Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing - The First Turn

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

63 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing - The First Turn

The most common thing successful horse race handicappers look for in this stage of the race is a horse's position on both turns and whether or not he went wide, which will in most cases diminish odds of winning.

This is even more critical in races on the turf where most of the races are contested around two turns, which are typically sharper turns. Horses will generally lose their momentum if they run wide on any sharp turn. And losing ground on either turn can be very costly in that the ground lost is usually too much to recover.

The successful horse race handicapper, will note the horses who make those wide turns and factor that information into their future race handicapping.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated; even in a Stakes Race.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing At the Gate

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

64 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing At the Gate

For a horse race handicapper, the handicapping is complete when the horses arrive at the starting gate, but that is just the start of the horse race.

There are plenty of unexpected things that can happen during the first few seconds of a thoroughbred horse race.

Horses do not generally leave the gate in a straight line, and the guidance and the skill of the jockey will be required.

Typically, there is a good bit of swerving and jostling going on, which in some cases will knock a good horse/contender out of contention just out of the starting gate.

Any number of things, which have nothing to do with all of your horse handicapping, fitness, speed, track bias, trainer standings, etc., can happen when the starting gate opens to prevent or help your horse from running it's best race.

The successful horse race handicapper will observe and record any of these mishaps or problems at this critical stage of the race for future horse handicapping considerations.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated; even in a Stakes Race.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Running Style

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

65 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Running Style

Thoroughbred horses generally will fall into a certain running style, and horse race handicappers are able to identify this style.

There are 3 basic categories-the horses that run in the lead or who are never further back than 2 lengths, the stalker is the horse that is never farther back from the lead than 4 lengths, and the rally horse who is never closer than 5 lengths from the pace.

Horses have been known to change styles, but the vast majority maintains consistent styles. Front runners are most effective when unchallenged early. The easier they are able to get a clear lead, the better chances they will have.

Horse race handicappers will usually prefer the front runners when there are only a few potential challengers and if the track bias favors early speed.

A stalker will rarely make the lead and very seldom possess a big late finish. He has the speed to stay close and pass a tiring front runner, and can hold off the big closers that lag well behind. Stalkers can also make the lead if no front runners are in the race.

Horse race handicappers will prefer stalkers when a number of front runners are present, and without the presence of a strong and fit rally or closer horse in the race.

Rally horses usually excel in races where there is an abundance of early speed, but are often lured in when a front runner is actually slacking at the start of the race.

Horse handicappers who play the rally horses will find it more riskier because the rally horse often gets caught up in traffic.

Thoroughbred horse racing handicapping statistics show that horses who are hanging around the lead will win the majority of the races. However, beware of the rally horse on the rail or coming from nowhere.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated; even in a Stakes Race.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Classic Video - The Inaugural Marlboro Cup - Belmont - 1973

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

66 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Classic Video - The Inaugural Marlboro Cup - Belmont - 1973

Almost 35 years have passed, but this classic race reveals the raw talent of the greatest thoroughbred horse of all time. Yes, Secretariat wins again, and shows ability to stalk the opponent and then putting the field well behind at the wire.



Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated; even in a Stakes Race.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing and Stakes Category

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

67 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing and Stakes Category

Here are some explanations and examples of each category of a stakes race:

Grade 1 Stakes: These stakes exemplify the very best races in the country.
For example, the Triple Crown races - the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes - are grade 1 stakes. In races of this caliber, you expect to see champion racehorses competing against the very best in their respective divisions. The richest purses tend to be grade 1 stakes, because the best horses follow the money. Serious horse race handicappers live for a Grade 1 event.

Grade 2 Stakes: These stakes are considered a cut below grade I, but they attract a very talented group of horses. A stakes race can move up or down in grade depending on the caliber of horse that runs in it. For example, if a grade 2 stakes has horses in it that normally run in a grade 1 stakes, the race may be upgraded the following year to grade 1 status.

Grade 3 Stakes: Another level down from grade 1 and grade 2 stakes, these stakes have a noticeably smaller purse because they attract a lesser caliber of stakes horse. Still, the competition is keen, and the field sizes can be large because the race draws starters from a bigger pool of horses.

Non-graded Stakes: The vast majority of stakes races don't have grades 1,2, or 3. However, that doesn't mean the horses are inferior. Quite the contrary. At a major racetrack, a non-graded stakes may be a stepping stone race to a graded stakes. At a smaller racetrack, a non-graded stakes can attract the best horses on the grounds. Any stakes race at any track attracts a very good caliber of racehorse, and the competition is always keen and competitive.

