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| Subject | Date Asked |
| My horse | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Plz write back Lisa his name is lockie or Locky I do not no his race name but got lockies brands . A: Without knowing your horse's racing name, it would be extremely hard, if not impossible, to tell you ... | |
| Beyer Speed Figures | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Does Andy Beyer take into consideration the RU (Run Up Distance) distance when calculating beyer ... A: I have researched the matter and cannot find anything that indicates that Andy Beyer uses the RUD ... | |
| bret7764@yahoo.com | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: My Dad used to own a horse named Dynamo Leo Star. I always wanted to know what his record was during ... A: Sorry to be late with my reply, but I work at Oaklawn Jockey Club and did not get off work until ... | |
| Conditions | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Sunday 3/20, Santa Anita Race 5, Alw59000N2X Regarding Entry #7 Sanger Silver How is this horse ... A: but I work at Oaklawn during their live season and don't always have time to check my email every ... | |
| Getting in contact with a trainer | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 14 years old and I own a horse nicknamed Buster. When I bought him, I discovered a tattoo on ... A: Sandoval, but for the life of me I can't remember what or where. It seems he had an entry for the ... | |
| Trifecta Costs | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how the costs are calculated for a trifecta bet such as (A/B,C,D,E/D,E,F,G)? I know ... A: No I don't know of any mathematical equation that can calculate any trifictas - only the one in my ... | |
| Trifecta Costs | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how the costs are calculated for a trifecta bet such as (A/B,C,D,E/D,E,F,G)? I know ... A: To calculate the trifecta wager, you have to break it down in parts (there are 3 parts to each bet). ... | |
| equine stress fracture | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: what can cause an equine stress fracture in race horse in training A: Although I feel that I am not qualified to answer your question, since it is out of my area of ... | |
| Horse Racing abbreviation | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: In horseracing, what does the conditional abbreviation SNW1$ X mean? It is for an allowance ... A: Each state has different coding in their condition books and you should contact the Racing ... | |
| Pari-Mutuel Wagering License | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Must I have a Pari-Mutuel License to have a horse entered in a race as me as an owner? Do I have to ... A: Each State has different rules regarding who has to be licensed when entering horses in races. In ... | |
| Horse Starting Gates | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I saw that Randy The Fence Man wrote about selling his starting gates and i was wondering on how to ... A: No, I don't know how to contact Randy The Fence Man. He wrote a follow-up to my answer that I quote ... | |
| interpreting condition book | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean when at the bottom of the conditions for a race (Races where entered for $7,500 or ... A: I'm guessing that your horse is eligible or the racing office made a big mistake. But I'm also ... | |
| one mile and 70 yards ? | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Where did the length 1 mile and 70 yards originate? A: Let me begin by apologizing to you for your unanswered question - I have been on vacation for two ... | |
| time to run 40 yds | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: this is scary..my name is Jim Johnson...i used to go to the races with my dad (we went to Penn ... A: Scary is right - although our name is pretty common. There are 23 Jim Johnson's in Hot Springs, ... | |
| i want to become a owner | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: how do i get a claim license i love horse race i live in florida and would love to claim a horse A: The rules for the claiming of a race horse differ from State to State and you need to start with ... | |
| Downloadable Horse Sires | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if there is a place or a service that allows you to download a horses pedigree in an ... A: I do know of a couple of places where you can get pedigree reports - I have never used them so I ... | |
| how to determine if a horse go's up or down in class | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: some racing forms show arrows if they are moving up or down in a race ,what do i do when they do not ... A: Most people new to horse racing are usually only familiar with the big races like the Kentucky Derby ... | |
| Track Variants | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: When constructing a track variant would there be much difference in using the overall median time ... A: Speed handicappers, like me, have been trying to answer that question for years and I don't think it ... | |
| John Henry gets standing ovation | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: First of all, I have to confess that I'm not an avid racehorse enthusiast. However, as I was ... A: but for the life of me I can't remember which race at what track or the time. John Henry was a ... | |
| over weight jockey | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: In Florida, what is the maximum over weight for a jockey before the horse is scratched? ANSWER: Hi ... A: I am unable to get any information from the tracks in the State of Florida - I will try to answer ... | |
| rasing horses in Australia | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Do u know if horse racing in Australia is different than in the United to States? Also How do ... A: As far as how the horses are raised, I do not feel that I am qualified to answer that question. ... | |
| Australian horse racing | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Is there certain types of horses that can race for horse racing in Australia??? Did horse racing ... A: Horse racing began in the 12th century when English Knights returned from the crusades with swift ... | |
| How to judge a horses walk | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have received advice on how to choose a young thoroughbred. An athletic build and a good ... A: I think you have received pretty good advice - what I look for in a horse is the walk, the shoulder ... | |
| seat hack | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: may i know what is seat hack in horse racing terms?? A: rather than race horses. I think it is probably some kind of fastener that is designed to make the ... | |
| conditions | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Have a real problem in understanding which horse is most qualified under the "conditions" of the ... A: Actually, there is no way that you can identify the horse that most qualifies for the conditions of ... | |
| race writing | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: The Jan 9th condition book lists 9 races & 3 subs. The races actually published in the DRF do not ... A: I will try to explain how the condition book works - The condition book is published by the Racing ... | |
| rage writing | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: The Jan 9th condition book lists 9 races & 3 subs. The races actually published in the DRF do not ... A: Without knowing which track's condition book you are looking at, I can't very well answer your ... | |
