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Be The Smart Money - August 25th, 2022

The Myth

“You must bet horses that are bet down from their Morning Line odds.”

We have all seen it…. 8:1 ML horse is 3:1 at post-time.  Should we care as handicappers?  Is the proverbial ‘smart money’ driving this horse down because they have some insider information; and are those horses are more likely to win and produce consistent higher ROI?

 

Be The Smart Money - August 18, 2022

Myth Buster

“Irad Ortiz (or enter jockey’s name) is always unstoppable at Saratoga!!”

 

Data Speaks Louder than Words

Be The Smart Money - August 11, 2022

A Deeper Dive with the Data 

Does Post Position Impact Probability to Win or ROI at Saratoga?

 

Data Speaks Louder than Words

Be The Smart Money - August 4, 2022

The Myth

Does Post Position Impact Probability to Win or ROI at Saratoga?

 

Data Speaks Louder than Words

Be The Smart Money - July 28, 2022

Final Odds & Probability to Win – How Can It Help You?

Ever wonder why it is difficult to hit a Pick 5, even when you are 2-4 horses deep in every race?  We’ve all been there – going deep in a few races, taking clear cut favorites; trying to find that edge with a value horse or two in the mix and end up only one race away from hitting that big Pick5.

Be The Smart Money - July 21, 2022

 

 

 

The Myth

Gotta go with “a gray horse on a gray day”!!!!

 

Data Speaks Louder than Words

Be The Smart Money - July 14, 2022

 

Final Odds “Sweet Spot” – Does It Exist?

Is there an odds range that provides a sweet spot to producing a higher ROI? 

 

Data Speaks Louder than Words

Be The Smart Money - July 7, 2022

The Myth

Does Post Position Impact Probability to Win or ROI?

 

Data Speaks Louder than Words

Horse racing fans and handicappers have many theories and biases related to post position.  Is the “one hole” in a large field a death sentence?  Does an outside post even stand a chance?

 

Cacho's Corner - Why Lasix? Understanding EIPH

Furosemide, more commonly known as “lasix” is a drug that is given to the majority of thoroughbred racehorses in the United States. This blog, however is not about lasix itself, but about the most common reason that it is used....

My Belmont Experience By: Shannel Cacho

he Belmont Stakes, also known as “The Test of the Champions,” the last leg of the Triple Crown, and my last big race trip for now. Friday morning when we got to the track, I walked through the tunnel to the track with my team and saw Belmont’s sign that says “Where Champions Are Made”, and it just kind of hit me where I was. I knew where I was of course, but it hit me that not only was I at Belmont Park for the Belmont Stakes, but that I did the Triple Crown all in one year. From 2014-2016 my Dad and I did our Triple Crown, however for me now to be fortunate enough to be able to make it to all three races in one year...