Client Comments

Alan N. Kostroski - WI

"Dear Frank, I got your OMH Guide today. From first appearances, it looks very impressive, seems to have a lot of "meat" to it, and appears well edited and constructed. It's obvious that there was a lot of thought put into how the information is presented. I know you must be a very busy person, so there is no need to reply to my emails with much more that a few words, or in some cases at all. The guide looks to be very complete, and I will look for answers in the guide first, should any questions arise on how to use a particular piece of information. I will give you an update on how things are going periodically. My first task will be to skim it over and make a plan on breaking down and assimilating the information. I haven't looked at it in depth yet, and you may have such a plan devised for the reader already in it!

Thanks so much for working with me. And I'm glad you were able to make use of a copy that otherwise might not have been sold. However, right now I think only a fool would pass up the opportunity to learn what you offer here simply because of a minor defect to the copy.

I'll be in touch.

Most sincerely,

Alan N. Kostroski"

Andrew Kreidler - Milwaukee, WI

"I must say that this was one of the best books I have ever read. Thank you for a very insightful book."

Andy Minyo - IL

"Just as you promised, I received my OMH package yesterday at the post office. And because I was so impressed with the credibility of your web site's marketing information, that is why I decided to order another OMH for my best friend, Mark. Also, today Mark is in New York to watch Fairbanks run in the $400,000 Suburban Handicap. We have a very small share in this horse with Team Valor. And I know you can appreciate how fantastic it would be for us if Fairbanks breaks cleanly and wires this field. He is training very strongly, so the only question is his class. With Invasor out, we might have a chance Finally, I really enjoyed reading how you got Hooked in this game and look forward to sharing my OMH experience with you so I can optimally apply its concepts. Best regards, Andy"

Ben Westbrook - Jamaica, NY

"Dear Frank,

Thanks a lot for "The One Minute Handicapper." I was losing much more than I would have liked but guess what? Your system opened my eyes. I was looking at the form and not really seeing the information that was there. I have become more confident now when I bet and the feeling is amazing. I may not become a millionaire but your system saved me a lot of money on "dull" horses. Again, Thank you. Thank you. I am "back" in the game.

Ben Westbrook"

Bill Bauer - Killington, VT

"I collected 9 out of 10 races. 7 were significant, thanks to The One Minute Handicapper"

Bill Kotwas

"Frank Your reply caught me off guard. Someone offering to be as helpful as you are, is very rare these days. I greatly appreciate your comments. Yes, I am able to access your Newsletters and your prior message answered most of my questions. I have copied your Newsletters to share with my brother.

Let me share a little bit of info about me. I am 74, retired from government service, and an occasional horse player with a wonderful family. Like you, my family introduced me to horse racing at an early age. My mother and father would take me to Saratoga every Thursday to play the horses. In thiose days you had to be 18 to get into the track. I was only 15, but I looked older, and sometimes the gatekeepers would let me pass, but other times, they would not. My parents dressed me in one of my fathers old sports coats, and put a World War II veterans pin(ruptured duck) in my lapel. and I never had any further problems, but often got me some unusal stares from the gatekeeper.

In any event, I fell in love with Saratoga. I became convinced that speed figures were the answer, and over the years with the advent of Andy Beyer's work I felt I was on the right track. Many years of emphasis on speed figures have been disappointing to say the least. Over the years,at Saratoga, I have faithfully attended the handicap shows preceding the races, and learned there are other factors, many times more important. In my preparation for a race card, it is difficult for me to discount speed. How do you address speed in your preparation?

Thank you for your interest, I look forward to meeting you.

