| 单词 | handicapper |
| 例句 | He stormed around the office and shouted about the irresponsibility of the handicapper. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Knowing that they would soon be off to the East, he didn’t want to demonstrate to handicappers that his horse was a terrific weight carrier. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z During the Depression, in the midst of his doctoral studies at Harvard, he worked as a handicapper for a horse-racing syndicate and was so successful that he lived lavishly on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Howard’s insistence that his horse would not run under more than 130 pounds had put track handicappers in a bind. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A prominent eastern handicapper called him “the most overrated horse in California.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “The dockers told me the horse wasn’t right,” a passerby heard the old trainer say, “and the handicappers said he wasn’t in condition. “ Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Among comedies, awards handicappers predict that it’s going to be hard to unseat the reigning winner, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” ‘A Star Is Born’ and ‘Vice’ Lead the 2019 Golden Globes Nominations 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Sight unseen last year, Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island" was on many handicappers' lists as a 2009 competitor. Early Oscar contenders scarce despite rule change 2010-06-18T06:50:00Z "It's cursed by being in the horror genre," Hollywood awards show handicapper Tom O'Neil of Goldderby.com said. In fickle Emmys, handicapping favors 'Thrones' over 'Horror' 2013-07-18T23:52:18Z As the orchestra organizes its search committee, handicappers and kibitzers will weigh the pros and cons of potential candidates. Alan Gilbert to Leave New York Philharmonic in 2017 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z It could be a year of what Hollywood awards show handicapper Tom O'Neil of Goldderby.com calls "atypical winners." At TV's Emmy awards, gritty may prevail over glossy 2013-09-22T13:09:21Z But handicappers say it has better chances to win in the best actor category, where Kevin Spacey could challenge Cranston with his portrayal of conniving congressional leader Frank Underwood. At TV's Emmy awards, gritty may prevail over glossy 2013-09-22T13:09:21Z All the while, few if any handicappers recognized TBS as a plausible destination. Conan O'Brien heads to TBS, not Fox 2010-04-13T17:20:00Z Because the Jury membership changes 100 percent every year, handicappers should have little data for predicting awards. Second Annual Edition: If I'd Been Tweeting from Cannes... 2012-05-24T15:10:01Z And it could happen: 16 of the 23 professional handicappers at Gold Derby, an entertainment honors site, expect “Green Book” to emerge victorious. Golden Globes 2019: What to watch For 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z Esquire Network's lineup will include original programming including cooking and travel shows and a series about professional horse race handicappers and another about American breweries. G4 to relaunch as Esquire Network in September 2013-05-29T19:42:07Z The blockbuster war drama “1917” was second, a showing that was much weaker than handicappers had predicted. ‘Parasite’ Makes Oscar History With Best Picture Win 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z Some of these were deemed surprise hits, as is periodically the case when a movie catches industry handicappers off guard and is all too often the case when a movie about women scores with audiences. The Living Is Easy;The Women Are Missing 2011-06-10T19:56:41Z Robert De Niro stars in this crime film from Martin Scorsese, playing a handicapper who oversees a lucrative Vegas casino. What’s on TV Thursday: N.B.A. Finals and ‘A Bronx Tale’ 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z If you trust the handicappers at Gold Derby, an entertainment honors site, this year’s Academy Award nominations could be #OscarsSoWhite all over again. ‘The Shape of Water’ and ‘Big Little Lies’ Lead Golden Globe Nominations 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z If the nominee list includes Ms. Stone and Mr. Gosling — as the handicappers at Gold Derby, an entertainment honors site, predict — how will Mr. Teller and Ms. Watson react? Fates in Filmmaking: Who Were the Wallflowers at the ‘La La Land’ Dance? 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z And few if any reviewers think of themselves as handicappers in the Oscar race. Film Critics Awards: Early Clues to the Oscars 2013-01-09T16:32:50Z Some of the others will be in contention, as Oscar handicappers like to say, and by January, you will be sick of them, even the good ones. Toronto Film Festival: Separating Contenders From Pretenders 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z Hollywood handicappers knew that Oblivion, the only big new movie, would finish at No. 1. Tom Cruise Controls the Weekend with Oblivion 2013-04-21T18:29:58Z Academy Awards handicappers predict that female filmmakers will also be sidelined when Oscar nominations are announced on Jan. 13. Women Made Them. Viewers and Critics Liked Them. No One Nominated Them. 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z “Do we do that in the United States now?” wrote David Poland, an avid online Oscar handicapper. D.C. Journey for ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘Argo’ 2012-12-21T23:58:57Z But the new movie did much better than expected; few industry handicappers predicted it would land at the top of the charts. Slash and Burn: Texas Chainsaw 3D and Django Win a Gory Weekend 2013-01-06T22:06:49Z The inclusion of McKay in the director category came as a surprise to most awards handicappers. ‘A Star Is Born’ and ‘Vice’ Lead the 2019 Golden Globes Nominations 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Best picture: Most handicappers still have this race as a three-way toss-up between “A Star Is Born,” “Roma” and “Green Book.” Perspective | Denzel should get an Oscar nomination. He won’t, but here are more films and actors that deserve recognition. 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Naming new flowers for famous people is an age-old tradition that bestows honor on the namesake and—provided the plant breeder is a savvy handicapper of celebrity staying power—enduring interest in the bloom. 16 Flowers Named for Celebrities 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, handicappers placed its three-day take in the mid-$30 million range. "Dragon" poised to slay box-office competition 2010-03-26T02:10:00Z Critics are not Vegas handicappers; they mean their selections simply as an aggregate of their annual opinions on movies, not as predictors of the Oscars. If Critics Chose the Oscars: 2015 Edition 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z Also, political handicappers tended to overstate the advantage of Butler’s labor connections. Column: Laphonza Butler aces her first political test, passing on uphill Senate run 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Still, political handicappers give Mr. Tester a slight edge in the race. Republicans highlight Sen. Jon Tester’s support for Biden in Montana Senate race 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Political handicappers give Democrats a slight edge in the race. Ex-Rep. Mike Rogers announces Michigan Senate bid, lifting the GOP’s hopes 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The political handicappers at the Cook Political Report rank the race as “likely Republican.” Rep. Allred raises more than $6 million for Senate challenge against Ted Cruz 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z While wide-ranging odds are common in most races, horsemen and handicappers note the gaps in Derby horses don’t necessarily reflect quality. After Rich Strike, Derby long shots could get 2nd look 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Been given a chance by the handicapper, carrying 6lb less this time. Pinstickers' guide to the Grand National 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Five Star owner Anthony Plenzo says his handicappers got more than 70 percent of their picks right on the NFL and college football last season. As sports betting booms, pick sellers promise can’t-miss riches 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Those are the same questions handicappers were asking about Mr. Biden in the anxious days leading up to the midterms. For Sunak, Like Biden, Dullness Could Be a Secret Weapon 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The results put a major damper on the sky-high expectations Republicans carried into an election where political handicappers forecasted a strong night for the GOP. Republican ‘red wave’ evaporates but GOP still inching toward House majority 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z That remains to be seen; Wild and Republican Lisa Scheller are locked in a toss-up race, according to every independent handicapper out there. Analysis | An endangered Pennsylvania Democrat thinks her brand can save her seat 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Many more Democratic seats are considered toss-ups, according political handicappers, putting the party at a disadvantage heading into Tuesday. Post-ABC poll: House vote nearly split, GOP has edge on economy and turnout 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z His handicappers specialize in men’s college basketball, and since Golden founded the company in 1997, he said, someone betting its men’s college basketball picks would have come out ahead in all but three seasons. As sports betting booms, pick sellers promise can’t-miss riches 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The big question is whether she can count to 218, the number required to maintain control of the House — and one that a growing number of independent handicappers believe is out of reach for Democrats. Pelosi, Democrats’ Billion-Dollar Woman, Fights On With Majority Teetering 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z In the eyes of political handicappers, it is a foregone conclusion Republicans will win control of the House. Democrats’ dreams of rebound turn into a nightmare entering final two-week sprint to Election Day 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z The New York Democrat is running for a fifth term this year, against Republican Joe Pinion, and political handicappers unanimously rate the seat as safe. New poll shows New York’s governor’s race tightening between Rep. Lee Zeldin, incumbent Kathy Hochul 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Political handicappers at the Cook Political Report and the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics rated the race as a “tossup” since August. Oregon gubernatorial race a tossup and GOP hopes to flip state 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Political handicappers expect at least six open seats alone — some of them skewed conservative by redistricting — to swing into Republican control, in Wisconsin, Texas, Arizona, Michigan and Florida. Departures Narrow Democrats’ Path to Hold the House 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Political handicappers now rank the Democrat as the favorite to win the seat. Trump-backed candidates score major wins in primary races 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z A new prime minister is expected to be named by early September and British political handicappers say the race is tight. Both British PM candidates support stalled plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z But British political handicappers say much of Ms. Mordaunt’s supporters will likely gravitate toward the more conservative and confrontational Ms. Truss. Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss to square off in race to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Political handicappers still give Democrats the edge in the gubernatorial contests in Maryland and Massachusetts, where Republican Charlie Baker, another moderate and Trump critic, opted against seeking a third term. Maryland GOP governor’s race becomes a Trump vs. Hogan proxy war 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The Russian, so the handicappers said, was coming off a disastrous and demoralizing defeat in his 2021 world title match with Norwegian champ Magnus Carlsen, a lopsided result marred by elementary blunders from the challenger. Nepomniachtchi wins second chess title shot as champ Carlsen wavers 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Republicans saw the potency of the strategy in 2020, when handicappers and pollsters predicted that Democrats would expand their majority. Republicans elevate diverse recruits in bid to win House majority 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z The overwhelming majority of handicappers will look at the past performances of the nine entrants for this Preakness and determine that Epicenter has the best resume of the bunch. Analysis: Early Voting’s bit of rest will help in Preakness 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Downes is an accomplished handicapper of races and said he sees races from a handicapper’s perspective. Emerald Downs will be off and running Sunday with a new announcer 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z This year’s field is considered among the more competitive, leaving handicappers trying to figure out which strategies will work to find the winner. Competitive Kentucky Derby field makes handicapping the race difficult 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Mentioned by the official handicapper as a horse with potential room for improvement when the weights were announced for the race in February. Pinstickers' guide to the Grand National 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z A Netflix film, “The Power of the Dog,” could nudge past “CODA” to win the best picture trophy, awards handicappers say. Streaming Took Over Hollywood. Will It Take Best Picture, Too? 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z But the average handicapper is unlikely to be affected. Pro golfers face equipment rule change 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z If the political handicappers are to be believed, she may soon be on her 15th. Queen Elizabeth, Anchor in a Storm-Tossed Britain, Marks 70-Year Reign 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Knicks Go will face a field of nine, though in the eyes of handicappers and probably most bettors, it’s basically a field of two. As retirement looms, Knicks Go chasing history in Pegasus 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Described by trainer as having a 'lovely weight' when the handicapper's marks were announced in February. Pinstickers' guide to the Grand National 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Cruz noted that most handicappers call it “overwhelmingly likely” that Republicans will retake the House after the November midterms. Cruz sees ‘multiple grounds’ to impeach Biden if GOP retakes House; border policy at top of list 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Thanksgiving week is a bit of a tricky one for NFL handicappers. NFL Week 12 best bets: Three games with intriguing odds, including Rams-Packers 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z Many handicappers and critics believed Porter stood a good chance to win because of his strong performance in the farewell season of the FX drama. The Emmys tried to look diverse. But they gave us predictable white winners 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The talent level in the program also took a dive with some lackluster recruiting classes that pushed the power rating for oddsmakers and handicappers down year after year. USC is betting on a better future without Clay Helton. Should you? 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z “When you are a public handicapper, you have to pick some favorites to satisfy the armchair quarterbacks. But it’s more fun to come up with a horse that is overlooked.” A Dedicated Horsewoman Leaves No Thoroughbred Behind 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Across the street at the Brook Tavern, where handicappers and a turf writer or two hang their tack, the bar is again filled with chatter about bad beats and good bets. Fans Find Joy in a Long-Delayed Season of Bets and Feasts 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z That is the perhaps the big question facing handicappers in the 11-horse field. Speedy Papa’s Golden Boy, top local contender in Sunday’s Longacres Mile, draws post No. 1 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z Of the seven contests that political handicappers consider most competitive in 2022, all but one are in states that Mr. Biden carried last year. Democrats See Edge in Early Senate Map as Trump Casts Big Shadow 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z In their latest breakdown of the next GOP presidential nomination race, the handicappers at USsportsbonus.com say Mr. DeSantis is tied with Mr. Trump for the best odds of being the party’s standard-bearer. How ‘Rockstar’ DeSantis positioned himself as a Trump successor 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z Political handicappers rank the race as a “toss-up.” Rep. Ted Budd jumps into North Carolina Senate race 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Going into Sunday night, some awards handicappers predicted that movie history would be made, with all four acting Oscars going to people of color for the first time. A Surprise Ending for the Oscars’ Inclusive Night 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z Election handicappers are equally dubious of Rodimer’s chances in the May 1 election, in which all candidates will share the same ballot. Column: Grab a shovel. 'Big Dan' is running for Congress as a Texas cowboy 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Raphael Esparza, a handicapper for Doc’s Sports and former manager of the Aria’s race and sports book, offered the following preliminary odds as a means of framing the challenge: Judgement day is coming: Why Sept. 11, 2021 will be the most important Saturday in years for the Pac-12 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z “This year we may get some handicappers, but it’s all Zoom, all remote.” What’s the Super Bowl without the frenzy? For Leigh Steinberg: Misery. For players: Bliss. 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Many political handicappers had predicted that the Democrats would pick up between three to 15 seats. House Democrats poised to strengthen their majority 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z And the race isn’t showing up on major handicappers’ lists of Senate seats likely to flip. Surgery successful for GOP US Senate candidate Jason Lewis 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z While polls show Gianforte leading Cooney slightly, election handicappers Real Clear Politics and the Cook Political Report still consider the race a toss-up. Despite pandemic threat, gubernatorial hopefuls avoid COVID nitty-gritty 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, calls this year’s race a toss-up. In a toss-up Central Valley district, Republicans and Democrats wage a vicious campaign 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z Currently, Republicans are bearing the brunt of voter wrath about Trump’s pandemic response, with House Republicans expected to lose seats in November, according to most political handicappers. Pelosi walks tightrope in stimulus talks amid pressures of election, economy 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z But those wins belied the predictions of many House Democrats and even nonpartisan political handicappers who had projected the party would drastically expand the map. House Democrats poised to strengthen their majority 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z But Jessica Taylor, who closely tracks and reports on Senate races for the nonpartisan political handicapper The Cook Report, told Fox News that “we’re seeing just mammoth fundraising numbers.” GOP up against a Democratic ‘green tsunami’ as they try to keep control of Senate 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z The political handicappers moved Iowa and Ohio from “leans Republican” to “toss-up” in their rankings, Minnesota from “leans Democratic” to “likely Democratic,” and Wisconsin from “toss-up” to “leans Democratic.” Joe Biden inches forward in Midwestern states: UVA 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Yet even if Mr. Trump wins reelection, handicappers say, Republicans are unlikely to regain the House majority and might even lose Senate control. Strike down of Obamacare by Supreme Court would tee up new health care war 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z All three main nonpartisan U.S. election handicappers now say the Arizona race tips in Democrats’ favor after the Cook Political Report last week changed its rating from “toss-up.” Imperiled Arizona U.S. Senator McSally's hopes seen riding on Trump train 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z But a new projection from a top nonpartisan political handicapper spells trouble for House Republicans. Battle for House: Leading handicapper moves 20 races towards Democrats 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z In recent days, nonpartisan political handicappers have moved several races in Texas as well as GOP seats in suburban areas from Indiana to Pennsylvania in Democrats’ favor. Democrats set sights on expanding House majority amid GOP troubles 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z “Hickenlooper has had a very bad stretch. But he still remains the favorite in the primary,” noted Jessica Taylor of the Cook Report, a leading nonpartisan political handicapper. Hickenlooper seeks to overcome unforced errors in Colorado Senate race, as Utah and Oklahoma hold key primaries 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z “Timing is everything in politics,” emphasized Jessica Taylor of the Cook Report, a leading nonpartisan political handicapper. Progressive candidates surge in New York congressional primaries 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z Political handicappers say her race is a “toss-up.” Sen. Susan Collins’ challenger sounds alarm over next Supreme Court vacancy 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z “He was a passionate and successful participant in horse racing at all levels: breeder, horse owner, racetrack owner and operator, handicapper and fan.” R.D. Hubbard, former part owner of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, dies at 84 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Instead, I fell to sleep in a large cozy bed that, having a sense of history, I hoped had been slept in by such high handicappers as Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev, Maggie Thatcher or Menachem Begin. Golf with the Boss - Golf Digest 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan handicapper, rates three of the Republicans and two Democrats as “solid” for re-election. How the Virus Crisis Could Help a Red-State Democrat Stay in Office 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z David was late to taking up the game, but he turned into a ferociously avid single-figure handicapper, as he remains today with a more conventional technique. The story of Moe Norman, golf’s troubled genius - Golf Digest 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The high handicapper might harbor disbelief at the notion that men and women proficient enough to play the game professionally have similar levels of frustration and encounter the same battles with pessimism and uncertainty. What we can all learn from the PGA Tour’s leaders in ‘strokes gained/attitude’ - Golf Digest 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z The 845 Max meanwhile lowers the CG even further through a wider sole that puts more weight low and reduces friction on the fat shots that are all too common for higher handicappers. Tommy Armour revitalizes venerable 845 name with new woods, irons and cutting-edge, CG-focused technology - Golf Digest 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Predicting how the bracket will play out will be an extreme test for handicappers. Oregon is the obvious betting favorite for Pac-12 tournament 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z On Saturday, the handicappers in the political press waited for an update on the running: the final Des Moines Register poll of the cycle. The Iowa caucus is a reminder that 'horserace' journalism is still the norm | Jon Allsop 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z So, we’re going to fall back this week on something we used to do on Mondays about three years ago, and that’s checking in to see how the TVG handicappers did on a particular day. Racing! Bast is the Best 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z This is the time in the NFL season when motivation matters most, and the scenarios are no secrets to handicappers and oddsmakers. NFL teams in must-win spots are magnetizing for bettors 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Probably not a revelation to many double-digit handicappers, but solving this problem isn’t a casual undertaking. Wilson Launch Pad woods and irons make it their mission to attack golf's most