TIMS WHIMS

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
5-LUCKY MAMA 75.4
7-HOMEMADE BREW 74.9
6-E BRADLEY 71.4
2-WHO IS LADY 56.5
8-BOOWOOGEEMALIA 56.5

1st time starters - 4, 9, 10

RACE 2
2-GOLD CHANT 73.1
4-TOO PHAR 67.0
6-CHATUGE 64.8
3-ANGEL EYED 63.8

RACE 3
11-MIKEY BONES 60.6
10-MY WEEKEND SQUEEZE 57.5
6-MAHALO LANI 55.5
1-STAR'S PROMISE 52.6

RACE 4
7-LA SWING 77.7
6-EARLY ANNA 76.3
1-WHATWEREWETHINKING 71.4
10-LUCKY STAB 66.4

RACE 5
5-PRIZE OF THE CITY 56.0
10-RICKY EL CORREDOR 51.6
6-BEAR MOUNTAIN 50.2 (off slow)
7-CASTING CROWNS 49.2

1st time starters - 3, 8, 11

RACE 6
6-RUDEAMEANIE 98.4
8-LE COPAIN 97.1 (off July 07)
1-CHEROKEE TEAR 93.9
7-PAUL'S HOPE 91.3

RACE 7
5-RIVERGRADE BOY 78.4
6-RHETORICALLY 75.4
3-M BIARRITZ 74.9
8-SHORE DO 74.8

RACE 8
2-TRAIL MIX 101.8
1-WATCH OVER ME 99.1
4-LIT'SGOODLOOKNGRAY 95.2
7-VICE ADMIRAL 90.7
10-TRIBAL CHIEF 89.4

RACE 9
2-PROCESSOR'S TURF 86.9
9-SANGAREE 75.2
6-SUCCESS FEE 74.3
1-CLOUDBREAKER 73.1

Labels: horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Here is some information about my system for the new people.

My system does not use computer generated selections. All selections are made with an ordinary home calculator and ink pen.I use the assigned weight of the jockey (better horses are assigned more weight), the horses best two speed ratings of his last 3 races (how fast he ran for the conditions). I use the last three places the horse finished in his races (was he placed at the right level by the trainer). I adjust ratings for turf to dirt and dirt to turf (most horses run faster on the turf). I also make an adjustment for the distance of the race.

I have a mathmatical formula I created over a 5 year period over 27 years ago. The final number that I list after each selection has taken in all these factors.A horse should have 3 races for the figure to be completely accurate. I do list a figure if a horse has run only 1 or 2 races but he may not repeat the effort the same way. A difference of 5 points on the top selection from the 2nd selection should be a good bet. Any horses within 5 points have a good chance of beating him to the finish.

The 5 point difference between horses rule-
Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

We all know the best horse does not always win. Stumbles, clipped heels, no racing room, boxed in on the rail and most of all Jockey's dumb decisions account for most horses problems.

I hope this helps our new followers understand the system better and how the selections are made. Watch the point differences between the selections and then make your decision on how to bet the race.

HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY.

I wish you the most important factor of all -
GOOD LUCK.

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Some questions answered-

Why do I post 4 horses for each race?
I post 4 horses with their ratings for each race as my figures are made and usually posted before scratches. If one is scratched you would still have 3 selections. I also like to play superfectas and trifectas with my system and to box the different horses or key the top horses to the others.

Recap payouts-
I list the payouts on the minimum bet such as a $1 trifecta, $2 Quinella, $1 Exacta, $1 Superfecta, etc. as given by the track results. I have a small advantage betting here in Reno on Quinellas at some of the racebooks as they offer a "house Q"- this is 1/2 the win price times the place horses price. They pay either the track payout or the "house Q" payout and I receive the highest of the two. When I show a top horse "keyed" in the payouts he could also have been "boxed" with the picks in your betting.

Are my listed horses in the order that they should be bet?
N0- I have pointed out the 5 point difference rule many many times ( see yesterday's post). Also the 1st time starters cannot be rated under my system and they must always be considered. I do try to list the 1st time starters in the order I believe they will finish. If there are a couple of high rated horses and then a gap between the next horse's figure I would usually include the 1st timer. If his works are very good I would also include him.

Do I make money all the time?
I make money over a longer period of time but I have streaks just like every bettor does. I have a very good day for me with the trifectas. The next racing day???? I post my picks with the ratings, I post the payouts that were possible if you used the picks. HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY. My top horse wins alot but many of the payouts are small. If the 5 point rule is there I may bet the 2nd or 3rd horse to win. I only make win bets (no place or show) unless the odds are very high on my selection, then I may make a place bet. I never make a show bet. I like to key my horses that stand out with their ratings and or box 3 or 4 horses for my trifectas and superfectas. If I make a quinella bet I usually box three horses unless I have a standout to key and then I key that horse to three others.

Horses with the same rating number-
I list the horse that I believe has the best chance of beating the other horse with the same figure first. This is for listing purposes only. Horses within a few tenths of a point are considered "tied" for betting purposes.

Program number does not match horses name-
This has happened five times that I know of in over 855 posts on my blog. If it occurs use the program number and the rating for that horse. I enter the program numbers with the ratings first and then the horses name. I do not ever remember having the program number wrong for the selection I wanted with the horse's rating.

I hope this has answered some of the questions that you have about my system. I post information on the system on non racing days at the Southern Calif. tracks. You can go back on my posts on those days for more information.

The best handicapping tool you can have?
GOOD LUCK.

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY (MON.) HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE AND MAY FORCE THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE NEW TRACK SURFACE THIS WEEK. THE EARLIEST THE TRACK COULD START ON THE MAINTENANCE PROJECT WOULD BE MONDAY, FEB. 4.

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I WILL NOT HAVE ANY PICKS OR SELECTIONS TODAY DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AT SANTA ANITA. I EXPECT THE TRACK TO CANCEL RACING FOR SUNDAY. SANTA ANITA WILL NOT HAVE RACING MONDAY THRU WEDNESDAY WHILE THEY REPLACE THE TRACK SURFACE WITH A NEW ONE THAT SHOULD SOLVE THE DRAINAGE PROBLEM.

