Some Questions...........................

[2MinsToPost]

Say I want to purchase a horse that is entered in a race at track x tonight. Do I just go to the track office and say hey I am here to buy this horse? When does this transaction have to occur? Cause I am thinking about this scenario - what happens if this horse wins and the transaction occured moments before the race? Who gets the purse money?

Pick 3 betting strategy - Brad Free in his book Handicapping 101 says that no bettor should go deeper then 1/3 of the field in a race. Also, in say a 12 horse field he says you should never use the favorite with 3 others.

In comparing the Pick 4 and 3, he then says - "When leveraging a key horse, a pick 3 is as far as one should push the envelope. Pick 4 and pick 6 bets can be structured around a single horse, but are best viewed as a series of races rather than races that surround one horse. It's a different dynamic."

Do you pay attention to how much weight a horse will carry?

Par Beyer Speed Figs for a track - I have some lists I have gotten from numerous publications for a slew of different tracks. Is this a waste of my time?

Last question for now - and this has always intrigued me. Changes in equipment. What are the key changes I should look for as a bettor. I have heard and read talk about front wraps, etc.. Just a brief idea would be great.

Thanks in advance as I know I have asked a ton of questions but maybe someone out there has a little spare time and can help not only me but as I am sure others as well.

CP

[Linny]

When a horse enters the gate is JockeyClub papers must be on file atthe track and be 100% accurate. If you bought a horse just before a race a scratch might be required. If you claim, certain rules apply. You must be a licensed owner and have sufficient $ on deposit with the horseman's bookkeeper. If the horse makes money the entering owner gets the $. If he breaks down, you get a bill from the ambulance/vet etc...

I'm not a big multi-race bettor but recomend Steve Crist's Exotic Betting.

IMO, in today's racing there is rarely enough of a weight spread for weight be be a huge factor. IMO, it matters more at a route than a sprint distance.

I don't use pars because I feel that a horse has to beat today's rivals, not an average of winners at this condition.

Equipment changes I look for include blinkers on, with a good workout and Lasix added with a bit of a rest. Someday racing will figure out how to record the "ultimate equipment change" the first time gelding. Front bandages are a reflection of trainer pattern. Some use them on almost all horses. Some only in certain circumstances. Claiming guys might use them to throw off possible claimants. Get familiar with your local trainers and look for patterns.

[Downthestretch55]

Curt,
You are indeed a man of many questions...
If you want to claim a horse, you have to set it up before hand.
You need a stall at your trainer's barn to be ready for after the race, cause when it's over, you own him.
Then, after you set it up, you put in your claim at the racing secretary's office.
If the horse wins...the purse money goes to the previous owner.
If it has problems, needs vet or other "unexpected" stuff...it's on you.

Now, if you want to buy a nice trotter (sire Tin Foil), I could set you up with a nice one that lives at the farm where I keep mine. PM me if interested.
He's a gorgeous standardbred.
Sometimes, you can do much better buying "off the farm" than you can by claiming. Though I'm sure there are a few on this board that will disagree with that statement.

This game is not for the "feint of heart". If you don't have "deep pockets", the unexpected stuff will drive you nuts.

Your other questions...later.
Hope this helped.

[Round Pen]

WOW Here 2mins, Your ?? have been from Claiming horses to Pic 3 Strategies to Beyer Figures.

I am not even going to attempt this I think I will just sit back and read everyone elses responses.

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by Round Pen

WOW Here 2mins, Your ?? have been from Claiming horses to Pic 3 Strategies to Beyer Figures.

I am not even going to attempt this I think I will just sit back and read everyone elses responses.

My mind at times wanders

[dellinger63]

you have to set up a horseman's account which requires a registration and breif background check or find a trainer that would be willing to lease the horse back to you.

In my mind par figures are a waste of time. I would also suggest concenrating on one circuit as trainer familiarity with patterns can be priceless.

I agree with stated pic 3 and 4 strategy and would add that avoiding the favorite on the first leg usually rewards more handsomely than on the 2nd or last leg.

Last equipment changes are as important as is shown by the trainer's past patterns. ie Shug is good 1rst Lasix but awesome 2nd. By concentrating on one circuit these training patterns and successes become common knowledge to you. Some trainers are horrible with 1rst time wraps while others are completely opposite. KNOW YOUR TRAINERS is what I guess I'm trying to say.