Hello, I'm a newbie here but love the site and the insights of people.  I will start this blog about horse racing and will eventually cover various things about the subject.  I used to run a site years back and am thinking about reviving it.  I believe in the standard tools of the "punter" but I also developed an interest in astrology and applied mysticism which I began to use in predictive racing.  As time permits and passes I will cover some of these items as well in predictive analogies such as: sound values (related to names of horses) color (related to saddle cloth and silks) but the primary focus will be numbers (related to the number(s) of the horses).  Some other things will be related to Jockeys and performance as related to rhythms.

Ok....here goes the first predictions for all tracks on 10-03-09!

Numbers of the day are:  #'s 1,  2,  5,  6   Note: if considering the #1 you also must consider #10 but is not absolutely necessary.  These will be the primary Astro/Mystic numbers affecting races on 10-3-09.  Finishes should only be considered in the Win or Place positions only.  Also, these numbers will frequently be at a premium.

So there you have it..."keep your mind on your money and your money on your mind."

Yes, I agree with you, Ok, the 1 can be a 7 or a 10, 2, could7 the 6 could be a 9 the 3 could be a 8, the 4 could be a 9, Don't know about the 5 maybe someone could help me, with the mirror number. 10 could be a 1 or 11

Greetings Cypher & Welcome to LB & the forum-

Thanks for sharing your predictions with us, as a investigator of out of the box methodologies I will check out your recomendations

Do you suggest an accompanying wagering strategy?

Which tracks do you follow most ?

Approx how effective (ROI) were your selections on your previous site?

Want to wish you the Best of the Best Success and look forward to seeing multi winners tomorrow.

Regards,

EddessaKnight

I'm off that way now. any I will see what's up! 1, 2, 5,6     picksandplays check that out . They give the winning horses.

Results for 10-03-09:  Number of live tracks=25  Number values of the day= 1, 2, 5, 6  Finishing positions to watch= Win / Place

Results: In win position... numbers appeared 87 times     In place position... numbers appeared 76 times     Numbers paired up... 29 times  

Most spectacular win of the day: Ajax Downs 8th race #1 paid $179.40

*assuming live tracks ran 9 races each=225 races   *combined total of numbers in the money=163       numbers % in the money = over 70%

 To answer some questions asked.  I don't really have a favorite track but do enjoy higher classed horses and races.  I really don't pay attention to "mirror" numbers because they put to much on the plate.  How to use the info:  Really a matter of choice per player as these Astro/Mystic numbers will be important in the events of the racing day and garners attention.  One can handicap the remainder of the field and place with these Astro/Mystic numbers or handicap them alone but one can run into some problems because these particular numbers will show no logical reason per statistic for getting into the money as they will defy the field of competitors.  As mentioned before these will often pay a premium and the tote should be watched carefully.  Another way to use them is to play races of equal value meaning play races equal to these numbers only.  Often I will set a watch on the odds of 9-1 or better and double up wagers until hit but will only watch 1 or two tracks when engaged in a watch and I only play the win position.  Keeping a record via DRF results helps focus play from a day to day basis.

10-04-09 All tracks: Numbers of the day are:  2, 3, 6, 7  Watch in Win or Place positions only!  

Well Cypher let me be the first to give a big congradulaions which are seemingly in order according to your outstanding results.

How does your ROI (return in investment) calculate? What track were you at? DEPENDING ON YOUR WAGERING SCHEDULE....You sshould have made a bundle at OTB, casino race book or a track window live !!!

Again best wishes for continued success, hope to see more of the same soon.