Warm regards,

Bill"

Bill Kotwas - Ellicott City, MD

"Bob Croasdale's story is a great one, and he is not the only one you have turned in a different direction with the OMH approach"

Bob

"Hi Frank, Had a nice First Flash at Churchill today. 1st race the number 2 horse was 8-1 in the M/L, Opened at 5-2 and went off at 6-1. Paid $15.40. Also a NIFTY OVERLAY in the 4th at Monmouth. #8 horse was 5-1 M/L. opened at 20-1 and stayed for several flashes. No B-A at all. went off at 11-1. I bet because had my favorite angle. 3rd back from L/O. Also J change to J who rode him to 2nd place finish just befor L/O. He hadn't shown much last 2 races so guess that's why M/L had him 20-1. Must people have tunnel vision and focus in on the last race. It's been my experience that the BEST FF's are in CHAOS races where there is no havy favorite. Anyway, I am using your stuff exclusively with a few of my own. Namely, 3rd after L/O. (sometimes 1st or 2nd depending on the trainer) AND, early speed last race to 2nd call. Within 2l's first 2 calls and then pronounced losing l's. Can finish 15 or 20 l's back. Especially if dropping this race or the Early Speed is first after l/o. AND, the horse does not normally show Early Speed..... ANYWAY--As I've always said "Blessed are they cracked--for it is they who let in the light! Regards, Bob"

Bob Croasdale - San Diego, CA

"I did a lot of research on what people had to say about your book and I could find nothing short of rave reviews."

Bob Croasdale - San Diego, CA

"I arrived home tonight and received the book I purchased in the mail! WOW.

I have been using the DRF for years and thought I was beginning to understand how to use it. I have spent the past few hours reviewing the book and I can see that there was a lot I did not know about using the DRF. I am sitting here feeling like up to now I have had the equivalency of a High School education in handicapping and I am now have entered Graduate school!

I am heading up to Santa Anita for the weekend to "go to school" and work on my skills. I am approaching this very slowly as I can see that I will need to change my way of reading the form and I will need to break some old habits. However, with some time and effort I am certain I am going to see a significant improvement in my results.

I know I have just spent a few hours with your book and I have the feeling of a student who just walked out of his first day of class with the feeling that I truly learning something of value.

THANK YOU so much for taking the time to put this book together.

Anyone who wants to get serious about their handicapping or thinks they already have good methods in place can learn a lot from this book.

I have read a lot of handicapping books, but this one BY FAR really teaches in easy to understand language how to approach reading the form and preparing their wagers.

I will keep you posted on my progress. Please feel free to use my comments on your site.

Thank you again and I will keep in touch.

My deepest thanks.

Bob Croasdale - IRS Enrolled Agent
TCF Consulting, Inc.
San Diego, CA
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Bob Romonosky

"Frank,

Thank you for your reply. You clarified my questions, and I now have a better understanding of those situations.

I have purchased other handicapping materials in the past, including racing magazines. Some of them stated that they would respond to questions that were sent to them. I have never received a response from any of them.

You are the first handicapper that does what he says - respond. It demonstrates integrity. I learned a lot from the OMH, especially First Flash, Reclaim, Trainer Stats (I not did appreciate the power of this situation), Back Class (many handicapping books refer to Back Class, but none explained it) and Troubled Trip to name a few.

Yes, I read the four OMH Newsletters, and I am looking forward to the next one.

Thanks again!

Bob"

Bob Yunger - Roanoke, VA

"What a great gift! Thanks for an easy to read and easy to comprehend handicapping method.

Bob Yunger"

Charles Benincasa - Rochester, NY

"Enjoying your program very much. Have has some winners and still learning."

Christian Decastro

"Frank,

I browsed through all The OMH Newsletters and found them very informative. I went to Del Mar on Friday (7/26)and paid attention to a First Flash on Dr JJ #4 in the 5th and cashed a $12.60 ticket. I am a novice to the game and that is the most I have ever won for a $2.00 bet .Thanks Frank for sharing OMH with us.

Christian Decastro"

Cindy Summers - Rockford, MI

"Thank you Frank, not only for The One Minute Handicapper but for your advice and assistance. I have been using Frank's OMH method for about a year. Recently, I sent an email to Frank asking if he could help me with a race that I was having difficulties handicapping. He called me and together we went over the entire race together. Because Frank is so friendly and helpful, I didn't hesitate to contact him when I was looking for historical information on a racehorse. Again, he took the time to contact and assist me. Thanks Frank!
"

Cindy Summers

"Hi Frank,
Thought you'd like to know the OMH helped me pick Ice Box in the FL Derby, along with a couple others winners over the weekend. Finished off with a chalk trifecta (SA #8 Sunday) - a race I wouldn't have bet prior to OMH.
Thanks again,
Cindy"

Dan Mulville - San Diego, CA

"I just wanted to offer you my compliments."