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REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
3-LAST BLACK LION 38.6
9-DER VAN 35.0
4-HECOULDGOALLTHEWAY 25.1
1-MR. BIG TOPPER 20.6 (off slow)

1st time starters - 5, 8, 2, 7, 6

RACE 2
1-MANANAN MCLIR 79.0
4-NORWAY HOUSE 77.2
2-IRON DUKE 71.4
5-DIXIE MUSIC ROLL 70.3

RACE 3
4-ONEFUNSONOFAGUN 77.2
7-SUNSET TIJUANA 74.9
5-ELSIE JO 72.6
3-CLEVER LADY 70.3

RACE 4
8-DEAREST TRICKSKI 105.9
6-CHER AMI 103.1
4-TIZ ELEMENTAL 101.1
1-MORE ANGELS 101.1

RACE 5
6-NASHOBA'S KEY 117.2 (off Oct. 07)
7-QUITE A BRIDE 109.3
5-GENTLE CHARMER 101.8
8-BAI AND BAI 101.5

RACE 6
7-BOB BLACK JACK 101.8
3-WINSOME CHARM 94.5
6-GEORGIE BOY 91.3 (off Sept. 07)
4-AFLEET RULER 90.0

RACE 7
12-GOTTCHA GOLD 123.8
8-ELECTRIFY 115.0
1-DIAMOND STRIPES 113.6
6-NOW VIXCTORY 112.2

RACE 8
8-BAD BOY 93.9
12-TENT 91.9 (off Oct. 07)
11-MR. WOLVERINE 88.9
10-CHANCELLOR 88.8
5-REPETOIRE 87.5

1st time starters - 6 (in U.S.A. - fgn.)

RACE 9
2-MR. ELROY 74.9
10-DR ZAENTZ 72.0
4-TOPPLER 66.5
3-PUBLIC IMAGE 65.9 (off July 07)

1st time starters - 11, 6, 8, 13, 5, 12

RACE 10
5-DILEMMA 101.1 (off July 07)
7-KALGOORLIE 99.8
3-JOY'S COMET 96.5
6-A GALLANT DISCOVER 96.5

RACE 11
2-PERFECT CAST 60.1
9-TRUE SUGGESTION 57.0
8-SONG OF ILLINOIS 50.6
10-WILD WOMAN AGAIN 35.0

1st time starters - 3, 7, 4

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REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACING FRIDAY AT SANTA ANITA HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN.

RACE 1
6-STEPPIN OUT ROSE 83.8
5-SHES GOT SKILLS 80.8
8-ROANAWAY BRIDE 79.0
4-KALOOKAN LESSIE 77.8

RACE 2
1-PAUL'S HOPE 92.6
4-QUICK ENOUGH 80.8
5-APPEALING DREAM 80.8
6-PRIME RULER 74.9

RACE 3
7-PRINCESS AMELIE 88.8
9-TUTTA BELLA 85.6 (off July 06)
3-KISS THE COOKE 81.5
4-GHOSTLY GIRL 79.0

RACE 4
1-LOOKS GREAT 69.2
2-AWESOME SHINE 63.8
6-MAJ. TROUBLE 61.6 (off June 07)
9-PRINCE OTIS 58.0 (off Nov. 06)

1st time starters - 3

RACE 5
4-LADY DISDAIN 72.6
2-TOPPER'S GOLD 70.9
1-WATCH ME WIN 68.1
5-FEEL RIDGE 67.6
9-BEAU GENI 67.0

RACE 6
1A-WARREN'S GOLD 60.6 (entry)
6-POINT REYNA 56.5
7-BACKSTROKE 50.2
11-TITAN QUEEN 48.8
8-QUAINT LASS 48.3

RACE 7
7-ABSOLUTE COURAGE 73.7
8-TREVOR'S CLEVER 70.9
5-STORMIN STORY 69.8 (off Oct. 07)
1-STALEMATE 67.0

RACE 8
3-KICKIN BACK 73.1
6-CONFUCIUS SEZ 69.8
5-PREMIER WON 67.0
2-RINGMASTER 62.7

1st time starters - 10

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REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

LIVE RACING FOR THURS. FROM SANTA ANITA HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN.

RACE 1
5-FOLLOWS NONE 76.0
6-QUITYERBELLYACHING 54.0
3-LAGO DE ORO 51.5
1-TOTAL SUM 51.1

1st time starters - 7, 2

RACE 2
4-E BRADLEY 70.3
7-WHO IS LADY 56.5
6-VAN BRIT 43.3
8-AFTERNOON GOLD 40.7

1st time starters - 3, 1, 5

RACE 3
2-VESPUCCI 100.9
3-TOWZEE 97.3
1-KRUGER PARK 96.5
14-FAULKWOOD SHORES 96.0

RACE 4
4-UNBIDABLE 59.0
3-GAMES WE PLAY 58.0
2-WARREN'S SILLYCAT 57.0
8-IHAVEMOREFUN 52.6

1st time starters - 6, 7

RACE 5
9-BLAC JACK ATTACK 88.2
8-SUMMER SURVIVOR 87.5 (off Aug. 06)
6-JUDGE GALLIVAN 83.8
3-PRINCE OF GOLD 82.6

RACE 6
9-HENNESSY ROSE 74.7
4-WHATWEREWETHINKING 71.4
3-EARLY ANNA 70.3
8-IN MY LIFE 67.5

RACE 7
1-SASSOU 77.2
5-DR. AU JUS 76.0
4-PISTOL PETE AFLEET 75.5
2-BAZZOOM 73.1

RACE 8
12-OUR ROAD SCHOLAR 43.3
6-CASTING MY SPELL 42.9
9-QUIET GRACE 42.7
3-WIDEEYEDNMYSTIFIED 41.6
1-TIGRESS IN JEANS 41.1

1st time starters - 8, 7, 10, 11, 5

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Here is some information about my system for the new people.

