Redboard Rewind: Recent Episodes
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Redboard Rewind is meant to be an audio version of the examples once found in handicapping books to help educate new, novice, and experienced horseplayers alike. Hosted by Spencer Luginbuhl of the NYRA Bets squad, a new guest joins each week to look back at a trio of races from the previous weekend to see what might be learned.
Matt and Spencer go over four races from Saratoga on Saturday those races are 2-4-9-10
and some angles we talk about are
what to also look at with workouts
Matt's bet back horse
Spencer and Matt anti Raging Bull
Spencer and Justin talk about 3 races from this past Saturday at Gulfstream Park and those races were 10-11-14 and some angles we talked about are
beginning a career in trip handicapping
and when you have two equal contenders on beyers take the one with the lonest odds
Spencer and Dan go over 3 races from Santa Anita those races being 1-6-11 and some angles we talk about Turnback's down the hill
why race replays can make you a better capper
why Santa Anita stakes seem to be very top heavy from a talent standpoint
Spencer and Nick go over 4 races from Whitney day at Saratoga those races were 7-8-9-10 and some angles we talked about are Nicks life as a public handicapper and wagering strategy some jockey props and the key race angle
Marshall and Spencer go over 4 races from Saratoga Saturday those races were 1-5-8-11 and some angles we talked about are Marshalls first trip to Saratoga Spencers huge mental mistake in the Vanderbilt
Matt and spencer go over 4 races from Saratoga last Saturday those races are 1-3-7-8 and some angles we go over are Spencer in depth trainer and jock stat thanks to Formulator Matts positive MTO angle for Saratoga using stats race lens
Spencer and Brian go over 4 races from this past Saturday at Saratoga those races were 1-3-7-10 and some angles we talked about are what the 3 year old scene looks like after the Haskell and why Spencer thinks the race `1 winner was value
Spencer and David go over 4 races from this past Saturday at Belmont Park those races being 6-7-9-10 and some angles they talk about are why the odds mattered so much with the O’Brien runners this weekend When Beyer’s are close and the odds are far apart always go with the longer odds
Andrew and Spencer go over four races from this past Saturday at Delaware Park those races are 1-7-8-9 and some angles we talk about are how Andrews backstretch jobs have helped him become a better handicapper Is Crazy beautiful a contender in this filly division
Ed and Spencer go over four races from Saturday at Churchill Downs those races were 1-3-4-10 and some angles we talked about are Ed’s hot trainer and jock stats Why the form of Set Piece made him a prime play for Ed and how many races till a claim is considered bad
Spencer and Scotty go over four races from Sunday at Santa Anita Sunday those races were 5-6-7-8 and some angles we talked about are How EquinEdge has made me a better player and when to take a first time starter in a maiden race
Spencer and Dylan go over four races from this past Saturdays Monmouth Pick Your Prize Contest from Monmouth Park those races were 7-8-11-13 and some angles we talked about were
tournament play in general
and why not to bet first time starters that win there debut off a long layoff next time out
Clay and Spencer go over 4 races from Rebel day at Oaklawn Park this past Saturday the races we go over are 5-6-8-11. Some angles we go over are why a 60% Shedaresthedevil should be more dangerous next time out. Why in allowance races if a horse has lost at the level 4-5 times look to avoid especially at low prices. and I guess Michelle Yu was right Baffert's don't stop
Andy and Spencer talk some big stakes races from Saturday at Aqueduct and they went over races 6-7-8-9 and some angles they talk about are Why distance and track condition are possible overused angles. Why Speed Pass from the Tom Fool seems to run two types of races.
Matt and spencer go over four races from Saturdays Golden Gate races those races were 4-6-7-8 and some angles we covered are Why figuring out which favorite you have in each race is so important (solid/vulnerable/false why second time sprinting or routing is often overlooked compared to second time on a new surface.
Eric and Spencer talk about four races from Risen Star day at Fairgrounds race day. Those races are 1-6-8-13 and some angles we talk about are
Looking for those poor maiden favorites that are progressing but have to many starts at the level.
The Lecomte was a key race for the Risen star and the Louisiana Preps.
Why Dolder Grands 2nd place earlier on the card should have helped you get to Big lake
Ryan and Spencer go over 3 races from Santa Anita Saturday and a big Bob Baffert firster on Sunday. and some angles they talk about are why you need to use multiple handicapping services Formulator Time form, workout reports When looking at siblings in pedigrees see how they improve first start of each year to help with other runners first start of year.
