January 2004 VOL. 17, NO. 1

Table of Contents

3 FREE Ultimate PPs
$96 Crystal Ball Winner
Put Stable Alert to Work
'Blue Chip' Value Plays
Track Cancelation Policy
Good Luck Members!
Calendar
At Your Service

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


3 FREE unlimited Days of Ultimate PPs in January!

Starting off 2004 the right way, Brisnet.com is offering 3 FREE Race Dates of unlimited usage in January! Download as many tracks as you wish for any three race dates, a $30 value.

The ULTIMATE PPs are the only Past Performances product that features:

  • Pace, Class, Speed Ratings
  • Detailed Trainer Stats
  • Pedigree Ratings
  • Sire & Dam Statistics
  • Prime Power Rating
  • Comments on every runner
  • Pace & Speed Pars
  • Track Bias & Race Summary
  • So much more!

    Players looking for an edge use the Ultimate Past Performances. Try Brisnet's signature product with unlimited usage for three race dates in January!

    TRY CUSTOM CARD
    If you haven't tried CUSTOM CARD, the January special offers the perfect opportunity. Custom Card lets you pick and choose which races you wish to download and print. Want all the claiming route races today? Or, how about all the turf races at Tampa Bay and Fair Grounds with a purse value greater than $18,000? No problem! Custom Card scans the country and seconds later, returns with just the races you requested. Nothing more, nothing less. Play to your strengths with Custom Card!

    "The main use that I had [from the Ultimate PP's with Summary] was the track bias and post position bias info. That was very valuable to me. In fact, that was the basis of a lot of my picks. I tried to pick horses that were going to be compatible with the bias of a track, not only recently but over the course of the meet." -- Steve Walker, NTRA Handicapper of the Year and the ONLY five-time Qualifier to the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship

    The Ultimate Past Performances has helped many of our members capture some of the biggest handicapping tournaments throughout the country. Most of our members heading to Vegas this month to compete in the $212,000 Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship use Ultimate PPs! It's no coincidence the BEST handicappers in America rely on Ultimate Past Performances from Brisnet.com.

    TAKE ADVANTAGE
    Raise your game to the next level with the best past performance product in the business. Take advantage of our January special by visiting www.brisnet.com this month for your 3 FREE unlimited Days of Ultimate PPs, a $30 value. Join the winners who are already using racing's most powerful tool.

    [Note: PDF versions only. Three free days = three individual race dates in January.]

    SPECIAL TWINSPIRES OFFER!
    TwinSpires.com is so confident that you will love this lightening-fast, online wagering service, that they pay for your Brisnet.com PDF Past Performances for the Thoroughbred tracks you wager! Simply place a wager on a given track and your PPs are FREE. For example, if you download PPs for January 9 at Tampa Bay Downs and then wager through TwinSpires.com on that track Jan. 9, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the PPs. Can your wagering service do that?

    Take advantage of this incredible membership benefit by opening an account* at TwinSpires.com or by calling 1-800-597-5661. Other TwinSpires.com benefits include FREE live video, Account Wagering History, as well as 20% discounts on Brisnet online products every month you wager $200 or more. Keep your money in the U.S.A. - wager through TwinSpires.com in 2004.

    * Must be at least 21 years old and reside in a state where account wagering is available. Wagers processed by TwinSpires, Ltd. TwinSpires.com and Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc. reserve the right to change the offer at any time.


  • Table of Contents

    3 FREE Ultimate PPs
    $96 Crystal Ball Winner
    Put Stable Alert to Work
    'Blue Chip' Value Plays
    Track Cancelation Policy
    Good Luck Members!
    Calendar
    At Your Service

    $96 Crystal Ball Winner at Calder

    For the 2nd time this year the WIZARD has nailed a blockbuster payoff with one of his Crystal Ball BEST BETS found on his daily sheets. Earlier this summer he nailed a $100 winner at Arlington. Now he has done it again with a $96 winner at Calder on Saturday, Dec. 13. Here is the excerpt from the Simulcast Best Bets report:

    "SOVEREIGN HONOR (Race Six) 2 yo colt may offer some value here and can expect a much improved performance today. Trainer Jose Pinchin will stretch this Double Honor colt out two turns while moving him to the grass. Both of these changes are high percentage moves for this barn, and colt is equally well bred to handle both the distance and new surface. Cruz is a plus."

    As if this top winner weren't enough, the Wizard gave out the $4,948.80 Superfecta with his second, third and fourth selections underneath! And even if you didn't play the Super, the $344 Exacta and $1,272 Trifecta were easily attainable.