Danielle VanHeusen - Saratoga, NY

"Hi Frank,

I'm what you call a novice. I love to go to the races with my friends and, needless to say, we bet the horses with the cutest names, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Eventually, I wanted to learn more about what I was looking at in the Post Parade. So, I purchased the OMH package. I tried several times to try and decipher the information so that I could handicap with some sense of intelligence. However, because it took me too many hours to go through one race, I just gave up and put my package away never to look at it again. I never took Frank up on his offer to call or email him any questions that I had. I felt that there was too much I didn't know or understand and I was too embarrassed.

Well, here I am miles away from my kit and out of the blue I decided to back to the OMH website. I decided to email Frank. He was extremely helpful and suggested that I look at some old newsletters/worksheets in the archives section. I found a wealth of information, and, of course, had a lot of questions. Frank was gracious enough to answer all of them and encouraged me to continue to ask. I have found that the "situations" are not as overwhelming as I orginally thought and as I progress with my new-found knowledge I believe that the OMH is the best tool I have ever used. I am really enjoying handicapping and am looking forward to Tampa Bay and Gulfstream.

Thanks, again, Frank for encouraging me to ask questions and that you really do mean what you say. Everyone should take advantage of this extra benefit of OMH.
"

Dave Schwartz

"If you are anything less than a stone-cold winning player, just go buy this material and be done with it.

If you are a winning player, then, like me, you can justify the cost of just about anything new that comes along just to see if there are any new ideas. After all, just one new-to-you idea will more than pay for the book. This is no exception. Buy it now!

Dave Schwartz

Author of the HorseStreet Handicapper software, HorseMarket Investing, The Opponent Method and the HorseStreet Par Times"

David Dodd

"Frank,

Thank you for the quick response to my questions. Your explanations were very helpful. It is refreshing to find someone left in this world who is actually eager to help a customer after he or she has spent their money.

Best of Luck to You

David"

David Griffee - Indianapolis, IN

"Just thought I would pass on the good news...have been working vigorously with OMH. Came up with a spot play that works, but comes up infrequently.

Its the "k" situation, that's the sole k situation for that race. For example, in the 12th at Monmouth on August 20th, Double Desert had the "k" in the L1 situation with no other X's or K's and won paying $38.00.

Craving Chocolate had the lone "k" in PD and placed. This lone "k" as a solo spot play relies on no other X's in that particular column, and obviously no other K's. This was the first race since I started tracking where there were two horses that qualified. The exacta paid $413.

Thanks for this great tool."

Denny Lapikas - Columbia City, OR

"Your system has brought back the joy of handicapping."

Dick Johnstin - Somerville, MA

"Hi Frank,

Re'cd materials yesterday and am pleased and impressed. I've used all the "situations" over the years, but I believe your technique will enable me to "get my arms around" the entire arsenal. Going out to Suffolk on Monday...can't wait to see how it goes.

Thanks for the fast service,

Dick Johnstin"

Dick Johnstin - Somerville, MA

"Hi Frank

Use your material all the time....good stuff."

Dick Johnstin - Somerville, MA

"Hi Frank,

Justwanted to thank you for the advice re Europeans and FTL for theBreeders Cup. Had Man Of Iron in the Marathon and Midday in the F-MTurf. Like Pounced in the Juv Turf today.

Thanks again. Good luck.
Dick J.

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Dick Johnstin - Somerville, MA

"Good day Sat.! Had Juv. exacta Vale ofYork over Lookin At Lucky...$1 exacta paid $167 bucks...played the 2Euro FTL over "Lucky."

Thanks again for your help, Frank.
Take care."

