Dave Schwartz's Weekly Handicapping Show

[Dave Schwartz]

The first of our weekly handicapping shows:

http://thehorsehandicappingauthority.com/daves-blog/

http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/HHAGraphics/What's%20New.png (http://thehorsehandicappingauthority.com/daves-blog/)

[CincyHorseplayer]

Good timing and thanks for the heads up Dave,I'll be tuning in.

[JustRalph]

Good timing and thanks for the heads up Dave,I'll be tuning in.

Ditto. If I remember .....

[Dave Schwartz]

You will get a reminder.

Please make sure that we have your newest email address. If you are on our list but did not receive an email last week, then we have an old email address for you.

Please do not assume that we get the email addresses from the Show signup. Just send me an email that says, "Please change my email address."

We had 81 of you whose mail was not delivered!

[sam i am]

Dave,
Are these "shows" going to be archived, if we miss one.

[Dave Schwartz]

Last night's Handicapping Live Show is available here:

http://thehorsehandicappingauthority.com/handicapping-live-00001-june-27-2013/

[Helles]

Great show Dave. Excellent, useful information.

[Dave Schwartz]

BTW, in the first couple of minutes we mention our sponsors. Thanks to PA for supporting us.

http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/Sponsor_PA.PNG

[JustRalph]

Good stuff.

[Tom]

Just watched it - good stuff, as usual. :ThmbUp:
Totally forgot Thursday.

[Speed Figure]

Great!!

[PaceAdvantage]

BTW, in the first couple of minutes we mention our sponsors. Thanks to PA for supporting us.

http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/Sponsor_PA.PNGThank you Dave...what a retro logo I have...lmao

[Zaf]

Great Stuff :ThmbUp:

Z

[Capper Al]

Great job as usual. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks

[098poi]

Thanks for making the download available, could not make it live.

[Dave Schwartz]

Please note that our website is having issues. Here is a direct link to the Video folder:

http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/Videos/Workshops/HcpLive/HCL-0001/

[lsosa54]

Thanks Dave. Will convert the video to audio and put it on my phone so I can listen while grocery shopping and running my least fav errands.

Let me know if I'm violating anything of yours rights wise by converting.

Lou

[Dave Schwartz]

oh... I meant to export the audio!

I will do that next!

Update: Audio file (mp3) is uploading now.

[Dave Schwartz]

Our show this week is on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 5:30 pacific time.

The agenda is:

Speed Handicapping
Which races are best to use?


Elim Pct
A new metric for measuring a race's playability based upon your own handicapping.

you do not want to miss this if...
you are a tournament player.
you struggle with playing too many low-priced horses.
you can't decide which races to pass.


Jockey
What impact does the jockey have on the race?
Is it better to play against the top jockeys?


http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/HcpLive/Agenda-2013-07-03.PNG (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/225284506)

[Tom]

Drat! No internet/cable last night due to severe thunderstorms.
Looks like I will have settle for watching video on the patio tonight, sucking down suds to beat the heat, maybe a rack or two of ribs.......po po me! :p

[Capper Al]

Dave, how about a link to last night's show for your fans.

Thanks

[raybo]

Yeah, I got into the mini seminar late, again, yesterday, so I'll be looking at the video as soon as it's available.

[Dave Schwartz]

Dang website is down. Nothing but problems with these HostGator guys of late.

I will post it up as soon as possible.

[Helles]

Like last time, lots of good information. I really liked the part about putting a metric to play/no play decisions.

[Dave Schwartz]

Video is available now!

Click this link (http://thehorsehandicappingauthority.com/which-races-hold-the-most-value-for-me)

[Capper Al]

Dave,

Good stuff again. After watching your videos and reading P&P 2012, I'm going to understand HSN. Although, your presentations are focused on handicapping and product independent.

Thanks

[Dave Schwartz]

Thank you.


HSN? What is that?

[Tom]

Home Shopping Network.
You going cable, Dave?

[Capper Al]

Home Shopping Network.
You going cable, Dave?

Sorry about this Dave. I got the acronym wrong for your software.

[Dave Schwartz]

LOL - Now I get it. I was thinking like Tom but did not want to say it.

:lol:

[Capper Al]

Is it HSH? HorseStreet.com at http://www.horsestreet.com/products/hsh/WhyHsh.html

[Dave Schwartz]

That is such an old website. Haven't used it in years.