embarrassing shots - Golf Digest 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Smart handicappers try to find situations that are more extreme than market perceptions. Early bowl lines are out, and Pac-12 is not getting a lot of respect 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Democrats have just a 13,000-person edge over Republicans there, and the Cook Political Report, the independent election handicapper, rated it as “Lean Republican,” even after Mr. King’s announcement. ‘Incomprehensible’ Numbers: How Republicans Are Losing N.Y. Suburbs 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z To level the competition, a track handicapper arranges the lineups so the best drivers start farther back. Calling Danger at the Grandview Speedway 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Put aside the question of whether Iger could win a Democratic nomination, let alone the presidency, or Winfrey’s skills as a political handicapper. Analysis | As Trump reels, Democrats wonder which of their candidates can beat him 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Political handicappers say Ms. Shaheen is favored to win reelection — though a Lewandowski run would dramatically change the contours of the race. Potential Senate candidate Corey Lewandowski a polarizing figure even in his hometown 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z Thornton is the handicapper for Californiapick4.com, which offers daily full card picks, longshots of the day, best bets of the day. Racing! Readers have advice for Craig Fravel 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Ciaran Thornton is the handicapper for Californiapick4.com, which offers daily full card picks, longshots of the day, best bets of the day. Racing! Los Alamitos starts its L.A. County Fair meet 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Jeff Gromis, the handicapper, told me, “You want your hot dogs back in 12th, 13th, 14th, so you get a lot of passing.” Calling Danger at the Grandview Speedway 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z A handicapper for the Cook Political Report emphasized the importance of Arizona in the 2020 election: Analysis | The Daily 202: Jim Mattis’s reading list offers a jarring contrast to Trump’s lack of intellectual curiosity 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z For the complete analysis from The Action Network's team of golf handicappers, click here. 2019 Northern Trust picks: Why our PGA Tour caddie thinks Dustin Johnson will surprise this week - Golf Digest 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z The thinking is if you can know and understand the strategies, it will make you a better handicapper. Racing! Too darn hot (nationally) 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z We asked our group of expert handicappers, including Columbia University senior lecturer and Ph.D. British Open live odds 2019: Who's most likely to chase down J.B. Holmes on Day 2? - Golf Digest 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Surprisingly, the best golfers played a little worse on links courses, while the double-digit handicappers played better. Another reason to book that links golf trip: Data shows most Americans play better overseas - Golf Digest 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z Half of our panel, and many other golf handicappers, were on DeChambeau. 2019 John Deere Classic picks, sleepers and expert picks: Which young star will break out this week? - Golf Digest 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z “Those harness trainers are pretty good horsemen. He was smart and a good handicapper. He was pretty sharp, even beat me a few times.” Roger Stein, horse racing institution and longtime radio host, dies at 65 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The West Coast Handicapping Report can be found at http://www.westcoasthorseracing.com It has been endorsed by leading trainers, handicappers and industry sources. Racing! Too darn hot (nationally) 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z Through Cobra Connect’s database of average golfers, the Arccos Caddie sensors determined typical club distances for a 16-20 handicapper. We used real data to determine what clubs a mid-handicap would hit at a major setup - Golf Digest 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z In terms of scoring, 47 percent of the single-digit players shot higher numbers in the U.K., while 62 percent of double-digit handicappers played better. Another reason to book that links golf trip: Data shows most Americans play better overseas - Golf Digest 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z Later, he launched a tipster site called Vegasexperts.com with a handicapper named Marc Lawrence, to whom he eventually sold his share, to focus on his radio career. The Rise and Fall of a New York Shock Jock 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z Two of the top non-partisan political handicappers – the Cook Political Report and Inside Elections – currently rate Shaheen’s seat as "solid Democrat" and "likely Democrat." Sununu opens door to possibly challenging Dem. Sen. Shaheen 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Political handicappers estimate sports betting could soon expand to 20 states. Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Although low handicappers rarely suffer a power outage, some of them can still use a yardage boost. The best players-distance irons of 2019: 11 options to give you a power boost - Golf Digest 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Our experts are proud of their work, but as with any handicapper, the focus is always on picking the next winner. 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach picks: Expect Jordan Spieth to shut up his critics this week - Golf Digest 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Political handicappers thought Crowley had a good chance to serve as House Democratic Leader or even House Speaker. Ocasio-Cortez redefines ‘AOC,' her rise best understood through Eagles’ lyrics 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z A plus-five handicapper when he turned pro, Macintyre still plays off that mark when he competes in medals at his home club. Quirky Scotsman who had Cameron Champ's number at the last Walker Cup makes transition to European Tour - Golf Digest 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Johnson is considered a top contender, and political handicappers speculated that the race may be on — because the mop-headed Johnson sported a new haircut. Populists who started Brexit call Theresa May a traitor to the cause ahead of historic vote 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z Most opinion polls and political handicappers expect Democrats to win the 23 seats they need to assume control of the House. Ready for a fight: Voter enthusiasm surges among U.S. Hispanics 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z We've seen consistent results from our cast of PGA Tour caddies and expert golf handicappers to launch this column to start the season. Shriners Hospitals for Children 2018 odds and betting analysis: PGA Tour caddies and expert handicappers predict winners in Vegas - Golf Digest 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Campaign handicappers at the Cook Political Report on Tuesday moved the contest to “leans Republican” from a “likely Republican” win. Land O'Lakes ends support for Iowa congressman King after furor... 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Democrats need to pick up a net total of two seats to take control of the Senate and 23 seats to assume control of the House, which is considered more likely by election handicappers. State of Play: Democrats threaten Trump's grip on the Great Lakes 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z That's right: higher handicappers benefited the most from finding the correct irons. Which Type Of Iron Is Best For You? - Golf Digest 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z Most are in districts that nonpartisan political handicappers, such as the Cook Political Report, rate as favoring Republicans. As even long-shot Democrats harvest huge numbers of campaign contributions, Republicans brace for an onslaught - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z In fact, higher handicappers hit SGI irons 18 yards farther than players irons, and their horizontal dispersion was between 36 and 227 percent tighter compared to other categories of irons they hit. Getting fit can benefit high handicappers more than any other golfers, according to our study - Golf Digest 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z “Midterm elections are often an opportunity for voters who are unhappy, dissatisfied, disappointed with the president to send that signal,” said Stuart Rothenberg, who has spent decades in Washington as a nonpartisan election handicapper. Trump's first midterm pits a booming economy against one of history's most unpopular presidents 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The indictment immediately weakened the chances of Mr. Collins’s seat remaining Republican, although the Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan political handicapper, maintains that the seat is a “likely” Republican victory. Trump Blasts Sessions for Charging G.O.P. Members Before Midterms 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Even after the indictment of Mr. Collins, nonpartisan political handicappers said winning the seat would be a steep climb for Democrats. Representative Chris Collins Suspends Bid for Re-election After Insider Trading Charges 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan political handicapper, moved the seat from a “solid” to “likely” Republican in the hours after the indictment was unsealed. Chris Collins Was Just Indicted. Can Democrats Flip His New York Seat? 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z Of course, according to the Golf Datatech study, among the reasons higher handicappers shy away from a clubfitting is that they don't play well enough to justify a fitting. Getting fit can benefit high handicappers more than any other golfers, according to our study - Golf Digest 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Making a hole-in-one is a rare feat, no matter if you're a high handicapper or one of the best players in the world. Has anyone ever been less excited about a hole-in-one than Brooke Henderson? You be the judge - Golf Digest 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Of those nine contests, Florida is the only toss-up, according to independent handicappers. Analysis | Midterm history 101: Trump’s win a boost to chances for Senate Democratic incumbents 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Sure, it's great to be a single digit handicapper, but becoming one for the first time pales in comparison to that inaugural experience of getting to write 70-something on your scorecard. Heated golf debate: Is it a bigger deal to break 80 or get down to a single-digit handicap? - Golf Digest 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z But political handicappers say there is no realistic scenario in which Republicans win a filibuster-proof majority this fall in the Senate. The main election strategy of vulnerable House Republicans: Prove they’re not Trump 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Political handicappers say Republicans are favored to defend the seat. Michael Grimm in GOP New York congressional battle over Trump loyalty 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z “Sometimes it’s the right thing to do to give other people a better chance to win,” said James Weil, an M.I.T.-educated engineer who has been the Dipsea’s handicapper for about 40 years. Dipsea: A Trail Race Where ‘You’re Either the Hunter or the Hunted’ 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Katz was a handicapper; he was calling his bookie, in Massachusetts. Why Do We Care So Much About Privacy? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Tiger certainly keeps Sherman on his toes, but the longtime handicapper enjoys the challenge. Vegas oddsmaker Jeff Sherman on how he handicaps Tiger Woods, the recent Supreme Court ruling, and the golfer who draws the most action - Golf Digest 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z “Even though Democrats had to spend a few million dollars, crisis averted,” said Nathan Gonzales, a veteran House race handicapper and the editor of the Inside Elections newsletter. Democrats Strengthen House Takeover Prospects in Primary Voting 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z The incumbent lawmaker outran President Trump in the district by 16 percentage points, according to the Los Angeles Times, and is favored by political handicappers in his general election race against Democrat T.J. Donald Trump touts ‘big red wave’ in midterm elections, but analysts see surge for Democrats 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Tuesday, professional sports handicapper Tom Barton slapped down $1,000 at the Casino at Delaware Park here, making him among the first people in the state to take advantage of a recent U.S. Delaware Cashes In on Sports Betting 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Her nomination would have improved Cockburn’s chances for an upset in November, but party handicappers view Riggleman as a more pragmatic choice. GOP picks Denver Riggleman to replace Rep. Tom Garrett as nominee in Virginia’s 5th District 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z A leading handicapper of House races from UVA’s Center for Politics, which is in the district, is changing his rating: Analysis | The Daily 202: As alcoholism fells another congressman, a reminder that no one is immune to addiction 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Political handicappers favor Republicans to keep the seat this year. Tom Garrett’s decision to leave causes Republicans to scramble for replacement 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Political handicappers responded to her victory by flipping the district from “toss up” to “leans Republican.” A Grim Prognosis for Trump Derangement 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z The race is now a toss-up, according to political handicappers, who note that Daniel McCready, the Democratic nominee, has $1.1 million more in the bank than Mr. Harris. Republicans confident in candidates ahead of 2018 midterm vote 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z Several political handicappers rate the race as a tossup. Tariff Impact Colors a Key House Race in Boeing Country 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Arcadia High is less than a mile from Santa Anita, so it's easy to surmise there's been plenty of former students who developed into pretty good handicappers of racehorses. So is Arcadia's unbeaten, un-flashy baseball team for real? This handicapper says yes 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z Political handicappers say Mr. Brown is a slight favorite to win re-election. Sherrod Brown sets new mark for 1st quarter fundraising in Ohio 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z “This is shaping up to be the year of the angry, white, female college graduate,” said David Wasserman, a congressional handicapper for the Cook Political Report. Suburban voters angry with Trump threaten GOP grip on U.S. House 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z The election handicapper at the University of Virginia noted that the Illinois governor’s race will be closer than if Rauner had gone down last night: Analysis | The Daily 202: Illinois primary results show angry bases in both parties demanding more purity 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z According to Jeff Ritter, one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers based in Bend, Oregon, the common miscalculation by middle handicappers is judging a putt's pace to the hole rather than through the hole. How can Tiger Woods leave a putt short at the worst possible time? A simple explanation - Golf Digest 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z But even with all those signs of a potential shift in Texas, political handicappers still showed Cruz as the front-runner going into Tuesday’s primaries. Ted Cruz calls out challenger Beto O’Rourke in a sign of a tough fight to come in Texas 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Despite all that, political handicappers have gradually increased the odds that Democrats will retake the House, where they need to pick up 24 seats to do so. New alarm among Republicans that Democrats could win big this year 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z One Democratic handicapper familiar with recent internal races expected Nadler to win by about 15 votes. Analysis | Forget what they say — House Democrats are readying for impeachment 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z High handicappers or those struggling with power need to find a rocket launcher. 2018 Hot List Summit: 5 takeaways from Day 1 of player testing - Golf Digest 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z In the amazing race for Amazon’s second headquarters, which promises 50,000 jobs to the winning city, handicappers consider Baltimore a longshot. Opinion | How to make Baltimore Amazon’s best choice 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z Veteran handicapper Bob Ike was more nervous than usual. Changes to the tax withholding rules a boon to gamblers 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z The full set of P790 irons is actually a better fit for single-digit handicappers, who'll benefit from the added distance and forgiveness throughout the bag, than it is for the tour players. TaylorMade's P790—A Better-Player Game Changer - Golf Digest 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z Even so, a face-off is nigh that media handicappers will delight in tracking: Kelly vs. Easy does it: Kelly and Ryan kick off a new ‘Live’ season 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Hip turn: pros rotate the hips open faster than high- handicappers. Swing By Numbers: New Study Unlocks 6 Swing Secrets - Golf Digest 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z Visitors aren't allowed to play the course from the tips, so the three single-digit handicappers I played with teed it up from the white tees, which measure 6,140 yards. This is the most interesting golf course you've never heard of - Golf Digest 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z He looks less like a player who finished eighth at the 2016 British Open than a high handicapper who shows up to play during twilight rates at the municipal course around the corner. Golfer Known as ‘Beef’ Has PB&J and No Complaints 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z That led a lot of election handicappers astray, but it doesn’t mean that somehow polls can’t measure Trump’s support. Trump's standing in polls has dropped: How significant is the slide? 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z My wife’s grandfather was also a daily handicapper, so he retired and spent every day of his life at the racetrack in Florida. A son of a horse player, a Trump nominee, and now, co-owner of a Triple Crown hopeful 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z Irish War Cry, the second favorite and the tout of a lot of handicappers, will be skipping the Preakness. Preakness field devoid of most of the Kentucky Derby starters 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z Already, nonpartisan election handicappers are saying that Thursday’s vote put Republicans in competitive congressional districts, including several in California, at greater jeopardy. After healthcare vote, vulnerable House Republicans fear political consequences 2017-05-05T04:00:00Z Not Knox's best, but also not bad for a plus-1 handicapper against a recent World No. 1 in a major championship from the tips -- even if it is his home club. I walked 18 holes with Jeff Knox, the best Masters player you've never heard of - Golf Digest 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z Unlike a lot of gambling, you are directly competing against your fellow handicappers. Horse racing handicappers also feel the draw of the sport 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z A “handicapper” will also help them on placing bets on the horse races. Kentucky Derby guests can purchase $100,000 Marriott package for the weekend 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z “But I don’t want you to do impressions, I told him. A lot of people didn’t realize how good he was as a handicapper.” Race caller Frank Mirahmadi lives life one gamble at a time 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z "I have not had a horse I have considered for the Gold Cup before - they have either been two-milers, handicappers or not good enough," said Harrington, a former Olympic eventing rider. Sizing John wins Cheltenham Gold Cup: 'Beginner's luck' for Jessica Harrington 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z All of these machinations have handicappers already contemplating the possibilities. New York City Girds for Political Brawl Over Looming Speaker Vacancy 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z But Royal Blush won, and a handicapper was born. Horse racing handicappers also feel the draw of the sport 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Indeed, there is a surprising amount of water on the front nine for a resort course, but much of it is on the left and avoidable by high handicappers. Always Time For Nine series: Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club - Golf Digest 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Bob Ike, a handicapper in Southern California for more than 30 years, is one of those that tries to beat the beaters. Somehow, in horse racing, the show (bet) still goes on 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z The more information the handicappers got, the more confident they were, just as Oskamp found with clinicians. How to Master Your Intuition: 4 Research-Backed Secrets 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Political handicappers are now forecasting that Mrs. Clinton is poised for victory — even without Ohio. Battleground state shifting demographics altering old rules 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Boasting a blade-like club in the bag used to be a badge of honor, one saved for scratches and low handicappers. Six takeaways from the 2017 Hot List Summit - Golf Digest 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z Mrs. Clinton was overwhelmingly favored to win election before Friday, and most handicappers still regard her as the favorite. To Err Is Huma 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z But political handicappers are calling the race a pure tossup, and Democrats say Mr. Trump’s rhetoric has turned off wealthier, white suburbanites, along with Hispanics and Asian-Americans who populate the region. Trump’s unpopularity saps support for Virginia Republicans 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z Further, the handicappers’ predictions were less accurate when they got 40 pieces of information than when they got five pieces. How to Master Your Intuition: 4 Research-Backed Secrets 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Instead, his path to the White House has narrowed in recent weeks, according to political handicappers. Donald Trump’s path to victory runs through Florida, where enthusiasm is ‘through the roof’ 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Yet Vegas handicappers recently changed Reed's odds of winning the first major of 2017 in dramatic fashion. Patrick Reed's Masters betting odds get a big bump following the Ryder Cup - Golf Digest 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z That math led many political handicappers to conclude that a Democratic takeover of the Senate was nearly inevitable in 2016. Thanks to Rubio and Portman, retaining Senate majority remains within GOP reach 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Swing state polls showed her with a huge advantage over her Republican rival, Donald Trump, with handicappers and betting markets setting her odds of victory in November north of 70%. Hillary Clinton's Bad Weekend Highlights Election's Unpredictability 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Since the start of the year, University of Virginia handicapper Larry Sabato has moved his home state from toss-up to leans Democratic to likely Democratic. The Daily 202: Trump making a play for Virginia, despite long odds 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z "Let's just say I'm a high handicapper," he says. Man makes TWO aces in one round, loses both balls on ensuing tee shots - Golf Digest 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z At this point, most handicappers think the Democrats have a decent chance of gaining control of the Senate thanks to Trump. Why voters should make the GOP pay for backing Trump 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z First-tee jitters are a widespread problem in golf, plaguing high and low handicappers all over the world. The Cure For First-Tee Jitters - Golf Digest 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z It’s the type of challenge a handicapper loves, and one that will keep a trainer up at night. Longacres Mile: O B Harbor takes aim at two-time champ 