Pace Bias Explorer
This tool shows how different running styles perform at each course & distance. It highlights where front-runners dominate, where hold-up horses struggle, and connects pace bias with your existing Draw Bias for a powerful betting edge.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f (Straight) | Prominent | 16% | 19% | 13% | 9% | 6/10 | Draw neutral – pace more important. |
| 6f (Straight) | Prominent | 15% | 18% | 12% | 10% | 6/10 | Fair draw. Balanced pace bias. |
| 7f (Round) | Front-runner | 20% | 18% | 10% | 7% | 8/10 | Low draw bias enhances the pace edge. |
Ascot Verdict: Straight track fair and balanced.
Round 7f heavily favours pace and low draws.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f | Prominent | 18% | 20% | 12% | 8% | 6/10 | Strong low draw works well with pace. |
| 7f | Front-runner | 20% | 17% | 11% | 8% | 7/10 | Pace + low draw powerful combo. |
Ayr Verdict: Low draw tracks perfectly with pace bias, especially at 6–7f.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Front-runner | 28% | 22% | 12% | 7% | 9/10 | Strong low bias makes this deadly. |
| 7f | Prominent | 20% | 17% | 12% | 9% | 6/10 | Low draw helps but less extreme. |
Beverley Verdict: One of the UK’s most potent pace + low-draw courses at 5f.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Front-runner | 34% | 22% | 11% | 5% | 10/10 | Massive low draw + early speed is almost unbeatable. |
| 6f | Front-runner | 30% | 20% | 12% | 5% | 9/10 | Low stalls essential. |
| 7f | Prominent | 24% | 19% | 11% | 7% | 8/10 | Still strong low-draw bias. |
Chester Verdict: One of the strongest pace tracks worldwide.
Front-runners from low stalls dominate 5f–7f.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f (Straight) | Prominent | 15% | 18% | 13% | 11% | 6/10 | Draw is very fair. Pace matters more. |
| 6f (Straight) | Prominent | 14% | 17% | 12% | 10% | 5/10 | Balanced. No strong draw bias. |
| 7f | Front-runner | 19% | 16% | 12% | 9% | 6/10 | Slight low draw helps pace horses. |
Doncaster Verdict: Very fair track overall.
Moderate preference for prominent racers, with low draws slightly aiding pace over 7f.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Prominent | 19% | 21% | 13% | 8% | 7/10 | Low draw bias enhances early speed advantage. |
| 6f | Prominent | 17% | 19% | 12% | 8% | 6/10 | Low-draw helpful but less extreme. Pace still favoured. |
| 7f | Front-runner | 22% | 18% | 10% | 7% | 8/10 | Strong low-draw bias amplifies front-runner dominance. |
Goodwood Verdict: A pace-friendly track, especially on turning distances.
Low draws combined with early speed are extremely powerful.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Front-runner | 24% | 20% | 11% | 6% | 8/10 | Low draw bias + pace = massive edge. |
| 6f | Prominent | 19% | 17% | 12% | 9% | 6/10 | Low draw still helps, but less extreme. |
Hamilton Verdict: Sharp turns mean early speed and low draws are always advantageous, especially over 5f.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f (Straight) | Prominent | 15% | 17% | 13% | 11% | 5/10 | No strong draw bias — very fair. |
| 6f (Straight) | Prominent | 14% | 16% | 12% | 10% | 5/10 | Draw neutral. Minimal pace skew. |
Haydock Verdict: Extremely fair track for both draw and pace.
Ideal for honest form study without strong positional biases.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Front-runner | 27% | 21% | 13% | 7% | 8/10 | Low draw bias boosts early speed. |
| 6f | Prominent | 20% | 18% | 12% | 9% | 6/10 | Low draw helps but less extreme. |
Lingfield AW Verdict: Speed-favouring course.
Front-runners and low draws dominate over sprint trips.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f (Straight) | Prominent | 15% | 17% | 13% | 11% | 5/10 | Draw is very fair. Minimal pace bias. |
| 6f (Straight) | Prominent | 14% | 16% | 12% | 10% | 5/10 | Balanced. No major bias. |
Newcastle AW Verdict: A very fair track.
Minimal pace or draw influence compared to most UK AW tracks.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Prominent | 18% | 20% | 11% | 7% | 7/10 | Strong low-draw bias enhances early speed. |
| 6f | Prominent | 17% | 19% | 12% | 8% | 7/10 | Low draw advantage + pace is key. |
York Verdict: A pace-friendly straight track where low draws often amplify prominent racing styles.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Prominent | 16% | 18% | 12% | 9% | 6/10 | High draws sometimes favoured — combine with pace. |
| 6f | Prominent | 15% | 17% | 12% | 10% | 6/10 | High draws help on softer ground. |
Curragh Verdict: Balanced track, but high stalls can be favoured in sprints.
Combine with prominent racing for a strong angle.
| Distance | Best Style | FR% | Prom% | Mid% | Hold% | Pace Rating | Draw Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | Prominent | 17% | 19% | 11% | 8% | 7/10 | High draw bias reinforces pace. |
| 6f | Prominent | 16% | 18% | 11% | 9% | 6/10 | High draw bias strongest on soft ground. |
Naas Verdict: Pace-friendly sprint course with a notable high-draw bias, especially on slower ground.