Equibase is developing a new racehorse ratings system, reports the Daily Racing Form. The goal is to help racing secretaries create more competitive races with larger fields. This approach is already in use in major racing jurisdictions worldwide, allowing owners and trainers to compete against horses of similar levels without the risk of losing their horse to a claim. However, some horsemen are concerned that this could make claiming races obsolete. What do you think? #horseracing #horsenews #e

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Whatchatalkinabout earned the highest Equibase Speed Figure of the year yesterday, earning a 115 ESF in his 8 length victory in the 6th race at AQU for trainer Wesley Ward with Sahin Civaci aboard! This was was Ward and Civaci's 2nd start together all-time, their next start together will be in the Busanda Stakes this Saturday at AQU with Running Away ML 3/1 This was Ward's first start of the Aqueduct meet. Since 1991, Ward wins at 21% at AQU (30 of 146) and 52% ITM R6 Chart: https://equibase.com

Yesterday's largest win payoff was 80-1 Dom Strait in race 7 by a neck at Turf Paradise which paid $162.00. Watch the stretch run now and click here to view more of today's Daily Insights: bit.ly/3d0tHOy | Equibase Company