Another afternoon at Monmouth Park and Rail Guy is back sounding off again as the horses are being led around the paddock. He’s yelling as loud as he can: “Da four horse’s ears are pinned back, ...
I am often asked what it takes to be a successful horseplayer. I always go back to the same fundamental principles that were ingrained in me at a young age by my late Uncle Dutch who made his living p...
It is the summer. It is hot and humid wherever you go. Call it global warming, call it climate change or just call it the hottest stretch of summer. As I hang out by the rail at Monmouth Park to catch...
Like many 40-somethings, I grew up in the era that featured a wonderful television show that my mom would roll her eyes at every time it came on. I can still picture the host: slim with graying hair a...
How many gamblers do you know that make a profit year after year? Are you one of them? Probably not. While no reliable survey exists, it is generally accepted that less than five percent of all horsep...
US Racing contributor Ray “Ace of Pace” Wallin discusses the likely pace scenario of the 2018 Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park. Ray WallinRay Wallin is a licensed civil engineer and part-tim...
Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. There are those days that no matter how well you think you have handicapped the races, you can’t win to save your life. Some peop...
US Racing contributor Ray “Ace of Pace” Wallin discusses the likely pace scenario of the 2018 Belmont Stakes. Ray WallinRay Wallin is a licensed civil engineer and part-time handicapper w...
We all have a weakness that can hurt our bottom line. Some self-destructive habits are more benign than others, but some may be costing you more than you think in the long run. #1 Seeking Approval We ...
Many horseplayers dismiss horses that went off as the post-time favorite and lost in their previous race. Often these horses are not worth playing back, yet there are occasions when they are worth b...