My system does not use computer generated selections. All selections are made with an ordinary home calculator and ink pen.I use the assigned weight of the jockey (better horses are assigned more weight), the horses best two speed ratings of his last 3 races (how fast he ran for the conditions). I use the last three places the horse finished in his races (was he placed at the right level by the trainer). I adjust ratings for turf to dirt and dirt to turf (most horses run faster on the turf). I also make an adjustment for the distance of the race.

I have a mathmatical formula I created over a 5 year period over 27 years ago. The final number that I list after each selection has taken in all these factors.A horse should have 3 races for the figure to be completely accurate. I do list a figure if a horse has run only 1 or 2 races but he may not repeat the effort the same way. A difference of 5 points on the top selection from the 2nd selection should be a good bet. Any horses within 5 points have a good chance of beating him to the finish.

The 5 point difference between horses rule-
Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

We all know the best horse does not always win. Stumbles, clipped heels, no racing room, boxed in on the rail and most of all Jockey's dumb decisions account for most horses problems.

I hope this helps our new followers understand the system better and how the selections are made. Watch the point differences between the selections and then make your decision on how to bet the race.

HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY.

I wish you the most important factor of all -
GOOD LUCK.

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

Mon. recap- Race 1- 1 pick scratched, 2nd pick 3rd (3.40) top pick 4th. Race 2- 3rd pick won (9.20) 2nd pick 2nd (2.40) top pick 3rd (3.60) 4th pick "tied" 4th. Top 3 picks boxed- Ex (9.90) trifecta (17.40). Race 3-3rd pick won (11.00) top pick 2nd (3.60) 2nd pick 3rd (2.60) 4th pick "tied" 4th, top 3 picks boxed- Ex (19.20) trifecta (61.40) add 4th pick - superfecta (206.80). Race 4- 2nd pick won (23.80) top pick 2nd (2.80) boxed- Ex (29.30). Race 5- 3rd pick 2nd (3.00) top pick 4th. Race 6- 2nd pick won (13.40) 4th pick 2n (5.40) 3rd 1st timer 3rd (10.20) 2nd 1st timer 4th, Ex- (36.60) trifecta (884.60) superfecta (6,410.90). Race 7- 2nd pick won (7.20) top pick 2nd (3.60) boxed- Ex (12.70) 4th pick "tied" 3rd (9.60) trifecta (229.70). Race 8- 2nd pick won (5.60) 4th pick 2nd (3.00) top pick 3rd (2.60) 3rd pick 4th, picks boxed- Ex (8.20) trifecta (17.00). Race 9- 2nd pick 3rd (3.80) top pick 4th. Race 10- 3rd pick 2nd (5.80) top pick 4th.

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Some questions answered-

Why do I post 4 horses for each race?
I post 4 horses with their ratings for each race as my figures are made and usually posted before scratches. If one is scratched you would still have 3 selections. I also like to play superfectas and trifectas with my system and to box the different horses or key the top horses to the others.

Recap payouts-
I list the payouts on the minimum bet such as a $1 trifecta, $2 Quinella, $1 Exacta, $1 Superfecta, etc. as given by the track results. I have a small advantage betting here in Reno on Quinellas at some of the racebooks as they offer a "house Q"- this is 1/2 the win price times the place horses price. They pay either the track payout or the "house Q" payout and I receive the highest of the two. When I show a top horse "keyed" in the payouts he could also have been "boxed" with the picks in your betting.

Are my listed horses in the order that they should be bet?
N0- I have pointed out the 5 point difference rule many many times ( see yesterday's post). Also the 1st time starters cannot be rated under my system and they must always be considered. I do try to list the 1st time starters in the order I believe they will finish. If there are a couple of high rated horses and then a gap between the next horse's figure I would usually include the 1st timer. If his works are very good I would also include him.

Do I make money all the time?
I make money over a longer period of time but I have streaks just like every bettor does. I have a very good day for me with the trifectas. The next racing day???? I post my picks with the ratings, I post the payouts that were possible if you used the picks. HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY. My top horse wins alot but many of the payouts are small. If the 5 point rule is there I may bet the 2nd or 3rd horse to win. I only make win bets (no place or show) unless the odds are very high on my selection, then I may make a place bet. I never make a show bet. I like to key my horses that stand out with their ratings and or box 3 or 4 horses for my trifectas and superfectas. If I make a quinella bet I usually box three horses unless I have a standout to key and then I key that horse to three others.

Horses with the same rating number-
I list the horse that I believe has the best chance of beating the other horse with the same figure first. This is for listing purposes only. Horses within a few tenths of a point are considered "tied" for betting purposes.

Program number does not match horses name-
This has happened five times that I know of in over 850 posts on my blog. If it occurs use the program number and the rating for that horse. I enter the program numbers with the ratings first and then the horses name. I do not ever remember having the program number wrong for the selection I wanted with the horse's rating.

I hope this has answered some of the questions that you have about my system. I post information on the system on non racing days at the Southern Calif. tracks. You can go back on my posts on those days for more information.

The best handicapping tool you can have?
GOOD LUCK.

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections

Late post - no Sat. recap.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

PICK-6 CARRYOVER $129,821 FOR MONDAY HOLIDAY RACING.

RACE 1
2-ORIENTATE SLEW 89.9
8-GAME A. P. 77.2
9-BRITISH MEDIUM 76.6
4-SAINT SPOT 75.1 (off Dec. 06)

1st time starters - 3, 7

RACE 2
7-POLITICAL HIGH 95.8
8-DARK PAST 91.9
6-COMMON TRUST 78.4
5-MOON MISSION 76.0

RACE 3
7-STYLIN CAT 99.8
1-SOUPY 97.1
3-RATHER BE LUCKY 86.9
2-KURM 82.6
8-WESTERLY MAGIC 82.0

RACE 4
3-HOMADE LOVIN' 74.9
1-MARTITA'S ROSE 68.1
5-LET'S EAT OUT 66.4
9-ALMACITA 64.3
8-NAMIRAH 63.8

RACE 5
12-IN THE WOODS 103.0
13-MON'S THE MAN 93.8 (off Dec. 06)
5-DAKOTA PADRE 90.7
4-SAM SAMIR 87.5

1st time starters - (in U.S.A. - both fgn. horses) 11, 8

RACE 6
4-DISH THE DIRT 90.7
11-STATELY APPEAL 88.1
3-LUCKY MAMA 74.9
1A-MINI DO 67.5 (entry)