Well Done,

EddessaKnight

I had to come back and post this! I was thinking about your numbers you posted. 1,2,5,6. Well this is what happened. I was playing Lousiana Downs.  and Santa Anita. I played the 256 in Sanita Anita when I should of played it at Louisana Downs, 625 Tri. for $1.00 paid $847.00 or something like that. for a $2.00 bet much more.  I think it was the last Race at Louisana Downs. Oct. 3rd.  I got to the Track late so I don't know what came at other tracks. I didn't get there untill 5pm, or after.  But today was Ohio Derby Day! Boy was it crowded out there!    A 5,6 came at a few Tracks.  You were right on the Money!   If you have anymore good ones post them. I don't go there all the time.    Another Track GoldenGate Fields  612  Tri. Last Race, can't remember what they paid.    But anyway, I played the Tri,, and use the 6/10/1,2,3   the 10 screwed me up! I would had the Tri. For $1.00  $252.00 for $1.  but I will keep coming back to check with you! Thanks again!

**To recap the above post:Numbers of day for 10-03-09 were 1, 2, 5, 6    Louisiana Downs 10th race results:  6-5-2-1  Exacta paid $281.00 Trifecta paid $1,748.20  Superfecta paid $22,330.40

Results for 10-04-09

Numbers of the day 2, 3, 6, 7  consider in Win / Place positions only!

Live tracks=20  total races=180  

Number of Wins =76 Place=75  combined numbers in the money=151 = 83%        Numbers that combined (perfecta/exactas) =28 

Most spectacular race(s) of the day:

Track= Hoosier

5th race Win  #6 = $56.10

6th race Place #3 = $34.80

8th race Place #6 = $32.40

10th race Win #6 = $61.00

13th race Win #7 = 64.60 

A question has been asked about ROI (return on investment) ROI is a performance measure to calculate the efficiency of an investment...in short output vs return

The factors depend upon the types of wagers being made, number of tracks played / number of races played to determine a persons ROI

Remember that this predictive presentation is to give the Astro/Mystic viewpoint of which numbers will give the best performances on a given day.  The individual punter will consider these numbers and integrate them into their plays as primary focus in Win or Place positions and one also must consider that these Astro/Mystic numbers will quite frequently be at a premium.

Methods:  No race fan with any sense will never play each and every race... one must choose their spots.  Primary is the Win or Place positions and can be looked at every race.  But to maximize chances for the return on investment I previously suggested to watch races of equal value to the numbers of the day and follow no more than one or two tracks.

Gimmicks or Exotics: i.e. Perfecta/Exactas,  Trifectas,  Superfecta and so on.  These can be expensive plays and to maximize them a wheel should be played.  

Also, any handicapping skills that one possesses should be used as well.  

Predictions for 10-05-09 are:  3, 4, 7, 8 

Wow Cypher, I ddin't know it ,you called the Superfecta at LO. Downs.  The Ex. the Tri, and The Superfecta.  I was trying to hit it but played it in the wrong race!  I will stay in touch!   Oh, By the way, those were good long Shots for Hoosier Track!  This was good information you gave, because I am always trying to play a lot of different Tracks, you are right you must stick with a few of them.  It is hard trying to play a lot of different Tracks, not only that you run out of money fast.

I did play a Superfecta, but should of played  the trifecta, I played in super 7834 and in the trifecta it was 834 I think it was Turf Paradise. I am going to go back and check. Yeah I was playing Fort Erie too. Nothing happen there though. I have to admit your numbers are good.  7,8 came a few times.  I have to check with you on weekends, that is when I usually go.

Ok, I just checked In the 5th race at Turf Paradise 483 and paid $575.50   4/8 exacta $79.40 4/8 quinella.

I am very sorry I was trying to rate you with 5 stars and made a mistake, I was talking on the phone anyway 5 stars for you! *****

To reiterate,

The numbers of the day must be watched in the Win or Place positions and should be the primary focal point...whether playing just to win or place or in exotic wagers.

Fort Erie:

Race #1...#4 placed= $18.00

Race #2...#7 won= $10.70 and #3 placed= $8.30  Exactor 7-3= $76.40

Race #5...#8 placed= $38.90

Race #6...#4 won= $11.20

Race #8...#7 won= $12.60 and #3 placed= $9.30  Exactor 7-3= $91.60

Race #9...#7 placed= $9.60

All of these paid a premium price and that is the point of the Astro/Mystic numbers they will very frequently be at a premium.

