Horse Betting 101
Handicapping 301: Know Yourself
I was a losing player for years. Sure, I’d have streaks where I would get hot and win for a month, but it would always eventually spiral downhill. Every time […]
Mike Somich
Mike has been a horse racing fan since he could walk, spending every August in Saratoga. Now you can find him splitting time on both coasts betting into any big Pick 5 or Carryover Pick 6 pool he can find. Outside of racing, Mike is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time outdoors with him family.
Horse Betting 101
Handicapping 301: Creating Value Around Heavy Favorites
Favorites can be the most frustrating thing in horse racing. You bet them because it just feels like they should win, but you either end up with small payouts, or […] Read More
Horse Betting 101
Handicapping 301: The Knowns vs. the Unknowns
Handicapping 301 is a new series that will focus on high-level theories and strategies that are often overlooked or not implemented. I’m going to pull specific examples from my wins […] Read More
Kentucky Oaks
Kentucky Oaks: Three Horses to Outrun Odds
The Kentucky Oaks wasn’t going to get much attention from me originally. The field features two horses, Monomoy Girl and Midnight Bisou, that seem to be the class of the […] Read More
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby: Five Horses to BLOW UP the Tote!
Let’s talk about the golden goose of the Kentucky Derby, the superfecta! Before we dive in, here’s a quick look at the last five race winners, the odds, and the […] Read More
Kentucky Derby News
Kentucky Derby Contender: Hofburg
At first glance, Hofburg doesn’t look like a traditional Kentucky Derby contender. That’s half-true; he’s anything but traditional, yet he’s definitely a contender. So much so that he’s been tagged […] Read More