Dick Korcz - Lancaster, NY

"On the 17th , at F.E. i hit, w,exb,trib, and hit the super straight again (small).At F.E. 9th race, w,exb, trib, nothing big. On the 17th aug. at SUFFOLK --4th race, hit w,eb, trib and super again straight ( 1197.20) i would have bet only 10cts.

My confidence is soaring,i didnt think that i would be capable of doing what i did.Of course there were a lot of losers also. These were the tracks that i played ( on paper ), and my eb /trib would have been 1$ bets and all the supers 10cts."

Dr. Larry Whalen - Buffalo, NY

"Known each other for 13 years,finally enjoyed a day at the track...prince of wales stakes sunday july 12th fort erie racetrack canada's 2nd jewel of the triple crown for 3 yr olds........out of 5 races we witnessed 3 glorious handicapping opportunities right from the one minute handicapper archieves including a $15 and $18 winner...my confidence is increasing and this is just my first time using the method...thanks frank i cant wait for the next opportunity

Larry Whalen - Buffalo, NY"

Ed Cassidy - Orlando, FL

"Frank,

Thank you. Also the response is amazing. Nice doing business with the likes of you.

Ed Cassidy"

Ellis Cooper - Oakland, CA

"OMH will help seasoned players and anyone who wants to enhance their game. It will keep a player's eye on the ball."

Evie Graff - Houston, TX

"Your product is a gem in it's own right. Thanks for a great product at an affordable price!"

Frank Del Vecchio

"Thank you very much for helping me."

Gary W. Stevenson - Kansas City, KS

"Dear Frank,

The OMH arrived Friday pm. At first glance, its everything I expected and more. I will be studying all week with a trial run this weekend at Belmont and Hollywood.

Thanks, Gary W. Stevenson"

Gene Shearrow - San Diego, CA

"I received your amazing OMH on 5/29/07 as promised and am completely satisfied. It's a fantastic readable manual and easy to understand. It will enable you to pick more winners, tri, & super also with a limited picks easy to find in DRF. I never knew it would be this easy to find the correct picks that will make a big pay day."

Gene Shearrow - San Diego, CA

"I missed a 165,000 Pic 6 but had 5 for a little over 3500 plus 2 great DD�s for 250 each . The One Minute Handicapper s the greatest handicapping book on earth"

Heriberto Rodriguez - Miami, FL

"WOW Thank you. I deeply appreciate your immediate response and help."

Howard - Dublin , GA

"Hi Frank -- you worked magic on that phone call we had. I went out and in the next three days and had a 21.20 winner and then a 41.40 winner and won the exacta which paid 350 dollars. Thank you and I'm looking for the computer version soon."

Howard Cordell - Dublin, GA

"Hi Frank -- you worked magic on that phone call we had. I went out and in the next three days and had a 21.20 winner and then a 41.40 winner and won the exacta which paid 350 dollars. Thank you and I'm looking for the computer version soon."

Jeffery Cobb - FL

"Dear Frank,

I just used your product for the first time and found it to be surprisingly effective. I am not new to racing, but have been slumping lately. I do have some questions.

1. Is picking the top contenders in race merely a matter of adding up the Betting situations and going with the highest totals, or are there some situations that are more meaningful than others. To pick contenders simply based on the highest scores seems somewhat simplistic. No offense intended as KISS is my motto in life.

2. I'm having trouble with the conditions situation, for instance, is a maiden dropping from MSW a CO or a DC or both?

3. Its hard for me to assign backclass to Maidens in 3 and up races for older horses that haven't won. And back on conditions, would it be safe to say that a 3yo Maiden fits MCL conditions better than older Maidens? There is so much more, but I sort of just skip around in the book (I think that is really the way you intended it to be read).

My first use success story is the 6th race at Calder yesterday. The 2 favorites and ML 6/1 choice really stood out from the rest of the herd in terms of betting situations. I bet one of the faves to win and boxed the 3 horses in the trifecta. The inner paid 4.80 and the tri paid 47.40. Not the juiciest payoff ever, but maybe the easiest tri-bet I ever made.