Restricted Stakes: These stakes are written for horses born in a specific state. For example, there are horse races for horses born specifically in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, to name a few. So, for example, in a California-bred stakes race, only horses born in California can compete.

Horse race handicappers know that when they handicap a stakes race, that the horses in that race are there because of their particular credentials.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated; even in a Stakes Race.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing and the Track Bias

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

68 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing and the Track Bias

All successful horse race handicappers know that they always have to factor in the track bias for each and every horse race that they are considering.

So what is the basis of a track bias?

The basis of the track bias comes well before the horse race. Horse racing relies on a consistent track bias, and it is the job of the track superintendent to provide a safe race track for all the horses as well as that consistent track bias.

Every day, a member of the track crew measures the depth of the main track by driving around in a truck and stopping at every 16th pole to measure.

They stick a probe into the dirt/poly cushion at 3-foot, 10-foot, 20-foot, 30-foot, and 40-foot marks and writes down the measurement.

If the depth isn't consistent and true, the crew grades the racetrack until it is. Grading prevents a build up of materials along the rail. However, over the course of a race meet, certain trends can develop on the main track, turf course, or both, that give certain horses an advantage over others, and a professional horse race handicapper is able to spot these like a genius.

Here are some of the most common main track biases that a horse race handicapper should always factor into their analysis.

The Golden Rail: If the rail is golden, the speed horses last longer on the rail. You'll see the speed horses break from the starting gate and be taken straight to the rail by their jockeys. Horse race handicappers will pick up on this trend and use it to their advantage.

If a golden rail exists, even when a come-from-behind horse wins, this horse needs to spend a good part of the race saving ground on the rail before making a charge down the stretch.

Dead Rail: The converse is true when the rail is dead, meaning the inside speed horses are running as if standing still. Any speed horses that win over this track bias will race far off the rail, maybe as wide as four or five wide from the inside rail. In dead rail cases, look for come-from-behind horses to run wide in the stretch run.

Pure Speed Bias: When you see a pure speed bias racetrack, which path or lane the speed horse runs in really doesn't matter. Sometimes you see ridiculous fast fractions like a quarter-mile in less than 22 seconds and half-mile less than 45 seconds. With a speed bias, the leaders just keep going and don't get caught by the closing horses.

You'll tend to notice with experience that certain tracks have enormous biases due to rain and other weather conditions.

As a horseplayer and horse race handicapper, you will always need to be careful about a track bias, because you can easily get fooled.

For example, say the speed horse on the rail wins the first three races of the day. Many horse race handicappers will immediately label the main track as favoring inside speed. However, the three winners may have been the best horses in the races regardless of this perceived bias.

Also, when a jockey rides a speed horse, he will often try to break the horse sharp, regardless of the post, and move left towards the rail, regardless of the track bias.

Remember that riding the rail is the shortest path to the finish line.

If the first three winners were rally wide horses, many horse handicappers will list a dead rail and an outside lane speed bias.

Again, the three winners may just be the best horses in the races. And remember that horses that rally from behind, most of the time, rally wide because the jockey doesn't want to get caught in the traffic on the rail.

Bottom Line: There will always be a track bias, either perceived or actual. The burden will always be placed on the horse race handicapper to determine the validity.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing - Blinkers On

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

69 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blinkers On

The most common piece of equipment for horse racing known to horse race handicappers are the blinkers.

Blinkers are the eye shields attached to the horse's bridle or head to block his vision and keep him looking forward on the racetrack; keeping track distractions to a minimum for the horse.

Blinkers are a very simple but effective piece of equipment to improve a horse's performance, keeping the distractions to a minimum.

Blinkers on or blinkers off, that is the question. Experienced horse race handicappers will take note of this equipment change and factor it into their race analysis.

Thoroughbred race horses have great peripheral vision and they can literally see behind themselves. The main purpose of blinkers is to take away the horses' peripheral vision and keep them focused on the race ahead of him.

Another reason for using blinkers is because many horses let their minds wander in a race. If the trainer has determined through workouts and previous races that the horse is easily distracted by other horses and the track surroundings, then the blinkers will go be on and annotated in the racing form.

In most cases, maiden horses (horses that have never won a race) run without blinkers until they prove they need them. The jockey may tell the trainer after a race that the horse is looking around and isn't interested in the race.

The trainer typically tries blinkers on the horse in the morning during gallops and during workouts to see if they help. The exercise rider should be able to tell a difference and would provide this valuable information to the trainer.

The horse owner and trainer, are always looking for improvement in the horse, as is a horse race handicapper. And something as small as the blinker can significantly improve a horse's focus and performance.

