S9E20: Legendary turf writer Andrew Beyer

S9E20: Legendary turf writer Andrew Beyer

From The Ron Flatter Racing Pod by Horse Racing Nation

February 27, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 9 · Episode 20

About this episode

Andrew Beyer discusses his pioneering work in horse racing analytics and the evolution of his speed figures.

Andrew Beyer is the most important pioneer of analytics in horse racing. The legendary turf writer and the creator of Beyer Speed Figures is the featured guest this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Beyer talks about why he made the decision to take his closely guarded formulas and figures that gave him a player's advantage and sell them for public use. He also discusses how his speed figures are best used and perhaps misapplied in modern-day racing. The conversation also turns to how his figures have changed over the years, how they have inspired more analytics and the impact of computer-assisted wager on the game today. John Cherwa from the Los Angeles Times and Keith Nelson of Fairmount Park join in with their weekly host chat. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

People in this episode

Host: Ron Flatter

Guest: Andrew Beyer

Topics covered

  • analytics in horse racing
  • Beyer Speed Figures
  • modern-day racing
  • computer-assisted wagering
  • turf writing

Keywords

  • Beyer Speed Figures
  • horse racing analytics
  • turf writer
  • computer-assisted wagering
  • speed figures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Angeles Times, Fairmount Park, Horse Racing Nation

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