my handicapping has changed over the last few years to its current form.
a)w/p bets on turf racing and stakes races(non-polytrack stakes)
I dont care so much about the price. If Im getting a better price than expected, I may bet more.
b)Pick 4's. Best value in all of racing. Only way I have found to show a profit given my moderate handicapping skills.
I have a budget(that I stick to) and I try to single in the turf races.
If I cant make the ticket fit in my budget, I just skip it. theres always another pick 4 to play.
thats it. I dont play anything else, unless its something like the Breeders Cup Pick 6(which I have never and will probably never hit) or something.
as for preparation.
Its always the night before. I do all my betting online so I do the following:
a)check weather reports
b)handicap online
c)make selections
d)write them down
e)check scratches at work
f) adjust accordingly
g)place my bets mid morning
if rain comes during the card, Im f*cked.
as for tracks,
I handicap everything.
calder, delaware, suffolk at the start of the week.
belmont, oak tree, chicago tracks later in the week.
but I may only make 1 or 2 bets a day(be if pick 4 or w/p, or both).
thats it.
I would not reccommend that anyone follow my routine b/c I really have no idea what Im doing. I have 5% of the experience that a lot of you on the board have.
all I know that if I handicap everyday, I cant help but improve.
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