A few trainers have also been known to just throw the blinkers on for race day and see what happens. The riders of those horses require blind faith that the horses accept the blinkers favorably.

The Daily Racing Form lists a statistic that indicates when a blinker change occurs. Underneath the horse's past performances, you see a category that tells whether the horse has blinkers on or not and what the trainer's win percentage is for both scenarios.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

70 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces

Some horses like the new poly tracks, or synthetic tracks and some horses have had a tough time adjusting to the footing.

Since the new track surfaces have been around for some time now, most experienced horse race handicappers have adjusted their handicapping accordingly.

Just as with turf races, dirt, sand, and all surfaces in between, there are some accepted ideas that seem to be prevalent but may not always hold up under the keen eye of the professional horse race handicapper, let alone scientific scrutiny.

For instance, it is a widely held opinion that early speed cannot be sustained and that closers have a big advantage on synthetic tracks.

But a closer look at the figures indicates that cheap early speed fades. [A sprinter does not make a distance/route contender]. That isn't anything new and applies to all track surfaces. A quality horse with early speed that is a good fit for the class of that particular race can still win on synthetic surfaces.

So what should a thoroughbred horse race handicapper look for when trying to spot a winner on poly track surfaces?

There is a golden key and it is often hidden from the casual player. Here are some things that work when trying to pick winners on poly tracks:

First of all, look for a horse who has had at least one effort on the poly track or who has been working out regularly on the poly track surface.

Often you will find that a horse will do better on its second outing on the synthetic surface because it is familiar with it. [Kinda like Mickey-some horses will like it more than others]

Horses are like people, they do better when they know what to expect. If you look at the winners at your local track with a poly surface, you'll find that many of them ran a good race on the synthetic track the first time out and improved on that race to win the second time out.

Successful horse race handicappers often will give the edge to a maiden first time starter if it has been working on the synthetic surface. This may sound like common sense, but a lot of players will miss the play when they see more impressive works from another runner who has been training on dirt.

You also need to check those internal fractions. Closers and horse who can come from off the pace do seem to win a lot of races on the poly surface.

So if a horse made a big move but failed to win last time out, look for that horse to win. Pace horse handicappers are doing well with synthetic race surfaces because they look at the hidden fractions that the casual player usually misses.

The way to check to see if your horse made a good move is to compare the speed in the last quarters of a race to the speed in the earlier part of the race. Also, look at the overall pace of the race itself.

Thoroughbred horse race handicapping and actually winning at the races isn't impossible, but it is challenging. You can look at the introduction of synthetic surfaces as an obstacle or another chance to get an edge. Use these simple steps and you will see that the poly track can produce some nice winning payoffs.

Like any other kind of horse handicapping, though, winning on the poly surface takes discipline, focus, and solid money management. The racing surface is just part of the game.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Athletes

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

71 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Athletes

Too often horse race handicappers get into a rut of thinking in terms of only the numbers and the names of the horses in the horse race.

For instance, we scan our racing form looking for jockey trainer combinations or the names of horses we are watching. At other times we think only in terms of numbers, as in who has the highest Beyer speed figure at the distance, etc.

Many times there is one important part of horse racing handicapping we overlook and that is the fact that the horses and jockeys are athletes competing in an athletic event.

Horse racing is a very demanding sport. It tests the jockeys and horses in ways that can be physically dangerous, and even deadly. In order to compete, a horse has to be in excellent shape.

Many of the horses that compete from day to day are horses that have raced long enough to have sustained injuries in the past that the trainer must be aware of, and help the animal to overcome. We all know that some of the most successful trainers got to the top of the trainer profession by being able to claim lame animals and get them fit and ready in a short time.

There are indeed plenty of parallels in horse racing to competitive and professional athletes, and a successful horse race handicapper will recognize this and be able to spot the 'star performers' much like a 'Scout' who is paid to seek out a professional athlete in any sport.

Horse racing handicapping therefore demands that you be able to judge a horse's physical ability and condition according to its most recent performance.

But which performance do you use; workouts or races? You may ask yourself, did the trainer send this horse out for an easy 3 furlong workout because it couldn't manage more than that or because it is in fine shape and the trainer did not want to expend all the energy of the horse in a workout?

That is a good question and to answer it, look at the last race the horse ran. How recent was it? How does the trainer normally work this horse? In other words, this horse is an athlete and has muscles that must be conditioned and also a personality that must be considered. What works for one horse doesn't work for another horse and one trainer's methods may not work for one horse but will work for another.