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z For higher handicappers, releasing the eyes might not be advisable as it can potentially assist in encouraging spinning the shoulders open through impact—promoting an outside-in swing. The Remarkable Swing Similarities Between Swedes Henrik Stenson & Annika Sorenstam - Golf Digest 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Upon the news of Bayh’s entering the race, independent political handicappers at the Cook Political Report immediately moved the race from safely in GOP hands into its “tossup” category. Democrats score recruiting victory by luring Evan Bayh out of retirement 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z At the same time, last week two political handicappers moved the race between incumbent Republican Mia Love and her Democratic challenger from “Leans Republican” into the “Toss-Up” category. Don’t rule it out: Thanks to Donald Trump, the Democrats have a slight chance of taking back the House 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z “A good trainer is a good handicapper because you know where best your horses fit. None of his horses are ever 99-1.” Phil D'Amato is putting Wild About Deb in the Belmont — just one big event in his life 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Citing the late Andrew Kohut, the founder of Pew Research, they said those in the field of survey research should be measurers not handicappers. A sharp exchange over election-year polling offers thoughts for the rest of us 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z So if you’re a low handicapper, copying the early eye release might be a good thing. The Remarkable Swing Similarities Between Swedes Henrik Stenson & Annika Sorenstam - Golf Digest 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Charlie Cook, one of Washington’s leading nonpartisan election handicappers, suggested Clinton might be better off playing down her husband’s presidency and minimizing any part that he might play in hers. Donald Trump sees political gain in Bill Clinton’s extramarital affairs 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z That is, he was a horse-race handicapper long before horse-race coverage became the dominant form of political journalism. Donald Trump is a serial liar. More upsetting is that no one seems to care 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z Even before the Kentucky Derby, he stirred the hearts of wizened clockers and handicappers with the way he glided over tracks from California to Arkansas. Nyquist likely to be Kentucky Derby favorite and four more story lines 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z But No. 8 is a favorite of mid- to high handicappers alike. Pinehurst Your Way - Golf Digest 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z And if you’re a higher handicapper with a tender lower back, the more upright finish with your body facing the target might make a lot of sense. The Remarkable Swing Similarities Between Swedes Henrik Stenson & Annika Sorenstam - Golf Digest 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z As the political handicapper Nate Silver put it last week at FiveThirtyEight, Clinton is winning the states that most look like the Democratic Party. Southern Fried Sanctimony 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Irish handicapper told me he was the best-weighted horse - but that was for the 2014 race - and ended up running in the Irish version where he was pulled up. Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Bracken explained that handicappers have long been wise to social media. Doug O'Neill joins effort to bring horse racing into new millennium, and to millennials, via social media 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z “Minding put up the best performances in the Dubai Fillies’ Mile in the last 25 years,” Matthew Tester, Britain’s senior two-year-old handicapper, said. American Pharoah rated best racehorse in the world ahead of Golden Horn 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Political handicappers say that winning those voters is key to Mr. Cruz’s chances of winning the nomination. Donald Trump gets boost from Jerry Falwell Jr. in bid for evangelicals’ support 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Hard Not to Like, who finished ninth, was the pick of many handicappers off her East Coast form for trainer Christophe Clement. 65-1 longshot Storm Lucy pays $132.80 in Matriarch win at Del Mar 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z The able handicappers at the University of Virginia rate the race a red state toss up. Republican David Vitter Battles Prostitution Scandal in the Bayou 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Blowen’s working experience with horses goes back to the 1990s when he worked as a handicapper for Boston’s Suffolk Downs while employed at the Boston Globe, he said. Racehorses retire to farm at Kentucky Downs in Franklin 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z “In horse racing, when the favorite wins, the professional handicappers often lose money, and the same applies in fantasy sports,” said Mr. Singer, a senior partner at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Daily Fantasy Sports and the Hidden Cost of America’s Weird Gambling Laws 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Although he’s only been in the race for a few weeks, he has started out strongly, and some shrewd handicappers regard him as a dark horse. How Do You Debate Trump? 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z A fixture at fashion shows and gallery openings around the globe, she knew seemingly everyone on the cutting edge of creative life and was considered a formidable handicapper of talent. Ingrid Sischy, Doyenne of Art and Fashion, Dies at 63 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z To be obvious: Haney’s not going to convert a high handicapper into a touring pro in one tweet. Can One Tweet Make You a Better Golfer? 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z During his time as a handicapper, he heard numerous references to horses too old to race being taken to horse retirement farms in Maine, he said. Racehorses retire to farm at Kentucky Downs in Franklin 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Player, who completed a career Grand Slam by winning the US Open 50 years ago, said ordinary players couldn't enjoy such a course and that a 10 handicapper wouldn't break a hundred. Braving the Chambers of Horrors 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z For the approach, "the right greenside bunker will already direct higher handicappers to the left, but the smaller green will also allow more containing play space around the green to help with errant shots." Three architects explain how to make a course like Chambers Bay playable for you, while still challenging the pros: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z It isn’t the only one, as Washington handicappers hasten to explain. Bernie Sanders really matters: He doesn’t have to win to build a progressive movement 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, handicappers should examine the horses in the 141st Derby just as they do in an ordinary race: with a healthy measure of skepticism. With legitimate skepticism around Derby favorites, pick might be Upstart 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z So good in fact that official handicapper Phil Smith said it was the best since legendary triple winner Red Rum in the 1970s. On cloud nine after National triumph 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z It is a nervous time for trainers, owners and jockeys with horses near the cut-off point, which is decided by a rating from the official handicapper. Aintree set for Grand National meeting 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z Basketball was Patterson’s sport growing up, but he said golf’s appeal as the brass ring of proficiency dangled in front of even the highest handicappers. In Latest Novel, Writer Swaps Guns for Golf 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z Nonpartisan election handicappers said that even without Coats in the picture, the race still favors Republicans. Coats’s retirement could make Indiana matter in Senate majority battle 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z All of them - West Virginia, Arkansas, Northern Iowa and Utah - are reasonable favorites, with the Mountaineers getting the shortest odds from the handicappers in Las Vegas. Best bets, upset alerts _ a look at early NCAA matchups 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z All of them — West Virginia, Arkansas, Northern Iowa and Utah — are reasonable favorites, with the Mountaineers getting the shortest odds from the handicappers in Las Vegas. Best bets, upset alerts _ a look at early NCAA matchups 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z Francis tapped 65-year-old Cupich, previously the bishop of the small diocese of Spokane, Washington—and a figure who appeared on almost no handicappers’ list—to take over the critically important archdiocese of Chicago. Will the Francis Revolution Last? 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z "It seems a lot of people are saying that if they vote 'Birdman' in one of those two categories, they are going to vote 'Boyhood' in the other," said Paul Sheehan, editor at awards handicapper GoldDerby.com. Oscars may prompt more Hollywood introspection than usual 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z However, handicappers say that in such a close contest, if national security is the main issue, Netanyahu is likely to return for a historic fourth term. Netanyahu’s planned speech to Congress dominating Israeli elections 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z Walker Running Strong: After his star turn at the Iowa Freedom Summit last weekend, political handicappers are putting more than a few metaphorical bets on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a political dark horse. Three-Minute Briefing: Lynch Faces Confirmation Hearing While Hagel Heads Out 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z Muniz, the handicapper, said the much-talked-about calf injury of Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers probably accounts for no more than half a point in the betting line favoring Seattle. Home-field advantage for Hawks - oddsmakers think there’s something to it 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z This family of irons is built to fit everyone from the pros on tour to 25 handicappers. Bridgestone releases four different forged irons: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z Portland Meadows was not the preferred choice for many handicappers that day and hasn’t been throughout the fall. Portland Meadows switches to Tuesday horse racing 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z In the House, expert handicappers say that about 85 percent of the seats are in no danger of flipping from one party to the other. 7 questions about the midterm elections you were embarrassed to ask Like most of the 13 Breeders’ Cup events Friday and Saturday, the Classic is a contentious race, a challenging puzzle for handicappers. Breeders’ Cup will show what Triple Crown didn’t: California Chrome isn’t best in class Contrary to many people’s understanding, handicappers set odds not to predict the outcome of a game, but to draw wagers to both sides of game. Home-field advantage for Hawks - oddsmakers think there’s something to it 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z Other types of balls, made for high handicappers, emphasized distance over control and used solid rubber cores, but low-handicap golfers viewed them with distain. How the Titleist Pro V1 revolutionized golf: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z But despite the lack of good polling in the region, the nonpartisan election handicappers at the Cook Political Report say the race is leaning Newhouse due to “his greater appeal with Democrats.” Democrats Positioned to Elect Republican Congressman in Washington State 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Still, said Stuart Rothenberg, a leading handicapper, “there are some crosscurrents here. The national environment should favor Republicans up and down the ballot, but it’s not that clean.” As midterm campaigns enter stretch run, Ebola and other twists set stage for drama While most political handicappers suggest Republicans have an edge in the battle for the Senate majority, few would say it is as heavily tilted toward the GOP as Election Lab. The Washington Post’s election model gives Republicans a 95% chance of winning the Senate. Um, what? Three of the handicappers actually showed less accuracy as the amount of information increased, two improved their accuracy, and three were unchanged. A 15 Year Tour of Economic Analysis 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z Technically, that’s true, though the skill of the best handicappers is what limits sports books to about a 5 percent average win on money bet. Bookies living it up so far with football 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z Technically, that's true, though the skill of the best handicappers is what limits sports books to about a 5 percent average win on money bet. Bookies living it up so far with football 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z Nationally, political handicappers offer somewhat contradictory views on the Senate campaign landscape. In Iowa, attacks on Republican Ernst change dynamics of tight Senate race Here is a table of current polling data for the key Senate races, along with win probabilities issued by various handicappers: Democrats Favored to Control Senate 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Traditional handicappers such as the Rothenberg Political Report, the Cook Political Report and Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball show too many races still too close to call to suggest the outcome is preordained. 