Below is presented a variety of pace
parameters for Derby entries in 2001 prep races at a mile or
more on dirt. In addition to the horse, race, and distance, we have
included the slope, intercept and correlation coefficient derived from
linear regression of the horse's fractional and final times. These
are followed by unadjusted Brohamer-type pace numbers and, from the
linear regression, predicted fractional times up to 10f (unadjusted), the predicted
turn time in a 10f race (10fTT) and the predicted last quarter mile fraction in
a 10f race (10fLQ). Following 10f is Adj10f which is the projected
10f time adjusted for the differences in track speed between the track
on which the prep race was run and Churchill Downs. The various pace parameters are described
here.
The historical guideline figures for all Derby winners since
1984 plus Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed and Spectacular Bid are
displayed in the following table.
| 3Fr |
%E |
10f |
10fTT |
10fLQ |
| >=51.56 |
<=52.08 |
<=121.68 |
<=24.94 |
<=25.33 |
Cells colored green meet or exceed the guideline
figures. Cells colored red fail to meet the guideline
figures.