Handicapping Harness

Contest Selections for Red Mile

Here are my picks for the USTA contest at The Red Mile. Good luck Estimator...

TGIF

TGIF Let's see if this newfangled way of posting picks works..maybe it will bring us some better racing luck

Early Edition

Got an "extra early" selection going in about an hour or two...

Freehold

Race 13-#4 Havana Harry..was bet some the last race..showed a big early move and now adds Gingras instead of the trainer Dilloian who has been the driver of record the past 5 starts...this should be a "live" one...

Recap:  6 fer 37 for a return of $78.70..as Padraig N was a no bet last night as he was the fav...however our profit margin is suddenly shrinking...the pressure is mounting...

Red Mile Picks

As promised, here are my picks for Saturday's USTA Handicapping Contest at The Red Mile. Good luck everyone!

Last Minute Picks

Running very late today..all i saw was the Hazel Park program and it looks like a couple of live ones are in it:

Hazel Park

Race 8-#1 Wichita..The Dobsons must have purchased this one outright and will be anxious to see what he can do..seems to be straightened out with that last qualie and good last quarter.

Race 11-#2 Padraig N..Drops back to where he was claimed at and should be pretty competitive..bet only as Not the favorite.

Good Luck and have a great evening!

P.A.R. at Mohawk

No full P.A.R. (Parked and Ready) sheet for tomorrow, but here's a horse to take a shot on: Mohawk Race 3 - #7 Firstline Vision. Chance 'em!

USTA Contest

Don't forget to get your picks in for the USTA Handicapping Contest. This weeks track is The Red Mile. Not exactly my favorite venue but I'll sure give it a go. I'll post my picks Friday.

Wednesday.."Lost" is on and Where the heck is the Estimator?

In episode 1 we finally see some of whats at the bottom of the mysterious hatch... which eerily resembles the main room where the Estimator resides..my theory is that the Estimator is also holed up in that bunker..he has to be the brains behind that ancient computer with its bright green LED type and the ominous "Execute Command" phrase and button...I bet that contraption plays a mean game of "Pong" and I also bet that these two selections for today may bring a good price if they hit...

Harrington

Race 2-#1 Jimmy And Me..despite the poor record this year, gets a major post change and that alone should make a huge difference...I also like about 8 or 9 other horses from the 1 post but they all are seemingly chalk so those will all be post time decisions.

Windsor

Race 5-#5 Unleaded..gets the services of the left-handed Danny Johnson and may respond to the left-handed whip which does wake up horses..hopefully will have enough "gas" in the tank...

Recap:  With a 1 fer 4 with a return of $6.00 the Clock's cumulative total is 6 fer 34 with a return of $78.70  + $10.70

Estimator....Where are you??????

It must be Tuesday

It must be, with not too much action across the Harness-Nation--

Mohawk

Race 8-#2 Firstline Luck..Flashed some speed and drops a notch.

Race 9-#2 Stiletto..A nice "P. A. R" horse for tonight.

Hazel Park

Race 9-#4 Ashland Heat..getting in shape, may pop tonight.

Race 10-#2 Trust Me Claire..a decent trotter in the right spot.

Good luck and have a great evening!

Some Thoughts for Tuesday

     I've read from several Harness Handicapping Authors that at a half miler or 5/8 mile track you mind as well take out the scissors and cut off the bottom 2 horses and forget about them!(except for trailers)..I'll up that one and throw out this theory:  Besides the cut job, tear out the first five races of a program!!..In general..at most middle and 3rd tier tracks, the first five races or so are usually the "junk" of the card...maidens, nw2/3, cheap trot or claimer, etc.  How may nights/days have you lost a substantial portion of you bank roll prior to 9pm, only to wish you had the money to play on some solid selections the second half of the card...Just my opinion but hopefully something to think twice about the next time you head out to the track...