8 questions — and answers — about the midterm elections Political handicappers in Washington — where Republicans are believed to have a good chance at taking control of the Senate — consistently list Durbin's seat as a safe one for the Democrats. Durbin proposes 1 TV debate; Oberweis wants more 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z Regardless, gamblers would be better served to gauge his numbers before placing any wager since Pomeroy's model doesn't factor in human bias like Vegas sports handicappers. Why you should bet on anyone OTHER than Rory McIlroy to win the PGA Championship: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z How does the Election Lab model get to those numbers, which are more bullish for Republicans than other models as well as predictions of non-partisan political handicappers? Our election model says Republicans have an 86 percent chance of winning the Senate. Here’s why that might be wrong. Hillary Clinton’s chances of not running for president in 2016 are as high as 40 percent, veteran political handicapper Charlie Cook said Tuesday morning, up from his previous estimate of 30 percent. Charlie Cook on Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush in 2016 and GOP Senate in 2014 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z A Triple Crown winner, however, was to be the rare exception in which a single horse broke from the fancy hats and hardscrabble handicappers to enter the national imagination in a lasting way. California Chrome Came This Close to Marketing Glory 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Midterm elections are typically perilous for the president’s party, and President Obama’s slumping popularity has handicappers predicting Republican gains in the House and perhaps a takeover of the Democratic-majority Senate. House Democrats Set Off to Energize the Faithful, With a Focus on Women 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Chrome was made the 3-5 favorite by the track’s handicappers yesterday. At the Belmont Stakes, California Chrome Creates Gambling History: A Sure Thing Bet 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, handicappers know to be wary of horses who win with perfect trips; no horse can avoid adversity forever. Why the smart money won’t be on California Chrome in Belmont Stakes Politico dives into the war of the Senate models and handicaps the handicappers of the 2014 elections. What's News in Washington: Obama to Outline Foreign Policy Agenda 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z MH: Had a poor trip in the Louisiana Derby, finishing second, but he’s caught the eyes of the handicappers here with some impressive workouts. The Kentucky Derby Dartboard 2014-05-02T02:25:35Z But it is not listed in the program or past performances, so a handicapper can’t be sure before a race what the true distance is. Beyer: Horse racing’s runaway run-ups are moving the starting line 2014-03-10T18:54:58Z Such conditions confound even experienced handicappers trying to judge whether one race is stronger than another. Beyer: Horse racing industry repels prospective fans with self-serving handicapping data 2014-03-04T17:04:11Z As a sports handicapper named Ted Sevransky told me, “You are literally going up against the best in the world.” The Super Bowl of Sports Gambling 2014-01-30T19:26:39Z Independent handicappers are predicting doom and gloom at the ballot box for the party next November. Obamacare failures not a panacea for the GOP 2013-11-17T15:40:54Z Even the savviest handicappers are used to being humbled, sometimes bested by know-nothings who made selections based on a lucky number or an alliterative name. The Jockey 2013-08-14T13:07:46Z Yet the distance of the race was not 71 2 furlongs; few handicappers or people in the racing community had any idea what the true distance was. Beyer: Horse racing’s runaway run-ups are moving the starting line 2014-03-10T18:54:58Z "The Emmys staged a media revolution by welcoming streaming video to the party," said Tom O'Neil, an awards handicapper for the Gold Derby website. Netflix's Emmy spotlight lifts status of online shows 2013-07-18T22:21:24Z The group employed computer algorithms and teams of handicappers — rooms full of Fezziks and Frohardt-Lanes — to come up with the best picks. The Super Bowl of Sports Gambling 2014-01-30T19:26:39Z The handicapper told Vreeland, “‘There goes a man who is a credit to the turf.” The Rail: Century-Old Racing Columns Still Quicken the Pulse 2013-05-25T10:08:01Z I really don’t know enough about what Carimi is doing in Arizona to play handicapper for you. Q&A: Bears mailbag 2013-05-24T23:27:00Z Last week I wrote a column about difficulties facing modern-day handicappers — including long run-ups — and was surprised that that the esoteric subject touched a nerve in so many horseplayers. Beyer: Horse racing’s runaway run-ups are moving the starting line 2014-03-10T18:54:58Z See how we did in the Derby, where four of eight handicappers correctly chose Orb as the winner. The Rail: No Politics, Just Our Preakness Picks 2013-05-18T04:51:24Z To the reverberating echoes of "My Old Kentucky Home," he took in the preliminaries as one would expect a seven-year-old handicapper. Orb wins 139th Kentucky Derby 2013-05-05T04:24:00Z On Aug. 17, 1929, Vreeland was standing in the Saratoga clubhouse when a local handicapper saw a “nattily dressed man” walk past. The Rail: Century-Old Racing Columns Still Quicken the Pulse 2013-05-25T10:08:01Z As a result, to the chagrin of professional handicappers, more than half this year’s field has a legitimate chance to win. The Rail: 2 Big Changes Make Derby More Difficult to Predict 2013-05-04T11:05:53Z We’ve included the handicapping perspective on season win totals, and handicappers’ perspectives on particular teams. ESPN The Magazine Editor Chad Millman On Why Gambling In Sports Should Be Legal, The Fate Of Magazine Industry And What RGIII Will Be Doing In 15 Years 2013-05-01T13:47:36Z "These horses are the stars and bring in the public but the handicapper is stopping them," Smith says. Talking Horses: The best bets and latest news 2013-04-11T11:03:08Z On Friday, many handicappers will play large tickets, using as many horses as they can in the hope of catching longshots who will contribute to an astronomical payoff. Gulfstream gimmick is irrestible at this point, but play it sensibly 2013-04-03T20:21:20Z If the handicapper is right, he's better than he's ever been. Talking Horses: The latest news and best bets 2013-03-27T12:15:16Z Outside the papal conclave, the handicappers had some obvious favorites and inevitable dark horses. Breaking Down Barriers: Pope Francis, The New World Pontiff 2013-03-14T03:05:23Z "Our chase handicapper thinks he can be," says Barber. Nicky Henderson's two wonder horses can top Cheltenham Festival bill 2013-03-09T21:59:01Z The handicapper has put him up a lot for that, to 145, so he's going to find life tougher but he's a very good horse, improving. David Pipe's horse-by-horse guide to Cheltenham Festival runners 2013-02-20T12:08:58Z Sydney Paget won as he was expected to at Towcester but now has to concede weight to some seasoned handicappers. Talking Horses: Win a £25 bet on the Cheltenham Festival 2013-02-18T11:48:09Z Britain's senior handicapper, Phil Smith, has caused a great deal of controversy over the weight he has given to Tidal Bay in the Grand National. Talking Horses: Win a £25 bet on the Cheltenham Festival 2013-02-13T11:55:22Z The selection was victorious at Lingfield last month and with improvement likely and the fact that he is not been treated harshly by the handicapper, this looks a good opportunity for him to follow up. Talking Horses: Win a £25 bet at the Cheltenham Festival 2013-02-06T11:17:16Z The National is the only race in the calendar in which the chief handicapper, Phil Smith, is allowed to determine the weights for each runner without recourse to their official rating. Seabass runs eye-catching trial for Grand National at Fairyhouse 2013-02-05T17:25:16Z Barring unexpected revelations, most political handicappers believe Brennan will be confirmed as CIA director this time. Exclusive: CIA nominee had detailed knowledge of "enhanced interrogation techniques" 2013-01-30T06:13:38Z He is good at it, and last year he won the $1 million first-place prize and the title handicapper of the year at the National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas. Michael Beychok Is Political Consultant and Handicapper on Horse Races 2013-01-25T01:22:24Z Smith would then be open to criticism but that is the case for all handicappers when a horse wins easily. Talking Horses: Win a £25 bet on the Cheltenham Festival 2013-02-13T11:55:22Z Of course, this is all a matter of opinion, even if the handicappers' verdict is stamped "official". Frankel deserves World Thoroughbred Rankings rating as all-time best 2013-01-15T18:29:27Z His fellow handicapper, Ireland's Garry O'Gorman, described the problem by saying: "It became imperative, not just to acknowledge the discrepancies, but to remedy them, because the elephant in the room wasn't going away." World Thoroughbred Rankings officials defend Frankel best-ever rating 2013-01-15T15:42:09Z "He's a half-brother to Kings Quay, who did so well for us as a handicapper four seasons back," Dougie Costello, the winning jockey, said. Overturn boosts Cheltenham Festival claims with easy win at Doncaster 2013-01-09T16:09:25Z To become the national handicapper of the year, competitors must build the largest bankroll from 30 win or place bets on any of the more than 150 races run at eight different racetracks. Michael Beychok Is Political Consultant and Handicapper on Horse Races 2013-01-25T01:22:24Z We're in the hands of the handicapper, but he needs time between his races. Jockey Joshua Moore gives father a tonic with Well Refreshed win 2013-01-06T19:49:54Z Criticism was tolerated, and addressed, by the professional handicappers who decide the ratings. Frankel deserves World Thoroughbred Rankings rating as all-time best 2013-01-15T18:29:27Z The decision was taken by a body of international handicappers with the aim of ensuring that ratings are directly comparable over the past 35 years. World Thoroughbred Rankings officials defend Frankel best-ever rating 2013-01-15T15:42:09Z A BHA handicapper has pointed out that, even after Saturday's success, Hello Bud's rating of 133 will not guarantee him a place in next year's National field. Hello Bud prompts National doubts 2012-12-13T11:14:00Z Charlie Cook, a well-known political handicapper, said the chance of that happening was 10 to 15 percent. Political Memo: Hurricane, and Other Worries, Buffet Presidential Race 2012-10-29T00:55:19Z Frankel will be weighed in the balance for the final time in Hong Kong in December, when the world's senior handicappers meet to agree on definitive figures for this year's runners. Unbeaten Frankel's owners warned colt faces 'stiffest test' at Ascot 2012-10-14T19:05:36Z Aided by the sympathetic treatment of the handicapper, he would surely have caught winner Ajjaadd but for meeting trouble in running when throwing down his challenge and he should go close at Wolverhampton. Talking Horses: All the latest Arc news plus this week's tipping competition 2012-10-02T10:22:30Z “I handicap handicappers” is how Sage characterizes his methodology. Postcards From Saratoga Springs: Saratoga’s Summer Meet Is Bear’s Season 2012-08-18T03:09:49Z After some early disappointments for David O'Meara, he has found a rich vein of form of late and may still have more to offer before