Curtis and Spencer look back at four races from Santa Anita those races being 1-5-7-8 and some angles they talked about are Knowing what the trainers at your circuit excel at
Is Medina Spirit a possible bounce candidate in his next prep
Reading conditions and using logic to help toss a bad second choice
John and Spencer go over the late P3 from Gulfstream Park's those being races 10-11-12 and some angles we talked about were first time dirt horses in Derby prep races and using seconditis and the top three finishers from past races can help you find value underneath in exacta's
Matt and Spencer talk four races from Gulfstream park those races being 1-6-7-9 we talk Brad Cox runners Hidden Scroll and Knicks Go and Matts go to beginner handicapping books some angles from the races we covered were why looking at the works of the maiden winner showed that this horse could be the goods and not the bad first time starting trainer stat
Why even when you lose a race if your horse improves its Speed Figure you can be happy with your handicapping
and how Matt got haunted again by one of his favorites mares
Spencer and Brad went over 4 races from the fantastic Saturday card at Santa Anita those races were 1-3-5-7 and some angles they talked about are Dont look for just one winner find a list of possible contenders that can win the race
Gaining confidence after a tough start with a solid favorite winning as your top pick
finding multiple horses that win with same type of training angles example first time in the D'Amato barn
Spencer and Benny go over 4 races from a stakes laden card at Gulfstream Park races were 1-3-5-11 and some angles we talk about were all the different types of 3 wide trips and why being wide in turf sprints can be death following trainer intent based off what the jocks do in two year old races out of the gate when looking at turf races what are the horses records on the surface
Spencer and PTF recap the late P5 from Aqueduct and dive deep on races 7-8-9 and some angles they talked about are Daily Double betting efficiency
Finding good value on low priced horses
Why Munnings is one of Spencer's favorite wet track sires
looking for horses trying something new in races with proven losers
Spencer and Brian go over 4 races from Fairgrounds Champions day card races 7-8-9-11 and some angles we talked about are how using the wet track career box can help you find overlays on a wet day
in races when you have 3 evenly matched contenders don't take the lower prices as it hurts your bottom line in the long run
always watch for the public to make a wrong favorite even if your opinion isn't solid this always makes horses overlays and allows you to take a shot
Spencer and Matt go over 4 races from Aqueduct 4-6-9-10 and 3 angles they talk about how a barn switch can completely turn a horse around
some extra formulator digging could have helped you toss a 4-5 fav
How lookign at another Shug horse profile could have helped you find the Red Smith Winner
Spencer and Michelle go over 4 races from Del Mar Saturday races 1-5-8-9 and some angles they talk about are reading the condition book will help your class handicapping
horses that continue to get claimed or reclaimed can be ATM's for your bankroll
and a key hot trainer stat this past weekend at Del Mar
Spencer and Clay go over 3 races from Breeders Cup Friday including 7-8-10 some angles we talk about are How the BC Juvenile filly's answered the age old question of eye test Vs Beyer speed figure Why you need to watch out for Munnings as a top Wet track sire play A trainer intent for Euros where at what distance they debut will tell you weather the horse will be a sprinter or router
Spencer and Drew go over 3 races from Sundays Woodbine card Races 5-6-7 here are some angles they talked about Why ground loss means so much at Woodbine and what to do when you have a negative note on a horse you like next time out
Spencer and Scott talk 3 races from Keeneland on Saturday races 8-9-10 and some angles they talk about are Why there needs to be more N3X/N4X allowance conditions
and how you can still find value on Kentucky Downs shippers
Spencer and Naomi go over 4 races from Preakness Saturday at Pimlico those races were 5-7-10-11 some angles we covered are How using timeform pace ratings can help with your pace handicapping
having a favorable pace scenario can help a horse that looks like hes off form
when people tell you jocks dont matter tell them to watch Robby Albarado's Ride on swiss skydiver in the Preakness
Spencer and Barry talk everything Bankroll Management and also go over 3 races 1-7-11 from a terrific stake driven card from Santa Anita and some angles they talk about are How to improve your bankroll management why watching all replays and knowing all the horses on your circuit can make your handicapping easier and why having the fastest quarter in a turf sprint is a positive angle
Spencer and Jude go over 3 arces from Woodbine mile day races 1-5-9 some angles they go over are the key to unlocking Starter Allowance contenders
the fastest 5 furlong work can be a sneaky angle in 2 year old races
when you have 3 contenders that you like equally let the tote board be your guide
Spencer and Marshall go over three races from Kentucky Oaks day races 8-10-12 and some angles we go over are when using Timeform pace figures they can help you figure out which speed horses can survive duels and how watching earlier races in the undercard can tell you which barns have come with horses pointing to these days of racing.
