Handicapping a horses previous trip is a popular method for uncovering Winners, but it’s not as easy as it might seem.  What might seem a bad trip may simply have been an inconsequential one. Simply because a horse had an awful trip in his last race, that alone does not mean it is destined to cruise to the Winner’s Circle in his or her next … Continue reading Trip Handicapping

The Superfecta might look like an imposing wager.  If you struggle to hit an Exacta – where you need to predict just the first two finishers – it’s understandable to think that picking the first four finishers in order as an impossible dream. The feared Superfecta can actually have a strategic role in your wagering, largely because of its minimal cost.  With a 10-cent minimum … Continue reading Super Fun With Superfectas

For all of the sun and fun rolled into summertime racing, there are unfortunately some days when a little rain must fall, and Mother Nature decides to muddy the waters. Unlike baseball, Horse Racing usually goes on before, during, and after a rainstorm and there are some general handicapping concepts that you should keep on hand for… a rainy day. Let’s quickly start with what … Continue reading Rainy Days And Money…