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07-02-2012, 12:48 PM
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How much time do you spend handicapping...
I just joined last week, somehow I stumbled on to the site. I enjoy seeing other picks and opinions, as one helped me cash a P4 Saturday when I dismissed a horse.
Anyway, my question is how long do you spend handicapping a card, or a race, or a P4 or P6 or however you do it. I pretty much only play NY tracks or major races and I generally play only the weekends and then only either the early or late P4 on a card. Probably average 30 minutes per race, some longer some shorter. It obviously depends quantity and quality of the runners. I prefer getting most of it done the night before and updating the scratches the morning of. I also do maybe 5 minutes of post race analysis on my handicapping to see how I did and how I can improve next time. I know there is no right or wrong answer, but I was just curious how long others take and if you handicap full cards, certain races, bets, etc.? Big fan of the site so far. Last edited by HoosierInOhio : 07-03-2012 at 10:12 AM. 
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07-02-2012, 01:14 PM
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Can't divulge that info until you move your a$$ back to the state where you belong!
Seriously, where are you from? I'm lifelong Indy and will try to answer your questions later when I'm not at work.
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07-02-2012, 01:18 PM
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I'm stuck out here now, but its not so bad. Except having to weigh the car down with 3 Floyds when I go home to visit. Can't get it out here. I did the NTRA handicapping contest in Indy back in '05 I believe.
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07-02-2012, 05:17 PM
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I'm from indy as well. Caine, we need to get together sometime. Which track do you normally frequent?
As far as handicapping goes... It just depends on the card. I do most of my handicapping the day of the event because i want to see how the weather plays out. I like to have my early race bets figured out before they start but i like to just have a general idea on the late races as i want to see how the track is playing that day. I would say depending on the number of entrants running, it takes me about 15 minutes on average to go through a race. I'll then go look at the sheets and several handicappers on here to finalize my picks. If you have any specific questions feel free to pm me. Welcome to the board.
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07-02-2012, 08:18 PM
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Hey Skippy, names actually Roger (it's the R in RPNCANE). When I go it's usually to Indy Downs. I love Hoosier Park, but its 45 minutes and I can get to ID in 15. Mostly I play thru ADW and I do ok on the TBreads at Indy Downs. Next time I know I'm going I'll try to look you up for a meet up.
I follow a very similar approach as you described except I don't use the sheets. I use Brisnet PP's since they come free with Twinspires and on the weekends I like to play the NY tracks so I can review what Byk and Andy have to say too. If I don't have the 10-15 minutes it takes me to handicap a race then I will just play little action stuff here and there for the minimums. To really attack a card or multi plays I need to have my ABC picks ready going in and be watching whats happening early. Welcome Hoosier in Ohio.
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07-03-2012, 11:32 AM
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07-05-2012, 09:24 PM
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welcome aboard! It's great fun!
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