Regards,

Jeffrey R. Cobb"

Jeremy - OH

"Hi Frank, Got OMH yesterday. Got half way through it last night, gonna finish the rest up today. I'm very new to horse racing, (about 3 weeks), and really enjoy your book. I've got a handful of questions, but I believe they will be answered later in the book. If not, you can bet I'll be giving you guys a call. Thanks again, and I'll drop you a line when I'm finished."

Jeremy Karlin - Galesburg, Il

"You must be so pleased with Big Brown winning. I hope that it was a profitable day for you. I was tentative in my betting in the Derby race because I thought it was a difficult race to bet. I had most of my Derby money, however, across the board on Big Brown. Thanks for the tip.

As I told you, I knew something about handicapping, but I still considered myself a novice. I used the OMH ideas when betting the races. I found that the OMH principles let me be more methodical in my approach to handicapping the races. In particular it helped me absorb all the information that the DRF was giving me and that I had been missing over the years. It helped me hit a trifecta in one race and a very profitable exacta in another. All in all, it was the first year (in 11 going to the Derby) that I had more money in my pocket leaving the track than when I walked in. With mint julips going for $9 a glass, that is really saying something.

Thanks for your help and I look forward to receiving the next newsletter."

Jerry Hawkins - Tacoma, WA

"Hello Frank,

I hope you enjoyed a pleasant Independence Day holiday. I certainly did...thanks to you and OMH! After receiving OMH last week, I have invested quite a bit of time stdying the Guide and familiarizing myself with the Workbook. In a week's time, of course, I have really just scratched the surface of the massive amount of useful information and advice you have provided. Armed however with a working understanding of the priciples of Betting Situations and use of the Workbook, I decided to tackle the 4th of July card at Emerald Downs. It's always a big event at the track. The night before, I prepped the DRF and employed the Workbook to identify Betting Situations. The materials are EXACTLY what I have long hoped to find...a guide to organizing, interpreting and using the wealth of information in the DRF. New to the Workbook process, going through the checklist of each of nine races took several hours. The effort proved extremely worthwhile! In the very first race (1 mile), #5 had "bet me" written all over him: beaten favorite, drop in company, jockey upgrade, a win at distance, trainer ROI of $2.31 on routes. ML 5-2, FF 5-1. I made a nice bet to win and place. Unfortunately, he was bet down to 2-1, but he won paying $5.40 and $3.60. Nice way to start the day. Better things to come! In race three, maidens, fillies 2 years old (the kind of race I have often avoided) #4 had a ML of 10-1, FF 22-1. Troubled trip, good trainer stats (.20 2YO, .17 1stBlink.) Seeing those Betting Situations, I bet her to win and cashed a $33.60 ticket!! Best wager I have ever placed! My only major heartbreak of the day was in the 8th. #5 ML 20-1 FF 7-1, drop in company, favorable jockey change, troubled trip, impressive workouts, preferred distance. Bet him to win and place. He went off at 19-1 and came in second by 1/2...then was DQued and placed fourth! All was forgiven in the 9th and featured race, a 1 mile $45k handicap. #3 Sudden Departure looked good: ML 7-2 FF 5-1, several bullet workouts, troubled trip last time out (but came in second), trainer Routes .20. I bet him to win and place. He went off at 7-1. In a very exciting head to head rush for the wire after trailing by 6 lengths, he beat the even-money favorite by a nose. I cashed for $15.80 win, $7.00 place! As a still undisciplined and overly-enthusiastic bettor, wagering on a three horse exacta box that fell apart and betting on a race that had a few but no substantial Betting Situations nibbled away at some of my innings. I still need to learn how to interpret the true significance of the FF: how much of a change from the ML should trigger a Betting Situation? Same with Overlay and Underlays. I'm sure those situations are illustrated in the Guide, but I haven't absorbed everything yet, of course! Also, I need to become better familiar with the language of a troubled trip. Some comments are obvious: bumped, fractious in gate, 3 wide etc. But whatabout saved ground, chased, inside and dueled inside, off rail and altered course? Thanks to you Frank and OMH, the 4th of July was an exciting, eye-opening and succesful day at the track. Better than that though, I feel now that I am actually learning how to read and use the Racing Form in a way that will lead, with experience,to continued success. Many thanks for your many hours of hard work in creating the Guide and Workbook. It's an impressive and practical layout, too: the heavy duty lay-flat, spiral binding is useful and well-thought out! Sorry for the length of this report, but I wanted to let you know that I am totally pumped up about yesterday and my whole OMH experience. Can't wait for Sunday!