A successful horse race handicapper must in all cases, evaluate the horse on the basic elements- an animal, flesh and blood, muscle and bone.

So when you are handicapping, think of the race as a competition between trained and conditioned athletes. See if you can figure out which athlete is the best trained and has the best conditioning. You must also consider which horse has the best athlete on its back to help it along.

Bottom Line-Horse racing is just another sport with competing athletes. It is your job as a horse race handicapper to identify the horses and the jockeys with the ability, talent, and conditioning to win the next race.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing - Beyer and Class

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

72 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing - Beyer and Class

Beyer speed figures are surprisingly similar in effectiveness in most class races. They are also effective in claiming races, allowance races, and stakes races. They tend to better depict the speed of the horse at the upper end of the class ladder.

Experienced horse race handicappers who factor in class into their handicapping know that the higher class horses will tend to duplicate their efforts a little more often than the cheaper horses.

Beyer figures have shown over time that they are least useful when dealing with maiden races where there are first time starters and horses that have only raced a few times. Horse race handicappers know that novice players will always bet a high Beyer, no matter what, and will usually take advantage knowing that in this type of horse race, they will easily find a horse that actually figures higher than a top Beyer horse.

In races where there is a lot to consider, the Beyer importance will usually be diminished.

To name a few... off tracks, horses shipping in from other tracks, horses dropping in class will usually record a higher Beyer, horses stepping-up in class will usually record a lower Beyer than in a previous race.

Many horses that have the highest Beyer numbers, and do not win, are the horses that have stepped up in class.

Many horse players are so mesmerized by horses with high Beyer numbers, that they fail to notice that the high Beyer number may have been earned in a 'Soft' race.

There is nothing wrong with using Beyer numbers in your horse race handicapping analysis, but if you use this exclusively, I guarantee that you will spot the successful horse race handicapper at the cashier's window collecting your 'beyer money'.

Bottom Line - Beyer numbers are important, but Beyer numbers used with Class considerations are priceless.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - The Greatest Thoroughbred Horse of All Time

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

73 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

The Greatest Thoroughbred Horse of All Time

Ask any horse race handicapper who was the best thoroughbred of all time and the name of Secretariat and Man O' War will most likely rule the conversation.

Enjoy this short video commentary on the greatest thoroughbred of all time. You Decide.




I was not doing handicapping during World War I and World War II and the Vietnam War, but anyone who was doing any horse race handicapping during those times, was not surprised by the likes of Secretariat and Man O' War.

If you decide to play in this game, do not play without the proper education.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing 2% Club

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

74 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing 2% Club

There are an unlimited number of ways to earn money. You can get a job, you can have a business, you can invest, or you can become a horse race handicapper.

Of all these modalities for earning money the one with a higher return on small investments but with the biggest risk is the one we all know about; horse race wagering. Known in the industry as horse race handicapping.

But how risky is betting once you have identified and characterized the phenomena you are using for your betting goals? I would answer that the risk goes down to the level of standard investments and even a standard business. This means you can make money consistently, but only when you have the discipline and focus to apply your education and always without exception not straying from strict money management guidelines.

It is a fact that hundreds of millions of dollars are won each week at the horse races but only about 2% of all horse race handicappers manage to make a living from horse racing handicapping. They are not just “chance” players. These are the guys that have managed to characterize the phenomena, in this case “horse racing”, such that they have learned how to invest in “horse racing”, without risking unnecessary capital.

In other words-"Never, Never, Never, wager with money that you cannot afford to lose."

So when we talk about making money from horse racing betting, we’re not talking about a few ‘freak’ or lucky wins in a month. That’s still just “chance” or being “lucky”. What a serious and professional horse race handicapper must be aiming at, is to consistently profit, week after week and year after year from his racing bets.

Education is always the 'Gold' Key to success. If you are an educated horse race handicapper, you increase your odds dramatically in becoming a long term successful horse race handicapper and being part of that 2% Winning Club.

If you decide to play in this game, do not play without the proper education.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Long Shot Factors

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

75 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Long Shot Factors

Successful Horse Race Handicappers have determined that playing Long Shots can be very profitable. Although, it is not suggested that one play Long Shots all the time, horse race handicappers that selectively play them when certain factors are considered have cashed in some large winning tickets.

Here are just a few factors to consider if you elect to play that Long Shot.

The Class Factor- If a horse has been finishing worse than 3rd or 4th in most of his starts, you should not immediately disregard him. Even if he has been finishing 5th, 6th, 7th, etc... Look to see if he has been beating a substantial number of higher class horses than those he will face today.