the handicapper can catch up. Talking Horses: Latestnews and best bets in our daily racing blog 2012-08-15T10:37:59Z The presidential election is unlikely to hinge on the farm bill this year but political handicappers say Democrats may gain 10 seats nationwide, cutting the Republican advantage to 30 seats from the current 50. House leaders feel heat for farm aid in drought 2012-07-25T22:47:48Z Campaign handicappers have said that Mr. West is trying to modulate his tone; his first campaign ad, while staying true to his views, is sedate by his standards. Allen West Faces Challenge in New Florida District 2012-07-19T19:41:04Z Newmarket 1.40 Wood Ditton third Fluctuate won an ordinary all-weather event with any amount in hand last time and the handicapper has not overburdened him with a starting mark of 90. Talking Horses 2012-07-13T23:02:00Z Having missed the break, Mr Fickle found everything happening too quickly dropped back to six furlongs at Lingfield last time, but he was absolutely flying at the finish and still looks ahead of the handicapper. Talking Horses: The best bets and latest racing news 2012-07-03T11:47:55Z He didn't need to improve to win a bad maiden at Brighton last time out and the handicapper correctly kept him on the same mark afterwards. Talking Horses: The latest news and best bets in our daily horse racing blog 2012-06-29T10:37:06Z But the handicapper dropped James Fanshawe's runner 1lb for that effort and that bit of sympathy, combined with some better fortune, may just produce the big result that Mac's Power is due. Mac's Power can land the Wokingham from good draw on stands' side 2012-06-22T18:13:52Z The Rail’s Final Scoreboard, Year 5 With a strong showing in the Belmont, Melissa Hoppert came from behind to prevail in this season’s final standings among The Rail’s handicappers. The Rail: The Rail's Final Scoreboard, Year 5 2012-06-11T02:38:51Z As a handicapper, I believe he is the most likely winner of the race. The Rail: Triple Crown or Not? Picking the Belmont Stakes 2012-06-08T02:29:56Z The Sheets, as they are known, are among the most detailed analyses of a horse’s performance and are used by top trainers like I’ll Have Another’s Doug O’Neill, as well as by sharp handicappers. Belmont Stakes Will Be a Long Ride for I’ll Have Another 2012-06-07T00:51:15Z "The ratings are agreed by all of the international handicappers and if there has been any disagreement over them, I'm not aware of it." Doug O'Neill unfazed by wide draw for I'll Have Another in Belmont 2012-06-06T18:05:48Z The handicapper certainly hasn't gone overboard about the strength of her maiden win at Lingfield last season. Mac's Power can land the Wokingham from good draw on stands' side 2012-06-22T18:13:52Z The handicapper could have been a deal harsher with the mark of 75 Flexible Flyer has been given as a consequence and I reckon this is a horse with a bit of a future. Talking Horses: Latest news and best bets in our daily racing blog 2012-06-05T10:28:06Z "Big Buck's is remarkable," Martin Greenwood, the handicapper responsible for staying hurdlers, said. Kauto Star ranked No1 for brilliant King George VI Chase display 2012-05-22T16:50:53Z The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. Tough spot for 'New shooters' in Preakness 2012-05-18T19:12:12Z "We don't know if she'll go for the Coronation Stakes or the Sandringham Handicap, I suppose it depends what mark the handicapper gives her." Melbourne Cup-bound Red Cadeaux triumphs in the Yorkshire Cup 2012-05-18T17:56:39Z For serious handicappers, horses rise to the top of the Triple Crown contender list based primarily on their performances on the racetrack. The Rail: Defining the 'It' Horse in the Derby 2012-05-05T03:40:06Z The course has wide landing areas for typical weekend players but can require a lot more from low handicappers. Debating the best new golf course in Washington: Rope Rider and Salish Cliffs 2012-04-30T05:03:08Z And while Beltway handicappers are placing their bets on Ohio Senator Rob Portman, Pawlenty is a Midwesterner with more blue-collar appeal and without the baggage of Bush Administration ties. Handicapping the Veepstakes: Tim Pawlenty Makes More Sense Than You Might Think 2012-04-24T09:10:00Z Political handicappers expect legislators to approve the new taxes later this month because “the government desperately needs to raise money to reduce its fiscal deficit,” Mr. Bajaj writes. India Ink: India's Tax Plan Troubles Foreign Investors 2012-04-07T10:28:38Z Political handicappers expect legislators to approve the new taxes later this month because the government desperately needs to raise money to reduce its fiscal deficit. Tax Plan Gives a Chill to India?s Foreign Investors 2012-04-06T18:49:11Z In handicaps horses carry weight according to their presumed capacity, as calculated by handicappers who are licensed by the Jockey Club and Handicap Horses. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z One is a factor that every handicapper confronts virtually every day. Shortage of thoroughbreds is evident at Tampa Bay Downs and will soon affect most of industry 2012-02-22T01:36:31Z But, for this one race only, carte blanche is allowed to Britain's top handicapper, Phil Smith, to award weight as he pleases. Grand National 2012: weights unveiling - live! 2012-02-14T11:17:44Z Seattle Times staff reporter Percy Allen and handicapper Gary Dougherty contributed to this report. H206 Classic charity game canceled 2011-11-29T05:00:05Z Today there is still no commissioner of horse racing, and every handicapper and horseman knows the competition varies among racetracks like baseball’s major and minor leagues. The Rail: The Birth of the Breeders' Cup 2011-11-02T12:28:50Z Only 14 will be allowed to start, and track handicapper Mike Battaglia has tabbed And Why Not as a lukewarm 5-1 favorite on the morning line. Keeneland starts meet with Breeders' clinchers 2011-10-07T14:20:42Z Even the weakest of Ness’s runners go off at low odds, and handicappers ought to relish the prospect of playing against horses who are overbet, but we have all learned this lesson: Don’t. Shortage of thoroughbreds is evident at Tampa Bay Downs and will soon affect most of industry 2012-02-22T01:36:31Z One person wrote me that a well-known handicapper had made Utah one of his bets of the week and maybe that was why. Thursday night links ---- Line on UW game has moved markedly in Utah's favor 2011-09-30T05:12:06Z Notwithstanding the fact that the Prince of Melbourne's name appeared on his handicapper's list of selections, Busyday very cheerfully gave up one-third, or $25 of his winnings, on the two-year-old to the red-haired youth. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z At the spring meeting of that very same year I had received no less a handicap than twelve strokes, so I must have been very much of that nuisance to the handicapper, the "improving player." Fifty Years of Golf 2011-09-14T02:00:50.627Z Almost every track’s closed-circuit TV features handicappers offering analysis and making picks. When handicapper Andy Serling talks, bettors listen 2011-08-24T01:18:17Z They are also often criticized by reporters — many of whom act as public handicappers and active horseplayers, thus presenting a less-than-objective viewpoint. All Eyes Fall on the Steward, The Racetrack?s Final Arbiter 2011-08-23T01:30:26Z He has the odds-on favourite for Kempton's mile maiden tonight in Gassin Golf, who is probably more than a pure handicapper and is entered for next year's Derby. Talking Horses 2011-08-16T11:01:55Z The handicappers just battled to get at his book at their figures. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z He was a good handicapper, but turned in his Daily Racing Form for pedigree books. Postcard From Saratoga Springs: Project Runway, Four-Legged Edition 2011-08-10T00:04:56Z Most handicappers gave Democrats the lead in two of Tuesday's six contests in Wisconsin, one was clearly Republican, two leaned Republican and one was likely to go Republican, Franklin said. Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012 2011-08-09T19:06:19Z Carrying only a 3lb penalty for his most recent victory, he is officially considered 8lb well-in by the handicapper but there may well be even better to come than we have seen. Green Destiny the best bet in Totesport Mile at Glorious Goodwood 2011-07-28T20:38:00Z We will puzzle over the workouts and pedigrees of the unraced 2-year-old colts and fillies in an attempt to divine a winner and declare ourselves handicappers of the first degree. On Racing: Summer Relief at Saratoga, Just in Time 2011-07-22T00:54:53Z He is also the official handicapper, which is a mighty good thing to bear in mind when you play against him. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z Then when he got to 11, 12, he became a low handicapper, and from 12 to 15 started to beat people who were five or six years older than him. Made in Holywood: Rory McIlroy a global phenomenon aware of his roots 2011-07-09T21:50:01Z York 3.55 Not many of these have secrets from the handicapper. Talking Horses 2011-07-09T09:00:02Z Then, he hacked up in a seller at Chepstow but the handicapper was so unimpressed that he was another 2lb lower for his next start. Claims Five: The Quinlans and their surprisingly well-backed winners 2011-07-08T13:01:13Z He goes into the race with a rating of 112, which isn't good enough to win a July Cup, so he needs to demonstrate that he's better than the official handicapper says he is. Star Witness ready to put Ascot pain behind him in Newmarket July Cup 2011-07-05T16:43:35Z If he has one it is because the handicapper has been careless. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z What a fight, and what a great compliment to the handicapper, for behind the leading four came a cluster of six, not two lengths away. The Sweep Winner 2011-06-24T02:00:21.067Z Political handicappers now say the race is too close to call. Democrats hunt upset in House special election 2011-05-19T12:09:55Z "Well supported" according to the Post, he started at 7-2 and won by four lengths, looking well ahead of the handicapper. Claims Five: The Quinlans and their surprisingly well-backed winners 2011-07-08T13:01:13Z Some sharp handicappers are pretty certain Animal Kingdom is going to get beat here Saturday: He’s going to bounce, in racetrack parlance, or regress after running the best race of his short life. On Horse Racing: Why Animal Kingdom Is a Triple Crown Threat 2011-05-19T00:49:23Z Some handicappers are mild and apologetic creatures who believe in tempering justice with mercy and pleasing as many people as possible, but not our Waddles. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z “From a political standpoint, Medicare reform is very dangerous territory,” election handicapper Charlie Cook wrote last month. Could the Democrats Retake the House in 2012? 2011-05-10T09:25:00Z When Joe Drape wrote this week about the trials and tribulations of a public handicapper, it inspired us to ask readers about some of their most memorable parimutuel experiences. The Rail: Some Tickets Actually Get Cashed 2011-05-04T16:52:41Z Much like the public handicappers, the sports media Tuesday was unable to settle upon a favorite among the horses to cover in the Kentucky Derby. The Rail: Morning Line: Hedging Bets at the Derby 2011-05-03T16:15:14Z Joe Drape of The Times tells us today about the stress and shame — and yes, a few positive memories — of being a public handicapper. The Rail: Tales of Wagering Winners and Woes 2011-05-03T00:55:49Z Then again, he is the official handicapper—another strong man's job—with powers which cannot be overestimated. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z As ugly as that sounds, and as horrid as it looks, it is not an affliction limited solely to weekend hackers or high handicappers. On Par: From Left to Right, the Putt Most Feared 2011-05-02T01:44:45Z But, it appears that Times readers are either somewhat luckier, better handicappers or just plain less cynical than The Rail birds, as evidenced by the tales on the blog and those on facebook. The Rail: Some Tickets Actually Get Cashed 2011-05-04T16:52:41Z But Uncle Mo's upset loss squelched his hype, with many Derby handicappers quickly writing him off. 137th Kentucky Derby is anybody's race 2011-04-30T17:02:13Z On the racecourse he was successful, and it is another proof of his native thoroughness that he gained a reputation as a handicapper. