Recently I discussed how to approach allowance optional claiming races. Based on some of the feedback that I received, there are many horseplayers that struggle with another type of race almost as muc...
I got an e-mail from a guy recently asking me how I go about handicapping using online past performances. He explained that he hated to print out all the PPs, yet he wasn’t comfortable analyzing rac...
For those betting on horses for the first time, the variety of options can be intimidating. Nevertheless, wagering on a horse race is nothing complicated. Here we will give a look to the most common b...
I have often written about finding value in pari-mutuel betting pools and how, contrary to popular opinion, it is not all about price. But sometimes you can have your pecan pie (I prefer it to any cak...
I love watching Navy play football. Even in their off years their opponents often struggle at times to defend the triple option. Similarly, I watch a lot of horseplayers struggle with allowance op...
US Racing‘s Derek Simon and Dave Schwartz of www.pacemakestherace.com discuss five ways that bettors can destroy their chances of winning at the races. [usrplayer src=”http://news.usracing...
Dave Schwartz and Derek Simon discuss handicapping spot plays, databases, looking for value, and a myriad of other topics. Structuring spot plays Number of factors to use Reality check Derek’s “Ba...
There has been an explosion of daily horse racing contest sites in the recent years. Most of us have played freebies and low-cost “feeder” contests on sites such as Derby Wars, HorseTourneys, DR...
It’s no secret that I’m a strong proponent of “database handicapping,” or computer-aided race analysis, for a host of reasons: 1) It takes the guesswork out. By relying on test...
Albert Einstein is often credited with saying, “The definition of insanity is repeating the same behaviors and expecting a different outcome.” This begs the question: Are you repeating the same ha...
