AI Prompts

1. The "False Favorite" Prompt

Use this prompt on competitive handicaps to find runners that are over-bet, opening up the market for a longshot. [1]

"Analyze this race and identify any 'false favorites' based on negative trainer form, poor late speed, or class disadvantages. Once you filter out the likely underperforming favorites, evaluate the remaining mid-to-high odds horses. Detail which of these runners has a closing fraction in their last two starts that matches or exceeds the race favorite's average."

2. The "Pace & Trip" Analyzer Prompt

Longshots often win because the pace scenario favors their specific running style. [1, 2]

"Based on the provided past performances, act as an expert pace handicapper. Identify the likely early speed horses (E or E/P) and project the pace scenario (e.g., hot, average, or slow). Then, find the top two 'closers' or 'stalkers' (S or C run-styles) who have shown late kick figures of [insert your local track's typical figure] or better, and rank them in order of value."

3. The "Class Drop & Surface Change" Prompt

Horses dropping in class or switching surfaces (turf to dirt, or vice versa) are classic longshot triggers.

"I am looking for a value play in this race. Screen the field for horses that meet the following criteria: 1) Are dropping in class by at least two levels today, 2) Have a pedigree that heavily suggests today's track condition/surface, and 3) Have an average speed figure within 5 points of the morning line favorite, even if their recent finishing positions don't show it. Explain why this horse represents a strong ROI." [1, 2]

4. The "Pedigree & Weather" Prompt

For turf or sloppy track races, pedigree and stamina come into play. [1, 2]

"Review the pedigree and sire stats for all entries in this race. Considering the current track condition (e.g., [soft/yielding/sloppy]), identify three longshot contenders whose breeding highly favors this surface. Cross-reference this with the jockey/trainer ROI stats at this specific track and distance to create a ranked shortlist."