There are basically three ways to make money at the racetrack — two, if you’re averse to wearing a ski mask and passing threatening notes to the mutuel clerks. The first is by identifying and bett...
On Jan. 19, 2014, Peyton Manning passed for 400 yards in a 26-16 victory over the New England Patriots that catapulted the Denver Broncos into Super Bowl XLVIII — which they lost in humiliating fash...
Not so long ago at a local OTB, I couldn’t help but get drawn into a heated discussion between two horseplayers. One gentleman had bought a tip sheet for Churchill Downs, which listed three selectio...
4th Saratoga Adirondack Stakes 6 ½ furlongs (dirt) When I first looked at this race, I was salivating over the prospect of beating — not literally, mind you, but from a wagering standpoint — Pu...
Anybody who’s ever attempted to make consistent profits from betting knows that it’s easier said than done. Sure, we can all boast about that one time back in 1996 when we cashed on a seven-team p...
Owner/trainer Jay Nehf discusses his horse Lord Admiral and how an upper respiratory infection may keep him from making his next scheduled start on March 17. Jay Nehf Jay C. Nehf is a Thoroughbred own...
As the momentum of Kentucky Derby fever builds like a huge tidal wave, racing fans have the potential to encounter new superstars. Stunning, three-year-old equine athletes coming on to the national ...
It is debatable whether claiming races with multiple conditions (noted with a “b” in the past performances) are more entertaining than a “B” movie, but they can certainly be more profitable! T...
We have all heard the expression “Always a bridesmaid, never the bride.” Some horses will be career maidens, no matter how many times they come close to winning. A lot of money gets burnt on mai...
Dave Schwartz and Derek Simon discuss handicapping spot plays, databases, looking for value, and a myriad of other topics. Structuring spot plays Number of factors to use Reality check Derek’s “Ba...
