the mind of the handicapper....

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by GPK

To me its the joy of picking winners, especially the higher odds horses. Seeing something the very few others see. A sense of pride really.

agreed....but you know what takes it to the next level for me is being there, without any forms, pp's, or odds boards and being able to spot that special something by how a horse looks. how they react in the paddock, when they are saddled, in the post parade and if you are right in your hunch the thrill is just as great whether you have no money or a bunch of money riding on it. It's about the love of the game and the animal as much as it is cashing a ticket....for me anyway.....