| Tip sheets | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: What is your Oaklawn Park tip sheet called? Have you sold it there in the past or will 2010 be the ... A: My tipsheet is called "Jim's Pony Picks" and it was sold at Oaklawn during the 2007 live meet - it ... | |
| trotting in reverse sand track | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: we have a 5 furlongs reverse sand track which is meant for trots and free canters, so sir, upto how ... A: I am sure that if the reverse sand track is only meant for trots and free canters, then you would ... | |
| warming upto starting gates | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: may i know Why do horses need a warm up upto starting gates during the race? A: Just as is with human athletes, horses must start every training session with a warm-up. Just like ... | |
| condition book | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: In the condition book please explain this race. For cal breds or cal sired fillies and mares three ... A: Claiming races are the most commonly run races in the United States. Horses competing in claiming ... | |
| HORSE IN A GOOD FORM | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: MAY I KNOW WHT IS “THIS HORSE IS IN A GOOD FORM”? A: This statement is a feeling of how the horse has been running. In horse racing, the form of a horse ... | |
| HORSE OF THE SEASON | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: MAY I KNOW WHAT IS “HORSE OF THE SEASON”? A: I think you are referring to "Horse Of The Year". The American Award for Horse of the Year is the ... | |
| condition book | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: In the condition book please explain this race. For cal breds or cal sired fillies and mares three ... A: The statement contains the rules under which an owner or a trainer can enter a horse for this race - ... | |
| rail setting | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: On the dirt does rail placement make a difference. A: In my opinion, rail placement does not make a difference on dirt tracks like it does for turf races. ... | |
| Online gambling | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I was considering gambling online. My knowledge of horse racing is limited. Do you know if there ... A: Good morning Michael: Thanks for your question - and let me say that you are going about this the ... | |
| over night sheets | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: My last Question. Over night sheet Delaware Park Sat Oct 10, 2009 2nd race, explain (CX2). #1 Great ... A: Talked to one of my trainer friends and got some very good information. The designations CX2, ... | |
| overnight sheets | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Please explain what the numbers and abbreviations in an overnight sheet mean. For example: 2nd ... A: Again, thanks for your question. There are many suppliers of track data that we as handicappers use ... | |
| turf rail settings | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the significance of turf rail settings .e.g. turf rail set at 12 feet , set at 0 etc. A: Although I have never worked at a track that has "a turf course", I do know just a little about it - ... | |
| thoroughbred identification | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Has the Jockey Club considered going to a microchip system to id horses? A: Yes, although lip tattooing and cowlick identification markings are still the standard, The Jockey ... | |
| minimum horses | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Whats the minimum number of horses needed to have a pai-mutual horse race A: I would think that the minimum number of horses for a para-mutuel race would be two, and only ... | |
| Race number on saddlecloth | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: How does a horse gets assigned the race number? A: For just everyday races, someone in the racing office writes each of the entries in a race on a ... | |
| NYRA | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: whats the process for nyra to add more exotic bets to their menu?? 50 cent pick 5 etc...thank you A: First of all, thanks for your question. The process for expanding exotic wagers is pretty simple - ... | |
| Kentucky Derby | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: In your opinion, what was the biggest reason Mine that Bird won the 2009 Kentucky Derby and the ... A: which paid me $260.40. I publish a pick sheet and he was my 3rd pick (if you will send me your ... | |
| Betting "Field Horses" in the Derby | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I attended the KY Derby 16 years ago and distinctly remember that we placed a bet on a "field horse ... A: .. You are correct - betting the field was more common about 10 years ago or so, but I think I saw a ... | |
| Lead Change on Television | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: How can I decipher lead changes from watching the race on television while handicapping? ANSWER: Hi ... A: Again, thanks for the question. No, I don't think that lead change problems in younger horses ... | |
| Lead Change on Television | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: How can I decipher lead changes from watching the race on television while handicapping? A: Changing leads is a natural thing to race horses and they do it without any training, but they are ... | |
| STARTING GATE | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I could get plans for constructing a starting gate for horse racing. ANSWER: Hi ... A: Sorry for the delay - I work at Oaklawn Jockey Club and we had a very busy weekend, what with the ... | |
Horse Racing
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Jim Johnson
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Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding the sport of gambling on either or both thoroughbreds and greyhounds - beginning with the initial handicapping process with regard to decisions on which horse or dog to wager, through the wagering process, and ending with the results and profits or losses from those wagers. See my website at www.puppies-or-ponies.com.
Experience
I have worked in thoroughbred tracks and greyhound tracks for the last 30 years and have been highly successful in making profits from my own handicapping systems, both in sales of my systems, and use of my systems in the wagering process. I publish and sell a "Tip Sheet" for any track in the continental United States and one greyhound track in Mexico.
Organizations
Mutuel Clerk Guild of Arkanas
Publications
"The Perfect Speed Handicapping System" for handicapping thoroughbred races and "Greyhounds - The Ultimate Speed Machine" system for handicapping greyhound races. These are books that I have written and sell on the internet.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from East Texas College, in Commerce, Texas.
Awards and Honors
"High Five" award for exceptional customer relations treatment by the Oaklawn Jockey Club.
Past/Present Clients
Publishing a "Tip Sheet" in-track for sale at Oaklawn Jockey Club and "Jim's Big Three Best Bets" (also for sale at Oaklawn Jockey Club) on greyhound simulcast races. Have puplished "Tip Sheets" for greyhound and thoroughbred tracks in Arkanas, Kansas, and West Virginia.
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