1st time starters - 10, 7, 9, 5, 8

RACE 7
1-SMART HIT 90.7
7-TRAIL MIX 90.0
3-WILBURS MR. ED 82.6
6-PECAN NUT 81.4 (off Sept. 07)
5-INDIAN WEAVER 81.4

RACE 8
2-SURF CAT 114.3
1-IN SUMMATION 108.6
7-SOUL CITY SLEW 105.9
3-BARBECUE EDDIE 103.1

unable to calculate figure - 6

RACE 9
3-RIVER ECHO 92.6
4-BITTER BILL 91.9
8-BRENIN GWALIA 88.8
6-SWISS SKI 79.0 (off Oct. 06)

RACE 10
11-BENCHMARK KID 58.5
13-WARREN'S BLVD. 56.5
5-RAINGEAR 54.5
2-JOLYMPIO 53.5

1st time starters - 4, 8

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
3-ALL SET 86.9
6-AFLEET'S DESIRE 86.3
5-NO NAME GAME 82.6 (off June 07)
2-LADY IN LOVE 79.5

RACE 2
4-CHANGE YOUR MASK 65.9
3-POINTED HOME 65.4
6-LIGHTENING GULCH 63.2
2-CULTURED 62.2

RACE 3
5-AUSTIE 93.2
1-LADAY TALE 85.0
4-HOME OF THE BOLD 75.5
7-STORMIN JACK 74.9
8-BEV'S EX 74.9 (off Oct. 07)

RACE 4
6-FOREST ECHOES 70.3
3-NO LIEN HERE 53.5
5-ROUGH IDEA 52.6
2-SILIC'S KID 42.0

1st time starters - 4, 8, 1, 7

RACE 5
6-MINISTER BLAIR 93.9
3-SEEKING ANSWERS 93.2
8-QUASIMODO 85.0
4-RAISE THE HEAT 85.0

RACE 6
9-ROAD TO THE THRONE 74.3
7-SLEWS THE BELIEVER 72.0
6-THE EMERALD KING 64.3
5-ROCK CREEK PASS 63.8

1st time starters - 2, 4, 10, 12

RACE 7
8-BATTLE WON 105.2
1-EL MANUEL 99.1
7-PASS THE HEAT 97.8
4-IDIDN'TDOANYTHING 95.7
5-CANTEEN 95.2
10-TALKIN TO MOM ROO 95.1

RACE 8
9-SMOOCH 73.7
1-REAL LIFT 73.7
4-IRISH EXPRESS 68.1
5-GONE CALIFORNIAN 64.8
8-STRESS FREE 64.3
10-PEACEFUL DREAMS 64.3

RACE 9
8-SEA OF PLEASURE 103.1
6-GAYEGO 91.9
2-CARDINAL ZIN 90.0
3-MEAL PENALTY 81.4

RACE 10
3-SPRING SYMPHONY 84.4
12-SEA DRIVER 76.6
7-JAK SIE MACZ 76.0
9-JUSTICE IS BRIEF 75.5

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No recap for Thurs. - computer problems - late post.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
6-B R'S GIRL 72.8
2-SMOOTH PERFORMER 69.3
3-TATES QUEEN 61.1
4-DIVINE LEGACY 60.4

1st time starters - 1

RACE 2
2-LEGATE 87.5
3-GREGORIAN BAY 86.9
1-OUR PARTNER 81.3
5-LEVEL RED 80.2

RACE 3
6-MASTERFUL MISS 79.6
3-FABULOSO 69.2
13-ROYAL HUMOR 69.2
10-ARTISTIC TALENT 67.5

1st time starters - 9, 8, 4, 7

RACE 4
2-INSTANT ACTION 103.1
4-TOX DEE BEE 74.2
8-AREUTRUE 72.6
6-ROOSEVELT 72.0

RACE 5
6-PASSION 82.1
8-CASINO KAY 76.2
1-TROPICAL BID 72.8
4-P. S. U. GRAD 72.6

RACE 6
7-REGAL REDEMPTION 69.2
13-HAPPYHOUR ATHEBRIG 59.6
12-AWESOME FEAT 58.6
6-AWESOME BROAD 56.6
8-TRICKY VIVIANA 56.0 (off Jan. 07)

RACE 7
3-RATHOR 110.0
6-BABY FIRST 108.1
4-FITZ FLAG 98.4
1-TISSY FIT 93.9

RACE 8
9-O BEE NAKI 75.4 (CORRECTION)
10-LOCKITUP 74.9
14-STORMY TUESDAY 62.2
8-HOW SWEET IT IS 60.1
11-GABBY LANE 59.0

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REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

PICK-6 CARRYOVER $93,186. THURSDAY

RACE 1
3-SAVVY AND SMOOTH 66.4
2-EMBRACE THE STORM 62.7
7-SOUTHERN GUY 62.2
6-HOLD THIS 45.1

1st time starters - 1, 5, 4
RACE 2
1-LA TEE 91.9
2-BIG BERTHA 90.7
4-PAT THE COOL CAT 88.8
5-DOUBLE MAJOR 88.1

RACE 3
7-HOMADE BREW 72.0
9-CATCH CANDY 68.1
1-CHICKS RULE 64.3
10-SWISHING TIGER 56.5

1st time starters - 6, 8, 4

RACE 4
8-READY MAID 74.3
2-GOLD DATNOID 74.3
7-BEYOND THE MARK 73.7
3-BLUSHING BEAR CAT 72.0

RACE 5
5-KALOOKAN BOSS 93.2
8-CRIMSON COWBOY 85.0
7-LUCK IS MANDATORY 83.2
2-ANY KIND OF STORM 82.0

1st time starters - 4, 1

RACE 6
9-FURIOSO STAR 102.5
2-RUDEAMEANIE 98.4
7-STREET BOSS 95.2
5-GOLBAL HEAT 93.9

1st time starters - 1 (in U.S.A. - fgn.)

