Answer: pastperformance

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PASTPERFORMANCE

History class: F -- "The professor ignored my attendance record and class participation, judging me entirely on ..."

PASTPERFORMANCE

It's no guarantee of future results

PASTPERFORMANCE

Factor a handicapper weighs.

PASTPERFORMANCE
Record, as of a race horse.
PASTPERFORMANCE
Stock-price factor
PASTPERFORMANCEUnderdog's motivation (Part 1)
PASTPERFORMANCEStart of a historic quip
PASTPERFORMANCEIt's not proof of future success
PASTPERFORMANCEFactor a bettor weighs (Part 1)