Spencer and Peter go over 3 races from last Saturday at Saratoga some angles they talked about are how listening and reading post race interviews and articles can help you find good value winners and how to handicap for a wet day at the races
Spencer and Tyler go over 3 races from Del Mar on Saturday Races 7-9-11 and some angles they talked about were how blinkers off can be a better overlaid angle then blinkers on and watching races and taking notes can help you crush the circuit you follow
Spencer and Dawn go over 3 races from Plate Trail day at Woodbine races 8-9-10 some angles they talked about were Reviewing the races can help you learn certain trainer intent Good tips on bankroll management what is a good late fraction in turf routes
Spencer and Matt go over races 6-7-8 from Saturday Travers Card some angles they go over are How a solid workout pattern can help you find an overlaid maiden winner is Bellafina unbeatable outside of California and is it finally time for a group of stewards in a bunker to decide alliInquiries at racetracks around the country
Spencer and Marshall go over races 7-9-10 from Whitney day at Saratoga some angles they go over are Is the H Allen Jerkins a weak race and how studying a condition book can make you a better player
Spencer and Sean went over 3 races from Saturdays card at Del Mar. Those 3 races were 1-7-10 and some angles they talked about were Is Maximum Security the top older horse in the division How lone Speed can be a positive attribute for a turf horse one of the most overhyped angles in handicapping
Spencer and Brad go over races 10-11-12 From Monmouth on Saturday and some angles they went over are Why charting before even opening the pp's is just as important as handicapping. How track configuration could have helped you find a vulnerable fav Why Mike Maker is the best U.S.A trainer on turf
Spencer and Chris go over 3 races from Saturdays Keeneland card those races are 6-9-10. Some angles we talked about are how in wide open races tossing bad favorites can add a ton of equity in your horizontal tickets and we also talk about Chris's overall day in the live bankroll contest where he finished 2nd.
Spencer and Rachel go over 3 races from last Wednesdays card from Indiana Grand those races are 8-10-11. Some angles they go over are how hanging at an old OTB can help a beginner player learn certain angles and Rachel gives some solid trainer angles for out of town trainers when they ship in to Indiana.
Spencer and Andy talk races 8-9-11 from Saturdays Belmont card and some angles they talk about are why trips are important in turf racing, why looking at company lines can help analyze horses that have raced against each other before,and is Code of Honor possibly a top older horse contender.
Spencer and Ed go over 3 Races from Saturday at Churchill Downs races 1-7-11 and some angles they talk about is How can an american Pharoah go off as an overlay why handicappers need to focus on the long run and stop being so results oriented
Spencer and Matt go over 3 races from Belmont Park wonderful Saturday card R 5-9-10. Some angles they cover are How reviewing after race day can make you a better player Playing against low priced horses trying a surface for the first or second time when you over analyze a race trying to beat a favorite you lose to the best horse in the race
Mike and Spencer faced off in this weeks The Daily Gallop H2H season and they talk about races 7-8-11 from Saturdays Churchill Downs card. Some angles they talk about are in tournament settings which is better playing for lower prices or looking for bombs and how horses that love to run second are useful throw outs in the horizontal pools
horse racing author and P4 analyst for Santa Anita Frank Scatoni joined Spencer this week to talk about races 7-8-11 from Santa Anita this past weekend some angles they talk about are How knowing a favorite is false can lead to big overlays and how you can find good value even at a short price.
Spencer and Megan go over some races from Saturday at Santa Anita races 5-6 and race 6 from Sunday at Churchill Downs. Some angles we go over are how many times can a horse lose at a certain class level and how using race replays and physicality can help you beat those pesky maiden races.
Spencer and Scott go over races from last Saturdays Churchill Downs card races 5-6-10 some angles they talk about are handicapping with or without a morning line how to handle a day of tough beats and how learning what types of horses run better underneath can help you become a better vertical type player
Spencer and Ryan were both happy to be able to talk races from the great race place Santa Anita going over races 3-6-8 from Saturday's card. Some angles they cover are when finding that older horse against 3 year olds can help find a price horse in underneath exotics and learning why a horse is being placed where they are can lead to finding a winner.
