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Posted by:
SHAPESHIFTER
on Sep 25, 2012 at 12:41:42 PM
There are times when you feel like you can't read a comic book let alone horse form. I do a 'post mortem' on most race selections. I'll note why it went right or wrong or look at another runner in the race to figure out which aspect or course stood out that should be the 'indicator' on why it ran well or poorly.
The past ten days, there has been a fair amount of post mortem analysis. But despite having been knocked on the chin several times, it's a matter of remaining focused and being careful that I don't 'over think' or get 'gun shy' with my selections.
Monday, I missed the first three races due to ringing phones and a visiting Canadian business partner who dubbed me his 'P.A.' after leaving his phone in a taxi. It was disheartening to return to the screen and see nothing ...
Posted by:
SHAPESHIFTER
on Sep 10, 2012 at 12:44:21 PM
Friday showed a bit of how I weigh out the psychology.
In the afternoon, I had landed 5 for 6 in the afternoon. The night before, I had scored 4 for 4 with Kempton. But on reading Friday's cards, I had passed on all but the first race of the evening; the 6:20.
I had circled Roayh and was confident of the call despite being one of two Godophin runners, something that also pushed the odds in. In the same race, I found that Forgive looked solid as an EW.
But with a successful afternoon, I passed on the lay which, at LSP would have risked just shy of a 1/4 of the week's profit. Instead, a flutter on Forgive which proved to be a success at 8/1.
The flip side is that in previous weeks when having a rough day, I have often passed on the evening card with the reasoning that I...