There are seemingly never-ending opportunities to practice handicapping skills.
And best of all, they’re free
Big Jackpot Betting has a contest several times each year. Various tracks are selected, which is an interesting challenge.
And, Fantasy Greyhound Racing has a weekly contest that focuses on Derby Lane. (click HERE)
And, now the NTRA has hooked up with TVG for an Online Challenge.
It takes place Saturday, and requires a quick sign-up. The top three finishers will earn berths in the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championships in January at Las Vegas.
It’s free – a good price for me. But the best thing is it makes you work on finding good plays on the cards.
That’s what pari-mutuel gambling is all about: Finding good plays and capitalizing on them.
To me, the free game offers a chance for more practice, with hopes of better results down the road.
Want to step in for the challenge? Click HERE.
Notes:
* In the bad news department: Victoryland will go to a limited scheduled the rest of the month, then suspend racing on June 1. There isn’t enough room here to talk about the government fiasco there. However, it’s a sad situation when 2,000 people at the facility might lose their jobs.
* Belmont has a $300,000 guaranteed late pick 4 Saturday.
Stakes:
* Bluffs Run hosts the semifinals of the 3/8th mile Derby Saturday.
* Derby Lane hosts the third round of the Gold Trophy Juvenile Saturday night.
* Southland hosts the second round of the Razorback Classic Saturday.
* Belmont hosts the Peter Pan Saturday.
* Prairie Meadows hosts the Mamie Eisenhower tonight and the John Wayne Saturday.
* Woodbine hosts the LaLorgnette Sunday.
Carryovers:
* Dubuque’s twin tri is $407.
* Derby Lane’s tri super is $15,579.
* Southland’s twin super is $37,102.
