--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Scott" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
>
> Frank wrote: <<Would it be possible for you to provide the math work behind
> these picks that lead you to the conclusion that these were positive
> expectancies???>>
>
> I don't believe Coach Vee said his picks were positive expectation ones.
> That's not the term most race pickers use. There are some professional
> "syndicates" that do a lot of computer crunching for horseracing (and sports
> betting) and pure math is more of a factor although even then not the total
> picture since humans input the factors they think are important. However,
> a good handicapper would usually make up his own list of factors, based on
> his research and past experience.
>
> <<Currently I have no way to double check your work because I don't know
> horse math.>>
>
> Did he ask you to check his work? Just wondering.
>
In poker, reading body language can put one way in front of the math-only players. Successful horse players that I know would not even think about wagering without a thorough inspection in the paddock, the walking ring, and the pre-race warmup. Horsey tells! And thankfully, the masses will never go to the trouble of learning about this aspect of the game.
