About Brad Adler Expertise I specialize in racehorse analysis and valuation, handicapping, claiming and speed figures. I am, however, quite capable of handling other general inquiries regarding thoroughbred horses and their training and racing careers. In addition, I can advise current and potential owners in regard to their investment considerations, whether it be in the claiming game or the auction ring.
Experience I have acted as a Racing Manager for many individual investors and partnerships since 1985. True student of the game; Andrew Beyer disciple. Special emphasis on claiming useful horses at any and all levels. Have owned and campaigned dozens of horses (including a few stakes winners) in many different states and with many different trainers.
Publications Website: www.superthoroughbred.com
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park
Question I have a Thoroughbred Mare that I got 5 years ago. Her previous Information is vague and I know nearly nothing about what she has done. I have her Papers and I would like to know what The DP, DI and CD stands for. Her numbers are
Dp:7-4-13-0-6
Di:1.40
CD 0.20
Thank you very much.
Answer Hi Haley:
The Dosage Index (DI) is simply a mathematical formula that predicts a horse's stamina based on its pedigree. The numbers in the first two categories, if high, [Brilliant (7) and Intermediate (4)] are supposed to be representative of a speed pedigree, as compared to the last two [Solid (0) and Professional (6)], which, if high, would be indicative of ancestry blessed with stamina.
Your mare's numbers (DI 1.40, CD .20) are basically average, an indication that she, and her relatives and/or progeny, probably negotiated sprints and distance races with equal success (in actuality, 1.00 is average for DI, while 0.00 would be the average for CD).
I wouldn't put too much stock in these calculations, though. While certainly useful and informative, they should only be used as a guide in determining the attributes of a racehorse.