I've been working on an addition to the numbers of the day which will be aimed at exotics only...will reveal soon!

Good call Cypher-

Wondering  about applying hedgehog the dutching program, but i am sure you already know this, what do you think about dutching on all four picks ???

Keep up the good work

See you again in the winner's circle

EddessaKnight

PS-

Appreciative and Not looking a gift horse in the mouth, but where do you intend to take this TO >>>

Only thing is there are so many Simulcast Races, you have to take yor pick, So you think the Horse numbers you pick will come out in any race? So far they have been coming out in the races that I pick. Good luck to you! What are the main Tracks do you play? Thanks in advance.

The predicted number values of the day that are being being posted (in the blog "The Sport of Kings) are to be watched in the Win or Place positions.  These are the predominate numbers of the day which will be in the money with a high rate of frequency on their given date as predicted.   

One must consider them when selecting horses in any given race.  The primary thing to remember is that these number selections will often pay a premium price!  Most track data shows that the favorite wins approx 30% of the time.  In using the data one could place the track favorite to win and these selections to place or these selections to win and the track favorite to place but the bottom line is that one cannot overlook these predictive selections when considering the outcome of any given race.  Analysis of track results will prove these predictive selections being in the money.  

I do recommend that no more than 1 or 2 tracks be followed and data recorded for review to better position oneself for the next running or simply watch in races equal to the number values of the day.  Example: if 1, 2, 3, 4 are the selections of the day watch in the same races of equal value Race # 1  #2  #3  #4

Some current examples (not all inclusive):

If one had pickedCharles Town as the track to play on 10-09-09 with the predictive numbers of the day being 7, 8, 2, 3 and played race(s) #2  #3  #7  #8

the following outcome would have been realized:

Charles Town

Race #2

#8 won paying $15.00 and $6.00 to place

Exacta 8-2 paid $82.60

Race #3

#2 won paying $5.00

Exacta 2-8 paid $32.20

Race #7

#8 won paying $12.00 and $5.80 to place

or

Finger Lakes

Race #2

#2 won paying $13.00 and $8.10 to place

Exacta 2-7 paid $343.50

Race #3

#2 won paying $ 6.20

Race #7

#2 won paying $ 16.80

Race #8

#3 won paying $ 14.60

or

Hawthorne

Race #8

#7 won paying $ 43.20 

or

Lone Star Park

Race #3

#8 won paying $ 57.80

Exacta 8-7 paid $ 147.60

or

Santa Anita

Race #8

#3 placed paying $ 90.40

I don't really tell a punter how to play because everyone has their own particular methods or looking for certain kinds of outcomes.  What I do is point you to the most productive horses of the day as they will frequently win or place on the specified day.  How one utilizes the info is purely a matter of individual decision.

Good info, Cypher! Have a good weekend! I hope i can win some Money!

Hi everyone,

First a hat's off in apprecaition to cypher for his generous & effective selection sharing !

As many know, because of biz deemands I am unable to be on the board on a daily basis.

I have received a number of PM, emails, etc requests to expand on my refernece to DUTCHING the races and I hope this post will suffice as a efficient one all reply.

Step #1, straighforward & eleiminate the nags that haven't run in the last 15, 30, or 60 days thus filtering at least 60%

Step  #2, simply play all remainig. Period

Easy without concern for ratings, uneducating guessing etc utilizing this tool effectively will help the player get good prices to make it worthwhile.

If realtime players want I will, when time allows, write up a DUTCHING wagering chart for easy refernceing.

Anyone using this DUTCHING startegy with the cypher predictions are welcomed to share their results here.

Hope to see you in the winner's circle-

EddessaKnight

Hi Everyone,

Received several PM inqueries on aforementioned Dutching chart which can be a good hedging strategy & should be applied in conjuction with my above protocols

I should also mentioned that my purpose here on the Sport of Kinfs thread is to suggest a wagering strategy consideration to enhance payouts for Cypher's  number pics.