Spencer and Acacia talk over last weeks card at Gulfstream Park going over races 7-9-11 some angles they go over are why re watching races is so important for you to improve as a horseplayer and why looking faurther back in a horses pp's can help you find great value.
Spencer and Dan go through some fun races from Saturday at Oaklawn Park races 9-11-12 some angles we go over pace strategy and how to make money from short priced favorites
Spencer and JK go over some races from last Saturday at Oaklawn Park and uncover some interesting angles like what to look for in layoff horses and how checking on some horses after the races can help you detect possible biases.
Spencer and Marshall go over 3 races from Saturdays card at Oaklawn Park. Some angles they go over are how to spot a possible above average claiming race and how using improper bankroll management cost Spencer an easy overlaid favorite.
Spencer and Dave go over last weeks preps from New York, California, and Tampa Bay some angles they go over are deeper dives into running lines can help you find those improving horses and how even after you Redboard you sometimes still cant find the winner.
It's a varied show today that kicks off with PTF and Sean Tugel talking to Mike Callanan of Sierra Farm about Nadal and Full Flat, as well as the life and legacies of Gerry Dilger and Ed Hudon. Then Naomi Tukker drops by with an interview with talented apprentice Charlie Marquez. We close things out with PTF sitting down to talk with Drew Fleming about Breeders' Cup safety reforms and purse hikes.
Spencer and Nick go over some of the stakes races from Fountain of Youth day at Gulfstream park. Some angles include has the older turf division found a replacement for Bricks and Mortar, a horse they cant wait to have cut back and how using replays on XBTV can help you toss a bad favorite.
Fresh from the NHC Final Table, Eric Bialek sits down with Spencer Luginbuhl as they discuss races 5-7-9 from last Saturday's late pick 5 carryover at Aqueduct. Two angles they cover are why using jockeys in your handicapping can be a positive and how dropping a horse in for a claiming tag off a win isn't always a red flag.
Daily Gallop's Vinny Blond, an old friend of Spencer Lugiunbuhl's, visits to chat about Saturday's Tampa Bay card. The main topic for all three races How to find and beat bad favorites.
DRF's Dan Illman is here with Spencer Luginbuhl to talk about this past Saturday's Derby preps: the Bob Lewis from Santa Anita, the Withers at Aqueduct, and the Holy Bull from Gulfstream
Spencer Luginbuhl is back healthy again. On this week's show he sits down with Gulfstream Park's Jason Blewitt to go over a trio of races from Pegasus World Cup day (races 2, 9, and 11 from January 25, 2020).
PTF subs for Spencer and talks in depth with horseplayer Frank McGoey who gives us a deep dive into the Lecomte and what he thinks of the runners going forward as well as a discussion about trip handicapping, looking at horses, the double-edged sword of inside information and the importance of networking.
PTF is the guest on the latest Redboard Rewind to talk with Spencer about his (failed) Pick 5 at AQU from Saturday and to chat about a star in the making in Jolie Olimpica (races covered are AQU 7 and 9, and SA 3 from Saturday, January 11).
PTF is the guest on the latest Redboard Rewind to talk with Spencer about his (failed) Pick 5 at AQU from Saturday and to chat about a star in the making in Jolie Olimpica (races covered are AQU 7 and 9, and SA 3 from Saturday, January 11).
Mike Somich of the Racing Dudes joins Spencer Luginbuhl on the latest rewind to discuss his approach to horizontal bets, explain why he handicaps cards from back to front, and to talk about how his time in the poker world has influenced his horseplaying.
TVG’s Megan Devine joins Spencer Luginbuhl to discuss a trio of races from Santa Anita’s Opening Day (R2, R3, R6). Concepts covered include using workout videos, how to look at maidens who’ve had a few starts, and the difference Mike Smith can make.
With Fair Grounds taking center stage for the next few months, Spencer Luginbugl invited Louisiana native (and Fair Grounds analyst) Grant LaGrange on the show to talk about a trio of stakes from Louisiana Champions' Day, the 8th, 11th, and 12th from Saturday, December 16.
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NYRA/Fox Sports Analyst Andy Serling joins Spencer for a fun conversation with a lot of great information for horseplayers including his thoughts on a new way to look at key races, a better way to use trainer stats, and why people who think the Remsen is a bad race are idiots. If you're "playing" along from home, aces covered are from AQU 12/7, the third, the seventh, and the ninth.
