*Handicapping Methods-Spot Play Testing-Software Etc

[green80]

Gave trainer moves a try this weekend at Oaklawn. Friday thru Sunday, bet all 30 races just using the #1 power horse. 13 winners (43%) and there was profit each day. 3 days-30 races. Bet $60 return $93.10.

[NorCalGreg]

Originally Posted by green80

Gave trainer moves a try this weekend at Oaklawn. Friday thru Sunday, bet all 30 races just using the #1 power horse. 13 winners (43%) and there was profit each day. 3 days-30 races. Bet $60 return $93.10.

Good work, Mike...OPX starts their week on Thursday, so you missed that day. Since you did so well with the Top Power Fri-to-Sun, I checked Thursday's card --using no handicapping, other than top power:
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Whenever two horses appear on the top power list from the same race, instead of dutching or picking one or the other--just box 'em up. You would have more than doubled your money on this day, as well.

-NCG

[NorCalGreg]

I noticed XB is now taking Parlay wagers. Those things are fun, but like everything in betting--it's not easy. Also, you can't "cash-in" early--like you might do if you were making a one-at-a-time parlay. No sir, you can only cash out after the sequence has ended.
One other thing...I didn't read it very closely. I didn't notice at first, you can only bet parlays at Del Mar and Santa Anita for now.

So if I want to play my MVR parlay I'll have to wager individually.

$10 MVR PARLAY

1ST SUBLIMINAL CRIMINAL 2-1 PLACE
2ND LA MUNECA 9-2 PLACE
3RD BLUE ABBI ROAD 8/5 PLACE
5TH ROMPED 7-2 PLACE

8TH SHAKLESON 9-2 WIN

[NorCalGreg]

I had a good place run going...but came up short
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Tried to cold-punch an early P-3...but MVR doesn't offer it. They also only have doubles early and late. Wonder what's up with that?

[oughtoh]

For those that play more then one track and plays both the Best 5 and TM how do you keep track of the picks? I write everything down and it takes forever for me to do it. I know we can print Best 5, but just wonder how everyone else does it since TM has 6 or 7 clicks. Thanks for the input.

[green80]

I use excel spreadsheet

[NorCalGreg]

I don't pay attention to the spats and beefs the tracks have with sending out their signal. Noticed Horse Tourneys has no OPX on the menu whatsoever. The real loser is the Sport of Horse Racing--and of course, the bettors (who don't matter anyway and shouldn't even be mentioned)

Went through the card at OPX--these are the "price" horses with a chance:
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OPX 3-31

1ST MOORAC 5-1

7TH SUNSET PAULA JO 12-1

8TH STRONG TIDE 8-1

9TH IT'S MY BAG BABY 12-1

[NorCalGreg]

Yes sir--one horse, one win..


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4th BAHAMA BREEZE paid $41.20

[OzYank]

Originally Posted by NorCalGreg

Yes sir--one horse, one win..


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4th BAHAMA BREEZE paid $41.20

AND using Exotics comprehensive report you mentioned recently that same race exacta at Parx 6,2 paid $134.40 for a $1 exacta.

[green80]

Originally Posted by NorCalGreg

I don't pay attention to the spats and beefs the tracks have with sending out their signal. Noticed Horse Tourneys has no OPX on the menu whatsoever. The real loser is the Sport of Horse Racing--and of course, the bettors (who don't matter anyway and shouldn't even be mentioned)

Went through the card at OPX--these are the "price" horses with a chance:
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OPX 3-31

1ST MOORAC 5-1

7TH SUNSET PAULA JO 12-1

8TH STRONG TIDE 8-1

9TH IT'S MY BAG BABY 12-1

Somebody's betting these, that 8/1 in the 8th paid $7 and the 12/1 in the 9th went off at 2.90

[ReplayRandall]

Originally Posted by green80

Somebody's betting these, that 8/1 in the 8th paid $7 and the 12/1 in the 9th went off at 2.90

Horrendous morning linemakers....Just ignore all the them, at any track.

[NorCalGreg]

Gotta mention $40 winner BAHAMA BREEZE one more time. Most of you Platinum players know Platinum also has a Comp Report (a la Exotic Bets). This comp Report tallies up the total spot plays each horse qualifies for. I recommend checking this sheet as part of your handicapping routine.

I use 7 as the minimum total for consideration...less than that just ignore. Usually these hi-total horses will be obvious, and well-bet.
They're good for adding into exotics as "savers", or if you're really innovative you can devise a betting scheme with this.

Anyhoo...I'll post up part of Parx' comp report, and check out who sticks out with no less than SEVEN spot plays. Yep BAHAMA BREEZE it was. No idea what happened to THE ITALIAN in the 1st--he also had 7 tips.

Saw a horse @ with 10 listed! LADY AT THE BAR in the 6th @ Delta...(paid about 3 bucks to win)
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[sharkey11]

hey NCG at the risk of not having you devulge any secrets could you tell me what the acronyms mean and the spots are doing thanks . pm me if nessary .

[stuball]

I have often thought it would be so easy to track how each track is doing if we could automatically digitally enter each programs / angles to a program that would keep a running total of winners/losers prices. I know I know I could do it by hand with a spreadsheet buuuuuuutt I am monitoring my silver - crypto - uranium - gold - the state of our country - this leaves very little time for my friend (horse racing)

[NorCalGreg]

Originally Posted by sharkey11

hey NCG at the risk of not having you devulge any secrets could you tell me what the acronyms mean and the spots are doing thanks . pm me if nessary .

Hey Sharkey...at the bottom of every comp report is an Acronym List. It looks like this:
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