[imofe]

Dave,

I am just getting video file not found on your latest show. Having trouble with this computer. Not sure if it me or you.

[Helles]

imofe,

I just tried it on Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer and the video opened in both. You might try it again. It took about 20 seconds to buffer and start up.

Good luck,
Doug

[Dave Schwartz]

imofoe,

I concur with Helles.

Seems fine here.

If it still doesn't work, please email me with the link you are trying.

Dave

[raybo]

Works on chrome too. Just let it buffer first.

[Dave Schwartz]

My guess is that the poster does not have flash installed.

I sent him a link.

[Dave Schwartz]

Turns out there IS a problem with the link embedded in the graphic. Until it gets fixed (nobody seems to be able to figure out the problem), just click this link to watch online:

Watch online (iPad, Large Screen Browser) (http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/Videos/Workshops/HcpLive/HCL-0002/HCL-0002.html)

[Dave Schwartz]

I just want everyone to know that I have temporarily lost the ability to send out email newsletters! It seems my email provider has decided that "gambling is bad."

So, be aware, that you will not get a reminder for Thursday's show. If you have not signed up yet, just click the graphic below.

http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/HHAGraphics/HCLSplash-0003.jpg (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/338972298)

[JustRalph]

Who the hell is the provider ?

[Dave Schwartz]

I'd rather not say right now.

We moved to another provider and on day two they (basically) said, "Sorry, we don't do Gambling."

It is not too late to sign up for tonight's show! (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/338972298)

[Dave Schwartz]

Last night's video is available now:

View Online (http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/Videos/Workshops/HcpLive/HcpLive-0003/HcpLive-0003.html)

Full Directory (to download video) (http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/Videos/Workshops/HcpLive/HcpLive-0003/)

Materials (http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/Videos/Workshops/HcpLive/HcpLive-0003/Materials/)


http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/HHAGraphics/HCLSplash-0003.jpg

[Dave Schwartz]

It looks like the website is back and I can begin adding/editing pages again.

Also, I have found a new email provider so I will, once again, be able to send out emails to you guys.

There will NOT be a show this week as I have not been able to promote it at all. We will get back on track a week from Thursday on July 25th. Stay tuned for sign up instructions.

[Speed Figure]

Still can't download the show.

[Dave Schwartz]

You are going to have to give me more to go on than that.

I am surprised that the links I posted above are not working for you.


1. Where are you trying to download it from? (Which link?)

2. What error do you get?

[Speed Figure]

Just sent you an email Dave showing the problem.

[Dave Schwartz]

Just go to this post (above) and use any of those links:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1462113&postcount=42

[cj]

Just go to this post (above) and use any of those links:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1462113&postcount=42


I checked Dave, none of that is working. Looking forward to watching.

[raybo]

If you go to his website and click the "Watch Video Here" button in the middle of the page, then select to watch it online, it works fine.

[Dave Schwartz]

Ah... Network Solutions is doing website maintenance today. I will check on it right now.

[cj]

If you go to his website and click the "Watch Video Here" button in the middle of the page, then select to watch it online, it works fine.

Link?

The only "Watch Video Here" links I can find are for the older two shows.

[Dave Schwartz]

I take it back. Turns out they guys at NetSol deleted the file because they got it confused with another file in a problem ticket. I am uploading the file now. 7 minutes to go.

[raybo]

Link?

The only "Watch Video Here" links I can find are for the older two shows.

I didn't check the dates of the 2 older videos, I thought the middle one was for last week's show. My bad.

[Dave Schwartz]

Working again.

Thanks for the heads up.

[cj]

Merci señor.

[highnote]

Working again.

Thanks for the heads up.


Dave... just curious... why can't you use Youtube?

[Dave Schwartz]

1. Unless you pay big $$$ YouTube has a 10-minute limit.

2. You cannot get a full-screen resolution that you can read. They shrink it down, then blow up the pixels. I want IPad quality.

[Capper Al]

I had my Percentages & Probabilities 2012 book out following you right along. Good Stuff.

Thanks

[highnote]

1. Unless you pay big $$$ YouTube has a 10-minute limit.

2. You cannot get a full-screen resolution that you can read. They shrink it down, then blow up the pixels. I want IPad quality.


They may have changed the policy on longer videos. I have put up 30 and 40 minute videos of my kids' basketball games in HD.

