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Old 05-20-2008, 01:42 AM
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Default Best handicapping angles

I'm curious what you all consider the most important factors when handicapping a race.

For example, I tend to lean towards class and competition as a starting point.
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Old 05-20-2008, 07:46 AM
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Highest last-race Beyer.

And a win over the track.

Third career start is also a plus.
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Old 05-20-2008, 07:46 AM
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Highest last-race Beyer.

And a win over the track.

Third career start is also a plus.
Japan shippers.. that's my strongest angle.
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Old 05-20-2008, 07:48 AM
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Japan shippers.. that's my strongest angle.
Not as strong as "Desormeaux Off".
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Old 05-20-2008, 07:50 AM
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Not as strong as "Desormeaux Off".
LOL!! You know, at one time, that wasn't a bad angle!
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Old 05-20-2008, 07:54 AM
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I bet on any horse that is likely to cross-fire while running in a straight line.
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Old 05-20-2008, 07:59 AM
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1. 3YO's trying turf for first time with grass breeding.
2. Horses with back class and poor form going favorite distance or track for first time in a long time.
3. Horses with bad trips
4. DT stable horses...unreal in the money %!
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Serling's Dunce Cap selections...and of course nothing but chalk
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Old 05-20-2008, 08:07 AM
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Serling's Dunce Cap selections...and of course nothing but chalk
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Old 05-20-2008, 08:35 AM
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Fastest horse
Grey's
Long necks
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Mike Smith up and his mount with first-time blinkers.
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:00 AM
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Any horse first time goggles
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:22 AM
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Not sure what tracks you mean.. but If its Kentucky...

A) Turn ON the puter

B) Type in www.derbytrail.com

C) Go to the selections section

D) Find Hooves Selections

E) Hit the ""Print"" button

F) Take them to the window & bet

G) Find a comfortable seat & watch your Money Grow !


The best angle I know !!!!!
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Lone Speed,
2nd time routing,
good turn time,
class,
TVG checkmarks.
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:35 AM
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Corey black off
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:36 AM
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Mike Luzzi and Raul Rojas at Saratoga. Those guys were money for me last year.
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:42 AM
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When a trainer has a really strong contender and places another horse in the race with much longer odds, I play the longer shot to win and box the exacta always.

When a trainer has entries in several big races in different parts of the country or world, I lean towards the horses at the location where he actually is. Trainers like to get their picture taken. Back in his heyday, when Lukas was running multiple strings all over the place, where he was was where he felt he had the best chance of winning. If he was in a suit instead of jeans and a shirt, it was a lock.

When Pletcher has a horse in a race and JVelasquez rides another horse, I like to bet the horse JV is riding.
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:43 AM
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betting against anything Scavs touts
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:46 AM
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betting against anything Scavs touts
Not recently, I have OWNED Arlington since the start of the meet.
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:48 AM
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betting against anything Brian touts
ftfy.

I have hit exactly ONE wager of any substance so far this meet.

I'll try to post more picks so you can toss them.
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