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Simply put, horse handicapping is the art of predicting horses who have the greatest chance of winning a race. And no one does it better than Wunderdog Sports. The Sport of Kings has had a home here since I started making picks and it takes a keen eye and (ahem) horse sense to pick winners in one of the oldest wagering sports on earth.

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Thursday May 26

Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors

Golden State seems to do this every round, that is give the opponent a win in an otherwise lopsided series before putting them away the next time out with relative ease. Look for that trend to continue as the Warriors go for another Gentleman's Sweep after losing 119-109 on Tuesday when Luke Doncic scored 30 points for the desperate Mavericks.

It snapped a nine-game winning streak in Western Conference finals games for Golden State and now it goes home where the Warriors have covered nine of their past 11 games. Dallas is 1-5 ATS its last six road games and 9-4 OVER its past 13 on the road and 12-5 OVER overall against teams with winning records.

Game 4 went OVER by 12 points as the teams combined to shoot nearly 50-percent overall. 14 of the past 20 meetings have soared OVER. Golden State lost to Memphis by 39 points in Game 5 when leading 3-1 in the conference semifinals and then blew out the Grizzlies in Game 6.

Look for a similar result tonight. Play the Warriors to cover, and take the OVER.

My Pick: Golden State -7 (-105)

 

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I have changed with the times, and have incorporated parts of all of these factors into my selection process as well as others with my horse racing picks. They are all tools, and like all tools they can build or destroy. The only one I would put well above the others is my knowledge of what I see every day. Since I do this EVERYDAY, I find it second nature to view as many as 50 to 80 races each afternoon. Some I may look at as many as 3 or 4 times to find that hidden nuances that would escape the average viewer. I take extensive trip notes, track bias notes, post position & hot and cold trainer and rider combinations. All of these elements are necessary in arriving at a sound, logical selection process. I do this for others just as diligently as I do it for myself. As important as all of the new information available to the horseplayer, are the wagers themselves.

In that long ago era mentioned above, the only exotic wager available was the daily double and maybe a tri-fecta on the final race of the card. Now the possibilities are endless. I incorporate win bets, exactas, trifectas and pick-3's and an occasional pick-4 into our wagering strategy with our horse handicapping picks & tips. Again the key is to use your knowledge of handicapping to correctly assess what type of wagering strategy fit's the situation best. Most of my daily selections come from major tracks from around the country. This includes tracks running now such as Aqueduct in New York, Keeneland/ Churchill Downs in Kentucky, Finger Lakes in upstate New York, which is a track I love to bet on and any other racing venue where I feel a potential winning play can be spotted. In my wagering strategies, I give you suggested amounts for every play I makeon my horse handicapping picks. This is just a guideline. Each day when I post my results, they are based on the exact amounts which I have stated.

Horse racing betting philosophy

Horse Racing Picks: Some Factors To Consider

  • The Track conditions: certain track conditions vastly favor different styles of runners.

  • Breeding: Pedigree analysis is only significant when analyzing a horse that has not had ample (or no) opportunity to show what it can do under today's conditions. First-time-starters bred for sprint speed vs. those bred to run best going longer. Sprinters trying to go long. Dirt types moving to turf. 

  • Speed: Speed is pretty easy to explain, as the horse that runs the fastest generally wins more races.But there is a bit more to it than that as I look at training races and "speed figures" to determine which animal has the best chance of winning a race.

  • Pace: Pace is perhaps one of the strongest determining factors in horse handicapping. Pace is used to determine the running style of each horse and whether they are a front runner, stalker, presser, or closer.

  • Form: Form is simply an "eye test." If you see that a horse ran well in a previous outing or training session, chances are that they are in good form for a repeat performance. 

    Style: Each style is very different and can go a long way to determine who goes to the winner's circle.

  • Class: Another great tactic in picking racing winners is the form of the race horse. You probably wouldn't but a college baseball pitcher in to pitch to the New York Yankees lineup. The same goes for horse racing and that is the "class" of the horse. There are different levels of racing where class becomes a huge factor as faster horses tend to race against faster and slower vs. slower. So you wouldn't put a slower overall horse in against a crew of fireballs and hope to come out ahead, right? 

  • Post position: Post position is another mitigating factor in handicapping the horses. The horse that is placed on the outside of the track has a longer distance to travel than the racers nearer to the rail (inside). Now this may sound pretty elementary, but it is a huge factor that can vastly affect the outcome of the races.

  • Jockey: The jockey piloting the horse has a lot to do with the pace of the animal, and I factor that too.

I go into more detail on some of these factors in this article on horse handicapping.

Predictions Track record

If you're like most bettors, you might find it hard to resist the urge of getting a bet or two down when the first Saturday in May rolls around. Of course, I'm talking about the Kentucky Derby, otherwise known as the first leg of the Triple Crown, and getting you set for Churchill Downs is my top priority for the racing season each year.

In 2022, my top two Kentucky Derby picks (Epicenter and Zandon) were in position coming down the stretch until the seas parted for Rich Strike (80-1), who was shot out of a cannon and overtook them both.

2022 Kentucky Derby Results

1. Rich Strike
2. Epicenter
3. Zandon

Then, in 2023, two of my top horses finished in the top three, as I called Angel of Empire (8-1) and Two Phil's (12-1), along with Tapit Trice.

2023 Kentucky Derby Results

1. Mage
2. Two Phil's
3. Angel of Empire

I release picks for each leg of the Triple Crown, with selections from multiple races leading up to the main event. No matter how you like to bet the ponies—be it Win-Place-Show or exotic wagering with exacta and trifectas—I have the horses to build your card around.

