|
Tactics
Sept 25, 2020 18:09:07 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Sept 25, 2020 18:09:07 GMT -5
It's fascinating watching the inner workings of the mind of a Horse Player...
Conditions: $10 per entry... 3 entries max. Tactic: One handicapper plays 3 identical entries.
PRIZE STRUCTURE
1st: $500 2nd: $200 3rd: $100 4th: $75 5th: $50 6th: $40 7th: $30 8th: $25 9th: $20
10th: $15
Why would a player submit triplicate entries?
|
|
|
Tactics
Sept 25, 2020 21:35:03 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Sept 25, 2020 21:35:03 GMT -5
In the example above... the player finished 5th (6th&7th).
|
|
forego
UpInClass Member
Posts: 369
|
Tactics
Sept 25, 2020 22:13:49 GMT -5
Post by forego on Sept 25, 2020 22:13:49 GMT -5
I'm probably missing something here but here goes. In the example you give, the player is gambling their pick lands in the top ten, and if so, the worst they do is double their money (slots 8-10). If their pick hit the top spot, they'd pick up $800 for their $30.
|
|
|
Tactics
Sept 26, 2020 11:37:00 GMT -5
Post by cruzan2002 on Sept 26, 2020 11:37:00 GMT -5
|
|
|
Tactics
Oct 4, 2020 23:43:08 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Oct 4, 2020 23:43:08 GMT -5
PLACING THE BOMB:
The perfectly placed bomb is a most beautiful thing... there's at least one in nearly every contest. *KA-BOOM!*
El Gordo Navas $113.80 $31.20 $9.40
|
|
|
Tactics
Oct 7, 2020 21:24:44 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Oct 7, 2020 21:24:44 GMT -5
Not to be MELODRAMATIC...
jab - jab - jab
...shuffle...
hook - hook - hook ...DUCK!!!!!
|
|
tc
UpInClass Member
Posts: 2,104
|
Tactics
Oct 7, 2020 21:42:18 GMT -5
Post by tc on Oct 7, 2020 21:42:18 GMT -5
you a winner, baby!
great job, Dell.
|
|
|
Tactics
Oct 10, 2020 9:21:11 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Oct 10, 2020 9:21:11 GMT -5
I'm probably missing something here but here goes. In the example you give, the player is gambling their pick lands in the top ten, and if so, the worst they do is double their money (slots 8-10). If their pick hit the top spot, they'd pick up $800 for their $30. $10 to win the $500 top prize = 50-1 $30 to win $800 = 26.66666666666667-1
Playing 3 identical entries effectively reduces the value of the wager by nearly 50%. Also, playing 3 identical cards doesn't give the player any advantage over the competition. You still gotta pick the right horses... looking at the numbers, I think it is a misguided strategy.
going into the last contest race... and only one horse in the field could beat him.
|
|
|
Tactics
Oct 22, 2020 15:38:10 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Oct 22, 2020 15:38:10 GMT -5
TACTICS:
If you are going to be a Champion Handicapper... ...you gotta look good doing it!
|
|
gam
UpInClass Member
Posts: 1,004
|
Tactics
Nov 10, 2020 1:45:03 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by gam on Nov 10, 2020 1:45:03 GMT -5
Nice job, Dell.
|
|
|
Tactics
Nov 11, 2020 13:57:32 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Nov 11, 2020 13:57:32 GMT -5
Thank you, gam...
I am kicking myself for violating one of the secrets to success. IMO, a player can have ONE contest blunder and still finish ITM. Two blunders and you are probably OUT.... a ZIG instead of ZAG, chasing strings of low priced winners, breaking this super-secret: "If you are stuck between two runners... always play the longer odds."
Set Decoder Ring: Tactics.
|
|
|
Tactics
Nov 20, 2020 23:34:30 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Nov 20, 2020 23:34:30 GMT -5
Badactor still rolling off original FREE PLAY won @ Sport Of Kings!
|
|
|
Tactics
Dec 5, 2020 19:31:27 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Dec 5, 2020 19:31:27 GMT -5
Rarely addressed in the literature... this "tactic" is among the most important: Profit Taking! I had a number in my head - five hundred. In younger days, I'd have played it till I lost it. Thinking new laptop. Suggestions welcome.
Had a good day at Gulfstream Park today... WITHDRAWING $600 - asked for a check. (photo upon arrival)
|
|
jacckk8
UpInClass Member
Posts: 506
|
Tactics
Dec 6, 2020 14:00:39 GMT -5
Post by jacckk8 on Dec 6, 2020 14:00:39 GMT -5
Way to go Dell...XMAS money!!!
|
|
|
Tactics
Dec 11, 2020 0:29:32 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Dec 11, 2020 0:29:32 GMT -5
Ms. Graziano pulled it off... took 1st 2nd & 3rd top prizes.
Hard to argue with tonight's results. Still question the strategy.
|
|
|
Tactics
Dec 11, 2020 15:20:50 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Dec 11, 2020 15:20:50 GMT -5
It all started with a free game @ Sport Of Kings...
turned into a $20 player's prize code @ Horse Tourneys, which luckily led to a wonderful winning streak and $600. Thank you to the great folks @ SoK and HT... Happy Holidays! May your next wager be a winning one! Dell Yount - UpInClass Horse Racing Forum.
|
|
|
Tactics
Dec 11, 2020 20:45:31 GMT -5
Post by diablo313 on Dec 11, 2020 20:45:31 GMT -5
looks good on you Dell!
|
|