expectation versus reality in Pick four wagering

[1st time lasix]

I am still learning. Have hit a couple of nice ones in late 2007 thanks to a msw longshot I had covered. Wondering how you experienced horizontal players tackle this wager. How much do you spend {in 1 dollar increments} per ticket on average? Do you strive to avoid the favorite in the first leg or pass? Do you only play if you can identify a key "single"? Do you only play if the takeout percentage is low? When would you consider it a "pass" after handicapping your choices in each leg?

[rrbauer]

review the plays at the p4-contest on the AQU inner track going on now (weekends and holidays).

This will give you an idea of what is being done with $200-or-less plays.

The best single piece of advice that I can give you is to make sure that the races that make up the P4 are races that you are good at handicapping and playing.

[ceejay]

How much do you spend {in 1 dollar increments} per ticket on average? $50-100/play but multiple tickets $1-50 each Do you strive to avoid the favorite in the first leg or pass? usually, not always Do you only play if you can identify a key "single"? no Do you only play if the takeout percentage is low? no, but I am more likely to play low t/o's When would you consider it a "pass" after handicapping your choices in each leg?>=2 very likely solid favs; A race I cannot figure out. ..

[Robert Fischer]

I want to hit it or set up a good hedge situation.

[ManeMediaMogul]

I played for two years and hit many a signer. The problem with my play was, at the end of the year, with the amounts I was betting ($100 - $200)I could have done just as well betting my key horses (usually 5-1 or better) to win and place.

Now, I only play when I have a key horse and the other races are ultimately handicappable (five contenders or less with almost 100% chance of winning) or total scramble where I hit the all box.

This means only a few plays a month, but a much bigger ROI.