This past Saturday, I took a shot at a wager I almost never play, and had never before cashed: a … More
Tag: handicapping
Chicago Race of the Day: Friday, May 17
In the latest episode of Chicago Race of the Day, I discuss Friday’s Arlington 1st. If you’ve ever been curious … More
Horseplayer Confessions: Just Say No To Lifetime Losers
Over at Brisnet, I make my first visit to the Horseplayer Confession booth, and think about a stern reminder not … More
a bizarre experiment in handicapping and memory
CLOSED BOOK EXAM. Usually, handicapping is the opposite. It’s a game of information, and we have so much at our … More
Equestricon Blog: Women Horseplayers Stand Out at Featured Equestricon Seminar
Women handicappers are not a monolithic group, and the seminar highlights that. The panel features horseplayers with expertise in everyday … More
how to play Arlington Park
Arlington gets underway this Friday afternoon. Over at Brisnet, I have a look at angles to keep in mind during … More
The Tournament Edge: Kentucky Derby Morning Workout Videos
Over at The Tournament Edge, I’m talking Derby in my new blog. Specifically, I’m talking about all the videos out … More
previewing the Hawthorne spring meet
For lovers of Chicago racing, tonight is like Christmas Eve…after all, Hawthorne starts again tomorrow! And, over at the TwinSpires … More
The Tournament Edge: What About the Rabbit?
In my latest blog for The Tournament Edge, I discuss something that has become a hot topic after last Saturday’s … More
The Tournament Edge: Finding Condition Book Horses
In my latest piece for The Tournament Edge, I talk about one of the most useful tools in a handicapper’s … More
The Tournament Edge: Playing What You Know
In my latest blog at The Tournament Edge, I discuss the ups and downs of playing what I know. As … More
The Tournament Edge: Finding Value in Extended Sprints
I’m excited to announce that I’m the newest blogger over at The Tournament Edge! I’ll be writing there once a … More
Three Hour Nap, revisited
Thoroughbred racing in Illinois gets back underway in less than two weeks. With that on the horizon, and two-year-old races … More
don’t sleep on Three Hour Nap!
Illinois racing, and particularly Illinois-bred racing, can be a game of niche angles. One of those angles centers around an … More
The Final Wager: Parimutuel Wagering
Part of the reason I got so deeply into horse racing is the trivia aspect. Being able to remember little … More