And as he often has long shot winners I also have simple wagering strategies to cover 10-1 & 20-1 as well as  lace betting profitably/

Using tote board odds five (5) minutes before the race, bet the suggested percentage (%) of your days

1. budget after the odds on the chart below.
2. Do not bet on a horse that is less than 1/1 odds.
3. Must bet three horses or less at a time and bet all three to WIN.

See you all in the winner's circle-

EddessaKnight

PERCENTAGE OF WIN AND ODDS PAYOFF

Thanks I will copy this. You are right about betting horses that have a 1/1 odds, you can't make any money with those odds, I rarely bet on a horses with odds like that.  Yesterday was my lucky day, Keenland $69.00 for 4/10 exacta. Belmont $29.00 for Exacta. Turf paradise $15.00 13/8 Ex.  Santa Anita    215 $1.Trifecta 134.00  and Ex. 2/1  $34.00   Belmont 7/8 Ex..  I have to find out more about the Dutching system.  Let me know when you get more info.  I was lucky to pick numbers and use a few from lotterypost members.

I will be glad when you come back here!

You realize he has his blog - with updated results?

http://www.lotterypost.com/blog/82027

Wow, I didn't know that thanks!

You're welcome.

What Tracks do you play? I am just curious.  Maybe we can pick some winners.

Hi Marcie, Don, Cathy, Cypher, et al

As promised iam enclosing a brief but effectuve wagering plan for Playing Longshots for Cypher pic or any other.

 When playing longshots there are several guidelines I like to follow.

  1. Find a longshot with a known good trainer angle that has a good journeyman jockey, or a hot apprentice. The horse needs to be going at the right distance and on the right surface, and must be in the right class level.

2. If the horse meets our criteria and we have a probable false favorite it's time to lay our money on the line.

3. If the odds at or near post time are less than 10/1, I play to win only. If the odss are 10/1 or more, I play 1 unit to win, and 3 units to place. If the odds are over 20/1, I will play 1 unit to win, 3 units to place, and 6 units to show. Irecommend this only when you're pretty sure your horse can hit the board.

Have effective strategies for Profitable Show betting & Trifecta wagering schedules that I will write up for sepeate posts/

Hopefully this one post helps and works as a one answers all PMs.

Good Luck Everybody,

EddessaKnight

eddes your post makes sense..I will never understand when I go to the OTB here in Ky there is a little old lady who will put 2.00 on a long shot to place and I mean longshot..9 times out of 10 the horse wins..I tell her for a extra 2.00 if you really like the horse take a flyer and put 2.00 on it's nose and place..She bet one horse that went off at 35-1 and it won but she played it just to place..She now every once in a while will bet 2.00 on the horses nose..She did it once and it paid big bucks and she was so happy..Good luck..

Hey tiggs95, et al-

Thanks for your feedback.

As a follow up on the the powerful hedging tool, Dutching is to intended to mitigate the risk factor in speculation; so now for the rest of the story: 
Every hedge has a cost, so before you decide to use hedging, you must ask yourself if the benefits received from it justify the expense. Remember, the goal of hedging isn't to make money but to protect from losses. The cost of the hedge - whether it is the cost of an option or lost profits from being on the wrong side of a futures contract - cannot be avoided. This is the price you have to pay to avoid uncertainty. Therefore, while hedging will not produce profits directly, it will redice loses.

This related message from the famed Del Mar throughbred Club:

"DUTCHING TOOL

 If you like to dutch your bets (play multiple horses in a single race and be guaranteed a certain amount if one of those picks comes through), the dutching tool is for you. The tool allows you to play up to 12 horses in a single race To use it, simply enter the profit you'd like to earn in the race in the desired profit field or the total amount you have available to wager by changing the pull-down menu. Then place the odds of the horses you'd like to play in the various odds boxes. These odds may be in one of the following forms (3/2, 3-2, 1.5). The tool will then calculate how much you'll need to play on your horses in order to earn the desired profit. It'll also let you know how good a bet is by giving you a profit margin and a confidence number.

