Saturday, November 1, 2008

Monster System, working wonders



Only two things surpass the excitement of your selected 93-1 shot opening up on the field in the stretch by two lengths : If the horse wins or runs second. As it is Dutch Striker held on for third, in the last race at Churchill downs, today. I was alive in the double, but happily collected multiple tickets on the $24.80 he paid to show. It was easy to do. In fact, I wrote a book about it.

In the last few weeks, several of these selections won–at monstrous odds, including Buonissimo, $69.80; Unbridled Danger. $38; Stayawaystella, $30;Executive Chief, $28.80; The Mizzus, $47; and even Fleet Valid, at a paltry $12.40. The Monster Move System is working like the 'golden goose' it is.

While, I haven't solved all of it's wonders, I have gained enough knowledge of the system to have these horses, at least, across the board. I am also developing a great deal of that elusive patience; preferring to save wagering for 'move' races.

Daily doubles, are a regular hit. It is only a matter of time before I string together pick threes using these horses as the key. No rush, though.

These opportunities happen, nearly everyday. I am taking it slow.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

King of the Breeders Cup ($2 variety)

To quote Andy Beyer, "I am king of the world." In other words, I had a tremendous Breeders Cup Day. Moreover, I adhered to my own restrictive wagering guidelines in the process. But, this time, I actually found betting opportunities by handicapping.

Not only did I take down the Classic exacta, I scored a $10 win bet on Raven's Pass. The selections were made from their European Beyer figures (adjusted by -12). Both horses ran (turf) figures comparable to Curlin's 111.

In the second race at Santa Anita, a simple $2 win and place bet on Desert Code returned $106. At Belmont, one of two Monster Move horses ran second at 63-1 yielding $43 to place, $13.60 to show and a $334 exacta with the favorite. Not bad for a starting bank of $40. Add it up.

I wonder how the experts did? Get ready for the polytrack surface assault and excuses!

One complaint. NYRA's internet wagering operation apparently wasn't up to the challenge of handling the extremely large volume of the world series of thoroughbred racing. It was a frustrating technological mess. C'mon NYRA get your act together!

Thank God, the live operators are still around. Go, girls–and guys.