Horse Racing Tips from a Top Race Handicapper

Horse owner, breeder and HRTV analyst Jeff Siegel also happens to be Southern California's premier handicapper. Check his blog each day before you play!

Handicapping, in short, refers to analyzing the race to come up with best predicted outcome, or pick. There are many angles when it comes to picking a winner. Using some of the help from the professional handicappers below, you can determine your own angle on placing a bet. For more information on how to bet or wager, click here.

Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis (Thu., Oct. 4, 2012)
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:07

The Thursday opener is a modest maiden claimer for older fillies and mares; none of the contenders are even remotely trustworthy. If you’re inclined to play, consider #4 Lady Shazzam, a fit on numbers for Sadler and returning to the bottom maiden claiming ranks, and #6 Yodelin’ Angel, in the money in four of her last five and a solid runner-up at Pleasanton in her only prior start over conventional dirt

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis (Sun., Sept. 30, 2012)
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 23:15

Today’s opener is a low level claimer and doesn’t offer much value. Mack’s Gold Bullet has won over this track in the past and is fresh from a victory over a restricted $12,500 field at Fairplex Park. He’ll be part of the pace and in a race we really don’t want to get too involved in, he seems as good as any.

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis (Sat., Sept. 29, 2012)
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 20:26

A truly great card for the first Saturday of the Santa Anita Autumn season; the 11-race program is loaded with quality, good sized fields, and many lucrative wagering opportunities including a Pick-6 carryover of $55, 260.

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis (Sept. 28, 2012)
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 09:27

The Santa Anita Autumn season begins with a challenging nine race program. Most of the form we’ll be dealing with has been established over all-weather tracks during the past several months (save for the brief bulling meeting at Fairplex Park) so it might be wise to tread lightly early on. Additionally, the main track has been playing somewhat slow and deep during workout hours; whether this continues in the afternoon and creates any type of track bias remains to be seen.

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis (Sun., Apr. 22, 2012)
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 23:06

Maiden 3-year-old fillies meet on turf at a mile in the closing day opener. #5 Lady Ten is overdue for a win and may have finally found a field she can beat. Her numbers are rising and she seems the solid choice. Stranger danger comes from #6 Playful Humor. She’s trained well for Drysdale, gets Rosario, and has more than enough of a foundation to be fit and ready for a big effort.

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis (Sat., Apr. 21, 2012)
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 23:51

An outstanding Saturday program begins with a mid-grade claiming sprint down the hill; with good racing luck #2 Muny can return to winning form. The veteran gelding lacked a clear path inside the furlong pole when unplaced vs. similar last time out but has worked well since, retains Talamo, and deserves another chance. He’s listed at 5/2 on the morning and that seems fair.

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