i got hook when I was probably 7 or 8. I remember going to a local harness track with my grandfather and he would let me make a few $2 bets.
Dellinger is absolutely right about being patient. I don't know how many times I went to the track with plans on betting x or y horse. But, before that race came up, I ended up wasting some(most) of my bankroll on races I was just taking a stab at. By the time the race I was there to play came up, I couldn't bet it the way I wanted to because of a lack of funds. I've learned to try to get to the track/otb about an hour or less before my key race goes off. (saves me money in the long run!)
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Originally Posted by dellinger63
Bill Downes Sr. A fixture at Arl and the father of Bill Downes Jr. (caller at Beulah.) Both have qualified for the NTRA Handcapping finals, Jr. twice and having cashed this past year.
Taught me to have patience and wait for the right situation to really fire. Must have learned something from him as 90% of my plays are in pic 3 and 4 bets in the range from $8-$20 total outlay. He also showed me how much training matters in the success of a horse.
Betting a 70-1 shot you only have to be right 1 of 70 times to be even.
A 1-1 shot forces you to be right every other time.
Don't want anyone puffing up but I've learned much from many of the posters on this board. So glad this is finally up and running.
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