California horseplayer and author Frank Scatoni joins Spencer Luginbuhl to talk about a trio of races from DMR on Saturday, races 2, 3, and 6. Important concepts covered include what makes Paco Lopez such a good rider and how true Grade 1 class can really matter in turf races.
PTF guest hosts this episode of Redboard Rewind and his guest is the inimitable Benny Southstreet. They talk about races 2, 3, and 6 from Del Mar on Sunday, November 24. Concepts include when to back a firster in Maiden Claiming company, when to cover the potential lone long shot speed horse in a turf route, and how to read your own trip notes.
Anthony "The Big A" Stabile is here with host Spencer Luginbuhl to discuss a trio of races from Aqueduct last Saturday, the sixth, seventh, and eighth. Concepts include an angle for late season 2yos, the difficulty in deciding what to do with camera shy runners, and can we finally beat a Chad Brown horse?
The Daily Gallop's Oaks correspondent Nikki Samolovitch sits down with Spencer to go over a trio of stakes races from last weekend from all across the country: Sunday's R8 from DMR (the Desi Arnaz), Saturday's R10 CD (G3 Commonwealth), and Saturday's R8 AQU (Artir Schiller). Grab your past performances and follow along.
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On the latest episode Spencer Luginbuhl is joined by degenerate meteorologist Marshall Sterling as the two friends and rivals (in the Daily Gallop head2head contest finals) look back at the BC Dirt Mile, Distaff, and Classic.
In a special episode of redbird Rewind, PTF, Spencer Luginbuhl and John Camardo pick their teams for the $20,000 free roll StableDuel contests this weekend. Make sure to download the StableDuel app today to get involved.
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On the new Redboard Rewind, guest host PTF sits down with Spencer to talk about races form Keeneland and Belmont on Sunday. Topics include: what to do with cold ML favorites, how to solve a problem like Chad Brown, and an under appreciated angle in maiden races.
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Spencer Luginbuhl is back with Redboard Rewind and on today's show, we're playing with a new format that includes a mix pf pre and post-race style analysis, along with racecalls. The hope is that you'll be able to more easily follow along at home and possibly even play along, PPs in hand. On today's show, Drew Coatney joins Spencer to look at the two G1 stakes from WO on Saturday and a trifecta of Keeneland Sunday races.
Gabby Gaudet is here with Spencer Luginbuhl to look back at Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland, touching on topics like the success of Arlington shippers so far this meet, a possible track bias, and a filly Gabby is excited to see run in the future. This is Redboard Rewind.
Professional horseplayer -- and author of BETTING WITH AN EDGE -- Mike Maloney joins Spencer to talk about the upcoming Keeneland meet and to look back at a few handicapping concepts from last weekend including a smart lens through which to view blinker changes, how to deal with Chad Brown firsters, and what we might have missed about Mongolian Groom.
Spencer Luginbuhl is back with guest Ed DeRosa to look back at races from last weekend. They talk about when to use (and not use) ladder bets, when to fade heavy favorites completely, and the importance of going back and looking at your results.
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Doug McPherson of Woodbine joins Spencer Luginbuhl to talk about Woodbine Mile Weekend -- specifically his amazing call in the big race where he tabbed the superfecta cold with massive longshot El Tormenta right on top. McPherson talks about growing up in the business and offers advice on handicapping synthetic tracks, wind related biases at Woodbine, and how turf racing can be like harness racing.
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PTF is back in the guest chair on Redboard Rewind as he and host Spencer Luginbuhl look back at opening weekend at Belmont discussing when to play MTOs, European shippers, and the jail move in claiming races.
Host Spencer Luginbuhl welcomes Benny Southstreet to talk about his trip handicapping process and go over a handful of two-year-old races from Saratoga this past weekend. Topics include, the importance of CADS, how waiting too long in the gate can be like being in a fight, and how to evaluate first-time starters
"The People's Champion" Jonathon Kinchen joins Spencer Luginbuhl to recap a few of the Travers Day Stakes and have a look at a few handicapping angles from last week including exacta bets as savers and in-and-outers.
ALL NEW SHOW. Spencer Luginbuhl presents a new show where he and a guest go over a few key handicapping concepts form the previous weekend's races. The first guest is PTF who can't help himself to obnoxiously co-handle hosting duties but we like him anyway.