tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040184135260137519.post466996363412281067..comments2022-10-11T19:17:43.167-07:00Comments on Red Rock or Bust: Early Musings on 2011 NHC TourTerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06753265916892083288noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040184135260137519.post-45186666573882325142011-01-05T06:43:39.239-08:002011-01-05T06:43:39.239-08:00Terry, I agree with you. To say that only professi...Terry, I agree with you. To say that only professional handicappers have a shot is like saying that people who study number patterns for MegaMillions are the only ones that can win. To be sure, one contestant hit a 102-1 shot to steamroll the field in a $30 Monmouth Contest over Memorial Day, which throws out the theory that being a professional wins out in these things. I find it equal parts good handicapping, good timing (i.e. knowing when to make a big call on a horse), good bankroll management and good luck.Bill Holobowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267163445590752501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040184135260137519.post-35143118629694224592010-12-30T15:09:53.309-08:002010-12-30T15:09:53.309-08:00@Anon -- I'm with you that full-time horseplay...@Anon -- I'm with you that full-time horseplayers have an advantage over weekend warriors, simply because any full-timer is almost certainly highly experienced and good, and because full-timers take more shots at these things (2 entries per contest, fly to out-of-town contests, etc.)<br /><br />But I disagree that amateurs have zero chance. I've had some modest success, and have been in sniffing distance of a couple big prizes that would have put frowns on the faces of the pros. As long as you're a decent handicapper who can ferret out a price once in a while and you consistently apply sound contest strategy, you're in with a chance in these things. Any Given Saturday, baby. <br /><br />Happy New Year.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753265916892083288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040184135260137519.post-22344936348741934662010-12-30T12:38:13.908-08:002010-12-30T12:38:13.908-08:00good luck. it's better than the lottery, BUT,t...good luck. it's better than the lottery, BUT,the guys who win it every year are full time horseplayers. i know 2 of them and believe me , they have paid their dues. big time. amateurs have zero chance.<br />better to put the same hours to use concentrating on one track and being happy to break even at year end.<br />remember, "you can beat the juice(takeout)over time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com