Sometimes I get so caught up in the selection process that I lose perspective. It's on 'big' race days –The Kentucky Derby, The Breeders Cup–that I reverently remember that this game offers me an opportunity to make money.
I've said it before and will repeat it for new readers. There most difficult races to handicap are fields of the worst horses--or the best horses.
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| So Many, a 'mover' on the Oaks Day undercard. |
As much as i enjoy the history, pageantry and hoopla, I am determined not to lose bundles of money on big race days where every horse looks as good as every other. My typical strategy is to select two numbers for exacta boxes throughout the day ($40). Then, I study the undercard to see if a real wagering opportunity exists.
Overall, it's a day to watch the 'experts' make like weathermen without a satellite. After months of analysis, interviews with trainers, visits to the barn, reviews of breeding history–nobody knows.
Last year, a Todd Fletcher 'move horse' nearly won it all. I was quite happy to collect place and show. If I see a mover in the big race, I'll bet it. Otherwise, a relaxing day of popcorn and soft drinks.
After last year's near-miss, I wasn't letting Todd catch me napping. (Three horses, better performance by the longest odds.) For that reason, alone, I caught the Princess in the Oaks across the board several times. And, I'm alive in the Kentucky Derby daily double. Whoopee!
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