Para sacar el máximo provecho a los retrospectos y los índices, sigue estas reglas de oro:
Unlike many European or South American races that start slow and finish fast, American races are often "all-out" from the gate. The indices track the first quarter-mile (22-23 seconds) to see which horse has the "early foot" to lead. The Evolution: From Paper to Digital
: Users can access detailed historical data and racing forms, often available a day before the scheduled event.
Los retrospectos (conocidos en inglés como Past Performances o PPs ) son documentos densos que resumen el historial completo de rendimiento de cada caballo inscrito en una carrera.