Besieged By Races!Yes, I headed this blog "racing" but maybe it's racES.Great Jumpin' Jehosaphat! HOW MANY?There are dozens today (Friday), both metropolitan and other, and (it seems) hundreds of trots and dog races. As for Saturday, then Sunday, well you just lose count.Never was there a better argument for regulation, for a new SKY station dedicated to city gallops, and not looking like the dog's breakfast (after he's eaten it too fast and we're now inspecting the returns).As to the
Besieged By Races!
Yes, I headed this blog "racing" but maybe it's racES.
Great Jumpin' Jehosaphat! HOW MANY?
There are dozens today (Friday), both metropolitan and other, and (it seems) hundreds of trots and dog races. As for Saturday, then Sunday, well you just lose count.
Never was there a better argument for regulation, for a new SKY station dedicated to city gallops, and not looking like the dog's breakfast (after he's eaten it too fast and we're now inspecting the returns).
As to the form guides, well, how can they possibly cope?
It's a sign of greed and to hell with the punter. So... what can you, the sensible and controlled investor, do?
I suggest you start by working out just what your best chances of winning are. I mean, for example, what kind of races are best FOR YOU?
Then put a ###*** big red diagonal line through all the rest.
It is imperative that at all times we remember why we are here.
To make money.
If there's anyone reading this who doesn't agree with that, either (a) you're on the wrong page or (b) you just don't get it. It's what racing is all about. No betting, no racing. Good betting, good racing. Great betting... see the steps?
SO I reckon you don't need anything that you are not thoroughly familar with. Or that you don't trust your chances in.
My regulars all know that I won't touch two year olds until the Golden Slipper carnival, and that I only dip in then because of the anomalies on offer. Call it learning the hard way. I couldn't beat the kids' races, so I walked away. I don't even try to assess the fields. Sure I watch these races, but that's with an eye on the future. I CANNOT win on two year olds, so, knowing that, I don't even consider the chances.
Rarely will I stray outside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Maybe Adelaide and Perth when there's an opportunity, but not (for example) Sha Tin or Dubai. Not even (for example) Toowoomba, because I can't be sure of my assessment procedures and I don't have access to anyone that I regard as a course expert.
Be selective.
Know your selectors and the limits of your own abilities.
Scorn all the other races.
There's only one game in town: it's the money game.You cannot, you will not, win this game, unless you follow these fundamental principles.