Jerry Hawkins
Tacoma, WA"

Jim Angell

"I enjoy using the system as you set it out because I am a very organized guy. It was fun and it really does provide a very useful way of sorting out and organizing all of the data in the DRF. Going to try it out at Bradley Teletheatre a couple times before my annual trip to Saratoga during the second week of the meet."

Joe Ingram

"Been reading you book the last couple of days sort of getting the feel for the methods you show in the book. Now I know these aren't normal results but I decided today (since I had the time I am out of working due to surgery so I have plenty) to sit and use the workbook and try out these methods.

Well in the first race at Saratoga 8/31/07 I just had the 30/1 shot for 5 dollars to win as well as the $371 dollar exacta. Can't believe it myself. Great book so far and not just because I hit but It has made me aware of something's that I tend to over look.

Thanks again"

Joe Raimondo - Williamsville, NY

"Hi Frank,

I enjoy your class immensely!! You are very knowledgeable, entertaining and just a pleasure to listen to. The best class I had ever taken !!

Thanks!"

Joe Schlosser - Farmington, CT

"I tore 'em up in the Breeders cup just on FTL alone on Europeans on lasix and Beaten Favorites"

John Casserino - Killington, VT

"Used your method on The Ballerina Saturday. Music Note stood out. I played her with Indian Blessing and hit a $25.00 exacta, plus $20.00 to win and place on Music Note. Collected $629.00 Thanks for coming to Killington!"

John Strader

"Dear Frank,

I first want to thank you for such a timely professional response on getting the One Minute Handicapper to me so Quickly. I was very surprised as i ordered The OMH on Friday Morning and to my delight received it SAturday Afternoon.

I then on Saturday night Read Your forward and introduction which covered the Basis of the First Flash Principal.

I must say on suday I applied your First Flash Theory in the 2nd Race At Tampa the 1 Horse opened with a odds flash of 9 to 5 and at post time was 3 to 1 he paid 8.20 at the track and 7.70 at our OTB betting Parlor.

I then applied the first flash principal in the 3rd at Tampa The 1a was scratched but the other part of the entry the 1 At first flash opened at 8 to 5. at post time he was 4 to 1 and paid 8.10. needless to say I was very pleased with your principal and said I'll bet the fouth at Tampa if the first flash presented an overlay.

In the fourth here are the horses odds at the first flash.

the 1- was 10-1 ML 10-1
the 2- was 7-1 ML 3-1
the 3 -was 7-1 ML 12-1
the 4- was 17-1 ML 20-1
the 5- was-5-1 ML 8-1
the 6- was 5-1 ML 10-1
the 7- was 3-1 ML 5/2
the 8-was 9-1 ML 15-1
the 9-was 9-2 ML 7-2

At the second flash the 8 was 8-1 and the drifted all the way up to 19-1 at post time. I figured what the heck and bet him to win which surprised me when he got up to win the race. Needless to say was i pleased as he paid $41.80.

Frank I look forward to learning the rest of your betting situations But must say the First Flash sure was hitting today. Thanks

John"

John Taormino

"Hi Frank,

Thank you for your most EXCELLENT commentary. You are a man of your word which is rare in this business. I look very forward to receiving your One Minute Handicapper package. I can tell just from your commentary from the one race you analyzedFor me that The One Minute Handicapper will be THE BEST INFORMATION I EVER READ ABOUT HANDICAPPING, PERIOD.

