Short handicapping lesson

[fjh513]

Thanks to all who posted they're thoughts so far. Hope it doesn't seem like I am looking for the lazy way out... just something to help get me started in the right direction.
I'll concentrate my efforts on picking A winner.The idea was to try and cover more of the field with the exacta & tri's...faulty thought process from the start.
Seems to be some very knowleable people posting in the Selections thread,I'll spend some time there also and try to understand the logic behind the picks.

[Grits]

Originally Posted by fjh513

Thanks to all who posted they're thoughts so far. Hope it doesn't seem like I am looking for the lazy way out... just something to help get me started in the right direction.
I'll concentrate my efforts on picking A winner.The idea was to try and cover more of the field with the exacta & tri's...faulty thought process from the start.
Seems to be some very knowleable people posting in the Selections thread,I'll spend some time there also and try to understand the logic behind the picks.

No, your thinking is in no way faulty Fjh, its just more advanced for someone relatively new to the game. That's all.

Try looking at possibly 3 horses in the 2-1 to 4-1 range only, and go from there. And don't feel the need to bet each and every race. That may prove more successful for you in these early stages. (These are ideas that have been given to me, as I in turn, give them to you.)

[pointman]

Agree with sticking to winners, Andy Beyer has a good book as well, I think it is called Picking Winners. Love the toss Mike Smith angle.