Can you really make money in this game ?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Fair enough. But I'm afraid that what I'm saying is being misinterpreted as "bet every horse you hear something about".. And that's not what I'm saying. I'm just making the point that if you take someone who handicaps the race versus someone who personally KNOWS connections in the race AND handicaps the race.. I think the latter has the former beaten far more often than not.

It may be being misinterpreted by some but I know what you're saying.

No doubt reliable information can be helpful, especially if you get it after you have fully handicapped the race, as then it won't affect your judgement. I have just never had the inclination to seek out information. To me, these people work their butts off and I think it is unfair of me to even ask them. They go to work when I go to bed for God's sake.

When I do the shows in Saratoga I basically beg people not to give me info prior to the shows as I feel obligated to repeat anything I know or heard.