How do you cope with coming close?

[ELA]

I always look at a race from first the handicapping perspective, then from a money management perspective. It's extremely rare when the latter gives me a problem, except if I going in with my partner (he tends to be concerned about budget, while I am not).

I make a very strong effort to learn, I make sure I do, I might even call people to discuss it (pro's that I know, clockers, handicappers, etc.) -- and then . . . I move on. Turn the page. Next race.

Eric