What does it take to make a living at punting?

[blackthroatedwind]

I know, it's shocking that actual horseplayers, people that put the time and effort ( and money ) into even attempting to be successful at this game, would be annoyed or dismissive of some clown that comes on a message board and openly exposes his complete ignorance of real horseplay while lying about his results. Why would those of us that have spent endless hours studying this game, and enjoying the highs while suffering the lows, be rude to some neophyte who has displayed, at least on this board, a complete lack of understanding of the game while also claiming to have won approximately $18 for every dollar he invested this year. I for one am appalled.

For God's sake, people, this is a guy who's lone supposed handicapping insight is that turf rails are the key to success at the racetrack. Think about that one for a little while.

[Gander]

I find I do the best at the track (and in life) when I focus on me and what those around me are betting and doing. Getting caught up with what everybody else is betting and how much their losing and winning is a recipe for disaster. I know that from previous experience.

Not sure why this guy cant just be "ignored" like some of our friendly trolls are.

was the original post about making a living at the track? thought i'd interject--hope it has yet to come up--was there a fellow from the Chicago tribune racing section that spent a year at the track a couple of years back trying to make a living. he wrote a book about it which i read. in case any body is interested he came out ahead slightly. interesting book. unable to find it now at russell meerdink or exclusively equine.