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z He would, of course, have to put it all together in order to be competitive on Saturday but that is not beyond this talented handicapper who goes well on a decent surface. Claims Five: Outsiders with a chance in the Grand National 2011-04-08T10:25:23Z On several instances it was acknowledged that he had good grounds for his grievance, and this did not improve the temper of the handicappers. The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z Meanwhile the handicapper has dropped his rating by no less than 22lb to 128 from the mark off which he raced in the Scottish National last season. Talking Horses 2011-03-19T10:00:01Z Generously, the handicapper has opted to leave his mark unchanged and he is fancied to go well again. Talking horses 2011-03-12T07:00:02Z It would not, however, be completely unprecedented for Pipe to win something with a handicapper he omitted to mention in front of the press. David Pipe wants World Hurdle domination at Cheltenham Festival 2011-03-08T20:44:13Z Most of his handicappers seem to have entries in more than one race and he is reserving the right to postpone final decisions on targets until nearer the time. Talking Horses 2011-02-25T11:03:58Z Somehow Joel regarded handicappers as his natural enemies, and had frequently fallen foul of them, and asked for an explanation of the weights placed upon his horses. The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z Synchronised's record in these races suggests he must be respected despite top weight but the handicapper may just have got to him this time. Talking Horses 2011-03-19T10:00:01Z "He was a good handicapper, but he wasn't really Gold Cup class," Smith Eccles told me. Claims Five: The only horses Nicky Henderson has run in the Gold Cup 2011-02-25T10:00:00Z The Irish Turf Club handicapper Noel O'Brien offered further encouragement for those backing more success for the raiders. Grand National: The Midnight Club can have his day at Aintree 2011-02-15T19:06:59Z Boyns, a two-time California State Amateur champion and a plus-1 handicapper, agreed that using local caddies can be an advantage. At Pebble Beach, Caddies Are the All-Seeing Eyes 2011-02-11T16:16:59Z He dearly loved the excitement attending such proceedings, and although he would have scorned to order a horse to be "pulled," he had no objections to benefit by the hoodwinking of a handicapper. The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z With approval ratings in the low 30s and no home in either major party, many political handicappers considered his goose well-cooked. Lieberman's Exit a Parting Gift to Democrats 2011-01-19T10:55:00Z The official handicapper believes the horse improved on his previous performance by about a stone, though he is in any case a young and improving animal. Mind games played a major part in Long Run's King George victory 2011-01-18T20:07:33Z "A clear round was the priority, as he was still virtually a novice up against battle-hardened handicappers." Claims Five: The horses who beat Kauto Star 2011-01-14T10:29:15Z After the Hardwicke, not many of the international handicappers were big fans of Duncan and, having initially put him up to 126, I subsequently dropped the rating to 123, not wanting to appear stupid. World Thoroughbred Rankings: Harbinger rated best in world by 6lb 2011-01-11T14:05:14Z She is much improved for a change of stable and still ahead of the handicapper. Talking Horses: The latest news and best bets in our daily horse racing blog 2011-01-08T12:57:13Z The handicappers may be wise to the fact that interim head coaches are 4-1 this year and that the Broncos are as likely as any other team to experience a two-game new boss bubble. The Fifth Down: Week 14 N.F.L. Matchups 2010-12-10T13:00:00Z He has a 6lb penalty to contend with and these brush hurdles introduce an unknown factor, but every piece of form in the book suggest that he is some way ahead of the handicapper. Talking Horses 2010-11-20T12:41:00Z Political handicappers expect at best a divided government, and at worst a paralyzed, feuding one: “Survivor: Washington, D.C.,” with gavels and filibusters in place of bonfires and tribal headbands. Mind: Cede Political Turf? Never! Well, Maybe. 2010-11-02T17:09:00Z Moss, whose pace figures are available through the Daily Racing Form, is an astute handicapper and engaging television personality. The Rail: Randy Moss Breaks Down the Fields 2010-10-26T15:43:00Z Post a Comment » OCEANPORT, N.J.—They were once a common sight at racetracks: veteran handicappers hawking homemade tip sheets. | In the Final Stretch, The Last Handicapper 2010-10-09T23:30:00Z With political handicappers suggesting that Republicans will be right around the 39-seat gain they need to retake control of the chamber, every contest will count - albeit some more slowly than others. Three states may keep us guessing about midterm results after elections 2010-09-27T00:02:00Z But Charlie Cook, a nonpartisan political handicapper, questioned how successful labor’s push will be. Unions Find Members Slow to Rally Behind Democrats 2010-09-17T17:40:00Z But then Brown, Angle and Miller all stunned the handicappers by winning their races, proving that the Tea Party was more than just a ragtag group with funny hats and signs. Can the Tea Party Cross the Delaware? 2010-09-16T18:25:00Z Having accused the handicapper this week of assessing one of her horses "at Pimm's o'clock", she gave a big word for Friday's Kempton winner My Best Bet. Tattenham Corner 2010-09-04T21:00:00Z Then, seven years ago, he rented a spot — he pays the track $375 for the season — next to the last remaining handicapper. | In the Final Stretch, The Last Handicapper 2010-10-09T23:30:00Z He impressed in victory at Newbury last time out, travelling comfortably throughout and quickening clear to score in the manner of a horse who is ahead of the handicapper at present. Talking Horses 2010-09-04T12:40:00Z The opposition is led by last year's winner, Regal Parade, transformed from handicapper into Group One performer by Dandy Nicholls. Claims Five: Autumn Treats 2010-08-27T14:41:00Z The early line from Japan's political handicappers is that the Ozawa-Kan contest is too close to call. Japan's Kingmaker Seeks the Crown 2010-08-26T23:38:00Z Simon Rowlands, an independent racing analyst and former editor and handicapper at Timeform for 19 years, commented: "It was one of the most extraordinary rides that I have ever seen." Casela Park ride referred to the BHA 2010-08-04T19:23:00Z It seems to me that Timeform and the BHA's official handicappers do this kind of thing as well as it can be done. Claims Five: When Harbinger met Sea The Stars 2010-07-30T09:00:00Z Twelve months ago on this same weekend, Orpsie Boy was finishing 10th of 21 runners in the International Handicap at Ascot, beaten nine lengths by some of the best handicappers around. Talking Horses: Today's best bets and live news 2010-07-25T10:36:00Z Congressional handicappers and Wall Street originally gave the Volcker rule a slim chance of becoming part of the overhaul bill — until, in fact, it got solidly on track to do just that. Paul Volcker Pushes for Reform, and Regrets His Past Silence 2010-07-10T20:09:00Z Harris Tweed produced a highly respectable effort when second to Corsica at Newmarket this week in the famous white colours of Brian Haggas, whose Yeast was a splendid handicapper in the mid-1990s. Tattenham Corner: Weekly racing diary 2010-07-10T18:11:00Z Dandy Boy has not been overburdened by the handicapper for his Victoria Cup success. Bank on Byword to start to make a name for himself at Royal Ascot 2010-06-15T23:06:00Z Belmont Stakes Day brings even more selections from the handicappers. The Morning Line: Belmont Day Arrives 2010-06-05T13:30:00Z Many of the other handicapper selections are collected in USA Today. The Morning Line: Belmont Approaches 2010-06-04T17:10:00Z In other news, Robbie Albarado swept the two turf stakes races at Arlington Park, and handicapper Bob Ike swept the card with his selections at Hollywood Park. The Morning Line: Some Work, but a Lot of Commentary 2010-05-24T03:36:00Z Numbers are never in short supply when the official handicappers gather to pass judgment on a racing season and yesterday's event to assess and celebrate the 2009-10 jumps season was no different. Handicapper gives up attempt to quantify Arkle's greatness 2010-05-24T17:45:00Z Despite his resounding victory, political handicappers, state Democrats and Grayson backers have suggested that of the two Republican candidates, Paul would have a tougher time vanquishing his Democratic opponent. Rand Paul's Tea Party Triumph in Kentucky 2010-05-19T05:30:00Z Newmarket 2.45 The handicapper has not taken many chances in giving Harris Tweed a mark of 85 after he won a modest maiden on his debut for a new stable at Ripon last month. Talking Horse: Daily horse racing blog 2010-05-15T10:16:00Z Finally, there is much consternation among handicappers about the pace of the race. Super Saver Is Early Preakness Favorite 2010-05-12T23:50:00Z He has no secrets from the handicapper but is running as well as ever and soft ground would hold no fears. Azmeel well primed for Dee Stakes 2010-05-06T17:22:00Z He lost the battle with the handicapper last year, but his mark has come down dramatically and recent signs have been a great deal more encouraging. Talking Horses: Daily racing blog 2010-04-19T11:13:00Z The alterations to the fences allied to the fact that chief handicapper Phil 'Tinkerman' Smith now has carte blanche to change the weights for just this one race has transformed the Grand National completely. Horse Racing: Today's best bets and all the latest news 2010-04-07T10:44:00Z Phil Smith, the handicapper, deserves plenty of the credit, as it seems ever more unlikely that a horse will start the National from outside the handicap proper. Greg Wood: Grand National well set for dark horses 2010-04-05T23:10:00Z I'll leave the predictions of box office receipts to other Hollywood handicappers. DreamWorks Bets on 3D Films 2010-03-24T19:05:00Z Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the individual lists of all 29 handicappers tracked by the index. Hoofbeat: Making a Derby list, and checking it hourly 2010-03-16T00:24:00Z Linda Lingle of Hawaii, shared the latest analysis by a Washington Congressional handicapper: The way things are heading, she read, “you can count on the Democratic majority in the House being toast this fall.” 2010-01-30T20:16:00Z Despite the high stakes, political handicappers predict a low voter turnout for the February primary, not just among blacks, but across Chicago’s electoral rainbow. 2010-01-15T07:45:00Z On Thursday, the widely respected political handicapper Charlie Cook explained that current polls suggest Republicans will enjoy a net gain of 20 to 30 House seats this fall. 2010-01-15T06:00:00Z The post-master, assisted by experts in the Post Office service, to be the handicapper. The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone Before him raced a vision of Ben Connor, king of the racetracks of the world, with horses no handicapper could measure. The Garden of Eden In this way the handicapper is deceived as to their true qualities, and is induced to weight them advantageously for the Omnium. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, October, 1880 Squeaking Henry knew the armour plate to be thinnest on man's sympathetic side, and the hard-luck story which he told Old Man Curry would have melted the heart of a golf club handicapper. Old Man Curry Race Track Stories The ordinary English saddle is similarly varied by exaggeration of different parts to suit special requirements, as e.g. in the military saddle, with its enormous pommel; the diminutive racing saddle, to meet handicappers' "bottom-weights," etc. Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia Under the current The Big Train had run like a wild thing, and despite a staggering load placed on him by the handicapper, had won by many lengths. Blister Jones There was, too, and it was the eighty-seven pounds that a fool handicapper had put on Tip-Top. The Garden of Eden As a suspect, the smart handicappers are figuring him to run well inside the money. Murder in the Gunroom The handicappers finally let our schemer's horse in at a trifling weight, and then he prepared for business. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour Perhaps Diablo had been stuck in the Brooklyn simply to see how the handicapper would rate him. Thoroughbreds This little habit of his'n spoils him 'cause he's too good, 'n' the best he gets from a handicapper is a hundred 'n' eighteen—that kind of weight lets him out. Blister Jones He had let the horse in at six stone ten pounds, the official handicapper had only given him six stone seven pounds. Esther Waters The Almighty is a wonderful handicapper: He will not give us everything. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One "I don't say nothing about bookmaking," said Journeyman; "but there's a great many women nowadays who is mighty sharp at spotting a 'orse that the handicapper had let in pretty easy." Esther Waters |
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