Thank you so much,
John Taormino"

John Taormino

"Frank,

Your handicapping book is the single most brilliant and significant work ever written about thoroughbred handicapping. I love it's logic and brilliance.

Regards,
John Taormino"

Jon

"Hi Francisco Very excited about your product-everything I've heard has been extremely positive. I appreciate your background in racing and have heard you speak on radio..looks like you walk the talk and support your product to the fulliest and I am onboard. I am somewhat of an advanced horseplayer for my age (31years old, 25 years handicapping experience no lie Frank) but overthink myself into bad betting scenarios more than profitable ones. First things first, I am going to learn how to read the form as you say -(not that I don't know how but looking at things with more awareness and open mind). Looks like you are "on to something" and wish you luck with this and will continue to share success stories. oh, if it counts, I bet a first flash yesterday at Santa Anita 5th Race. Horse's name was Laddies Poker and he only paid $6.80 in a big 12 field maiden race. The significance is that he won convincingly, had many other betting situations (first lasix, earnings, stakes placed overseas in Europe) and had Cohen aboard of which I am not a fan. This was an easy winner through the eyes of the one minute handicapper, but conventional types would have written him off as an underlay. Cleaning up on these gimmies is paramount to my game. See you at the Finish line and sorry about all the words!! ciao Jon"

Jon - Bloomington, MN

"I went out to my track on Fountain of youth day and only did Gulfstream. I made my picks then played the ones where the tote odds went down on first flash. Made 2 win bets 2 place bets 1 show bet and won on all of them. Also did 2-3 horse ex boxes and hit them too. Started on the first race with 10 dollars and ended at 401.00 for just the 7 races I had time to play that day and I did not play one race because the 3 horses were all lower price horses whice also came in.

Jon - Bloomington, MN"

Joseph Rickert - Mantua, NJ

"Good Morning,

Not sure if this will get to Frank but it is an accolade for all who put the One Minute Handicapper together for us.

I received your information late Saturday which was very quick by the way. I really didn't have time to get through the whole manual but I did have the worksheets and decided to give it a try using them as a guide to bet the Belmont card on Sunday.

I was pleasantly surprised by the results. Now granted I was not using the information fully and not betting more than the minimum each race. Just a test to see how it would work in real time.

I did not have one loser on the card. Of course it was a very chalky day at Belmont but I would take those days all the time if I had a choice between that and not cashing at all. I did skip the maiden races so not sure how they would have done and I also had one of the picks scratch late.

The last race I handicapped very quickly because of the time factor but hit the winner and the exact which I played due to my feeling very confident by now in your worksheets.

I was able to make a $40.00 profit on just 2 dollar bets. The last race exact made up the larger portion of that total. Think it paid $62 and change and I only had it for a dollar. Not bad for just testing. Almost made back what it cost me to purchase your OHM information.

I am now a little afraid of studying the rest of the manual since I had such good results but maybe they will get better so of course I will absorb the rest of the information.

Just wanted to pass along my thanks and good news on what seems to be a great product. Of course that is only one day and it is horse racing but I'm feeling very confident in the ability of the OHM to increase my handicapping skills which were just so so in the past. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Sincerely,
Joe Rickert"

Karen Gerbig - Chicago, IL

"I am really enjoying your book and am learning a lot."

Kathy Cone - Killington, VT

"It takes time to learn the Betting Situation but I put to use what I learned at the seminar and won a few races."

Ken Olsen - Miami, FL

"Hi Frank

I've been keying a couple of betting situations that seem to work well at Calder, especially the first flash angle. In the past few weeks I've hit 52-1 and 34-1 shots with big exacta payoffs.

I am having a lot of fun and the DRF is much less of a mystery to me. That alone was worth the price.

Thanks

Ken Olsen
Miami, Florida
"

Kevin

"Thank you! I see that part of your material covers Money Management.

I know Dave Schwartz has a couple of supposedly pretty good money management manuals, but anything you recommend would be appreciated.

I used to use HTR software, but got tired of paying $119 a month to basically break even, and I missed handicapping myself.

