Born too late to win?

Abstract

a# ~O 40 o 0 ~~c£!000 20 0 8 0 0 CO 0 0 0 0~~ __ ~~ __ ~~ __ ~~ __ ~-4 a 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 Mean relative asymmetry Relationship between the racing ability of 73 thoroughbred racehorses as measured by the ratings of the British Horseracing Board and overall mean FA per horse (y = -653.49x+ 86.87, f2 = 0.18, r = 0.43, F = 15.75,P = 0.0002).and sire is the most reliable predictor of racing ability.Estimates of overall FA may provide an additional tool which could be used, with due correction for age, in the process of choosing future good performers on the track.