July 10,2006

[danmurphy jr]

Calder Race Course:
3rd #4 Storm Within 6/1*OUT @5/1 Nothing
4th #7 Cadet Nurse 6/1 Last @3/1 No threat
5th #1 Patti's Goldengirl 4/1 SHOW $2.60 @3/1
7th #6 Junebug Jr 8/1 SCRATCH
8th #3 Skip Along 15/1 WIN $13.00-4.60-3.00
Cheap platers are usually dumped when bet down this far

Delaware Park:
1st #3 Smoke Chamber* 6/1 PLACE $6.80-3.20 @8/1
Just missed - nk - no claims - should do well next
7th #1 Tayazi 8/1 WIN $8.80-4.60-3.20
8th #8 Academy Brass 3/1 Out @7/5 - This was his spot
9th #7 Bowler 15/1 SCRATCH

 

[smax]

MR. MURPHY
Been away for awhile and missed some very interesting and profitable days in your trek. You watch the progress of ponies diligently and pick your spot to step up. For many of the laymen without the same luxury, is it possible for you to note the strength of plays when posting. I am aware odds are a factor but, your wizardry at times reflects far more homework than I can fit in. You often note next time out, etc. but I don't necessarily remember that when glancing at upcoming schedules. I don't get the chance to check daily but man, I love it when I do. CONTINUED SUCCESS

 

[danmurphy jr]

Thanks SMAX. I make it a practice not to think responders are being facetious as on any given day the "Dumpster" gets more viewers. So, here goes.
I have a notepad file on the PC and keep a record of the horses that lose but show promise at a price. Lately, however, the list has been turning up alot of chalk and they lose more than win.
If I put Value on this list, that's what Touts do. I prefer to be the info part of this forum contribution.
Example, the 2 today at Calder are due. ML makes them almost chalk - bad sign- lose today, off the list. The Lakes entry has interesting possibilities @8/1.
If it shows a profit, I'll *** entries that I would bet if I were at Del Mar that day. The one high of a big hit often off-sets the few losing ones.
Thanks again - Horse racing is alot of fun even when you lose a little