The Erratic Horse Factor- If a horse has run at least one good race at today's distance, and at the same class level as today's race, and the races prior to that good effort, and since that good effort, are too bad to be true, he may still be worth a bet. [the horse has shown that he has the ability to win, when he is ready]

The Hidden Class Drop Factor- A horse that goes from a starters allowance race to a regular claiming race at the same price is actually dropping in class. A horse that goes from a regular claiming race to a claiming race restricted to horses bred in a certain state is actually dropping in class. A horse that goes from a regular stakes race to a restricted stakes race is actually dropping in class.

The Productive Race Factor- Learn to keep track of how horses in various races later perform. This is particularly important in races for young horses. Young horses of unknown quality, will through the effect of statistical probability, find themselves in various groups.

Keep track of how the horses in a given race do in their subsequent efforts. If you notice that several of the horses have improved considerably in their later or next race, you might assume that the other horses of that race will likely improve as well.

Irregular Race Pattern Factor- A horse that runs an irregular race pattern is particularly impressive when it occurs in his first start or after a long layoff and may signal that the horse has unnoticed talent.

Past Performance Record Factor- If a horse shows nothing positive in any of the races that are shown in the Racing Form, then look at the year's record. You may notice that the horse has shown the ability to win in the past. [this may be the day]

When considering the above factors, also consider the following, knowing that the professional horse race handicapper is doing the same.

[horse earning's this year compared to the other horses in the field, significant jockey change?, equipment change?, drop in class?, significant speed in recent races?, better workouts?]

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Using Beyer Numbers

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

76 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Using Beyer Numbers

The Winner of the horse race is determined by the fastest horse covering the specified distance. Speed is defined in many ways, especially in horse racing. Speed in a 'Sprint' Race is far different than Speed in a 'Route' Race.

Andrew Beyer, the de-facto expert on Speed and the founder of the Beyer speed ratings/Beyer Numbers states that Beyer Numbers are only interchangeable between distances only when a horse is equally efficient at both distances.

Professional horse race handicappers are well aware of this, and will use the Beyer numbers as a reference point only and will not rely on them totally in their horse race handicapping analysis.

The Beyer figures are suppose to equalize the variance that can be attributed to track variance. In other words, a 75 earned on a good or muddy track should be the same as a 75 earned on a fast track. Sounds good, but successful horse race handicappers know from experience that that is just not the case.

As you refer to the Beyer figures more and more, you will probably notice that the figures earned on a good, slow, or muddy track appear to be low. Thus, you will probably notice that a horse going from one of these tracks to a fast track would often gain 5-25 points.

Beyer numbers earned on sloppy tracks; however, seem to be fairly equivalent to what a horse would normally run on a fast track.

Bottom Line- Always refer to the Beyer Numbers in your horse race handicapping analysis, but use them as reference only. Do not use them as the primary reason to pick a particular horse.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Workout Value II

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

77 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Workout Value II

Many good horse race handicappers have pointed out the importance of workouts and some have come up with methods to use the data compiled from the workouts.

Since all athletes must train no matter how much raw talent they have, workouts are a good place to start evaluating a horse to observe it's fitness.

Race horses are professional athletes and they train like professional athletes. You can go to spring training camp and watch baseball players train. You can go to a race track in the morning and watch horses train or better yet, you can let someone else watch them for you and then report back to you.

Of course, I'm talking about professional clockers. They time workouts and then print the results in The Daily Racing Form, other publications, and of course various internet web sites.

A fast workout indicates the serious intent of the trainer and the ability of the horse. The best way to get an idea of how fast a workout really is, is to compare it to other workouts at the same track on the same day.

When they meet certain criteria; they show a standout workout that most horse race handicappers have overlooked or not even considered. A perfect opportunity could be waiting.

Successful horse race handicappers will use this workout data in some form. The choice is yours, whether you use it.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Effective Betting Strategy

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

78 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Effective Betting Strategy

Do you know what makes a good horse bet strategy?

Horse race handicappers all over the world have been exploring and will always seek the most profitable ways to make regular profits from horse racing.

Some have claimed to have come up with very profitable systems. After testing these systems, I have discovered that most are mathematically flawed, and will fail over the long term. I personally have purchased over 25 of them in the last 20 years. Although the information is generally good; most of the systems are only looking at a very limited number of variables.

A good horse wagering strategy should always have a decent to high success rate.

On top of that, the wagering plan must ensure that you can come out a winner over the long term. Without a well thought out wagering plan, combined with a solid money management system, it is almost impossible to profit from horse racing due to the many uncertainties and variables in every race.

