Short handicapping lesson...no.2

[fjh513]

Another question from a beginner.
I hope I can continue to do this from time to time as "Lesson 1" helped a lot.

This one involves watching a race or a replay.
What should I be looking for ? How the hell can you tell if a horse is going all out to win or is there for exercise?
What constitutes a bad trip and how do I spot it ?
What do you guys / girls expect to come away with when you watch a race or replay...what do you put in the back of your mind for future reference ?

Thanks again for your input.I know these questions are very basic to most of you.

[blackthroatedwind]

Nice job on the order Beth.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Nice job on the order Beth.

'I know art, thanks for noticing'

name the movie for 10 points.

[fjh513]

I take full responsibility for messing up the sequence...

Bad timing on my part.

[paisjpq]

oops...tried to move andy's reply...but since it posted before the thread started, chronologically it went first...my bad, sorry guys.

[JJP]

Originally Posted by fjh513

Another question from a beginner.
I hope I can continue to do this from time to time as "Lesson 1" helped a lot.

This one involves watching a race or a replay.
What should I be looking for ? How the hell can you tell if a horse is going all out to win or is there for exercise?
What constitutes a bad trip and how do I spot it ?
What do you guys / girls expect to come away with when you watch a race or replay...what do you put in the back of your mind for future reference ?

Thanks again for your input.I know these questions are very basic to most of you.

I would suggest reading Beyer's book "The Winning Horseplayer". Not that his other books aren't good, which they are, but this one addresses trip handicapping better than any other. I think what you want to do when you watch a race is determine who really was the best, or 2nd or 3rd best horses. To get the big picture, you must make a judgement on the pace, the bias (if any), and racing position during the race. If the field was to face each other again, who would be worthy of a wager? These type of betbacks are the bread and butter plays for most high level players.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

replays and do start a log ..make dry runs ..look at where your r,o,i is after say a month period..this game is all about being choosy with your money..when you get that part witch is the hardest for most players you can take those results and see where your play is best invested..my 2c listen to the people here ask question..this is the right spot to learn ..i do all the time..

[Cajungator26]

Good info, Andy. Thanks for posting it.