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Originally Posted by Tom
What about good old eye-ball capping?
You look at the PPs and never use a pencil or a computer?
Most people I see at the track, when I go, is this group.
Form in one hand, beer in the other.
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i don't mind that when playing w/ friends or for recreation.
voted other ?
i watch a lot of races / replays
a large amount of my handicapping is just watching the sport. Already bet on or against, just waiting for the horse to run back.
consider the chart and try to gain insight about the races watched
factor the parimutuel system
probability is a major factor. the fundamental "truth"?
trainer intent - including trainer aptitude/ability/angles
knowing the jockeys like we know our favorite quarterbacks or ballplayers individual abilities
race types (looking for certain factors in the most fruitful race conditions)
track configuration/bias - this should be tied in with knowing the horse
race dynamics and pace
use the form as a shortcut as well, and not every horse need be so thoroughly handicapped. Started out handicapping by reading the form.
beer
