Bet Selector and PPFA

Bet Selector's horse ratings system for generating horse ratings for past races underwent a major change in 2009 leading to massive improvements in the program's ability to pick value priced winners. Until then Bet Selector could only rate past runs at just 50 of the major tracks (and even for some of them it was just a close approximation). Now thanks to Steven Angelides work on par times at PPFA, Bet Selector can now accurately rate past runs at all track conditions and distances from over 700+ tracks including New Zealand and Hong Kong!

Feedback on the new Horse Ratings

Here is some client feedback on the new horse ratings system.

• Dinodog (25/4/09): Testing over the past 5 or 6 days, new against old on 2 computers, with Steve, over the phone, I can say we found many horses that improved there rated position and as a result many of those won. I can also say we haven't as yet found any instance of a horse that had been over valued, ie to be given a higher rating than it deserved, that actually won. In other words the new horse rating not only improves the position of the past poorly rated runner, it kicks out the overrated runner. The bottom line is, we wanted better ratings. Neale and Steve got together and low and behold we have better ratings.
• Michal (26/4/09): One thing must be remembered BS was ahead of its time with the time database it has, realistically only in the last few years it has become possible to compile a bulletproof database that BS needs to be able to calculate the horse ratings, previously the information was not easily obtained and maintained which prevents programs like this using them. Even at this stage, Steve is the time keeper, working on his database most days to ensure that it is in top, up to date shape, this is the commitment needed to maintain such vast pool of data, a commitment most others cannot make or you pay through the nose for.

Professional Punters Form Analysis (PPFA)

As Steven Angelides has contributed greatly to Bet Selector's ratings ability, it is only fair we mention his Bet Selector add-on for handicapping enthusiasts called PPFA. Following are a selection of eBooks from Steven that will help both PPFA users and non-users alike with their punting.

• The Stavros Factor: A Professional Punter’s Guide to Winning at the Races in the 21st Century. A massive 12 chapter book covering pretty well everything you need to know about punting. Available as PDF
• Hong Kong Racing: Describes the most important factors for picking winners in Hong Kong and explains the differences between the Sha Tin and Happy Valley courses. Available as PDF
• New Zealand Tracks: Tells you which are the better quality New Zealand tracks and explains the differences between north and south island racing. Available as PDF
• Value Betting: Explains the concept of value betting and describes which type of races and horses should be excluded to improve your chances of winning. Available as PDF
• Base Ratings: Documents how to use the latest version of PPFA that gives you full control over picking a base rating for each horse. Available as PDF

The above are just a selection of Steven's eBooks and a full set of more than 20 books are available if you purchase the PPFA add-on. If you don't have PPFA and are interested then please visit www.ppfa.com.au and email us at info@capitalinfo.com.au for special upgrade pricing.