Odds On Racing - Harness Racing

               THE PLAYERS GUIDE
                                        An inside look at Chicago Harness Racing

                           Maywood Park Racetrack
                          Thursday, October 10, 2008
                                        Post Time 7:20 pm, CT

      Computer       Top Rated Horse               Michael's Play
Race Ratings            Conservative Choice)               (Speculative Opinion)
1      3-6-5-1      3 Babyfacenelson                1 Lifes A Picnic
2      3-6-1-7      3 Barchetta N                     7 Robin Of Locksley
3      1-7-3-4      1 Good Sport                     2 Cog Hill
4      6-5-1-7      6 Napoleon                        5 Holiday Credit
5      1-2-5-1a    1 Fox Valley Topaz             1a Cane’s Z Tam
6      4-5-1-7      4 Gallantly                          7 Shaman Hall
7      5-2-1-4      5 Cruzin Inya Jammys        4 Blue Rae
8      3-1-6-7      3 Fox Valley Target             1 Clever Account
9      2-5-1-7      2 Badlands Nitro                  1 Mucho Sleazy
10    3-2-6-4      3 Elkhorn Damien                6 Kashitin
11    3-4-1-5      3 Enzo The Baker
12   6-5-3-4      6 Roy Orbisong                   3 Laguna Beach
13    9-3-8-5      9 Big City                          8 Incredible Brando
14    4-8-5-1      4 JD’s Personalstatis           1 Beach Dude

Welcome to the Players Guide...
Welcome to the Player’s Guide. We will give you an informed look at tonight’s racing program in Chicago. We have tailored the Players Guide for several types of betting styles.

What is your style? For me personally, it means being a contrarian and taking some chances. I will bet against the favorite whenever possible, if I think there is VALUE in another selection. Sometimes I will key a favorite on top of the overvalued horses in exotics. If you are going to show a profit in this game, you must get value when you are investing your money. In the long run, creating this discipline is the difference between winning and losing.

The ratings list our top selections in order of their probability of winning. These ratings give no credence to the odds, although horses with value are included in these selections throughout the evening. It is our opinion of the top contenders, listed in order of preference.

If you are a risk taker or value player, then Michael’s Plays should be of considerable interest to you. I will take calculated chances, selecting horses with more wagering value and higher odds. My plays may select fewer winners than my top rated selection, but in the long run, I believe Michael’s Plays will give you a higher return on your investment.

In closing, I remind you that the name of the game is not selecting the most winners. The name of the game is making money. Our goal is to have a profitable year. For the serious player, we know that is your goal as well.