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Old 09-04-2022, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cal828 View Post
Doesn't sound like this lady spent much time doing the work herself. I like Steve's picks, but I don't rely on them solely. I am much more likely to handicap myself and compare his work to my own and when they differ, I take a closer look and try to figure out why our opinions don't agree. I just don't think you learn this game by letting someone else do all the work. Also, I think you are right. I sometimes get caught up in the handicapping and pretty much ignore the other most important thing which of course, is the betting.
I've seen way to many good handicappers throw money away at this game because they bet like preschoolers. Understanding how to wager is the single most important, and the single most underrated aspect, of making money playing the races. 2 people that like the same exact horses never end up making/losing the same amount of money. That's what separates good players from mediocre/poor ones.
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