I hate to see a player make so many plays that they couldn’t even tell you the number of horses they played. I call it tap dancing, and watching players bet more than the law allows is criminal, or at least silly….. I have a friend that goes out once a week. He is a […]
Dr. Steven Roman created a system in the 70’s that generated a numerical rating which would show a horse’s pedigree for being speedy, or having bloodlines to be a closer. Sprinters typically have higher numbers, while route runners have lower dosage. The world of racing was locked in, but for this past year, it has […]
Everyone who enjoys sports has heard of the Derby. It is called by many names, and is attended by people from all walks of life. It is the pageantry, the energy, and the thundering hooves that last 400 yards that makes everyone a racing fan for two minutes every year. There are many stories and […]
There are so many types of exotic bets available to horseplayers nowadays that novices are often confused about how to wager. I remember back when the racetracks I visited at an early age offered only one exotic wager – the daily double. Unlike today, that bet only included the first and second races. One of […]
If you want the inside scoop on what to look for, and what a player needs to have in hand, you are in the right place at the right time. Just download your data, and take a look at these little nuggets. There is no exact diagram or design for winning at Turfway Park. But […]
From time to time, we need a little refresher course on how to get to cashing tickets. For the new player, welcome to the club. For the seasoned pro, a little catch-up never hurts. We get tied up with exotic wagering and sometimes leave money on the table. I had friend at a handicapping contest […]
If you want to find the source of the fountain, just follow the stream. In this case, if you seek hidden value, just follow the money. I have always watched the pools closely. Just because a runner is short, does not exclude him from use in the exotic pools. A horse could be 4-5 in […]
I watch the races, mainly Kentucky, New York, and the track where I work. Any more tracks, and they wouldn’t get much out of me at the end of the day, and I would start seeing false information. First, keep track with notes about track biases. This combined with the right info can be deadly. Know […]
I was walking around the apron on opening day at a local track. It was beautiful, and I saw more people soaking up the sun than on the beach. I also ran into a group of gents who had a question about the odds when the horses broke from the gate. There was a group […]
When you read about the history of the first real horse players, a few names stand out that had nerves of steel, and a love of the game. If you haven’t heard of Pittsburgh Phil, you must have live in a cave. Many would call him the founding father of horse players. In February 1905, […]
