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The Biggest Difference

April 9th, 2011 (No Comments)

via posttimedaily.com Here’s a video podcast I did for the Wizards’ ValueCapping™ Forum. This podcast explores what is the biggest difference between the professional level investor at the races versus the approach of the hobbyist. I hope you enjoy the podcast. Waiting for your spots, waiting for a good opportunity, developing a feel so that […]

The Biggest Difference

April 9th, 2011 (No Comments)

  This podcast explores what is the biggest difference between the professional level investor at the races versus the approach of the hobbyist.   I hope you enjoy the podcast. Waiting for your spots, waiting for a good opportunity, developing a feel so that the bet makes you is vital.    https://posttimedaily.com/podcasts/The_Biggest_Difference.html       […]

Article: US betting down almost 10 percent in March – Lexington Herald Leader

April 7th, 2011 (No Comments)

US betting down almost 10 percent in March – Lexington Herald Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2011/04/05/1696481/us-betting-down-almost-10-percent.html Wagering on Thoroughbred racing in the United States continued its overall slide, according to monthly figures release Monday by Equibase. Betting was down almost 10 percent, or $99.4 million, for March, with slightly fewer race days. But purses were up 6 percent, […]

Woodbine Reduces Takeout on Trifecta Wager (Yes, to 25%)

April 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)

ValueCappers, Handicappers, Horseplayers, pay attention. The take on trifectas at Woodbine has been lowered TO 25%. The headline sound's great, a reduction in takeout. And then you look at the numbers. You MUST get value when playing trifectas: From bloodhorse: Woodbine Entertainment Group announced that the takeout on its triactor (trifecta) wager by 2% for […]

Treasure Island to get GHC

April 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)

The National Handicapping Championship will return to the Las Vegas Strip at least for the next two years, as the National Thoroughbred Racing Association reached an agreement with Treasure Island to play host to the event in 2012 and 2013. The move to Treasure Island coincides with an expected largest purse ever for the event, […]

It’s Sad, So Sad…

April 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)

The Business Insider reports that the Preakness has unveiled its mascot for the race. Kegasus. Half man, half horse, touting 'Infieldfest'.  Their headline says it all: The Preakness Admits The Only Reason Horse Racing Exists Is To Drink Beer. From the article: They once referred to horse racing as "The Sport of Kings." Well apparently […]

Triple Crown jockey Cruguet, 72, to ride single race at Keeneland

April 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)

From a report in the Thoroughbred Times, report that Jean Cruguet, yes Jean Cruguet, is riding at Keeneland. A tribute to his late wife, and earnings going to charity, what a great story. I watched Jean ride Seattle Slew to his Belmont, the third jewel of his Triple Crown.   From Thoroughbred Times: As a […]

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