However, you are right that they do have a smaller screen size so that when you blow it up it is not quite as good. But the videos I post are not commercialized.

This commercial HD video looks pretty good, even when it is blown up. Given that the producer has a relationship with google they may give him better video. You might consider becoming a content provider for google:

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[raybo]

They may have changed the policy on longer videos. I have put up 30 and 40 minute videos of my kids' basketball games in HD.

However, you are right that they do have a smaller screen size so that when you blow it up it is not quite as good. But the videos I post are not commercialized.

This commercial HD video looks pretty good, even when it is blown up. Given that the producer has a relationship with google they may give him better video. You might consider becoming a content provider for google:

VEqrGfHgNT8

Yeah, you can request to be able to upload longer videos, videos longer than 1 hour. I have just uploaded an instructional video that was about an hour and 20 minutes long. It's free, no cost to upgrade to longer video capabilities.

Here's a link to a video I uploaded today, all free. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd_IK6vZLT4

[Dave Schwartz]

I have been told that they will let you upload videos like that but the ones that do not get significant hits after awhile are deprecated.

Perhaps not true. I only know what my biz coach says. And that was like a year ago. I will revisit it with him.

The other reason why they are on my site instead is that the goal is to drive people TO my site, not AWAY from the site.

[raybo]

If you watch that video keep in mind that I selected 480 for the resolution, which was a mistake. I should have selected a higher resolution for a clearer video. Live and learn! :lol:

[raybo]

I have been told that they will let you upload videos like that but the ones that do not get significant hits after awhile are deprecated.

Perhaps not true. I only know what my biz coach says. And that was like a year ago. I will revisit it with him.

The other reason why they are on my site instead is that the goal is to drive people TO my site, not AWAY from the site.

Makes sense, but you can also place your site's link below the videos, so they can get to the site before or after watching the video.

I'm hoping the "deprecated" portion of your post is not true! :bang:

[Segwin]

I have been told that they will let you upload videos like that but the ones that do not get significant hits after awhile are deprecated.

Perhaps not true. I only know what my biz coach says. And that was like a year ago. I will revisit it with him.

The other reason why they are on my site instead is that the goal is to drive people TO my site, not AWAY from the site.

I think you're missing a bit of market share Dave. I'd spam You Tube with teaser and minor tutorial videos then give them a link, for the rest of the story, to drive the business your way.

I go to You Tube quite often in search of a tutorial (for whatever) as well.

[Dave Schwartz]

Thanks.

I already have short videos up there. I do need more, however.

[Dave Schwartz]

Still struggling with some email and website issues.

Next Show: Thursday, July 25 Signup (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/181048882)

[Dave Schwartz]

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[Dave Schwartz]

Just a reminder that tonight's show is less than an hour away.

Sign up here (http://thehorsehandicappingauthority.com/handicapping-live-0004-july-25-2013/)

[Dave Schwartz]

John Barile (The Tampa Bay Handicapper) - Trainer Stats guy - really did a great job tonight. The video should be up by tomorrow some time. Give it a watch.

[raybo]

I agree, enjoyed it! I bet you're chomping at the bit now (or more likely you have been like that for the last couple of months)! The fact that he does all his record keeping, by hand, means that very few people will be doing what he does, because they're just too lazy. You, on the other hand can just program it. I found it also interesting that his wagering method stomps right in the face of those who have been saying for years that place/show bets are net losers.

He is definitely a contrarian, regarding his trainer method.

[Hoofless_Wonder]

I agree, enjoyed it! I bet you're chomping at the bit now (or more likely you have been like that for the last couple of months)! The fact that he does all his record keeping, by hand, means that very few people will be doing what he does, because they're just too lazy. You, on the other hand can just program it. I found it also interesting that his wagering method stomps right in the face of those who have been saying for years that place/show bets are net losers.

He is definitely a contrarian, regarding his trainer method.

Mr Barile reminded me very much of one of my handicapping buddies who even back in the late 1980s stated "trainer patterns" were one of the last frontiers of profitability.

Excellent examples, and the place/show approach is old school and can still work.

Loved his comment of "I don't want to be a robot", and how he wants to still do the handicapping to keep it fun. This contrasts with a lot of pros who make it so mechanical, they may as well be investing on Wall Street....

