STRENGTH OF OPINION AND CONVICTION ON EACH WAGER

THERE ARE 5 CATEGORIES ILLUSTRATING MY STRENGTH OF CONVICTION FOR EVERY RACE AND THE WAGER

(NO DIAMONDS) PASS – NO WAGER

This is a race in which I have no opinion.

(ONE DIAMOND) ACTION – AVERAGE OPINION

I have an opinion on the outcome of the race, but for various reasons, suggest a small play.

(2 DIAMONDS) MORE SERIOUS OPINION

I have confidence in the horses I am giving out and the wagers suggested.

(3 DIAMONDS) CRYSTAL BALL BEST BET – STRONG OPINION

My conviction is a very strong one. I will be focusing on my top selection, which I deem one of my Best Bets on the entire card. I will usually suggest a variety of wagers on this race. The number of Crystal Ball Best Bets can range from 2-4 on any given card.

(4 DIAMONDS) DIAMOND SECPTER

The Diamond Scepter is a rare play which I deem a “great betting opportunity”. I never know when a situation might arise. Includes most, if not all, of my strongest handicapping angles.

ADDITIONAL BETTING WINDOW INFORMATION

Above each race number is the expected post time. Post times can vary from race to race, but usually they are very close to the times noted.

To the right of the race number is a track diagram illustrating the distance, the start and finish. If the track diagram is GREEN, the race is scheduled to be run on grass.

Underneath track diagram are program numbers which correspond to my selections, in order of preference. Program numbers in RED are “OFF-THE-TURF” selections, in order of preference.

WAGERS

This is the most important feature and benefit of the Betting Window. Every race has a section titled wagers and race notes. The first section carefully lays out all the different types of wagers I’m suggesting for that race. Bets might include win, exactas, trifectas, doubles, pick 3’s and pick 4’s. Amounts I sometimes suggest are calculated according to the minimal bet offered by that track.

RACE NOTES

Right underneath the wagers are the race notes. This section presents any aspect of that race I feel is most important for you to know. The race notes could explain how I envision the race is going to be run, why my top selection and horses I’m including should benefit by the pace scenario, or other factors playing into their favor. If it’s a Crystal Ball Best Bet, my race notes will focus mostly on that horse.

> NOTE: If there’s a late scratch that changes the way I feel how the race will be run or my Best Bet is scratched, the race note section will be updated.

RACE CONDITIONS AND TYPES OF WAGERS OFFERED

To the right of the wagers and race notes is the distance of the race, the type of race it is (such as a claiming race, allowance, stakes, maiden special weight, maiden claimer and the purse, how much the race is worth), the different types of bets you can make on that race and the minimum amount of money that type of wager will cost per individual bet. I will always refer to the wagering menu for that day to plot out my bets and the cost. For instance, if the menu states that the track tote system will allow you to make a $0.50 cent trifecta, If I suggest a trifecta such as this one: 1 over 3-6-8 over ALL (8 horse field) the total cost of the play would be $9.00 for a fifty cent wager or $18 for a $1 wager. It’s not that important for you to understand the actual calculations of this ticket since I provide that to you, but it’s important for me to know what the minimum amount is that the tote system will allow for that bet.

PLACE PARLAY PLAY OF THE DAY

At the bottom of every Betting Window for that track and day, I will be featuring a brand-new wager that you will have to manually make yourself. Every betting site will take this wager as well. You can also make this type of bet if you go to the track and want to use their tote machine or bet at a window with a real teller. This fun wager is a low-risk high-reward play that keeps you engaged throughout the day. The bet is called Place Parlay Play of the Day, which means every bet you make in the sequence will be a horse who must run first or second. Each place parlay will include three to four horses from different races on that card that the Wizard determines to be the best I want to group together to have the greatest chance of hitting resulting in a very good payoff. For example, in a 4 horse place parlay, the sequence starts with Race 2 and includes Races 4,7 and 9. Start the play in Race 2 with a single UNIT initial bet (example $10.00) to place on the first horse of the sequence. If our horse runs first or second, you take whatever winnings you receive back and bet it all on race 4, the second-place bet of the sequence. If you win again, you make the same wager on races 7 and 9, putting all the money you got back on this third race of the sequence and then once again on the final race of the place parlay. The worst that can happen is you lose your initial investment, which in this example is a single UNIT ($10.00). This is an example of what the place parlay is. The horses and race numbers obviously change for every race card. Remember on each card the place parlay may include 3 or 4 races depending on my strength of conviction on my top selections for every race.

THE BETTING WINDOW UPDATE

You will know that I have updated the sheet by seeing the word UPDATED in red to the right of the date of that card

> NOTE: Any wagers I suggest on the entire card that are affected by late scratches will be updated approximately one hour before first post. Selections and race notes may be adjusted as well. You will receive these updates to your email in- box or you can access the updates by logging into your account.