Tag: wagering

US Racing members can get free Pace Profile Reports, Race Report Cards and Win Factor Reports for this Saturday’s action at Aqueduct, Keeneland and Santa Anita Park. Pace Profile Reports Aqueduct (AQU) Keeneland (KEE) Santa Anita …

In a matter of weeks, the vast handicapping and betting expanse of the Breeders’ Cup will lie before us.  It’s a treacherous two days that many will traverse alone. Others, not so inclined, will seek …

There has been an explosion of daily horse racing contest sites in the recent years.  Most of us have played freebies and low-cost “feeder” contests on sites such as Derby Wars, HorseTourneys, DRF Tournaments and …

It’s no secret that I’m a strong proponent of “database handicapping,” or computer-aided race analysis, for a host of reasons: 1) It takes the guesswork out. By relying on tested theories and statistics, it is …

Okay guys, the Kentucky Derby is coming up quickly and I am sure many of you are trying to salvage those bad future wagers you made. How about we go back to basics and look …

To make it as a professional handicapper in today’s times one must be adaptable. There have been changes in the game that have affected how we approach it. I think some of these changes have …

By Jonathan Stettin There are many ways to beat oneself in horse racing. Avoiding some of the obvious ones will improve anyone’s game, from the novice to the professional. In short, not being prepared, focusing …

1-IN EQUALITY (30/1) Started his career on dirt, despite having a pedigree that seems better suited for dirt — the surface over which he eventually broke his maiden. His overall speed and pace figures are …

A few weeks ago, I made the decision to start posting free plays on a regular basis, like I used to do when I began my career as a turf writer. Unfortunately, rather than demonstrating …

Here are my computer-generated plays for Monday, Feb. 15, 2016: Derek Simon Derek Simon is the Senior Editor and Handicapper at US Racing. http://www.usracing.com

Below are my computer-generated selections and wagers for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13, 2016: Derek Simon Derek Simon is the Senior Editor and Handicapper at US Racing. http://www.usracing.com

By Derek Simon Flora Dora, a filly who parlayed a sixth-place finish in a maiden race at Saratoga to a score in the $500K Florida Sire My Dear Girl Stakes at Gulfstream Park and a …

By Derek Simon Several years ago, I revisited and revamped the work of one of my early handicapping heroes, William L. Scott. And the results were… well, awful. However, I still believe that Scott’s seminal …

Below are my selections and plays for the week of Jan. 18-24, 2016. Check back often, as I will be updating this post frequently as the week goes on: Monday (1/18) 9th Fair Grounds 3-TOM’S READY …

By Derek Simon WEDNESDAY (1/13/16) 1st Turf Paradise (dirt) 2-SKY’S NO LIMIT has a race-best .423 Performance Rating and has shown that he can come off the pace — which I think he’ll need to …