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.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

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.

As logical as what you are saying may sound on the surface.....I totally disagree with it.

[blackthroatedwind]

As an example, I often repeated DrugS's brilliant insights on the shows...giving him credit of course.

I guess I just figured out why there was so much more hatred directed towards me at Saratoga last summer.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

giving him credit of course.

I believe he reffered to me as "the lunatic living in the appartment above me."

And....that is honestly not accurate at all. I'm a soft spoken, humble, level-headed, 100% normal in all ways, Western Pennsylvania boy.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I believe he reffered to me as "the lunatic living in the appartment above me."

And....that is honestly not accurate at all. I'm a soft spoken, humble, level-headed, 100% normal in all ways, Western Pennsylvania boy.

Shockingly, the soft spoken part is actually true.

[Mike_79]

For anyone curious as to the settings of the turf rail at Gulfstream this meet here they are:

Week 1: Rail at 84 ft.

Week 2: Rail at 60 ft.

Week 3 Rail at 36 ft.

Week 4: Rail was down

Exception was on Sunshine Millions day 1/27 for the Filly and Mare Turf only the rail was set at 72 ft.

Week 5: Rail at 72 Ft. (Including the Canadian this past Sat.)

Tomorrow starts week 6 and the turf rail is set at 48 ft. for the 3 turf races carded.

Hope this helps for anyone that was curious about the settings.

[blackthroatedwind]

Thanks.

[horseofcourse]

I'm sure some people who really study it can make money...I think it could be done. Me personally, I never could and have no desire to take the time to study it, which is why I don't bet.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I guess I just figured out why there was so much more hatred directed towards me at Saratoga last summer.

It's your cat like moves and chiseled good looks, Andy.