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Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 10-14-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By RainMan
Multiple Entries

The most frustrating races for me to handicap are those where trainers have entered multiple runners - I actually skip as many of these as possible because I catch myself trying to read between the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-23-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,096
Posted By RainMan
Dumb money

Is there an easy way to find out how much money is bet on track - not many years ago when the results were published in the larger newspapers the attendance and handle would be listed. I am wanting...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-19-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By RainMan
Please don't let this thread die. The blatent...

Please don't let this thread die. The blatent cheating has driven a few of us honest players away from the tournament scene. Team play is no different from playing poker against guys who are looking...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-26-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By RainMan
Tampa Starting Gate question

Feb 25th Tampa 8th race - 9 horse field no scratches. The #1 is positioned correctly then there is an empty stall where the #2 horse should be - all the runners 2-9 are moved over and the #s are hung...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-16-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 936
Posted By RainMan
Jockey goggles

Was at the Fair Grounds recently and got a couple of pairs of goggles from the jockeys after the races for souvenirs. Why do they cover the lens of the goggles with cellophane? My guess is that it is...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-11-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By RainMan
Equibase vs DRF Timeforms

Reviewing Timeform Ratings for Europeans that raced in the BC I notice that the #s are sometimes a tad different in Equibase compared to DRF. Also, DRF will have some TFs from outside the UK such as...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 08-12-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,479
Posted By RainMan
The Money Trail

How does money change hands between small Racetracks/OTBs and the host track? I was thinking about places like Mound OTB in La and the Ebro racebook in Fl. where there is very little handle. Say you...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 07-31-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,824
Posted By RainMan
My Favorite Super High 5 Ticket. 1,2 with...

My Favorite Super High 5 Ticket.

1,2 with 1,2 with Key horse with 4,5,6,7 with 4,5,6,7.
1,2 with 1,2 with 4,5,6,7 with Key horse with 4,5,6,7.
1,2 with 1,2 with 4,5,6,7 with 4,5,6,7 with Key...
Forum: Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) 06-11-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,362
Posted By RainMan
DRF Bets missed the Belmont

DRF Bets site was down for most of the card. Called and was on hold for awhile before customer service girl told me that I could bet with an operator. They had to have lost a ton of on-line handle...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 05-04-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,344
Posted By RainMan
Too many wagering choices has been my downfall. I...

Too many wagering choices has been my downfall. I was a fairly consistent winner back in the 80's and 90's when the menu consisted of an early DD, $5 exactas, a couple of tris and a Pick 6. Even...
Forum: Handicapping Library 01-26-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,492
Posted By RainMan
The Handicapper's Condition Book - An Advanced...

The Handicapper's Condition Book - An Advanced Treatment of Thoroughbred Class by James Quinn 2000. Also, Brad Free has a decent chapter on basic class in his 2004 book Handicapping 101.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-02-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,942
Posted By RainMan
What tracks still offer Quinella - Gulfstream,...

What tracks still offer Quinella - Gulfstream, Del Mar, Woo but not sure who else. Small pools but seems worth the time to check the probables.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-17-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,942
Posted By RainMan
Often refer to Barry Meadow's Exacta and Daily...

Often refer to Barry Meadow's Exacta and Daily Double Overlay Charts to see if the EX and DD combos offer Value before wagering. Those charts seem to have become outdated due to smaller fields and...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-04-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By RainMan
Why are the TimeForm ratings listed in DRF...

Why are the TimeForm ratings listed in DRF different than Equibase?
For example 11/5 Fri DMR 10th race Horse #1 Modern Games last race TimeForm # is 102 in DRF but 114 in Equibase.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-03-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By RainMan
BC Speed Figures

Are there any sort of Speed Figures or numbers available for South American and Japanese runners - I see that DRF has TimeForm Ratings for some Japanese races but not all.
Forum: Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) 09-22-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By RainMan
123bet

Anyone using 123bet - looking at new ADWs and they have some decent bonuses. Would appreciate any opinions - good or bad.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 09-21-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,942
Posted By RainMan
Surprised to hear so many play quinellas and...

Surprised to hear so many play quinellas and boxed exactas. Just because a horse is a contender to win doesn't mean that he is a good bet for 2nd. Especially front runners in dirt sprints - seems...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-02-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 959
Posted By RainMan
BC Blinkers off error

Sharing won at a price with B-off. Equipment change was not listed in pp's. Am I missing something? Ken even shouted it out on TVG.
Forum: Handicapping Library 04-30-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 29,115
Posted By RainMan
Figured a bunch of folks had finished the book by...

Figured a bunch of folks had finished the book by now so was hoping to get a few more reviews before ordering.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-14-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,049
Posted By RainMan
https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/h...

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/how-he-did-it-nhc-champion-coles-focused-on-technology/


New champ won playing his 2nd entry ( as 3 out of 10 at the final table were ). So, what...
Forum: Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) 07-25-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 51,259
Posted By RainMan
Lone Star released its 2018 numbers - Avg. 6879...

Lone Star released its 2018 numbers - Avg. 6879 folks for 41 dates of live racing. On track handle avg. $239,672 - that's $34.75 a head or less than the cost of the buffet. Compare that to off track...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-21-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 42,989
Posted By RainMan
http://www.drf.com/news/fornatale-despite-275k-win...

http://www.drf.com/news/fornatale-despite-275k-win-peters-still-rankled-over-bcbc-result

Totally agree - nothing more than a "slap on the wrist" was handed down and did very little in trying to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-09-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 42,989
Posted By RainMan
Wish the NHC would take notice.

Wish the NHC would take notice.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 09-12-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,944
Posted By RainMan
Another track bites the dust.

Trinity Meadows aka Squaw Creek Downs in Willow Park, Texas being demolished for commercial development.
Forum: Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) 07-22-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,655
Posted By RainMan
So if you are watching live racing at Louisiana...

So if you are watching live racing at Louisiana Downs and bet $1000 to show on a horse there and $1000 to show on a horse running at Thistledown are they both going to hit there pools at the same...
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