| I have been asked many times whether there is a | | | | make money playing certain bets in maiden races. I |
| horse racing system that really works. The quick | | | | make money because I kept track of what running |
| answer to that question is, yes, but the longer, | | | | style wins at Aqueduct and also which trainers were |
| ambiguous, but more accurate answer is yes and no. I | | | | winning with that angle. |
| am not trying to be cute, just letting you know how | | | | Early speed doesn't hold up as well in the maiden |
| complicated the question of horse racing systems | | | | races at Belmont as it does at Aqueduct. While |
| really is. | | | | Belmont seems to favor horse running off the pace a |
| The reason that I say yes, is because horse racing | | | | bit, Aqueduct favors front runners. So I watch maidens |
| systems can make money for a smart player. The | | | | lose at Belmont after being on the front end or flashing |
| reason that I say, "and no," is because they don't | | | | early speed and wait for them to start at Aqueduct. |
| always make money. If you use a horse racing | | | | They often get to the front and take the lead at |
| system that works at one track or in one kind of | | | | Aqueduct but instead of fading as they did at Belmont, |
| races, it may very well make you money, but if you try | | | | they win. They often go often at good odds because |
| it at another track it may lose. | | | | the average bettor sees that they faded at Belmont |
| You have to do research so you will know what | | | | and expects the same results at the "Big A." This is |
| works at each track and in each kind of race. That | | | | just one example of long range planning that pays off |
| means keeping accurate notes and planning ahead. | | | | and if you are investing in horse races, note keeping |
| The notes that you keep may not make a profit today | | | | and long range planning will pay off if you stick with it. |
| or this week, but in the long run, they will make money | | | | If you expect quick profits and easy work, then forget |
| if you use them wisely. | | | | about betting on horse races, but if you are willing to |
| An example of my own success with note keeping | | | | work hard and think ahead, you might make a little |
| and betting on the horses is the bets that I make | | | | profit from your bets. It is a tough game and you have |
| money on at Aqueduct. When the races go from | | | | to love it in order to be able to put forth the effort to |
| Belmont to Aqueduct on the New York racing circuit, I | | | | win. |