[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Riot

Handicappers develop individual style. I think we find the most success at tracks that play into one's methodology of handicapping (the manner in which we anticipate how races will run, interpret stats and data, etc.)

There are quite accomplished handicappers who don't care to wager on turf, or on maidens, etc., because they simply don't find success there. We say, "I just can't read that," so avoid it. Synthetic is just another varient.

I think one's enjoyment of wagering (financial success) at a particular location is more dependent upon that location (surface, type of race, population of horses) slotting comfortably into our individual style of handicapping than we probably realize.

I agree with all your points about polytrack.