RACE 7
7-BELAFONTE 86.3
2-LIBERIAN FREIGHTER 80.9
4-SKY CAPE 79.6
5-TEN MEROPA 78.0
10-PROFESSNL COURTESY 77.4

RACE 8
7-IN DADDY'S HONOR 62.7
12-ROCKINANROLLIN 53.5
6-SPANISH HEAT 51.1
2-WARREN'S PLAYER 49.7

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PICK-6 CARRYOVER $93,186. THURSDAY.

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Here is some information about my system for the new people.

My system does not use computer generated selections. All selections are made with an ordinary home calculator and ink pen.

I use the assigned weight of the jockey (better horses are assigned more weight), the horses best two speed ratings of his last 3 races (how fast he ran for the conditions). I use the last three places the horse finished in his races (was he placed at the right level by the trainer). I adjust ratings for turf to dirt and dirt to turf (most horses run faster on the turf). I also make an adjustment for the distance of the race.I have a mathmatical formula I created over a 5 year period over 27 years ago. The final number that I list after each selection has taken in all these factors.

A horse should have 3 races for the figure to be completely accurate. I do list a figure if a horse has run only 1 or 2 races but he may not repeat the effort the same way. A difference of 5 points on the top selection from the 2nd selection should be a good bet. Any horses within 5 points have a good chance of beating him to the finish.

The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

We all know the best horse does not always win. Stumbles, clipped heels, no racing room, boxed in on the rail and most of all Jockey's dumb decisions account for most horses problems.

I hope this helps our new followers understand the system better and how the selections are made. Watch the point differences between the selections and then make your decision on how to bet the race.

HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY.

I wish you the most important factor of all -
GOOD LUCK.

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
2-LADY DIGBY 90.7
3-FRANGIPANNI 86.9
5-EXCLUSIVE DANIELLE 86.3
6-NOOTKA ISLAND 85.6
4-SHE'S AN ELEVEN 85.0

RACE 2
11-RAZOR CUT 62.2
10-UXMAL 59.0
14-MAEKEN NOISE 57.5
4-NO GRANDE 54.5

1st time starters - 12, 7, 9, 3, 6

RACE 3
1-WAIT A WHILE 109.3
3-COSTUME 91.9
2-LAVENDER SKY 89.4
4-HUCKING HOT 87.5

RACE 4
3-MANNINGTOHARRISON 64.8
9-BIG DUDE 64.3
6-ONE ONLY 61.1
8-NATE' N ED 57.0

RACE 5
13-IMITATION 81.4
11-SI CHIMI 76.6
8-THE RYE MAN 74.9
2-HERBIE LOVE 73.1
3-DENIED 73.1
6-I SWEAR 73.1

RACE 6
1-JUNE MY LOVE 72.6
2-POWEROFVOODOO 68.6
8-GLORIA JEANNE 63.2
4-FEEL FREE TO FLEE 62.7

1st time starters - 7

RACE 7
8-HEWITTS 100.4
3-TEMECULA CREEK 99.8
7-SONG OF PIRATES 98.4
2-CAYAMBE 91.3

1st time starters - 5 (in U.S.A. - fgn.)

RACE 8
1-FONCE DE 99.8
6-GRAIN OF TRUTH 95.2
3-SWEET BELLE 88.8
2-FOXYSOX 84.4
5-MONASHEE 84.4

RACE 9
9-SPORTSBOOK JUNKEE 63.8
1-THE ROYALS COURT 62.7
7-MOSEL 62.2
2-HUNTER CREEK 61.6

1st time starters - 11, 8, 14

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No Sat. recap due to late posting and 11 race card.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

PICK-6 CARRYOVER SUNDAY IS $158,989.

RACE 1
7-LUCKY RYLIE 80.2
2-PHOEBE'S SONG 79.6
5-GOODBYE NORMA JEAN 78.4
6-KIMMY'SKLASSYLADY 75.5

RACE 2
2-FIRST TAKE 84.6
7-GOLDEN LIPS 79.0
8-ONLY FIRST CLASS 78.1
10-LOH COLLADO 77.0
3-PRIDE OF PEGASUS 76.4

RACE 3
3-INDIAN BLESSING 107.3
7-GOLDEN DOC A 86.9
4-NOOK AND GRANNY 82.0
1-CHAMPAGNE EYES 81.2

RACE 4
7-LOVE HAPPENS 70.3
8-QUID NON 69.8
6-TESTIFY TO LOVE 68.6
1-PROUD GARRISON 65.9

RACE 5
3-TURN AWAY 89.4
6-INITIATION 82.6
2-KAZAMIRA 79.6
5-FINAL FLING 77.2

RACE 6
11-MCARTHUR 69.2
12-HAGGIS MACPHERSON 68.1
6-QUITYERBELLYACHING 67.5
2-RECOIL 66.4

1st time starters - 5, 4, 9, 10, 7

RACE 7
4-UDRIGA 90.0
6-SQUEEZE ME TIGHT 88.1
7-CATEGORIZE 87.5
3-PINDARIC 82.6
1-FORMAL RUSH 82.0

RACE 8
4-OPTION 85.0
1-TIZ NOW TIZ THEN 77.8
2-DREAMED DAY 76.6
13-PREMIER ISSUE 69.2
9-STRIP MINE 68.7

1st time starters - 7, 10

RACE 9
5-ROMANCE IS DIANE 112.9
6-TOUGH TIZ'S SIS 107.3
1-INDESCRIBABLE 93.9
2-ZENYATTA 92.6

RACE 10
13-BARTOK'S BLING 91.9
6-CHELCEE'S HOPE 87.5
5-SILVER MOONSHINE 85.0
10-ZOEMEG 83.2
3-ALLISON'S ART 83.2

RACE 11
7-KNOBLOCK 64.3
2-LOOKS GREAT 62.2
9-STREET NUMBER 61.6
4-RINGMASTER 61.6
12-GOLADA KING 61.6

1st time starters - 11

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Fri. a brief recap - 3 top picks won Fri. (5.60) ( 12.80) (7.20). In the 4th race our top pick won (12.80) and keyed with the next 3 picks - Ex (22.30) trifecta (196.30) superfecta (601.50). Five exactas by boxing our horses given including a $54.90 exacta in the 7th race.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

1ST RACE IS AT 11:45 A.M. (PACIFIC) WITH A 11 RACE CARD SCHEDULED.

