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HE'S YOUR EYES AT
THE TRACK
AND ON THE BACKSIDE
For years the Voice of Northwest Horse Racing.
One of the leading Handicappers in Washington State for 36 years.
During his years at Longacres racetrack and now at Emerald Downs, he's
always been regarded as one of the best handicappers in the area. Often
not only leading in winners but setting high standards in R.O.I. His
comments alone tell you about his experience in the game. He's owned
horses since 1975 and at this time buys, then forms syndicates. He's
worked close with his trainers over the years and has spent time in the
shed row. One thing he's learned over the years is the trainer is the
trainer. The novice handicapper listens to everyone and later learns
they've been misled.
So many fallacies, his pet peeve are bandages. Some are useful,
majority camouflage.
You'll never hear him talk about them, nor talk about
"bounce," for years it had been known as "knocked
out." Lately it's hardly mentioned. Another is "kidney
sweat," no such thing, ask veterinarians.
He watches every race twice, live and re-play; if
necessary he'll check the tapes. Trip handicapping is his game. Now
money management that's a different ball game. With all the various
bets available it's getting tougher and tougher. Back in the days of
win-place-show plus the daily double it was a snap. The biggest problem
we all have is what happens when you get to the window. Yes, it happens
to him also. But Predictor says don't listen to tips they'll bury you.
He’s often been asked about tips and getting inside information, he
chuckles, all his years
only one time has he had the trainer say we'll win today? The best
information is what you see in the paddock and post parade. The
paddock/saddling area is a must watch how the horse acts being saddled.
Don't be concerned about a horse being saddled away from others, no big
deal, he's fine and the trainer is doing everyone a favor. In the State
of Washington any horse that falls, (flips) in the paddock is an
automatic scratch, many other states nothing, I wouldn't want to bet
that horse. These are a few tidbits you'll pick up by following the
Predictor. At his home
base Emerald Downs, he's known to tell it like it is.
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