The price of a horse is a general indication of its chances of winning or placing in a race. This may not be true all the time because a horse's price is also based on public opinion, which may not be correct all the time. The more experienced and successful horse race handicappers with a good horse wagering strategy will be able to profit from this situation, in terms of getting value for their bets. This is usually how professional horse race handicappers make a living with horse betting.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Workout Value

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

79 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Workout Value

It is very important for a horse to be in top shape if it is going to run with it's full potential. If a horse has been running at a steady clip, it is probably in very good shape. Now on the other hand, if it is running poorly, then you, the horse race handicapper will want to know that in advance prior to placing your bets.

If a particular horse has not started a race for quite some time, it is very important to look at the "Workouts".

Workouts in general are indicative of the fitness of the horse when:

1. The workout is fast
2. The workouts are happening at fairly regular intervals, without
long layoffs
3. Some are from the gate and some are not
4. When the workout is scored with a "B", which means breezing.
[The clockers felt that the horse was running easily without having to be pushed]
5. When a workout close to an actual race was not a fast workout [Horse has plenty left for the next race]

A long steady diet of workouts for a horse is indicative of it's fitness, even if the workouts do not appear to be that fast. Usually a trainer will not work their horse to exhaustion. Works are for increasing the fitness of the horse leading up to an actual race, similar to a conditioned athlete prior to competing in a contest.

Successful horse race handicappers will always refer to a horse's workout times and the time interval between the works in their race analysis.

Too fast, too slow, too much time between works, too little time between a very fast work and the next race, etc. are all factors to consider in your handicapping.

The overall value of works to a thoroughbred horse race handicapper is priceless.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Kentucky Derby Countdown Continues

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

80 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby countdown continues. Now would be a good time to start sharpening your horse handicapping skills.

One skill that experienced horse race handicappers always utilize is watching video of past horse races.

As the Kentucky Derby becomes closer and the horses are identified it should be one of your priorities to watch videos of their races leading up to the Kentucky Derby. You will be able to spot the strengths and weaknesses of all the players.

In other words; watching videos of past horse races should be part of every horse race handicapper's race preparation.

Although I can't understand the announcer, here is a crowded field on turf. The winner of this exciting race is an excellent example of good closing speed. The apparent winner at the top of the stretch runs out of "gas".

Riders Up...



Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 10]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

81 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 10]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

#7 - Losing Your Cool if You Fail to Place a Wager

#8 - Avoid Distractions During Race Preparation

#9 - Handicapping When You are Stressed Out or Tired

We continue now with Part 10:

#10 - The Discipline, Focus, and Money Gotcha.

The previous 9 horse race handicapping traps lure many horse handicappers. If you are not aware of them, you may fall victim without knowing it.

Before you are aware of what it really going on, your bankroll will have already taken a beating.

In order to be a consistent winner at the horse race handicapping game, you have to realize that it is a game and the one who plays a better game will ultimately win in the long run.

To play the best game, you must have discipline, focus, and a solid money management plan.

If you waver at any time and let your guard down by straying from your strategy, lose your focus, or get greedy and wager out of your set limits, your horse race handicapping career will be short lived.

The seasoned, professional horse race handicapper makes his living by collecting "easy money" every day. Don't fall into their traps and steer clear. Although the traps are not invisible, they can be very insidious.

Don't fall victim to all of the traps out there; maintain your discipline, stay focused, and never waver from your money management plan and don't wager with money that you can't afford to lose.

Horse racing is "BIG BUSINESS". Treat it like a business and you will be rewarded.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 9]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

82 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 9]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

#7 - Losing Your Cool if You Fail to Place a Wager

#8 - Avoid Distractions During Race Preparation

We continue now with Part 9:

#9 - Handicapping When You are Stressed Out or Tired

In order to be a consistent winner and make solid handicapping decisions, you must remain focused and relaxed. You will undoubtedly be able to make better decisions when you have eliminated stress and are well rested.

Professional horse handicappers always have a plan of action which includes to stay away the races, when they are operating under a great deal of stress.

Winning consistently at horse handicapping is tough, don't complicate it by wagering when you have other things in your life going on.

If your head is not clear of these distractions, you are setting yourself up for failure. You will not have a clear head to make adjustments after your initial selections for such things as changing track conditions, late scratches, and trends for a track on any given day.

Don't give your money away. Handicap wisely with a clear head. Don't fall prey to the professional horse race handicapper who will most likely cash in when you fail to see the obvious because you were "stressed out".

To be a long term successful horse race handicapper, you should wager only when can give your undivided attention to horse handicapping.