[Dave Schwartz]

To watch the video, just click the graphic below.

http://www.horsestreet.com/BBSImages/HcpLive/Invite-2013-07-25.jpg (http://thehorsehandicappingauthority.com/handicapping-live-0004-july-25-2013/)

[Krudler]

Dave:

I'm really enjoying the Handicapping Live shows and look forward to the videos each week.

I think the link you've posted - while it has an image for the 4th show - actually connects to the files from the 3rd show a couple of weeks ago.

Cheers,
Lawrence

[Dave Schwartz]

Fixed now. Thank you.

[RaceBookJoe]

Fixed now. Thank you.

Enjoyed last nights show..also glad your shirt was blue haha :)

[Capper Al]

Thanks again Dave. Good job as always.

[bertyruss]

Best show ever.:ThmbUp: A game changer.

[Dave Schwartz]

Guys, I thank you very much.

I must agree... it IS a game changer. In fact, it has changed my game drastically.

Over the last 3-4 months John has been explaining to me what he does and I have been implemented it in my software. Don't misunderstand - I am not doing what he does. That is, I am not building "spot plays based upon trainer angles."

My approach is always to create a single number for each horse. The results have produced the best results I have had in the last 20 years; ever since the Beyer number went into the DRF and all but cancelled my profit back in 1993.

Thank you to John Barille.

[Helles]

Yes, excellent show, excellent guest.

[Dave Schwartz]

PA,

I got a request from John Barille to get you to let him post here again.

Apparently, he was "excused" from posting rights for hawking his stuff. He says he is now a kinder, gentler soul, with a greater understanding of "Terms of Conditions."

Can you let him back on?

Dave

[John Barile]

Thanks for returning me to the fold and thanks to all for the kind comments. It's appreciated and very encouraging.

JB

[John Barile]

Now if Dave could just spell my name correctly...it's Barile....hahahaha

[raybo]

While I personally couldn't care less what stats a certain trainer has, for specific situations, I have no doubt that others can improve their game using a similar approach as you. The important thing that I got out of your appearance on Dave's webinar was that one must include in their method, whatever that method is, things that the majority of the betting public does not. By doing so, one finds "value" that most do not, and finding that value allows one to become a winning player.

I enjoyed the discussion!

[PaceAdvantage]

Now if Dave could just spell my name correctly...it's Barile....hahahahaFixed

[Dave Schwartz]

Dang. Have I been doing that all along?

Sorry.

[Dave Schwartz]

Breaking News: My guest on the next Handicapping Live show (August 8, 2013) will be Jeff, The Professional Poker Player that I interviewed last year.

Signup Here (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/725492978)

[Hoofless_Wonder]

Is the Handicapping Live show on for tonight? The link directs to a message "the webinar is over...." :(

[Dave Schwartz]

My guest canceled. I have not yet re-scheduled.

[PonyGirlJCM]

I am analyzing different ways of handicapping....one of your guests was a trainer handicapper....John Barile.....sounds like an interesting concept....is there a way to access past shows? Any other guests that you think have unique handicapping tactics?
Thank you....

[Dave Schwartz]

That interview was one of a kind.

There is a lot of unique stuff, both in the videos and the audios.

Just type any search term you want in the search box (lower left).

It really is a very cool interface.

http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/PublicImages/PA/UsingPlex%2001.jpg

http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/PublicImages/PA/UsingPlex%2002.jpg

http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/PublicImages/PA/UsingPlex%2003.jpg

http://www.practicalhandicapping.com/desktop/package/PublicImages/PA/UsingPlex%2004.jpg

[PonyGirlJCM]

You do have a lot of things there.....
I have seen a lot of books out here.....any that you recommend as a starter series?

[Dave Schwartz]

You do have a lot of things there.....
I have seen a lot of books out here.....any that you recommend as a starter series?

Thank you. And more stuff coming. There are about 4 or 5 upcoming podcasts that will interest most handicappers.

And now that I have a real functional Virtual Assistant, I may actually be able to keep up. LOL

As for the book question...

There really aren't any books or materials that do much for real beginners. However, I cannot help but toot my own horn with my Percentages and Probabilities. (http://store.pacemakestherace.com/percentages-probabilities/)

It just contains so much of what you need to know to be competitive.


Dave

[PonyGirlJCM]

What topics will you be covering on your new webcasts? Guests?