    What a year for the Wizard. Here are his main highlights in 2003:

  • Jan. 26, Santa Anita: Swept the card with EIGHT TOP Winners (3 of which were double digit payoffs)!
  • Feb. 19, Gulfstream Park: $33.80 Pick of the Day winner (along with $687 Trifecta)
  • June 12, Arlington Park: $101.40 Best Bet winner (along with $1,040 Trifecta)
  • Dec. 13, Calder: $96.80 Best Bet winner (along with $4,948.80 Superfecta)

    There's a good reason the Wizard has such a loyal following. The next time you head to the track, put the Wizard to work for you. Find his reports every racing day under "Selections, Programs, PPs" on the Brisnet.com website.


  • Table of Contents

    3 FREE Ultimate PPs
    $96 Crystal Ball Winner
    Put Stable Alert to Work
    'Blue Chip' Value Plays
    Track Cancelation Policy
    Good Luck Members!
    Calendar
    At Your Service

    Put Stable Alert to Work in 2004

    STABLE ALERT is one of the most powerful handicapping tools that the horseplayer can put to their advantage. Simply enter your horses to watch in your Stable Alert account and you will be notified by email up to 3 days out if that horse(s) is entered to run anywhere in the country. Don't miss a runner in 2004! Start putting Stable Alert to work for you this coming year.

    Q. How can STABLE ALERT aid my handicapping?
    By allowing you to easily track horses to watch, you'll never miss the next time a horse is entered. Maybe you saw a horse have a bad trip and finish better than it looks. Simply enter his name into your Stable Alert account along with any pertinent notes regarding this runner. We will notify you by email the next time this horse is entered to run. It's that simple. You'll be amazed what this can do for your bottom line.

    Q. What does STABLE ALERT cost?
    Tracking the entries and results of trainers or horses is absolutely free. The Carryover Watch for exotics is also free. Watching for the progeny of any stallion is $.35 for each day the sire is in your Stable Alert account. The cost for a dam is only $.10 each day.

    Q. How do I get started?
    Simply click on the STABLE ALERT link at the top right of the Brisnet.com homepage. From there follow the easy-to-use steps for creating your own stable of horses, trainers and more.

    Q. What about the STABLE TODAY feature?
    Stable Today is a clickable link from the Stable Alert page (www.brisnet.com/stablealert). This unique feature allows you to easily create a custom Past Performances report for the horses in your stable that are entered on a given day. For example, let's say on Wednesday, Jan. 14 that you have four horses from your stable entered to run. With just a few clicks on the Stable Today page, you can easily create PPs for just those four races. This feature is powered by Brisnet.com's Custom Card tool, and regular PP charges apply.


    Table of Contents

    3 FREE Ultimate PPs
    $96 Crystal Ball Winner
    Put Stable Alert to Work
    'Blue Chip' Value Plays
    Track Cancelation Policy
    Good Luck Members!
    Calendar
    At Your Service

    UNCOVER 'BLUE CHIP' VALUE PLAYS USING THE BRISNET ULTIMATE PPs


    By Tony Kelzenberg

    In stock market analysis, there is an emphasis on finding companies with good 'fundamentals:' good products and services, reliable earnings, and good management. Is it possible to use a similar comprehensive approach to find winning racehorses? In today's article, I will make the case that Brisnet.com Ultimate PPs can be used to find winning racehorses that pay more than fair prices at a high win percentage.

    The Overall Concept
    We will look for horses that have competitive speed figures, tactical speed (top half of field or better, usually 'E' or E/P horses), coming from solid connections (trainer and jockey) with ideally a 25% win percentage both over the track and at today's distance. Any horse that qualifies on most of these criteria can be backed if the value is high, which we will define as win odds of over 5/1.

    Wed. Dec. 3 (2003) - Example 1 - the Lightly-raced Maiden
    Aqueduct Race 3: #6 Judy Soda was second off the layoff today, about to make her 4th start. She flashed a little speed 4 wide in a New York Bred MSW effort on Nov. 15th going one mile. Today she is going two turns, 8.5 furlongs on the inner dirt. Judy Soda's trainer is 3 for 15 (20%) in 2nd route races. Judy's Soda is also 1st lasix today and 11 to 1 odds. Odds on favorite Open Flirt has never gone a route distance or raced on the inner dirt. Judy's Soda got the job done, paying $24.20.

