Tag: handicapper

By Noel Michaels Change is in the air on the thoroughbred racing circuit, with fall meets at the Big A, Churchill, Del Mar giving way to winter meets in at the Fair Grounds, Santa Anita …

By Noel Michaels Change is in the air on the thoroughbred racing circuit, with fall meets at the Big A, Churchill, Del Mar giving way to winter meets at the Fair Grounds, Santa Anita and …

By Ray Wallin William Deming is known for emphasizing continuous improvement as a management consultant, rather than making changes after the fact. This same approach can help your handicapping and improve your profitability at the …

By Richard Rosenblatt It seems fitting to toss out a few Turkey Tributes after a holiday weekend stuffed with standout performances from Aqueduct to Churchill Downs to Del Mar to Woodbine. Cheers to Hall of …

By Ray Wallin It feels good to win. It feels bad to lose. Your ego will either make you feel like a success or an utter failure. Spending time thinking either way is a surefire …

By Ray Wallin As handicappers we have all made mistakes. Even those who make their living playing the races have been known to slip up from time to time or have an error in judgment. …

By Ed McNamara I always look forward to the Keeneland fall meeting, which begins Friday and runs through Oct. 30. Like its April counterpart, it lives up to the track’s slogan, “Racing As It Was …

By Ed McNamara I’ve always found the Dubai World Cup a tough read. Horses from all over the globe — 14 from seven countries this year — coming into a hot climate after endless flights. …

By Ray Wallin Risks are everywhere. Any money you invest in the stock market has the potential to return a profit or lose you money when that clinical trial fails. You take a risk every …

By Ray Wallin I know a lot of handicappers. Some are small winners, some are big winners, and others are not as lucky. My observations are that what holds the small winners back from making …