|
Google Site Search | Get RDSS | Sartin Library | RDSS FAQs | Conduct | Register | Site FAQ | Members List | Today's Posts | Search |
Previous 'Handicapping Discussion' Forum General Handicapping Discussion |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
02-10-2013, 01:43 PM | #11 |
Grade 1
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NYC and San Diego
Posts: 627
|
Ray: I think I participated in the 1990 or 1991 version. Obviously no internet so it was all manual input off the DRF. Think I had Synergism 2.
A couple of buddies and I flew up from L.A. I remember the area up and down the street was pretty run down. I think the Hilton was the only nice place as I think it was newer at the time. Hopefully it's changed for the better. It was my first tournament and I had only been 'capping for a couple of years. I made no money but at least I was able to walk out on Sunday with a decent chunk of my starting bankroll. I think you had to put up $500 to play. Rousso was definitely legit and a very good capper. I think he used to sit and cap with Brohamer and Quinn as Quinn always got a box for the big meet. He had a 900 number set up - might have been part of Selvin's Handicappers Reports 900 numbers at the time along with Jeff Siegel. Believe he did become a lawyer. I think Doc recommended 2 horse betting more for psychological reasons given the group of folks I saw at his seminars. A lot of folks were having trouble understanding the concepts and probably didn't have the makeup for long run outs. He did say that 2 horse betting was actually more profitable than one horse. I never agreed but I was happy to give up some profit for more peace of min. I guess it depends on one's hit rates but I think it's very tough nowadays to be grinding it out as a 2 horse bettor on lower priced horses and make a profit. Odds are much lower on those horses nowadays vs. the late 80's and early 90's. Plus, you have to keep your "mistakes" or "oversights" down to almost none - there is no margin for error. You have to remove yourself emotionally and run it like a business. I think Bill's example shows that you have to do what you're comfortable with at a betting level you're comfortable with. |
02-23-2013, 06:59 PM | #12 |
AlwNW1X
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Posts: 12
|
I'm not sure I get it. I've been told that one can achieve about a 30% win just by betting on the favorite. So how is 25% better?
|
02-23-2013, 10:03 PM | #13 |
Grade 1
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 507
|
depends on your mutual average...if you bet 100 races @ $2.00 each you have $200 invested...if you hit 30% at an ave mutual of $6.70 you break even...if you bet all favs I doubt that your mutual would be over $5.00. if you only hit 25% but are more selective on price and not betting many favs you can show a profit.
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Synergism - The Classic Handicapping Tool - The Best of The Best | partsnut | Synergism | 22 | 12-03-2012 09:53 PM |
New Handicapping Competition for 2012 | atlasaxis | General Discussion | 0 | 03-03-2012 10:57 AM |
National Handicapping Contest 13 | For The Lead | 2012 | 2 | 01-29-2012 04:08 PM |
RDSS as Primary Handicapping Tool? | Ted Craven | RDSS | 4 | 01-12-2010 03:39 PM |
Calibration Handicapping Once Again | jwolpert | Previous 'Handicapping Discussion' Forum | 1 | 08-20-2008 06:46 PM |