    Thurs. Dec. 4 - Example 2 - the State Bred Claimer
    Fair Grounds Race 1: #4 Pikeville was terrible in his last race, beaten by 20 lengths. But that was against open company, $7,500 claimers. Today he looked like the controlling speed going against $5,000 La-bred claimers. 3 for 13 at the distance, and with a trainer who tends to get longer priced claimers home (3 for 15, with a 214% flat bet profit), Pikeville was a logical play. Odds on favorite Right on the Mark lacked speed and had not raced in 8 months. Pikeville pressed the early lead, then drew off to win by open lengths and paid $13.40.

    Thurs. Dec. 4 - Example 3 - the Lightly-raced NW2L horse
    Fair Grounds Race 4: #7 Shakethemhatersoff was first in Prime Power and had one good win in 3 'fast dirt' starts. Trainer Denise Schmidt already had a win at the meet and was a very respectable 18% wins overall in 2003. The main issue was would the horse show up today? At 9/2 the odds were worth the risk, with the #7 paying $11.60 to win.

    Saturday. Dec. 5 - Example 4 - the Unraced Maiden
    Calder Race 3: #4 Royal Sensation was unraced, making a debut in a two year old $32,000 maiden claimer. Trainer Michael McDonald is a very respectable 15% with 1st time starters, and also in 'Debut Maiden Claimers.' Top journeyman Gary Boulanger was up (17% for the meet), and the horse's sire was Eltish, who is 20% debut winners. Throw in two sharp recent breezes, and all the indications were there for a solid effort. At 9/1 odds, Royal Sensation didn't disappoint, showing speed from the outset and outfinishing 9/5 favorite Getaway Man, paying $21.60 to win and keying a $74 exacta.

    To summarize, I recommend playing horses that are lightly raced, or have a solid record at today's track and distance. Use the trainer stats featured in the Ultimate PPs to uncover value, especially on unraced maidens, while focusing on trainers that have a high winning percentage and/or a flat bet profit.

    -- Tony Kelzenberg is a long time Brisnet.com member who relies on BRIS performance ratings in his handicapping.


    Table of Contents

    3 FREE Ultimate PPs
    $96 Crystal Ball Winner
    Put Stable Alert to Work
    'Blue Chip' Value Plays
    Track Cancelation Policy
    Good Luck Members!
    Calendar
    At Your Service

    TRACK CANCELATION POLICY


    Did you know that when your racetrack cancels its card*, Brisnet.com automatically credits your account FULL VALUE for files downloaded? There is no reason to call Tech Support for reimbursement. We always strive to provide the best customer support and this is one small step in making life easier for the horseplayer.

    * provided 3 or fewer races are run.


    Table of Contents

    3 FREE Ultimate PPs
    $96 Crystal Ball Winner
    Put Stable Alert to Work
    'Blue Chip' Value Plays
    Good Luck Members!
    Calendar
    At Your Service

    GOOD LUCK MEMBERS!


    Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc. (Brisnet.com) wishes Good Luck to our many members competing in the 5th annual $212,000 National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas, including:

    Steve Walker
    5-time Qualifier
    NTRA Handicapper of the Year 1999

    David Gutfreund
    2003 Hawthorne IL OTB

    Jobby Blevins
    2003 River Downs winner

    Bobby Brendler
    Bally's Summer Stakes runner-up

    Michael Curie
    2003 Tampa Bay Downs victor

    Judy Wagner
    NTRA Handicapper of the Year 2000

    Andrew Osbourne
    2003 Bally's Moolah winner

    Don Devereaux
    2003 Keeneland winner

    Ross Gallo
    2003 Autotote On the Wire winner

    Dennis Sudol
    2003 Autotote-On the Wire winner

    Steve Wolfson
    NTRA Handicapper of the Year 2002

    Daven Turner
    2003 Keeneland December victor

    Dennis Howard
    2003 Fair Grounds winner & runnerup

    Robert Swickard
    Brisnet Challenge I winner

    William Stevens
    Brisnet Challenge II winner

    Jack Canon
    Brisnet Challenge III winner

    Mike Javert
    Brisnet Challenge IV winner

    In addition, we wish our numerous other members the best of luck January 23-24, 2004 at Bally's racebook in Las Vegas. There are too many to list here. Go Brisnet Go!


    Table of Contents

    3 FREE Ultimate PPs
    $96 Crystal Ball Winner
    Put Stable Alert to Work
    'Blue Chip' Value Plays
    Good Luck Members!
    Calendar
    At Your Service

    January 2004 Racing Calendar

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