Single biggest edge in handicapping horse racing ...

[Louisvillekid1]

This is hands down #1 for me

it’s generated from following a specific meet

Im not saying forget times , connections , %’s, or any of the other hundreds of factors that goes into my own handicapping

but simply knowing the horses by name , when you look to the right of the running lines

and what they did going forward

is what I feel separates the above average / good handicapper , into the upper echelon

I can’t tell you how many winners I get shipping from NY ( especially now) that I can simply recall the field

your as good as your competition, sometimes 2.5 lengths could be 5-6

I’m dabbling in gulfstream lately and doing well, Tampa also

and yeah I like to drink and have fun when I’m at OTB, betting cross country

nothing wrong with that small

but to simply answer all questions

pick one circuit , you will known how to counter punch the dead money

have a plan going in

don’t chase

I’m well rounded

but just like a NCAAF or ncaabb sport

focus on a conference first

best places i go to eat specialize in one thing

Succeed @ that first

then dabble

Those result running lines , are crucial too me , and is my biggest edge

[Louisvillekid1]

Think about this

everybody looks an nfl game

and sees they lost to , Carolina , Nola , Atlanta

is this sport , that might read like this MybabyBlue , Liwheezy, julio’s game


and have no clue who those horses are

thats truly knowing the past performances

[littlekona]

When I was a young lad out in AZ I followed Greyhound racing played every day Phx and Southland Park. I would know the dogs by name running styles & grade memorized so much I would not even need a program at times. Knowing the dogs - horse in a circuit is a huge advantage ! All have personalities!!!

[Louisvillekid1]

Hands down, plus you know how the track was favoring that day

you know the tote board

you know the connections tendencies

and it’s still extremely difficult

but man when you know the Caliber of competition by name

it’s crucial for me

[Louisvillekid1]

It allows you to properly grade the race

because there are countless races at these same levels

this allows you to separate

[littlekona]

back in the day like 25 year ago No full card simulcast. you had to focus on the local tracks. I miss those days of Driving to Arlington park on Saturday for day card then driving to city for Sportsman Park or Maywood Harness for nite card...those where fun times

[harthebar]

This is hands down #1 for me

it’s generated from following a specific meet

Im not saying forget times , connections , %’s, or any of the other hundreds of factors that goes into my own handicapping

but simply knowing the horses by name , when you look to the right of the running lines

and what they did going forward

is what I feel separates the above average / good handicapper , into the upper echelon

I can’t tell you how many winners I get shipping from NY ( especially now) that I can simply recall the field

your as good as your competition, sometimes 2.5 lengths could be 5-6

I’m dabbling in gulfstream lately and doing well, Tampa also

and yeah I like to drink and have fun when I’m at OTB, betting cross country

nothing wrong with that small

but to simply answer all questions

pick one circuit , you will known how to counter punch the dead money

have a plan going in

don’t chase

I’m well rounded

but just like a NCAAF or ncaabb sport

focus on a conference first

best places i go to eat specialize in one thing

Succeed @ that first

then dabble

Those result running lines , are crucial too me , and is my biggest edge

Lk1. Do you ever get into watching replays. I know it's very time consuming.... it's hard to handle more then one track ..

[Louisvillekid1]

Honestly on the ny circuit ( Florida currently ) I watch all the races and make notes

so I don’t really watch too many

on big days at unfamiliar tracks such as hot springs lately

I’ll find myself watching more

also with horses shipping in to ny that I’m unfamiliar with, I will as well

I think the biggest edge for me is sticking to one one circuit

ROI goes up, you don’t start chasing other places

have a plan each day and if it doesn’t work , then oh well

my bankroll thanks me for that

also I spend a lot of time , it’s difficult to follow many circuits

-side note , I never liked poly track or California racing

[str]

Great points Kid and Kona and Har.

There is no question in my mind that knowing every moving part of one circuit is a HUGE edge over the others participating within that pool.

It's not even close.

[harthebar]

I never liked Calif. Myself thought it was over rated . Your right. It's almost impossible to follow more then one track. With any success unless its recreational......if you write notes to the races . It's like watching replays . A year back I wrote tvg about there stable format. That they should have a area where you can leave notes or some kind of app for now I just use WORD ..
Remember it's not how much h you win .its how much you dont lose .. .

[harthebar]

Been watching a lot of the Hong Kong replays. It's only two nights it's very interesting .....

[JBEX]

I don't watch replays but agree it's probably the biggest edge you can have if you're willing to do the work..doing that along with a good set of past performances you've got a definite edge ..but the replays trump the pp's imo

[JBEX]

Been watching a lot of the Hong Kong replays. It's only two nights it's very interesting .....

I think you're going to come up with some great horses to follow there hart..we've been discussing this lately

[harthebar]

I think you're going to come up with some great horses to follow there hart..we've been discussing this lately

Think I already did. ...

[harthebar]

We shall see ....

[Jowframs]

Great stuff Kid,Thanx

[harthebar]

This is hands down #1 for me

it’s generated from following a specific meet

Im not saying forget times , connections , %’s, or any of the other hundreds of factors that goes into my own handicapping

but simply knowing the horses by name , when you look to the right of the running lines

and what they did going forward

is what I feel separates the above average / good handicapper , into the upper echelon

I can’t tell you how many winners I get shipping from NY ( especially now) that I can simply recall the field

your as good as your competition, sometimes 2.5 lengths could be 5-6

I’m dabbling in gulfstream lately and doing well, Tampa also

and yeah I like to drink and have fun when I’m at OTB, betting cross country

nothing wrong with that small

but to simply answer all questions

pick one circuit , you will known how to counter punch the dead money

have a plan going in

don’t chase

I’m well rounded

but just like a NCAAF or ncaabb sport

focus on a conference first

best places i go to eat specialize in one thing

Succeed @ that first

then dabble

Those result running lines , are crucial too me , and is my biggest edge

Dont want to sound ignorant. Ha ha. But when you say look to the right. Your referring to the names of the horses. That particular horse ran against. . Odds

[Louisvillekid1]

Yeah im saying having a better understanding of the race the horses came out. Knowing what the other horses in previous race came back to perform

[harthebar]

Yeah im saying having a better understanding of the race the horses came out. Knowing what the other horses in previous race came back to perform

Bingo. Ha ha. That's one biggest tools using that. Method. I just use it in replays. But as you said .you really need to know the horses. And the stay at one track or circuit. I really helps me the most in MSW Races at Belmont or the spa ..I call it "follow the leader"...I find it works the best when a heavy favorite wins the MSW... I reaLLY keep track of the rest of the field. If that Makes sense .....

[Louisvillekid1]

Drf Formulator trainer stats are great also