Horse racing is "BIG BUSINESS". Treat it like a business and you will be rewarded.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Part 10 Continued Tomorrow

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 8]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

83 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 8]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

#7 - Losing Your Cool if You Fail to Place a Wager

We continue now with Part 8:

#8 - Avoid Distractions During Race Preparation

As you scan the Daily Racing Form for your selections, it is best to do it without distractions.

To be successful in the thoroughbred horse racing handicapping business will require you to remain focused at all time.

Even though horse racing is just a game, you need to eliminated the distractions while you analyze/handicap that next race. Try to pick a spot either at home or at the race track that is away from the hustle and bustle.

After you place your wager/wagers, there will be plenty of time to be immersed in all of the distractions and discussions.

Horse race handicappers line up every day for competition.

To be a long term successful horse race handicapper, you have to remain focused at all times, especially in race preparation. Horse racing is serious business.

Professional horse race handicappers line up every day to line their pockets with money they take from the track. Some of which, I am sure flows indirectly from horse players who are not focused and fall victim to distractions.

Professional horse race handicappers are focused and determined to take your money.

Horse racing- it's just a game...it is not YOU against the track, it is YOU against all horse players that are wagering.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Horse racing is "BIG BUSINESS". Treat it like a business and you will be rewarded.

Part 9 Continued Tomorrow

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 7 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

84 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 7]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

We continue now with Part 7:

#7 - Losing Your Cool if You Fail to Place a Wager

This is an easy one, so I hope you are not the one that I am talking about here.

Imagine that there is a "Big Pick 6" and you fail to place your wager on time. If you lose your "cool", you probably should call it a day and not wager any more.

Because at that time, you are not in a state of mind to wager responsibly, and will in the course of your anger, will "double down" on the next race.

In an effort to recover what you think you lost by not participating in the Pick 6, you will violate your horse handicapping strategy and money management rules. By doing this, you will be playing in the hands of the professional horse race handicapper. They will be more than happy to take your "foolish money".

A successful horse race handicapper, will seize that moment as an opportunity to participate in the other exotics that may also be available after that.

On any given day, there are countless number of horse racing events to wager on, including countless exotics to place wagers on.

Horse racing will continue and the game will go on with or without you.

There are an infinite number of conditions that you do not have control of as a horse race handicapper. Your positive wagering attitude is something you do have control of.

Part 8 Continued Tomorrow...

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 6 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

85 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

We continue now with Part 6:

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

Horse racing handicapping is serious business, and if you plan to be long-term player and a successful horse race handicapper, you must do your homework in advance.

You are committing horse race handicapping suicide, if you make a habit to stand in line or place that wager at the last minute.

If you do not have the conviction to place a wager in advance, then how do you plan to place a wager at the last minute with any clarity? You might as well get your picks from the parking lot attendant, place your wagers, and then go home.

There are so many factors to consider in your wagering decisions, not to mention how to place the wager, to receiving value in your selection. I guarantee that you will overlook some key indicators by waiting till the last minute and rushing to the window.

Waiting until the last minute, horse race handicappers, sooner or later will face the reality that they will be shut out of a big payoff, because they did not get the wager placed in time.

Allow yourself plenty of time to place your wagers, and you will have time to check your ticket carefully and change it, if you, or the clerk, made a mistake.

There are so many factors to consider in horse race handicapping. The one that you have complete control of is the timeliness of placing your wagers.

"Haste Makes Waste", even for horse race handicappers.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Part 7 Continued Tomorrow

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 5 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

86 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

We continue now with Part 5:

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

Thoroughbred horse racing is just a game, and you or any horse race handicapper will not go undefeated. Just because horse race handicapping is a legalized form of gambling, does not mean that you can wager recklessly.

If you are on a "hot streak" - do not get greedy and wager out of your money management parameters. We suggest that no more than 5% of your wagering capital be used on any given horse race. This rule is in place to protect your capital. If you plan on being a consistent and successful horse race handicapper, then this rule must never be violated.

On the other hand, there may seem to be times when you could not pick a winner, even if the famous horse race handicapper, Andrew Beyer, told you it was a sure thing. Do not get discouraged, knowing that all horse race handicappers have losing streaks.

You will be able to stay in the game, if you are not violating your money management rules and you continue to seek value in each horse race. If the value is not there, there is no need to wager, just because there is a horse race.

Horse racing- it's just a game...it is not YOU against the track, it is YOU against all horse players that are wagering.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Video

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

87 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

The Tuesday Thoroughbred Horse Racing Video this week reflects back on the 2001 Belmont Stakes. Point Given stalks the field and runs away. An excellent example of an excellent trip, track positioning, and late speed by a true thoroughbred horse.



