Record Keeping

Sobrenatur · 07-20-2009, 10:56 AM

I consider myself a above average handicapper,but im Godly awful when it comes to record keeping, my wagers ,my horses to watch list,my trip notes,bias notes..etc..Does anyone have a simple(not too time consuming way of record keeping)..

DiscreetCat · 07-20-2009, 05:32 PM

I just write everything down in a notebook. Horses to watch, i post here sometimes, and you're welcome to use that thread as well. Trip notes are sometimes included in the Horses to Watch comments, but i often just commit them to memory. Then i can refresh my memory via the replays when the horse is entered again. I don't get too involved in bias handicapping, unless it's really blatant.

Sobrenatur · 07-21-2009, 04:46 AM

As far as wagering log,,any suggestions?Do you know your wins and losses at the end of the year?And do you have a racing season schedule?For example do you take any time off?Any meet in which you get ready for specifically?My time off is after the breeders cup..I set my sight on the gulfstream meet,and get myself ready for the triple crown run..On more thing does this forum hold Handicapping contest for the members(friendly)?Thanks for the replies..WHEN TRYING TO GET EVEN AT THE TRACK,,,,YOU GET EVEN WORSE!!

wire2wire · 07-21-2009, 10:17 AM

I use a notebook...w2w

DiscreetCat · 07-21-2009, 03:24 PM

Meets that i get ready for specifially? Saratoga. I can't wait for next week.

Del Mar opening tomorrow isn't too shabby either.

Sobrenatur · 07-21-2009, 04:44 PM

Saratoga,,ok..what makes you a better handicapper at the spa then say..any other track you play..angles,luck,trends,2 year old racing/shippers...i saw your website pretty good stuff.You have use notebooks for needs to racing,why not a computer wouldnt it be easier?

DiscreetCat · 07-21-2009, 05:52 PM

I like Saratoga because there's a plethora of good 2yo racing throughout the meet, and that's what i specialize in. The vast majority of my Saratoga plays are on the baby races.

Regarding notebooks vs. computers, i've just never felt comfortable using spreadsheets. If you're computer savvy, then by all means, use a computer.

Sobrenatur · 07-22-2009, 10:14 AM

Trainers have been known to prep there horses in there racing debut(at a different track) to get them ready to break there maiden at Saratoga,,Shug,Zito

07-20-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
Sobrenatur Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Record Keeping I consider myself a above average handicapper,but im Godly awful when it comes to record keeping, my wagers ,my horses to watch list,my trip notes,bias notes..etc..Does anyone have a simple(not too time consuming way of record keeping)..

07-20-2009, 05:32 PM	#2
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 195 Times in 164 Posts Rep Power: 18	I just write everything down in a notebook. Horses to watch, i post here sometimes, and you're welcome to use that thread as well. Trip notes are sometimes included in the Horses to Watch comments, but i often just commit them to memory. Then i can refresh my memory via the replays when the horse is entered again. I don't get too involved in bias handicapping, unless it's really blatant. __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

07-21-2009, 03:24 PM	#5
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 195 Times in 164 Posts Rep Power: 18	Meets that i get ready for specifially? Saratoga. I can't wait for next week. Del Mar opening tomorrow isn't too shabby either. __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

07-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#7
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 195 Times in 164 Posts Rep Power: 18	I like Saratoga because there's a plethora of good 2yo racing throughout the meet, and that's what i specialize in. The vast majority of my Saratoga plays are on the baby races. Regarding notebooks vs. computers, i've just never felt comfortable using spreadsheets. If you're computer savvy, then by all means, use a computer. __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

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07-21-2009, 04:46 AM	#3
Sobrenatur Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	As far as wagering log,,any suggestions?Do you know your wins and losses at the end of the year?And do you have a racing season schedule?For example do you take any time off?Any meet in which you get ready for specifically?My time off is after the breeders cup..I set my sight on the gulfstream meet,and get myself ready for the triple crown run..On more thing does this forum hold Handicapping contest for the members(friendly)?Thanks for the replies..WHEN TRYING TO GET EVEN AT THE TRACK,,,,YOU GET EVEN WORSE!!

07-21-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
wire2wire Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,515 Thanks: 372 Thanked 140 Times in 111 Posts Rep Power: 20	I use a notebook...w2w

07-21-2009, 04:44 PM	#6
Sobrenatur Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Saratoga,,ok..what makes you a better handicapper at the spa then say..any other track you play..angles,luck,trends,2 year old racing/shippers...i saw your website pretty good stuff.You have use notebooks for needs to racing,why not a computer wouldnt it be easier?

07-22-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
Sobrenatur Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Trainers have been known to prep there horses in there racing debut(at a different track) to get them ready to break there maiden at Saratoga,,Shug,Zito