Sheets v. Thorograph v. "the Xtras"

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by smuthg

I appreciate all of your insight. From this end, I don't think the T-G materials are worth much... I have had decent luck with "the Xtras" (despite not asking for a picture) and read Len Ragozin's book once a year whether I need to or not (a must read, if you can find it). I find the pace numbers very helpful on the Xtras and have a continuing appreciation for what "the Lens" do (that being said got killed on In The Gold at the B/C last year on their advice). I realize you are all very good handicappers, but take Mr. Byk's advice and read Betting Thoroughbreds by Steve Davidowitz's book; absolutely great...

I honestly thought Len's book was the worst of the 20 or so handicapping books I've read in the last several years. Absolutely no insight into his figure methodology, ala Beyer's "Picking Winners." Basically a 200 page commercial for Sheets, his massive ego, and a bio of his life as a Socialist.