For the second leg at Pimlico (Race #13, the Preakness Stakes), my top pick in 2022 was #8 Epicenter, which placed for $2.80. My third pick on #5 Early Voting won outright, paying back $13.40.

Check out my detailed analysis of the Preakness for an example of what you can expect with all of my premium horse racing packages.

My 2023 results at the Belmont Stakes were incredible, picking winners in four different races!

2023 Belmont Park Race Results

> Race 7: Clairiere winning at $5.50/$3.00/$2.30 (my top pick)

> Race 8: Arabian Lion winning at $6.70/$3.90/$3.10 (my top pick)

> Race 10: Cody’s Wish winning at $3.30/$2.40/$2.30 (my top pick)

> Race 11: Up to the Mark, winning at $5.30/$4.40/$2.80 (my top pick)

To cap it all off, I offer special sheets for the Breeders' Cup Classic each season, and while it was nearly impossible to cap my results from Belmont, I still delivered by picking outright winners in two high-profile races, along with two places and a show.

2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Winner: Hard to Justify (9/1) - $20.20/$8/$5

2023 Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint
Winner: Elite Power (8/5) - $5.40/$3.60/$2.80

The past two years have been nothing short of epic, and I'll have premium picks ready for you this summer when that familiar post-call bugle blows loud. 

Past HORSE Premium Picks

Santa Anita Park Race #11 (Breeders' Cup Sprint)

November 4, 2023
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Premium Pick
Top pick: #8 (Elite Power) (9-5) - 2022 champion sprinter Elite Power had won seven straight races before finishing second to Gunite the last time out. The two had gone head-to-head in their previous race and Elite Power won in the Grade 1 Alfred G...

Santa Anita Park Race #9 (Breeders' Cup Classic)

November 4, 2023
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Premium Pick
Top pick: #12 (Arabian Knight) (4-1) - This 3-year-old colt has three victories and one third-place finish over its last four races. That included a Grade 1 Pacific Classic win in September the last time out at this same 1 1/4 distance. Bob...

Santa Anita Park Race #7 (Breeders' Cup Distaff )

November 4, 2023
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Premium Pick
Top pick: #8 (Randomized) (6-1) - This 3-year old filly has won three races in a row from 1 to 1 1/4 miles, all on dirt. She's a front-runner with dazzling speed figures, including the two fastest Ragozin speed numbers ...

Santa Anita Park Race #6 (Breeders' Cup Mile )

November 4, 2023
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Premium Pick
Top pick: #8 (Du Jour) (15-1) - Du Jour is a late bloomer, picking up more speed and more wins in 2023. Du Jour finished second in the Grade 1 Frank E. Kilroe Mile earlier in the year and comes off back-to-back victories at the Wickerr and the Del Ma...

Santa Anita Park Race #4 (Filly and Mare Turf)

November 4, 2023
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Premium Pick
Top pick: #2 (Warm Heart) (3-1) - Warm Heart has won four of five all over one mile. That includes two straight Grade 1 races, the Prix Vermeille and the Yorkshire Oaks. She won the Prix Vermei...

Santa Anita Park Race #5 (Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint)

November 3, 2023
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Premium Pick
Top pick: #11 (Slider) (8-1) - This two-year-old colt is still learning but is competitive and keeps on winning. Slider had an uneven start the last time out but still won the five furlongs Speakeasy Stakes at Santa Anita last month. After settling in...

Free Horse picks I provide

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Kentucky Derby Picks

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Preakness Picks

The Preakness is the middle race of the Triple Crown, so I can compile the data from the Kentucky Derby and make tweaks to refind my picks for the Preakness. I share some of my betting strategies and expertise with every pick, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter. You'll get notified of any sales or deals & get first dibs on the my Preakness Picks Package before race day. I will also offer the triple crown package on this same page. 

Belmont Stakes Picks

The third and final race in the triple crown is sure to impress. Usually in the first or second week of June, this race is 1.5 miles long and packed with potential winners. I make my package available for purchase a few weeks prior, so you can get my picks straight to your inbox in time to place your bets or wager with your friends. Check my stats for prior years in the past picks and then get yourself the Belmont picks package here. Remember, my picks are backed by hours of horse racing analysis. 

Breeder's Cup Picks

 

Horse Racing Resources

Horse Racing Handicapping Philosophy

Everyone needs a system when betting horses and I've outlined for you my winning horse racing system.

Successful Horse Racing Handicapping

Here is the ultimate horse racing handicappers guide: a detailed review of all elements that go into horse racing handicapping.

The Rules of Horse Racing

This is horse racing 101, information that will allow you to better understand the types of bets and how to win betting them. Get familiar with general horse racing terms and then take that knowledge to the track.

Guide to Betting Horse Racing

I've given you the tools to familiarize yourself with horse racing, now read up on my tactics to horse racing picks and betting strategies.

Horse Racing: Reading the Menu

With so many horse racing options available it can be hard to choose, here is a breakdown of the horse racing betting menu to help you with your horse racing decisions.

Watch Out for Bouncing Horses

The Bouncing Horse Theory and how you can use it to your advantage when betting the races.

The Dog Pound

Thirsty for more sports betting information? Check out the Dog Pound, an extensive resource for all my sports gambling articles and advice.

Past Horse Racing Picks (2006-present)

Access to all of my archived predictions from the track. Win or lose - I give you visibility to all past picks, including my in-depth analysis.

Premium Horse Racing Picks

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How to Win at Sports Betting

My free video series, "How to Win at Sports Betting," is the ultimate guide for bettors of all experience levels. Learn about bankroll management, how to find winning picks, and other vital factors to help you become a winning Horse Racing bettor.

 

 

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