Horse News Today
Horse News Today
You’ve probably heard this said before, “These Horses have raced so many times against each other, it’s just a matter of whose turn it is to win. They just take turns.”
On any racing circuit there are certain horses who always seem to wind up in the same races. Usually this occurs with claimers or cheap handicap races. First one horse from the group will win and then another one of the horses will win and it really does seem like the trainers are taking turns, but that usually isn’t the case. What is actually happening is that the horses are so evenly matched that a minor advantage is all it takes for one of them to win.
Many times in these races, the favorite fails. That is good news for an astute handicapper, but before we get too excited about the possibility of winning, let’s be honest with ourselves. This is one of the toughest races to handicap because they have all shown that they are capable at this level.
Another problem is that we can’t read their minds to know which one is feeling its best and which one will get a good break, etc. So how do you handicap this race? First of all, there are many times when you should pass a race like this because it really is too close to call. On the other hand, look for value. If a horse has won at this level against this group, why can’t it do it again? If the odds are right, go for it.
The truth is that the trainers and other insiders often don’t have a clue as to which horse will win a race like that, but put their horse in because they know that given a break or in the right circumstances, their horse can win.
Learn more about the truth of how insider’s use this knowledge at True Handicapping and learn how to spot a horse that will pay well and surprise a lot of other handicappers.
The most consistent horse racing systems have to have the basics and a handicapper must understand the basics. I have been around horse racing for 50 years including as an owner. Without the basics the rest is not going to do any good. If you want to learn how a horse owner and insider handicaps just go to Whats a Willie and get the truth.
Bill Peterson is a former horse race owner and professional handicapper. He comes from a horse race handicapping family and as he puts it, “Horse Racing is in my blood.” To see all Bill’s horse racing material go to Bill’s handicapping store.
Why do some people actually care?
Seriously, why do we care about the persoanl lives of players. On the COVER of both the New York Daily News and New York Post today is a headline about Mets catcher Paul LoDuca going through a divorce and about how he likes to bet on horses. I dont give a crap about that. Its his personal life and its his business.
What I care about is that Paul LoDuca is hitting .322 and is a leader in the Mets clubhouse, but thats isnt on the cover, I dont get it.
yes, I realize I spelled personal wrong in the first sentence.
Okay, granted I DID buy the newspaper this morning, but not cuz of Paul LoDuca. I buy it every morning at the candy store before I get on the Subway so I have something to read while im on my way to work, I dont really look at the covers when I buy it.
I agree with you. I’m not sure why Paul LoDuca’s divorce is getting frontpage headlines when our world is in such unrest.
I guess it’s getting a lot of attention because Mrs. LoDuca is very attractive and he cheated on her.
On another note, I love what LoDuca has brought to the Mets clubhouse and the team. He’s a great asset and I hope he keeps handling this situation with the class and maturity that he has been by not bashing his wife in the press and not even discussing the divorce details.
Abi and barney 2008 – New horse news too!!