There are many different aspects of a horse’s form that help to determine its winning chance in an upcoming race. Factors such a previous finish positions, margins, class of race, distance changes, runs from a spell, days between runs, win and place strike rates and even at a more sophisticated level, previous performance ratings are a key part of the form analysis process used by many punters.
However, one aspect that receives little attention in the mainstream commentary we read and listen to are horses’ previous starting prices.