RACE 1
1-LOTS OF SUNSHINE 70.9 (entry)
4-AMERICA'S FRIEND 68.1
1A-PEACE BY PEACE 65.9
7-FOREVER IRISH 56.5

1st time starters - 3, 6, 2

RACE 2
1-LUIS'S ESPECIAL 98.4
4-LITSGOODLOOKNGRAY 87.5
6-LAW BREAKER 87.4
2-VICE ADMIRAL 83.6

RACE 3
3-AFLEET RULER 82.0
5-SANGAREE 79.6
7-SCIBELLI 77.2
1-RATE OF CHANGE 64.8

1st time starters - 4, 8, 2

RACE 4
5-BANNER LODGE 104.5
8-MI ARCOBALENO 97.1
3-DAWN'S EARLY SKY 86.9
6-BOOMING COMPS 83.8
4-TOUR DA BRONX 83.8

RACE 5
6-MASSIVE DRAMA 99.1
3-SIERRA SUNSET 95.2
5-INDIAN SUN 91.3
1-EL GATO MALO 90.0

RACE 6
5-SEMI LOST 94.4
11-BLACK JACK ATTACK 93.9
8-HAJJI'S HONOR 91.9
4-SEVEN SECRETS 90.6

RACE 7
2-MOLENGAO 120.1
3-HEATSEEKER 109.3
5-RACKETEER 108.6
1-THOUSAND WORDS 100.9

RACE 8
4-ADD HEAT 100.8
7-FAST THOUGHT 100.4
3-MINISTER BLAIR 93.9
2-YODELEN DAN 91.9

RACE 9
5-FAMILIAR STRANGER 95.2
8-DR. SINATRA 93.2
13-MADE IN CALIFORNIA 85.6
6-GUNSLICK 85.6

RACE 10
7-TIAGO 118.6
1-RAVEL 104.5
4-JOHNNY EVES 102.3
5-MONZANTE 98.4

RACE 11
7-GANDOLF 90.0
10-RELENTLESS PURSUIT 86.9
6-HOUSE OF SILVER 83.8
3-CLUED IN 83.2

1st time starters - 1 (entry)

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REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
8-HIGH INVESTMENT 69.8
4-TWO TURNS 65.9
2-PACE TO BURN 65.9
11-SCOTTY JONES 65.4

RACE 2
5-EXCEEDING 105.9
1-WATCH OVER ME 100.5
8-NERINX 87.5
3-FOREST DANZ 83.8
6-I'LL PREY FOR YOU 83.2

RACE 3
7-PAY WHAT YOU OWE 79.3
6-VICTORY PETE 71.4
4-COME IN ALMIGHTY 69.8
11-RED DOOR DRIVE 67.0

RACE 4
8-SHAWKLIT SUNDAE 85.6
7-KULA GIRL 82.6
4-TOO PHAR 71.4
11-ADARLYN CAT 70.3
1A-COMPANY SECRET 69.8

RACE 5
7-DARK PAST 90.7
10-ZAYED 78.4
1-WHITE PINE 75.3 (off May 06)
11-CELTIC FABLE 72.0

RACE 6
7-ANGELETTA 87.5
5-ROANAWAY BRIDE 79.0
3-POWER DU JOUR 78.4
9-JAMBALAYA JOY 75.5
10-ITSCHELSEAGIRL 74.9

RACE 7
1-DOWN 93.1
5-QUITE A STORMKAT 86.9
6-EAGLE ISLAND 81.3
3-QUEENS FULL 80.8

RACE 8
11-MADAME KIAWAH 56.5
13-LITTLE BUG 54.5
7-NO CREAM OR SUGAR 54.5
3-RENEES BEAUTY 34.0

1st time starters - 5, 12, 9, 2, 4

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Here is some information about my system for the new people.

My system does not use computer generated selections. All selections are made with an ordinary home calculator and ink pen.

I use the assigned weight of the jockey (better horses are assigned more weight), the horses best two speed ratings of his last 3 races (how fast he ran for the conditions). I use the last three places the horse finished in his races (was he placed at the right level by the trainer). I adjust ratings for turf to dirt and dirt to turf (most horses run faster on the turf). I also make an adjustment for the distance of the race.

I have a mathmatical formula I created over a 5 year period over 27 years ago. The final number that I list after each selection has taken in all these factors.

A horse should have 3 races for the figure to be completely accurate. I do list a figure if a horse has run only 1 or 2 races but he may not repeat the effort the same way. A difference of 5 points on the top selection from the 2nd selection should be a good bet. Any horses within 5 points have a good chance of beating him to the finish.The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

We all know the best horse does not always win. Stumbles, clipped heels, no racing room, boxed in on the rail and most of all Jockey's dumb decisions account for most horses problems.

I hope this helps our new followers understand the system better and how the selections are made. Watch the point differences between the selections and then make your decision on how to bet the race.

HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY.

I wish you the most important factor of all -
GOOD LUCK.

Labels: handicapping, horse racing, horseracing, horses, picks, race track, racetrack, Santa Anita, selections, system

THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Some questions answered-

Why do I post 4 horses for each race?
I post 4 horses with their ratings for each race as my figures are made and usually posted before scratches. If one is scratched you would still have 3 selections. I also like to play superfectas and trifectas with my system and to box the different horses or key the top horses to the others.

Recap payouts-
I list the payouts on the minimum bet such as a $1 trifecta, $2 Quinella, $1 Exacta, $1 Superfecta, etc. as given by the track results. I have a small advantage betting here in Reno on Quinellas at some of the racebooks as they offer a "house Q"- this is 1/2 the win price times the place horses price. They pay either the track payout or the "house Q" payout and I receive the highest of the two. When I show a top horse "keyed" in the payouts he could also have been "boxed" with the picks in your betting.

