The ForeFurlongs clock figure explained: how we turn race times, pars, beaten distance, weight and reliability into a practical speed rating.
SpeedScore is the ForeFurlongs speed figure. It asks whether a horse has already run fast enough against a fair course, distance and class par, then keeps the read practical by accounting for beaten distance, carried weight, jockey claims and evidence reliability.
The point is not just the number. It is the relationship: recent clock evidence above par, ranked against today's field, then checked against conditions and price.
Start with the horse's recorded run time and finishing position.
Compare the run with similar course, distance, class and going benchmarks.
Convert beaten lengths into time so placed efforts can still be rated fairly.
Adjust for carried weight and jockey claims, with sensible caps.
Flag whether the figure is built from strong, medium or developing evidence.
These are real settled winners from the recent results database where the horse ranked top or top-two on SpeedScore in its race before the result was known.
Why it mattered: the winner already owned one of the strongest clock profiles in the field before the race.
Why it mattered: the winner already owned one of the strongest clock profiles in the field before the race.
SpeedScore is not a standalone tip. The strongest read is a fast figure that also fits today's trip, ground, race shape, draw, FFR and decision confidence.
Start with the top SpeedScore runners, especially those above 100 with high or medium reliability.
A huge speed figure is less useful if the horse is on the wrong trip, ground, pace setup or draw.
The best betting edge is usually speed plus conditions plus value, not speed in isolation.