Recently I read an article about a guy nicknamed “Duffel Bag Boy” who was cleaning up in Vegas on fading my beloved Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team. I readily admit that the Scarlet Knights ...
Editor Derek Simon chats with Jonathan “The Pick-6 King” Stettin and Ryan “The 3-out-of-4 in the Pick-4 King” Dickey discuss the Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs.
Of all the handicapping factors that confuse me, none are quite as befuddling as weight. Numerous studies have shown that a horse’s impost has next to nothing to do with its performance in today’s...
With the Breeders’ Cup races just around the corner — go to a corner and check if you don’t believe me — now is a good time to start preparing for the wagering war to come. Starting this week,...
Anyone who plays the races for a living has discipline. Even those who make a part-time living from the races know that they need to avoid negative traits that can hurt their bankroll. #1 Overestimati...
By Ray Wallin It is a gorgeous sunny day at the track. It has been a profitable day so far. You just finished watching the horses get ready in the paddock and the post parade. You know you have this p...
One of the toughest jobs in harness racing belongs to the racing secretary. It is their job to write the conditions for each race. To do this, they have to know a lot about the horses that are on the ...
Like many 40-somethings, I grew up in the era that featured a wonderful television show that my mom would roll her eyes at every time it came on. I can still picture the host: slim with graying hair a...
How many gamblers do you know that make a profit year after year? Are you one of them? Probably not. While no reliable survey exists, it is generally accepted that less than five percent of all horsep...
Saratoga is the most important meet of the summer season for horseplayers. The highly anticipated 40-day Saratoga racing season lasts throughout the heart of the summer, running six days a week (every...