If you elect to participate in the "Sport of Kings", it is imperative that you become educated in the nuances of horse racing. You should always use a solid money management system without exception, using no more than 5% of your wagering capital on any given race.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 4 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

88 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

We continue now with Part 4:

#4 - The "All Or Nothing" Trap

So you want to be a successful horse race handicapper? You must never put all your money/wager "all or nothing" on a particular horse, unless you are in a position to lose it all.

The odds of winning consistent "all or nothing" wagers is next to impossible.

Greed has been the downfall of many horse race handicappers and will continue to be one great way to leverage yourself out of the horse racing game.

If you have that much conviction to wager all of your wagering capital on one horse, it would be more prudent to split your wagering capital on several horses for an exacta or trifecta to spread your risk.

In this example, for you to cash in; your "key horse'' would only have to be in the top 2 or 3 finishers. In the "all or nothing" wagering strategy you only have one chance.

To be a successful horse race handicapper, you have to learn to spread your risk and not be greedy. There are plenty of horses to wager on daily. If you are patient and constantly look for value, you too will claim your fair share of the wagering pool.

Consider this; it is you against all other horse race handicappers for any given race. All successful horse race handicappers already know that there is "foolish money" available in every race.

If you plan to be in the horse racing game for an extended period of time, you must not take unnecessary risks, and that includes the "all or nothing" wager on a particular horse.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 3 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

89 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

Have you ever been influenced by the Tote Board?

You make your selections in advance and you really like the #2, #5, and #8.

Then the magnetism of the Tote Board draws you in. You note the #2 is 2-1, #5 is 10-1, and #8 is now at 20-1. You also note that the #3 is listed at 9-5.

What do you do? Although the Tote Board may display correct information, a successful horse race handicapper will usually not discard that #8.

They would probably take another look at the #3; maybe something was overlooked in the initial evaluation. Upon further review, the #3 looks to have more potential than what you had previously thought. So instead of ignoring the current information, you might want to include the #3 with your initial selections in the form of an Exacta or Trifecta.

That way if the #3 does make the board, you could be rewarded with a handsome payoff, especially if your long-shot #8 is in the mix.

Successful horse race handicappers are known to do their homework in advance. They still watch the Tote Board, but do not make foolish decisions, just because the Tote is flashing numbers.

If your strategy is sound and you use sound money management, you will succeed.

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 2 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

90 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 2 ]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

How many times have you heard someone offer "Free" and or "Insider Information" on the best horse or the long shot that is guaranteed to be the winner?

What about that horse race handicapper getting ready to place his wagers on the next race telling everyone not to bet the long shot or a particular horse, but to bet Horse A, because he is hot and has been in the money in every race this month?

What about a horse race handicapper telling everyone that Horse A is trained by the best trainer at the track and the best Jockey will ride him to the Winner's Circle.

You know, and I know, that those comments are total nonsense!

Horse Race Handicapping is a process and not determined by comments or opinions unless based in actual data and statistics.

[The best trainer and the best jockey can't bring a horse to the Winner's Circle unless the "Horse" has the "Wheels".]

In other words...a horse is like an athlete. Some are better than others, no matter what conditions are present.

That "blow hard" may know what he is talking about, but if you cannot verify what he is saying, then you are throwing your money away.

It is your job as a successful horse race handicapper to block out the nonsense, remain focused, and only wager within your pre-determined strategy.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Tomorrow - Part 3

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 1 ]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

91 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [ Part 1 ]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

Horse Race Handicapping is relatively easy to do; however, consistently winning from your handicapping selections is entirely different.

To be a successful horse handicapper and consistently cash in winning tickets, you must avoid some common mistakes that all handicappers have been known to make. Just because you have experience in the horse racing game and have been a horse race handicapper for years, does not make you immune.

Mistakes and traps will follow anyone who becomes complacent.

In the next several posts, I will discuss several of the mistakes and traps that any horse race handicapper must avoid in order to stay in the game and be a winner.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. Don't blow your Wad on any given race. Some horse players are motivated by the action and feel that they have to wager on every race. You need to be selective. Invest your money only in the best wagering races. Always be looking for value with the highest possible returns.

I have said it once, and I will say it again...

"You should always use a solid money management system without exception, using no more than 5% of your wagering capital on any given race."

"Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on."

If you are making your own handicapping selections or following some other service or system, there will be times that you can never find the winner; however, if you follow the 5% rule, always look for value, and don't get greedy, you will be a successful horse race handicapper.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Come back tomorrow for #2...

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