Case Studies - Plusvital

Our clients have experienced considerable success when incorporating genetic information as a crucial part of their strategy. Read our case studies from different regions around the world detailing exactly how Plusvital products can assist your operation.

SPRINTER OR STAYER: TESTING FOR A HORSE’S BEST TRIP

During multiple Magic Millions and Inglis Yearling sales throughout 2014, Plusvital carried out a study of 528 yearlings using the Racing GenePak genetic test bundle.

MONEY TALKS: TESTING THE VALUE OF SPEED AT TWO-YEAR-OLD HIT SALES

Plusvital performed their patented Speed Gene Test on a sample of 285 horses at the 2015 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic HIT sale in Timonium, MD, with the purpose of this study being to assess if C:C (sprint/mile) type horses performed better in two-year-old HIT (Horse In Training) sales when breezed over 1/8 of a mile compared to C:T (middle distance) and T:T (staying) type horses.

DETERMINING A HORSE’S OPTIMUM RACE DISTANCE

Plusvital conducted a study of 227 horses from the yards of three Group One winning, Newmarket-based trainers using the Racing GenePak genetic test bundle.