There are no 'rules' for hunch plays, but most horseplayers have pleasant memories of the time they went with their heart instead of their head.
Handicapping
A big field could mean a big payoff, but picking the winner may come down to the basics of class, speed, form and value.
It's 'bombs away' on the turf at Woodbine this Saturday; here are some things to consider when making your picks.
Should a horse moving from turf to synthetic be cause to cancel a wager? Maybe. Also, some Pick-5 tips for Saturday.
Paying attention to a jockey switching horses – such as what Rafael Hernandez did last Saturday – can pay off.
How betting rules stack up in the early pick-5 at Woodbine, and try boxing high Tomlinsons in maiden turf races - the payoffs can be huge.
It's all Filo this weekend in the bet365 Highlander Stakes; the eight-year-old gelding is three-for-three on the grass at Woodbine.
Woodbine's Saturday card includes an all-stakes Pick 5; let's apply in-the-money and a couple of other rules for possible winning combos.
Gloating (just a tiny bit) over last weekend's winning picks - and let's try to keep it going on your Saturday plays at Woodbine.
Rather than just recapping past races, we will apply the betting 'rules' to upcoming weekend races at Woodbine.
You bet it can! Take for example Great Faces in Race 4 at Woodbine on Saturday, who had a 94 speed rating and still went off at 31-1.
Calculating in-the-money finishes is a reliable rule in stakes but also the default angle for races that might otherwise look confusing.
Will Tyson knock out his rivals? A look at trends, race set-up and distance for picking the winner of this important race.
Don't fall into the trap: how to spot a 'sure bet' that really isn't; plus some 'rule' picks for ASD and Fort Erie.
The highest payoff at Woodbine this past weekend was a 20-cent superfecta that paid $1,799; let's see how you could have won it.
