphilo · October 23, 2009, 03:16:16 PM

The Committee that grades US stakes races will now incorporate TG figures in their evaluations.

Congrats Jerry!!! Well done.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/October/22/Graded-stakes-committee-to-use-speed-figures.aspx

Bob

TGJB · October 23, 2009, 03:48:21 PM

Bloodhorse has something on it too.

So at this point we have working relationships with the Jockey Club, Breeders\' Cup and Graded Stake committee. Did I miss anybody?

Between all this stuff and the Rachel case I\'ve been busier than the proverbial one legged guy in an ass kicking contest. After the BC (and BC handicapping contest) hopefully things will slow down a little.

Silver Charm · October 23, 2009, 04:37:08 PM

>I\'ve been busier than the proverbial one legged guy in an ass kicking contest

And there has been some of that going on too.

This is tremendous also from a credibility, recognition and integrity standpoint. Congrats on the great success.....

covelj70 · October 23, 2009, 07:09:14 PM

it really says something JB that they picked you guys over the multitude of other services. Congrats, a great achievement for TG and a good step forward for the industry.

bobphilo · October 24, 2009, 09:53:56 PM

Jerry, I'm guessing they did some kind of comparison study including TG vs. some of the other major speed figures in deciding to go with your numbers. I'd love to see the results of such a study but I strongly suspect it wont be made public to avoid all the flack they're sure to attract from the ones who did poorly.
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they don't get hit with old saw that "speed figures can't measure class" or that class can't be quantified", from the anti speed figure guys. Should be interesting to hear. I'm also sure that many will miss the part that explains that the figures are just a part of the mix, though a very important one. Just like it works in everyday handicapping.

Bob

dehere · October 25, 2009, 02:24:41 PM

Congrats Jerry - do i take it from your comment that you\'ll be in the BC contest?

TGJB · October 25, 2009, 02:47:47 PM

I will be in the contest. I\'m not aware of any copmparitive figure studies.

NoCarolinaTony · October 27, 2009, 03:02:58 PM

Jerry

Congratulations as this is clearly speaks volumes about your product and the quality of it.

NC Tony

TGJB · October 27, 2009, 03:51:35 PM

Thank you, guys.

mannyberrios · July 30, 2011, 09:09:23 AM

Great news

Rick B. · July 30, 2011, 10:57:28 AM

Hey Manny --

You think we wouldn\'t have wanted to hear that you were getting ready to put an $82 horse over at Monmouth?

Jeez.