$500 'monster' exacta on Big A IDT

Two Monster-movers in the second race on Aqueduct's inner-dirt-track finished first and second to return a humongous $514 in the exacta. Move trainer Ubilo Rodrigo hoisted apprentice Jackie Davis aboard winner Northern Warrior to pay $71.5. $19. $8.6. An unusually inept Eddie Castro, aboard 11-1 Landlash, could have won but finished second. Borderline mover My Lucky Way finished third to complete a $6,458 trifecta. What's up, Eddie?

Paying the price for success

Handicapping horses is a tough task. There's always a trade-off for success. I am now paying the price for my in-depth study of the monster move. I spent so much time proving that the system works (it still does) that I have lost my successful approaches to other potential winners. Back to square one on them. You can't begin to imagine my frustration.

The only benefit is that I dislike Big A racing in the fall. So, its been relatively easy to suspend betting activities there. But my success at Churchill has also suffered. I have slowed all wagering to a crawl.

I am, however, continuing to refine the move strategy. Recent winners include Pollard Babe $62 and On the Beat., $35.2.

Never fear. As is typical with this 'game' I'll be back. No doubt.!