Harness Racing - Pace and Cap

Mr.Pagine · 05-06-2024, 10:48 PM

I have only nibbled at Harness; does anyone have any suggestions to learn more?

Thanks in advance, and don't forget to CASH!!

Jon

Belmont123 · 06-01-2024, 01:07 PM

Hi Jon,

I’ve owned and raced harness for year’s and still do. I handicap them well but seldom bet them anymore. Problem with harness is it’s very predictable and often boring single file racing - more so on half mile track racing. A big issue for the better is pool size which at most tracks is nil. You find a reasonable 10-1 play and make a decent wager, the odds tilt down way too much. Then there’s the juicy 5-1 overlay that settles at 2-1 within seconds to post way too often. Betting against one self in my opinion.

In my view, the only tracks worth betting are the Meadowlands and Woodbine/Mohawk. Racing is an insiders game but in harness its on steroids so I avoid betting B level or lower tracks.

Jim

05-06-2024, 10:48 PM	#1
Mr.Pagine Happy Punting Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 527	Harness Racing I have only nibbled at Harness; does anyone have any suggestions to learn more? Thanks in advance, and don't forget to CASH!! Jon

06-01-2024, 01:07 PM	#2
Belmont123 AlwNW1X Join Date: May 2024 Location: New York Posts: 5	Harness Hi Jon, I’ve owned and raced harness for year’s and still do. I handicap them well but seldom bet them anymore. Problem with harness is it’s very predictable and often boring single file racing - more so on half mile track racing. A big issue for the better is pool size which at most tracks is nil. You find a reasonable 10-1 play and make a decent wager, the odds tilt down way too much. Then there’s the juicy 5-1 overlay that settles at 2-1 within seconds to post way too often. Betting against one self in my opinion. In my view, the only tracks worth betting are the Meadowlands and Woodbine/Mohawk. Racing is an insiders game but in harness its on steroids so I avoid betting B level or lower tracks. Jim Last edited by Belmont123; 06-01-2024 at 01:09 PM.

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