Tom and I went to Tampa Bay Downs to get in our annual trip before the Kentucky Derby. I was interested in the system Tom has used in the past to cash big tickets. All was set and I was ready to race.
We met at the main entrance. Paid the two bucks to get in. Then, paid for the program. I got the Daily Racing Form because back in the day, it had all the handicapping information. I should have just stuck with the program.
I used to love the track but a lot has changed. The program now has detailed info crunched from computer software. They have pace, speed, class info, that basically steers the general public onto the best horses. Years ago, a horse player could get an edge by burning the midnight oil. It was worth it because there would be real value in his picks. Now, they are all chalk. I found that disappointing.
The track handicapper would come on the jumbo screen and basically underscores the computer picks. I did cash some tickets but they were low pay. Frankly, I have been out of the loop for many years. There must be a way to get an edge on the game in the modern information age. More study is needed before I come back.
Tom wanted to sit in the sun. December will be better.
Not the largest crowd in the world. I here the national simulcast handle is hugh.
Tom looking for his winning ticket. His system, with some modifications, has promise.
The jumbotron is the only way to watch the races.
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