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Horse Betting 101

Investing at the Racetrack Revisited

Several years ago, I revisited and revamped the work of one of my early handicapping heroes, William L. Scott. And the results were… well, awful. However, I still believe that Scott’s seminal work...

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Race-ial Profiling: How to Handicap Different Kinds of Races

By Derek Simon

Newcomers to thoroughbred horse racing are often overwhelmed by the vast amounts of information thrown at them like an Aroldis Chapman fastball. Class, weight, lengths, prices — and that’s just bu...

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Gulfstream Park 2018-19 Handicapping Preview

By Noel Michaels

Yes, the winter racing season is here — and the best winter race meet is ready to roll at Gulfstream Park, with the 2018-19 Gulfstream Champions meet opening on Saturday, Dec. 1 and continuing until...

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The Tale of the Tail

By Ray Wallin

So far, I have talked about some telling features of a horse — the eyes, the ears and sweating. The other end of the horse can also clue you in to its mood. Often you will not get a good look at the...

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Do ‘Big’ Winners Repeat More Often? The Results Will Shock You!

By Derek Simon

Many racing fans believe that a horse that won its last start in dominant fashion is a good bet today. The argument is that such a horse was “never asked for its best” and, thus, is a prime candid...

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Beating the Whales of Wagering

By Derek Simon

There is a belief, shared by many, that the Sport of Kings is actually the Sport of Whales. And by “whales” I’m not talking about the creatures that gave Captain Ahab and Pinocchio such fits. I&...

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Understanding Horse Racing Statistics

By Derek Simon

US Racing Editor Derek Simon discusses racing statistics and explains what impact values and odds-based impact values are. Derek Simonwww.usracing.com

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What the Ancient Greeks Can Teach Us About Handicapping

By Ray Wallin

How many times have you been on the fence about a horse? You sort of like that four-horse in the fifth race, but not enough to go too heavy on the race. Then you look up at the monitor and Track Handi...

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The ‘Eyes’ Have It!

By Ray Wallin

William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the window to your soul.” Cicero was quoted as saying, “The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are its interpreter.” Horses also convey thei...

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Avoid These Six Deadly Traits of Losing Horseplayers

By Ray Wallin

Anyone who plays the races for a living has discipline. Even those who make a part-time living from the races know that they need to avoid negative traits that can hurt their bankroll. #1 Overestimati...