Weekly perspectives on racing, research, and the decisions behind the numbers.
October 20, 2026
The most expensive word in handicapping might be “also”. On a $0.50 Pick 5, adding just one more horse in each leg can turn a $12 ticket into a $108 ticket. Is nine times the cost justified? That's a different question.
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HCRALabs.com gives horseplayers a dedicated home for the research. The races come and go. The work should stand on its own.
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A scratch isn’t always one less horse. Often, it can change the race.
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Horseplayers have never had more information.
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