I need help

TheSpyder · #1 08-30-2008, 02:01 PM

I hear you. Bought Handicapping for Dummies at Saratoga and look forward to reading it.

Thanks,

Scott

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Originally Posted by eajinabi

I am strictly a horizontal player but on rare occasions if I realy really love a horse i will put a significant Win or Place or Show or WPS on him. I avoid Tris, Super, Super High 5 (the latter being the worst bet of all time) because I dont give a **** if or how a horse comes third or fourth.

I know you have 35 years plus of Handicapping experience BUT I would reccomend you buy some books on the subject. I would get Handicapping 101for your first book. Dont let the title fool you cause it opened my eyes on somethings i overlook.

onebadbeast · #2 08-30-2008, 02:55 PM

mix in some football betting and you will win more money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2MinsToPost · #3 08-30-2008, 07:27 PM

This thread hit home for me tonight. I throttled Saratoga every chance I got this past 6 weeks and got smoked at the windows the majority of the time. If I had the day off and Toga was running I was betting. I kept a "fairly" decent log of my daily wagering plays. All kidding aside, here is where I went wrong.

I saved up some cash for this meet. For me and my income, it was rather substantial in the big picture. I really dedicated myself on the days that I played to hit a few scores. It is important to note that I focused the majority of my bankroll this past 6 weeks on 2 wagers - win bets and pick 3's. Also, I tried to avoid any win bets on anything less than 3-1, I looked for a playable horse at 4-1 or higher.

After my day yesterday I was so frustrated and angry with myself when the reality sank in about how much I lost. But, in the big picture I am going to use this experience in a positive way because here is where I went wrong but in the same breath went right.

By keeping a fairly good log of my Saratoga bets I quickly discovered thru the meet that there was one type of race I lost more then any other, MSW. So, I know now to stay away unless their is some good info on one to make playable. In the same breath I need to play for fun and not take it so serious, hence the mistake of saving money for the meet.

I lost my tail this past 6 weeks, but all is not gone. Now,. I am going to take a break and enjoy some football and the great outdoors here in Ohio in the Fall. I love the early fall morning with the crisp cool air.

Got the Little Brown Jug as well