I want the fastest “at-a-glance” view
Start with Quick Picks for a clean opinion layer, then confirm with one supporting tool (Fast Figs or Fractional Charting).
Start: Quick Picks Guide
How To Use Today’s Racing Digest Products
Today’s Racing Digest products are built for one job: help you make better decisions faster. This hub is the quickest way to learn what each product does, when it matters, and how serious horseplayers actually use it on a live card.
If you’re brand new to handicapping, start with Handicapping 101.
If you already know the basics and want deeper strategy, see Handicapping 201.
Start Here
If you only read one thing before jumping into the individual product guides, start with how the Digest is meant to be used: build a picture of today’s race (pace + class + fit), then decide whether it’s worth betting.
- How to Read Today’s Racing Digest
A practical walkthrough of the core figures, ratings, and how bettors actually use them.
Quick Paths (Pick the One That Matches How You Bet)
I want a projection of how the race will unfold
Use Fractional Charting to visualize pace pressure, likely leaders, and which runners are positioned to finish.
Start: Fractional Charting Guide
I want one strong number that blends speed + class
Fast Figs simplify the field. They’re most useful for quickly spotting who belongs at today’s level — and who doesn’t.
Start: Fast Figs Guide
I want track-specific tendencies and bias
Track Profiles and Track Bias tools help you avoid misreading trips and overrating horses that were helped by the surface.
Start: Track Profiles or Post Positions Winners by Size of Field
Product Guides
These guides explain what each Digest product is designed to do and how to use it without overcomplicating your process.
You don’t need every tool for every race — the goal is to use the right tool at the right time.
- Digest Race Sheets
Where the core adjusted running lines and key figures live. - Quick Picks
Opinion-forward picks for players who want clarity and speed. - Fractional Charting
The “paper race” projection: pace, leaders, closers, and expected times. - Fast Figs
A simplified rating to help compare horses quickly and spot class-fit. - Consensus
A second lens for decision-making and confirmation. - Post Positions Winners by Size of Field
Post position performance trends by field size (best used as a tiebreaker). - Track Profiles
Recent winning running styles by distance/surface — helps interpret race shape - Track Variants
How fast/slow the surface played — crucial for interpreting final times.
How to Read the Digest (The Core Reference)
If you’re looking at the Race Header, RCL class levels, pace projections, Fractional Charting, and adjusted running lines and wondering what matters most — this is your reference page.
Video Tutorials (Real-Race Walkthroughs)
Prefer examples over theory? These video-based posts show how the Digest gets used on real cards. Watch the walkthrough, then read the matching product guide above.
How To Use Digest Products FAQ
Do I need every product to handicap effectively?
No. Most players get better results by using one primary tool (Race Sheets, Fast Figs, or Fractional Charting) and one supporting tool. The goal is clarity and selectivity — not information overload.
What should I learn first if I’m new to the Digest?
Start with How to Read Today’s Racing Digest, then choose one workflow: Quick Picks (fast opinion), Fast Figs (simple ranking), or Fractional Charting (race projection).
Are Track Bias and Track Profiles the same thing?
No. Track Profiles summarize which running styles have been winning recently at a specific distance/surface. Track Bias is about when the surface is playing in a way that’s stronger than normal and can distort results.
Where do I go if I need account or download help?
For site and account issues (downloads, login, subscriptions), use the Support section.