The profit margin simply lets you know how much of your winnings will go back into repaying your wagers and how much will be profit. The closer to 100% this number is, the better your wager.

The confidence percentage lets you know what percentage of similar bets you'll need to make in order to break even. If this number is 80%, you should be 80% sure that one of your horses is going to win. To put it another way, if the confidence percentage says, 80% you'll need to have one of your horses come in at least 80% of the time to turn a profit in the long run.

The tool will also let you know how much a specific bet is going to cost and an approximation of how much you can expect to win. Remember, it's usually a bad idea to chase a small amount of money with a large wager.

You can also choose to have the tool round off your wagers to the nearest dollar so that it displays playable amounts to wager on each horse. It's important to note as well that all wagers below $1 are rounded up to $1.00 even no matter how small they

Lastly, the confidence and profit margin numbers are still valid even if you've only entered in one horse. It's a good way to just check any wager where you know the odds and want to simply get statistics about your wager."

 

May Fortuna Smile upon you all- 

EddessaKnight

eddes..Thanks for the info..I'll have to study on that one..Not many are replying but people are reading your post..Thanks again..

Sorry, marcie missed your post. 

I haven't been to the track in at least 5 yrs.   I played almost exclusively harness racing.   My method of play was highly mathematical and computerized.  Kind of the opposite of the way you pick them.

I will come back to this information that Eddie made and print it.

marcie..I love a woman who loves to gamble..My sister who lives out in AZ loves to play the slots and go to Vegas sometimes..I wish you nothing but good luck..Always remember in gambling it's better to be lucky then good..Good luck..

You got that right!!! Because you do have to be lucky!   I have had luck a lot of times, but sometimes you have to use you head too, in  figuring out a number for Horses or Numbers  and you do have to have a system.   Systems or Luck! Good Luck to you too!

Hey triggs, marcie, true critic, Cyper, et al-

We are just back from NYC.

I have recieved a several  emails & PMs while away inquiring more racing plans- instead of answering individually, plan to share a unusual mechanical pic procedure as a new topic in this forum for everybody's consideration.

The unique concept is not the holy grail & not for sale but is a no brainer without handicapping that yirlds uncanny results and very easy to back test without risking a bet.

Aye Marcie, its written in ancient Chinese proverbs that a lucky life is better then a good life!

So stay tuned, more to come.....

Peace, Prosperirtty & Fun Wishes,

EddessaKnight

Thanks eddes we will be watching for further help..Good luck..

LOL! I hear ya! I am waiting for more information, from the both of you. You and Cyper.    Santa Anita will only be here for a short time, I think they have the Breeder cup this weekend! I am looking forward to those races.

Handicapping 101 (Part 1)
Horse Racing…The Sport of Kings!

The “punter” learns to pick their spots in a racing card based on the data they have devoured!   When goes to the races one will quickly observe in the clubhouse or grandstands “punters” pouring over the racing program.  What are they looking for?  With keen eyes they are looking for information hidden in plain sight which may point them towards a profitable play (wager) of the day or within a race.  They are looking for owner and trainer moves which indicate that the horse being entered has a very good shot at winning the race.

Let’s examine some “moves”.

A. Switching Surfaces:  Often called Turf to Dirt or Dirt to Turf.  Turf =Grass!  Grass is a softer surface than the dirt surfaces of many tracks and is kinder to the horse due to the softness of it’s surface and grass also serves to strengthen the horse.  If a horse has been racing on turf and is switched to dirt against competition that has been slaving away on the dirt that horse may have the advantage over the competitors.The same applies when a horse has been running on dirt and has now been switched to turf as turf may have been the comfort zone of the horse and the stats will reveal what surfaces the horse has run on and may have a preference for.  The owner and trainer have conditioned the horse for the race and they anticipate the horse to enter at better odds as the recent performance may have been off in live race training on a different surface than accustomed to and the result can be a handsome payday for the barn!Note: if one examines the horse having run over surfaces at least three times it will indicate if the horse likes the surface or not based on performance.

