9/4: Saratoga (Day 39; 5th-12th)

[cal828]

Originally Posted by fantini33

You can follow a great handicapper and use their picks maryhope, but if you don't understand how to wager you are guaranteed to lose even when those very picks are excellent. Chances are, even when YOU win you are leaving money on the table, which isn't as different as losing as you may think.

Doesn't sound like this lady spent much time doing the work herself. I like Steve's picks, but I don't rely on them solely. I am much more likely to handicap myself and compare his work to my own and when they differ, I take a closer look and try to figure out why our opinions don't agree. I just don't think you learn this game by letting someone else do all the work. Also, I think you are right. I sometimes get caught up in the handicapping and pretty much ignore the other most important thing which of course, is the betting.

[casp0555]

maybe she or he should try the Track Phantom or Mark the Magician

[fantini33]

Originally Posted by cal828

Doesn't sound like this lady spent much time doing the work herself. I like Steve's picks, but I don't rely on them solely. I am much more likely to handicap myself and compare his work to my own and when they differ, I take a closer look and try to figure out why our opinions don't agree. I just don't think you learn this game by letting someone else do all the work. Also, I think you are right. I sometimes get caught up in the handicapping and pretty much ignore the other most important thing which of course, is the betting.

I've seen way to many good handicappers throw money away at this game because they bet like preschoolers. Understanding how to wager is the single most important, and the single most underrated aspect, of making money playing the races. 2 people that like the same exact horses never end up making/losing the same amount of money. That's what separates good players from mediocre/poor ones.

[fantini33]

On a different note....maybe a little Sonic Speed tomorrow to close out the meet.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by fantini33

On a different note....maybe a little Sonic Speed tomorrow to close out the meet.

Has struck out both times as Depaula Play!

[fantini33]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Has struck out both times as Depaula Play!

3rd times a charm.

I think you should have been the recipient of the rare double DQ just now with Cape Cod Causeway

[rock1968]

Thank you, your pick 5 play got me out for the meet.

Very much appreciate it

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by rock1968

Thank you, your pick 5 play got me out for the meet.

Very much appreciate it

My pleasure. THX Rock! Thrilled to hear that..

[greedyway]

Originally Posted by rock1968

Thank you, your pick 5 play got me out for the meet.

Very much appreciate it

While we are saying thank yous, the Sugar Gray Leonard exacta pushed me into the black. Thanks Steve!

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by fantini33

3rd times a charm.

I think you should have been the recipient of the rare double DQ just now with Cape Cod Causeway

The move up at least nets a 7th 2nd of the Depaula season..

[Kasept]

Unnecessary call too..