Pick 3

[fantini33]

I like to try and load up a Pick 3 where I can go AGAINST an odds on favorite with an alternative single. Something like a 1-2-3 for $10, $60 total, or even a 1-2-2 for $15, also a $60 total.

Lots of value finding a 5-2 single in a six horse field where the may be an even money shot.

Doesn't happen tons, but when it does, you get payed like a Pick 4. $120 pick 3 X 5 = $600 sounds good to me.

Good luck!

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by fantini33

I like to try and load up a Pick 3 where I can go AGAINST an odds on favorite with an alternative single. Something like a 1-2-3 for $10, $60 total, or even a 1-2-2 for $15, also a $60 total.

Lots of value finding a 5-2 single in a six horse field where the may be an even money shot.

Doesn't happen tons, but when it does, you get payed like a Pick 4. $120 pick 3 X 5 = $600 sounds good to me.

Good luck!

I used to only play pick 4's and was hitting only about 1/15.... I have not played pick 4's on a regular basis in a while, I found the pick 3 to be a better wager and did REALLY WELL AT GULFSTREAM.

[knickslions2]

I try really hard to get a single in one race and depending on the other two races I try to limit them to 3 horses/race. That keeps me to 1X3X3. Very seldom do I go 2X3X3. Only if I really see some good value. I prefer pick 3's over pick 4's.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

I try really hard to get a single in one race and depending on the other two races I try to limit them to 3 horses/race. That keeps me to 1X3X3. Very seldom do I go 2X3X3. Only if I really see some good value. I prefer pick 3's over pick 4's.

So you try hard to have a single, but its not a stone cold rule that you will follow? Im wondering if I should make rules and follow them or not.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

So you try hard to have a single, but its not a stone cold rule that you will follow? Im wondering if I should make rules and follow them or not.

Its not a rule but I try to do it at least 90% of the time. I figure if I can't find one winner out of three races then I may pass on the pick 3. Like I said earlier I will deviate if I see value in picking 2X3X3. I'm all for having a strict plan but sometimes you have to be able to be slightly flexible while maintaining a budget and maximizing cash reward.

[AlreadyHome]

check out these options on pick3 under 30.00

1,2 / 1,2,3 / 1,2,3,4,5 = $30

2 horses - 3 horses - 5 horses



1,2,3 / 1,2,3 / 1,2,3 = $27

3 horses - 3 horses - 3 horses



1,2 / 1,2,3 / 1,2,3,4 = $24

2 horses - 3 horses - 4 horses



1,2 / 1,2 / 1,2,3,4,5 = $20

2 horses - 2 horses - 5 horses



1,2 / 1,2,3 / 1,2,3 = $18

2 horses - 3 horses - 3 horses



1 / 1,2,3,4 / 1,2,3,4 = $16

1 horse - 4 horses - 4 horses



1,2 / 1,2 / 1,2,3 = $12

2 horses - 2 horses - 3 horses



1 / 1,2,3 / 1,2,3 = $9

1 horse - 3 horses - 3 horses



1,2 / 1,2 / 1,2 = $8

2 horses - 2 horses - 2 horses



1 / 1,2 / 1,2 = $4

1 horse - 2 horses - 2 horses



1 / 1 / 1,2 = $2

1 horse - 1 horse - 2 horses

[3kings]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

So you try hard to have a single, but its not a stone cold rule that you will follow? Im wondering if I should make rules and follow them or not.

I don't think you can have any set rules other than a $$$ amount you want to spend on a sequence. For conversation sake lets say $36. I try to find a race that I have a strong opinion on a short priced favorite I like and a horse I think can win under the right situation. Depending on he other races I might go 4x3x2 for $1. Than I will back up my original ticket with a larger ticket for $2-$5 often singling the short priced favorite. If my opinion is correct I cash the bigger ticket and if my 2nd choice beats the short priced horse it often pays very well.

I have found what races I do better on are main track races that don't have a ton of 1st time starters. I try to find sequences that have at least 2 of these races. That is why I started a thread earlier this week looking for a few good resources for pedigree help because I really struggle with 1sters

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by 3kings

I don't think you can have any set rules other than a $$$ amount you want to spend on a sequence. For conversation sake lets say $36. I try to find a race that I have a strong opinion on a short priced favorite I like and a horse I think can win under the right situation. Depending on he other races I might go 4x3x2 for $1. Than I will back up my original ticket with a larger ticket for $2-$5 often singling the short priced favorite. If my opinion is correct I cash the bigger ticket and if my 2nd choice beats the short priced horse it often pays very well.

I have found what races I do better on are main track races that don't have a ton of 1st time starters. I try to find sequences that have at least 2 of these races. That is why I started a thread earlier this week looking for a few good resources for pedigree help because I really struggle with 1sters

Formulator, click the dams name....
Thats really all I use, Im sure there is much better though