by Tom Battaglia | Mar 1, 2025 | Betting Advantage, Pace
🏇 Betting Advantage Breakdown: Advanced Speed Figures in Horse Racing — When to Trust Them and When to Toss ThemWhen it comes to horse racing handicapping, my philosophy is simple: every number tells a story, but context is king.Speed figures — Beyer Speed Figures,...
by Tom Battaglia | Feb 24, 2025 | Betting Advantage, Pace
📖🏇 Handicapping with Tom: Beyer Speed Figures vs. Speed Rating – What’s the Difference?When diving into horse racing handicapping, one of the most critical metrics you’ll encounter is speed. But not all speed numbers are created equal! Today, we’re breaking down two...
by Tom Battaglia | Jan 24, 2025 | Betting Advantage, Handiapping
Betting Advantage Breakdown: First-Time Blinkers & Lasix – Game-Changing Equipment and MedicationWhen it comes to handicapping, certain equipment changes and medications can significantly impact a horse’s performance. Two of the most influential changes are...
by Tom Battaglia | Jan 3, 2025 | Betting Advantage, Pace
Betting Advantage Breakdown: Trip Handicapping – How to Spot the Next Big WinnerWhen it comes to finding hidden betting opportunities, one of the sharpest strategies a handicapper can use is trip handicapping—analyzing how a horse’s previous race unfolded beyond just...
by Tom Battaglia | May 20, 2023 | Betting Advantage, Pace
Betting Advantage Breakdown: Late Pace Monsters – Why the Best Closer Often LosesWhen it comes to handicapping, few things are more frustrating than watching a “late pace monster”—a horse with the best closing kick—fail to get the job done. Many bettors...