Speed Ratings Horse Racing: Improve Your Race Analysis
                     SPEED RATINGS
IN HORSE RACING
How Inform Racing turns raw race data into winning insights
I N F O R M  R A C I N G
What Are Speed Ratings?
A speed rating turns a horse's raw finishing time into a 
single, comparable figure.
Converts raw times into figures that can be compared across different races, courses 
and dates
Adjusts for going, distance and track bias so every run is judged on a level playing 
field
Gives a clear, objective measure of raw pace — separate from betting-market 
opinion
Why Speed Ratings Matter
Three reasons serious punters build their form study around ratings
Objective Form Comparison Spot Underrated Runners Sharper Selections
Compare horses from completely Identify horses the betting market has Build a shortlist of genuine contenders 
different races and courses on one overlooked before the price moves. before you even look at the odds.
consistent scale.
How Inform Racing Calculates Speed Ratings
A four-step process behind every published rating
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Data Collection Track & Going Time Standardisation Rating Publication
Adjustment
Sectional and finishing times Figures adjusted for course, Raw times converted onto a Final speed ratings published 
gathered from every UK & Irish distance and ground conditions. single, comparable rating scale. ahead of every race, race by race.
race.
Our Speed Rating Services
Daily Speed Ratings
Full ratings published for every UK & Irish race, every racing day.
Racecards & Form
Racecards built around ratings, form figures and key stats in one place.
Expert Tips
Selections shaped by ratings analysis from Inform Racing's team.
Historical Archives
Past ratings and results archived for deeper form research.
Using Speed Ratings to Pick Winners
Three practical steps to bring ratings into your form study
Compare the Top-Rated Runners
Shortlist the horses carrying the highest speed rating in the race before anything else.
Factor in Today's Conditions
Weigh each rating against today's going, distance and track — a figure earned on soft ground reads differently on quick 
ground.
Combine Ratings With Form
Use ratings alongside class, weight, and jockey booking rather than in isolation for the sharpest read.
Start Winning With Inform Racing
Master speed ratings horse racing with Inform Racing's daily figures, racecards and expert tips — trusted 
by punters across the UK and Ireland.
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