I totally agree. I have researched that info as well. I was simply laying out the Pattern schemes I analyzed. You most certainly should include speed in conjunction with the patterns (I personally think it’s better to look at speed according to ages: 3, 4, 5 and older, but that’s just me). My research showed having Tops in the 0’s or 1’s are optimum, but can be as high as 4’s for 3yo’s.

I also find it very helpful to also look at the amount of progression or regression by points from the race two back to the final prep. I have analyzed that info as well.