B. Horses for Courses:  Oddly many horses prefer certain racetracks!  They perform at optimum levels at certain tracks and poorly at others.  Why?  Various reasons… there may be a muse involved at the preferred track or it could be the surface.  Just as humans have preferences for certain areas so do horses for whatever reason.  The alert “punter” watches for the return of a horse back to it’s favorite track.  The performance at other tracks may have been poor but now the horse is returning back to a track that it likes and runs well at.

Welcome Back Cypher,

I for one appreciate the time and effort put into the revealing Part 1of the 101 handicapping seminar.

You are indeed well versed, well rehearsed, and deeply immersed in the Sport of Kings of knowledge 

Best of best for continued success

EddessaKnight

I've been gambling playing horses dogs and lottery since 1962 and am still learning new stuff everyday.."Punter" is a new one to me..Kep'em coming..

What do you like for Saturaday? at Santa Anita, I was hoping they you would post some winners here. I hope you come back before I go ot to the Breeders Cup, I do trust your Judement. Thank you in advance!

Punder? I have to look that one up, But I think you mean, see whos betting what in the Clubhouse and just keep eyes and hears Open?  I have did that too, Once I went to the track and these two Guys were coming it to the Track, to play a big Race Keenland as I recall, they both had a bank roll on them coming into the Track, I knew they were on to something, I was right behind them, I heard one Guy telling the other guy what are you going to bet. So I ask both of them, I see you all are going to bet good, Who's the winner? they told me and I cleaned up, I must of left the track with over $500.00 I could of put more money on the Horses, but I just followed my first mind.

SMART Marcie..Good luck today..Heading out..

Thanks I feel lucky, Don't know what to play but, I will keep my eyes and hears open!  I will wait till about 3:00pm, to go, in Ca. it will be 12:pm. So I will be there when they start. Good Luck to you!!

Handicapping 101 (Part 2)

C. Work Outs:  Be mindful of the work outs that a horse engages in relating to speed and distance...especially recent ones.  If there is a bullet by the workout it indicates that it was one of the faster work outs of the day.  Also, take note if the work out indicates "handily or breezing".  Handily means the jockey had to coerce the horse to run and breezing means that the horse ran under it's own volition with little or no input from the jock.  First time starters should have at least 12 workouts.  Be extra alert for the "bullet" indicating a fast workout for a horse that has never showed a history of fast workouts.

D. Switching Distances:  Do not confuse changing distance with switching distance.  Changing distance examples are a horse ran six furlongs the last start and today it is entered into a route race or vice versa.  Switching distance would be indicated by the next to last race having been a sprint and the last race was a route and today the horse has been entered into a sprint race...this move can also be in reverse.  The purpose of the switch is to increase the stamina of the horse especially in a sprint-route-sprint angle...in the route-sprint-route scenario the angle is to sharpen the speed of the router.  Look for horses in this combination angle coming back to race within 14 days.  If the return to race is longer than 14 days check that the horse has had recent work outs to keep them sharp.

Handicapping 101 (Part 2)

C. Work Outs:  Be mindful of workouts a horse engages in.  If there is a bullet by the workout it indicates that it was among the faster workouts of the day.  Also, take note if the line says "handily or breezing".  Handily means that the jock had to coerce the horse to run and breezing means that the horse ran of it's own accord.  

First time starters should have at least 12 workouts before running a first race.  

Also, be alert for bulleted works for a horse that never showed a fast work out in it's history.

D. Switching Distances:  Do not confuse changing distance for switching distance.  Examples of switching distance would be a horse in the next to last race was in a sprint race and the last race was a route race and today it is entered into a sprint race...this can be vice versa as well...either sprint-route-sprint (SRS) or route-sprint-route (RSR).  In the SRS angle it is designed to increase the stamina of the horse and in the RSR angle it is designed to increase speed.  

Look for horses in this combination angle coming back to race within 14 days.  

If the return to race is longer than 14 days check that the horse has had recent works to keep them sharp.

Thanks good information, I am going to Copy this too. Trying to get my printer to work. It has Ink. Stay in touch!