Horse racing is packed with “rules” that get repeated so often they sound true — even when they’re not. This Handicapping 101 guide breaks down several common misconceptions and replaces them with practical, bettable ways to think about pace, figures, maidens, jockey moves, and more. Why Myths Stick Around Handicapping has evolved through decades of […]
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One of the biggest mistakes new handicappers make is trying to be too smart. They buy into the idea that you must dissect every split, every pace fraction, every microscopic weight shift, and every theoretical projection just to make a bet. Meanwhile, they miss something simple that shows up on the first line of the […]
10 Steps to Handicapping a Race Card 1. Establish your bankroll. This should be “investment” capital and not money that is needed to sustain your daily lifestyle. Don’t under-capitalize yourself but, on the other hand, don’t go crazy either. Your bankroll should be an amount your comfortable with. 2. Determine the percentage of your bankroll […]
How To Handicap The Horse Races In 6 Easy Steps No matter what your level of expertise, it’s often wise to “get back to basics” and review the rudimentary elements of this challenging, sometimes exasperating, bit of mental stimulus known as handicapping. Everyone handicaps differently but these elements should always be addressed before making a […]
Handicapping 101 – A Six Step Process Handicapping 101: How to Handicap Horse Races place video here No matter what your level of experience, it is often wise to get back to basics and review the fundamental elements of handicapping horse races. Handicapping can be challenging, frustrating, and rewarding all at once, but the best […]