Are my listed horses in the order that they should be bet?
N0- I have pointed out the 5 point difference rule many many times ( see yesterday's post). Also the 1st time starters cannot be rated under my system and they must always be considered. I do try to list the 1st time starters in the order I believe they will finish. If there are a couple of high rated horses and then a gap between the next horse's figure I would usually include the 1st timer. If his works are very good I would also include him.

Do I make money all the time?
I make money over a longer period of time but I have streaks just like every bettor does. I have a very good day for me with the trifectas. The next racing day???? I post my picks with the ratings, I post the payouts that were possible if you used the picks. HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY. My top horse wins alot but many of the payouts are small. If the 5 point rule is there I may bet the 2nd or 3rd horse to win. I only make win bets (no place or show) unless the odds are very high on my selection, then I may make a place bet. I never make a show bet. I like to key my horses that stand out with their ratings and or box 3 or 4 horses for my trifectas and superfectas. If I make a quinella bet I usually box three horses unless I have a standout to key and then I key that horse to three others.

Horses with the same rating number-
I list the horse that I believe has the best chance of beating the other horse with the same figure first. This is for listing purposes only. Horses within a few tenths of a point are considered "tied" for betting purposes.Program number does not match horses name-This has happened five times that I know of in over 820 posts on my blog. If it occurs use the program number and the rating for that horse. I enter the program numbers with the ratings first and then the horses name. I do not ever remember having the program number wrong for the selection I wanted with the horse's rating.

I hope this has answered some of the questions that you have about my system. I post information on the system on non racing days at the Southern Calif. tracks. You can go back on my posts on those days for more information.

The best handicapping tool you can have?
GOOD LUCK.

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RACING HAS BEEN CANCELLED TODAY AT SANTA ANITA (MONDAY)

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses

NOTE: LIVE RACING HAS BEEN CANCELLED TODAY (MONDAY) JAN 7. RACING WILL RETURN THURSDAY TO SANTA ANITA.

RACE 1
1-KALOOKAN BOSS 93.2
2-OCEANOGRAPHY 88.1
3-ANY KIND OF STORM 85.6
6-BULLSBAY 81.4

RACE 2
4-ARROYO TRABUCO 84.4
1-CATCH THAT THIEF 83.1
3-GLIMMERING PETE 79.4
6-WARRIOR'S VOW 68.7

RACE 3
6-FIERY TRIPPI 82.0
3-ONETIMEATBANDCAMP 77.8
7-WAVELAND AVENUE 74.3

1st time starters - 5, 4, 2, 1

RACE 4
8-BLUSHING BEAR CAT 75.5
3-COLOMINAS 74.3
6-TOPPER'S GOLD 72.6
7-TALE OF THE SCALE 67.5

RACE 5
3-STREET BOSS 95.2
2-IN THE WOODS 93.2
6-BUC THE SPARTAN 83.8
7-THRILLAH 83.2

RACE 6
8-QUITYERBELLYACHING 69.2
11-MCARTHUR 69.2
10-RECOIL 66.5
6-STANFORD GOLD 61.6

1st time starters - 2, 5, 9, 3

RACE 7
4-FONCE DE 99.8
6-GRAIN OF TRUTH 92.6
1-DOWNTHEDUSTYROAD 90.2
8-MONASHEE 86.3

RACE 8
7-UNBROKEN VOW 62.2
9-RAZOR CUT 62.2
5-NO GRANDE 54.0
8-MEDIA MAN 54.0

1st time starters - 10, 11, 3, 6, 1 (2 f. race) 2

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NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY HANDICAPPING PICKS OR SELECTIONS POSTED TODAY AS THE TRACK IS WAITING UNTIL 11:00 - 11:30 A.M. (PACIFIC) TO DECIDE IF RACING WILL RESUME. IF THERE IS RACING, RACES 2, 4, 8, 9 MAY HAVE THE DISTANCES CHANGED TO 5 1/2 F. AND RACE 3 WILL BE OFF THE TURF.

IF THE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS CONTINUE AT SANTA ANITA THE RACES MAY BE MOVED TO HOLLYWOOD PARK.

Meanwhile, the California Horse Racing Board announced late Saturday it will hold a special meeting by teleconference Tuesday to consider allowing Santa Anita to move some or all of its racing dates to Hollywood Park if the drainage problem is not quickly solved.

RACING AT SANTA ANITA HAS BEEN CANCELLED TODAY - SATURDAY

Fri recap- Race 1- 4th pick won (4.60) top pick 3rd (3.00). Race 2- 1 pick scratched, 2nd pick won (3.20) 3rd pick 3rd, top pick 4th. Race 4-3rd 1st timer won (21.00) 3rd pick 2nd (4.60) 2nd pick 3rd (2.80) 1st timer with 3 picks- Ex (49.80) trifecta (147.40) with top 1st timer 4th- superfecta (502.90). Race 5- Top Pick Won (5.60) 2nd pick 2nd (9.80) Ex (26.20) 3rd pick 4th. Race 6- 2 picks scratched, 2nd pick won (5.80) 3rd pick 2nd (3.40) top pick 3rd (2.60). Race 7- 1 pick scratched, 3rd pick won (9.00) 2nd pick 2nd (3.80) 3 picks boxed- Ex (12.20). Race 8- 2nd pick 2nd (3.60) top pick 3rd (3.20).

REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

LATE NOTE: RACING AT SANTA ANITA HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY.

