Speed maps are a tool used to help predict the pace of a race and the likely finishing positions of runners. Speed maps are based on data and analysis relating to race runners' past race performance and behaviour. Speed maps work by categorising runners into types that can help punters and bookmakers identify potential race patterns and outcomes. 


You can access speed maps from race cards on the TAB app.


Our speed map categorises runners into the following types:


On Pace– Runners with good speed out of the barriers and that lead or race near the lead.


Midfield– Runners with moderate early speed that settle 'off pace' and look to finish strongly.


Back Marker– Runners that generally have limited early speed, and that settle at the rear of the field and need to finish powerfully.


First Start– Runners making their first start; no speed data is available for these runners.

 

To access a speed map for a race on the TAB app, go to the race card for the relevant race, and tap the ‘Speed Map’ option under the race title/details. The ‘Speed Map’ option is also available underneath the runner.