WCL?

[Arbor Heights]

Anyone know exactly what this is? I know it is the designation for "waiver claiming" or something like that, but what is that? How does it compare to "Optional claiming". Where would it fit on a class scale? I don't see it too often but whenever I do it throws a curve at my handicapping. Thanks.

[RonTiller]

This was discussed on a previous thread. You can do a search to find it.

WCL is just a claiming race where 1 or more horses were given a waiver from being claimed because they are off a layoff. They are just regular old claiming races - nothing special.

Optional claiming races are mostly allowance races with a caveat that allows horses, who do not otherwise qualify, to enter but for a claiming price.

Try this too:

http://thoroughbredink.com/ArticleWaiverClaiming.html

Ron Tiller
HDW

[Niko]

Anyone have any stats on how the horses waived from the claim are doing overall?

I would imagine some trainers or owners are very good at taking advantage of this but don't have the database to check.

[RonTiller]

There's only 33 so far in the entire country, so unless you're willing to extrapolate from sample sizes of 1 (or 2 at most this far), the trainer-good-at-waiver-claiming angle is nowhere near ready for primetime.

Of the 33 so far, here's the winners' prices, a positive ROI, small sample size notwithstanding.

$22.40
$21.60
$19.00
$17.80
$7.20

Ron Tiller
HDW

[Niko]

I'm unwinding the bankroll ;)

Thanks for the info! It'll be interesting to see if it holds up

[rokitman]

There's only 33 so far in the entire country, so unless you're willing to extrapolate from sample sizes of 1 (or 2 at most this far), the trainer-good-at-waiver-claiming angle is nowhere near ready for primetime.

Of the 33 so far, here's the winners' prices, a positive ROI, small sample size notwithstanding.

$22.40
$21.60
$19.00
$17.80
$7.20

Ron Tiller
HDW

My one profitable spot play. Thanks a lot!

[onefast99]

I wish NJ had this type of option within the conditions. It would help those trainers and owners who have J breds to be able to keep them on the farm for the winter and not worry about losing them 1st time out.

[cnollfan]

Robaroyal was waiver claiming at Oaklawn on Saturday and won for fun at 25-1.