Oaks/Derby Double - Page 2 - Pace and Cap

JimG · 05-05-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieP

Bill made these little pads we called "tick pads" and we used them for YEARS when we hooked up at the Meadowlands. It consisted of THREE things

1) Bl/bl rank
2) V/dc rank
3) E/l graph

How ironic. When I use the Validator series to handicap, these are the 3 screens I use to make my betting decisions. Keeps me from getting into information overload and paralysis from analysis

Jim

admin · 05-05-2007, 10:27 AM

Wow Rich

I didn't think you would remember the Tick pad

Here is one from Yesterdays Oaks

The Early late graph
The BLBL
and The VDC readout

chris · 05-05-2007, 11:23 AM

I also bet the race, however I approached it somewhat differently than many who posted.

As is my habit, I handicapped the race just before it went off; this precludes overhandicapping, vexing over pace lines, second guessing, and all the other pitfalls before us. More importantly, I do it this way because it fits me well - it may not be for you - at 68 yrs young I only have the energy to do it once, so I have to do it when counts!

After a quick visual run through, and yes I still use the form, I didn't come up with a probable winner, many looked capable; it's a GrI race and this is what you'll usually find. What jumped off the page was the filly that was going to be second. Now I can bet the race without an iron clad certainty of who was going to win. Just as good, I was sure of the 2nd place horse, or should I say, as sure as one can be in these undertakings. Tough to make a winning case for a filly with 5 2nd place finishes, now six. Not a hanger in the traditional sense, but what I call a "settler." Put a couple of bombers over her, added the favorite, and cashed a decent ticket.

No Tri's, no Sfx's; didn't have any special insight for these bets. Instead, I took what was there. On to the Derby.

Regards,
Chris

jms62 · 05-06-2007, 01:39 PM

Guys... If you won the Oaks Derby Double 11-7, make sure that you received credit in your account... I looked this morning and it was not marked as a winner... I called it in and am awaiting a call back...

05-05-2007, 10:27 AM	#12
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,643	Tick pad Wow Rich I didn't think you would remember the Tick pad Here is one from Yesterdays Oaks The Early late graph The BLBL and The VDC readout Attached Images

05-05-2007, 11:23 AM	#13
chris Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richfield, MN Posts: 182	Kentucky Oaks I also bet the race, however I approached it somewhat differently than many who posted. As is my habit, I handicapped the race just before it went off; this precludes overhandicapping, vexing over pace lines, second guessing, and all the other pitfalls before us. More importantly, I do it this way because it fits me well - it may not be for you - at 68 yrs young I only have the energy to do it once, so I have to do it when counts! After a quick visual run through, and yes I still use the form, I didn't come up with a probable winner, many looked capable; it's a GrI race and this is what you'll usually find. What jumped off the page was the filly that was going to be second. Now I can bet the race without an iron clad certainty of who was going to win. Just as good, I was sure of the 2nd place horse, or should I say, as sure as one can be in these undertakings. Tough to make a winning case for a filly with 5 2nd place finishes, now six. Not a hanger in the traditional sense, but what I call a "settler." Put a couple of bombers over her, added the favorite, and cashed a decent ticket. No Tri's, no Sfx's; didn't have any special insight for these bets. Instead, I took what was there. On to the Derby. Regards, Chris

05-06-2007, 01:39 PM	#14
jms62 Grade 1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 798	Oaks Derby Double NJ Acct Wagering Guys... If you won the Oaks Derby Double 11-7, make sure that you received credit in your account... I looked this morning and it was not marked as a winner... I called it in and am awaiting a call back...