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Horse Betting 101

When a Horse’s Ears Talk, Horse Bettors Should Listen!

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, ...

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The Seven Pillars of Sound Handicapping

By Ray Wallin

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...

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Making a Fair Odds Line

By Derek Simon

Over the years, I’ve gotten quite a few inquiries about fair odds lines — mainly, how does a horseplayer go about making one and what are they good for? Let’s kick off the discussion with the l...

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Physicality Handicapping: Don’t Sweat It!

By Ray Wallin

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...

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Saratoga Trainer Profiles Part II

By Noel Michaels

Many handicappers believe the trainer angle is the single most important piece of the handicapping pie, especially when top-rung racing is taking place — like at Saratoga during the heart of summer ...

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5 Ways to Overcome Your Fatally Flawed Handicapping

By Ray Wallin

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...

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Figuring the Pace of the Haskell Invitational

By Ray Wallin

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...

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Five Quick Tips for a More Successful Saratoga

By Noel Michaels

Saratoga is the most important meet of the summer season for horseplayers. The highly anticipated 40-day Saratoga racing season lasts throughout the heart of the summer, running six days a week (every...

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The Skinny on Overweights

By Derek Simon

When I used to go to the races as a kid, I followed the same pattern. I’d get a program to supplement a tattered and marked-up edition of the Daily Racing Form, find a comfortable table and chair in...

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Why Mastering the Fundamentals of Handicapping Is Crucial

By Jonathan Stettin

There are so many things people get wrong — not only in life, but in horse racing as well. One such thing is the belief you only get one shot. Sure, it sounds good and is motivational, but in realit...