The experience stays with you. You can t go wrong looking at a bunch of race horses getting ready to run in a race. Head down to the paddock after a race and watch the horses come in for the next race. If a horse is balky and sweating profusely, back off. The people around horses have revealing body language, too.
Somebody thinks they re going to win . . . .
I think that s probably a pretty good sign. I handicap if he s got a coat and tie on and his tie is pulled all the way up tight. Any bettor should come to the track knowing how much he or she can afford to lose and bet no more. Make your bet count . . . Picking a Derby winner is even more difficult, since the race takes place under conditions unprecedented in the horse s careers.