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New Factor to Consider When Evaluating a Class Drop

These are surely not normal times. With the entire world facing the frightening specter of the coronavirus pandemic people across the nation are isolating themselves and what was once a steady stream of sports has been reduced to a trickle.

Only a handful of racetracks remain open and if you are playing one of them, there’s one angle to keep in mind.

Typically, gamblers should be wary of horses taking a big class drop. Often it’s a sign that the connections want to lose the horse or the runner is in a poor form cycle.

A Common Pre-Race Mishap Handicappers Should Never Ignore

There are plenty of things that can go wrong in a race. There’s also something that can go awry before it.

If there’s one mishap in a horse race that should resonate with handicappers it’s when a horse breaks through the starting gate before the race begins.

While there are not statistics to back it up, talk to any longtime racetracker and they can probably count on one hand all of the times when a horse acted up enough to bust through the starting gate and still won the race.

Considering Ground Loss When Evaluating a Racehorse’s Chances

Ground loss is one of the more important yet often overlooked angles in handicapping.

The concept is rather simple. If one horse hugs the rail and his main rival has to travel six or seven paths wide, not only will that other horse have to cover more ground, it also runs the risk of losing some momentum while navigating the final turn.

What to Look for When a Sprinter Stretches Out

There are some horses who prefer sprinting over route races.

And, of course, the process works the same in the opposite manner. Some horses fare better in routes than sprints.

There also versatile horses who can handle both distances and these are the ones where being tuned in to any changes can sometimes pay off nicely. For a better understanding, take a look at Freedom Prince, who ran in the fourth race at Aqueduct on the Feb. 1 card.

Picking a Rewarding Spot to Bet Against a Favorite

As strange as it may seem, there are times when you can win at the racetrack without winning.

If you are confused, allow me to explain.

As much as it would seem that picking winners is the name of the game, there are times when you can take advantage of a horse’s propensity for runner-up finishes by keying that horse in your wagers – for second.

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