RACE 1
8-WICKEDNWACKYINGRID 82.0
2-GENERAL CONSENSUS 77.2
6-BE GLORIOUS 70.4
13-SILVER GLADE 67.0

1st time starters - 4

RACE 2
3-ADARLYN CAT 71.4
7-OMI'S BACK 66.4
5-MAGIC MAGIC LABEL 64.8
2-DAISY'S TRIBE 62.7

RACE 3
5-TURN AWAY 79.6
4-FINAL FLING 77.2
2-KAZAMIRA 75.8
1-INITIATION 74.7
3-GRACE ANATOMY 69.8

RACE 4
7-LUIS'S ESPECIAL 98.4
4-VICE ADMIRAL 93.9
6-LIT'SGOODLOOKNGRAY 88.8
2-LAW BREAKER 86.1

RACE 5
11-PALLADIAN GENERAL 96.5
2-STALINGRAD 95.8
9-DAWN'S EARLY SKY 88.1
12-SWIFT WINDS 86.3

RACE 6
6-AFLEETS DESIRE 84.4
3-DEBIE GINSBURG 82.0
1-LUCKY RYLIE 80.8
9-LADY IN LOVE 80.2

RACE 7
2-TREVOR'S CLEVER 74.9
6-ABSOLUTE COURAGE 73.7
1-STORMIN STORY 71.4
5-TOMMY'S LUCK 70.9

RACE 8
13-DARK PAST 90.7
12-MADE IN CALIFORNIA 84.4
1-ZAYED 81.4
2-SIX AGAIN 76.0

RACE 9
6-MOLENGAO 120.1
7-THOUSAND WORDS 110.9
4-HEATSEAKER 109.3
5-RACKETEER 105.9

RACE 10
10-STORMING SLEW 67.5
8-REGAL REDEMPTION 65.4
3-TRICKY VIVIANA 56.0
11-SILVER CHAI 55.5

1st time starters - 4

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REMEMBER- 1st time starters cannot be rated with my system. They must be considered. I will list the 1st timers in the order I believe they will finish.

ALWAYS REMEMBER-The 5 point difference between horses rule-Any horse that is rated within 5 points of each other has a good chance of beating each other on any given day. You should also consider a horse who is dropping or moving up in class. If drop is large enough he may be very competitive with the horses at this level. The same is true with a horse moving up in class. If the jump in class is too much he may have a difficult time being competitive with these horses.

RACE 1
7-STEPPIN OUT ROSE 87.5
10-CATEGORIZE 87.5
2-GHOSTLY GIRL 75.5
6-KIMMY'SKLASSYLADY 74.3
3-ABBEY CAT 74.0

RACE 2
6-BEAR CREEK 72.0
1-POLISH PETE 63.2
2-GOOD MAN DAN 63.2
5-ENGINE SIXTY NINE 62.2

RACE 3
6-CARMAN 89.4
4-LEMON 76.0
3-LUCK IS MANDATORY 67.0
1-HITAGAIN 64.2

1st time starters - 2

RACE 4
12-GREGORIAN BAY 92.5
9-JUSTINPLACE 86.9
4-MEAUX POWER 82.0
3-BOUTROUS 79.3

RACE 5
2-CITY HEAT 57.2
1-MAHALO LANI 55.5
7-HESPERIA SUE 53.5
5-LOVELY OLIVIA 48.3

1st time starters - 8

RACE 6
6-HARLENE 72.6
8-CLOUDBREAKER 68.7
5-CLEAR THE HALL 58.5
3-TOPPLER 58.2

1st time starters - 2, 1

RACE 7
10-ROYAL VISION 87.5
9-CINDER CONE 83.8
5-CUT TRAIL 83.2
4-MANDATE TO FLY 82.6

RACE 8
10-QUAINT LASS 55.5
7-BYBALLOT 54.0
2-HOTTODI 51.1
5-FOGGY HAZE 48.0
6-BACKSTROKE 48.0

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THERE IS NO RACING AT SANTA ANITA TODAY.

Some questions answered-

Why do I post 4 horses for each race?
I post 4 horses with their ratings for each race as my figures are made and usually posted before scratches. If one is scratched you would still have 3 selections. I also like to play superfectas and trifectas with my system and to box the different horses or key the top horses to the others.

Recap payouts-I list the payouts on the minimum bet such as a $1 trifecta, $2 Quinella, $1 Exacta, $1 Superfecta, etc. as given by the track results. I have a small advantage betting here in Reno on Quinellas at some of the racebooks as they offer a "house Q"- this is 1/2 the win price times the place horses price. They pay either the track payout or the "house Q" payout and I receive the highest of the two. When I show a top horse "keyed" in the payouts he could also have been "boxed" with the picks in your betting.

Are my listed horses in the order that they should be bet?
N0- I have pointed out the 5 point difference rule many many times ( see yesterday's post). Also the 1st time starters cannot be rated under my system and they must always be considered. I do try to list the 1st time starters in the order I believe they will finish. If there are a couple of high rated horses and then a gap between the next horse's figure I would usually include the 1st timer. If his works are very good I would also include him.

Do I make money all the time?
I make money over a longer period of time but I have streaks just like every bettor does. I have a very good day for me with the trifectas. The next racing day???? I post my picks with the ratings, I post the payouts that were possible if you used the picks. HOW YOU BET THE PICKS IS THE KEY. My top horse wins alot but many of the payouts are small. If the 5 point rule is there I may bet the 2nd or 3rd horse to win. I only make win bets (no place or show) unless the odds are very high on my selection, then I may make a place bet. I never make a show bet. I like to key my horses that stand out with their ratings and or box 3 or 4 horses for my trifectas and superfectas. If I make a quinella bet I usually box three horses unless I have a standout to key and then I key that horse to three others.

Horses with the same rating number-
I list the horse that I believe has the best chance of beating the other horse with the same figure first. This is for listing purposes only. Horses within a few tenths of a point are considered "tied" for betting purposes.

Program number does not match horses name-
This has happened five times that I know of in over 815 posts on my blog. If it occurs use the program number and the rating for that horse. I enter the program numbers with the ratings first and then the horses name. I do not ever remember having the program number wrong for the selection I wanted with the horse's rating.

I hope this has answered some of the questions that you have about my system. I post information on the system on non racing days at the Southern Calif. tracks. You can go back on my posts on those days for more information.

The best handicapping tool you can have?
GOOD LUCK.

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NOTE: NO PICKS OR SELECTIONS WILL BE POSTED FOR SANTA ANITA TUESDAY DUE TO SEVERAL POWER OUTAGES- COMPUTER DOWN.

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