Finally, on the last day of the Saratoga Summer Meet, I could actually call myself the best handicapper in Amerca.  Listed 8 winners, 6 on top and had a flat bet profit of over $25 for the day.  I listed 5 doubles (2 cold), listed 2 pick 3’s and listed 3 exacta boxes, including one for  $76 in race 1, which also listed the $219 triple.  One of my best bets even won at 3-1!  But no pick 4’s and no pick 6, but I’m not complaining.

My final overall stats will be published on this site later this week.  However,  I only went 65/356, or about 18% on the win bets with a flat bet loss of $198.  I did list 188 winners in those 356 races (53%), which is pretty good considering I only listed 2 horses in 30% of the races.  But compared to the professionals in the local papers, I lagged behind on the win bets, and they have to put their picks in before scratches, which I was able incorporate into my picks on most days.  Give them credit, some of them had a really good meet on the win end.  But remember, none of the professionals had a profit on their win bets, which is why you have to find other ways to win.  Let’s see how my 3 bets ($1 doubles, $1 pick 3’s and $5 exacta boxes with 3 horses) fared during the meet and you can judge the results for yourself.  I’m definitely not the best handicapper in America, but I put up a great fight against the dragon and had a great time doing it.  More thoughts in the days to come!