I LOVE the idea of a worksheet to keep track of positives/negatives and angles, and think I can probably turn the corner with your material.

Thanks, Kevin"

Kevin Stafford - PA

"Mr. DiTondo, I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful handicapping tool. Nothing has helped me organize my thoughts in a more logical and yet insightful manner. As proof of yet another OMH success, I thought I might share the "betting situations" contained in what was the real story Preakness day at Pimlico this year. In the 3rd race, an Optional Alw/Clm for $47,600 - the 8 horse Smart Pace won paying $23.60, as well as sitting atop a very playable $201.80 exacta. I managed to hit him 5x to win, as well as for $1 over the field. Believe me, I already wish I'd bet more. Here were the angles: - Had been sharp off layoffs last 2 out, winning both - had been bumped in last start (troubled trip), otherwise he might be 3 for 3. - strong workouts (bullet on 5/4/07) - showed first flash on the tote board - his M/L odds were more than cut in half to 5/1. He bounced back up to his M/L odds later. -had a notable jockey change to N. Santagata Plenty of angles. I don't have my DRF any more, only the track program, and strongly believe that Trainer Stats also influenced my betting decision. Now, it must be said that there were other strong horses in the races, including ones with numerous angles. That being said, it was impossible to ignore a chance on the angles/odds of this horse. He's a clear candidate that would be marked as a prime play when wagering at multiple tracks. Again, thank you for your hard work and insightful suggestions, Kevin Stafford"

Kevin Stafford - Lexington, KY

"Dear Mr. Ditondo,

I enjoyed our conversation today. Thanks for answering my questions. I was a non believer in first flash until I watched the movement of odds and the payoffs. The advice about staying within myself was a great point. I have gained added knowledge by rereading OMH and using betting situations for great profit. I was surprise how middle and longshot prices jump out.

I believe now.

Malcolm
Lexington, KY"

Larry Eaton

" Frank,

I read the whole book twice and found it full of interesting information. I didn't have a very good weekend the first weekend, lost a few hundred, but it was a fun weekend. A friend and I were back at the Spa for this past sundays races. He had his son with him and it was his first time to the race track. To make a long story short. I did have a very good day. I didn't use the work sheet but did circle and underline important information in the drf. After not picking the right horses or just no betting them correctly I looked back and realised that all of the top finishing horses had a lot of circles and underlines. The rest of the day turned out very nice for me. I'm not a big better so 20 dollars a race is about my tops.

The 5th race First flash ML 20/1, ff 8/1. Why not take a chance Went off at 12/1 Paid 27.20 $20 to win, $10 to place I love first flash. 9th race ff two finger lakes horses that I would completely over look .FF both ML 12/1 to 4/1ff Favorite 6/5 tri didn't pay anything 18.00 but ff worked again. 11th race ML 20/1, FF 4/1 off at 6/1 All of the other horses that had a lot of circles and underlines were used for exata, tri, and super. I had $20 to win Paid 13.20, Had 10 to place, had exata $44.20 Tri for $1 paid 87.25 and MY FIRST SUPER for $1 for$ 551 total $925 Most that I have every won at the races. Thank you for an easy way to even the playing field. I don,t get to the races often but you can be sure that I will be using your OMH. I have a few questions next time.

Sorry for the length of this note ,just thought you would like to know.

Larry Eaton"

Malcolm Irvin

"Hi Frank,

Received your handicappers kit 3 weeks ago and spent a week reading thruogh it. Yesterday I tried it out at Belmont and Keenland. I hit a couple of winners at Keenland and nailed a $3100. tri at Belmont.... Munition won at 26-1!

I've been playing the ponies since 1981, and after hours of handicapping through forms and sheets, your method simplifies it for me.

Cheers!
Lanny Kinrade"

Mark Adams - Central City, KY

"I got my OMH on Dec.18 and read it the next day. It was a lot to digest in such a short time,but I couldn't wait to try out my new found knowledge the next day. I handicapped the late pick 4 at Tampa Bay , using the OMH method ,and bet a $96.00 ticket. I was 4x4x2x3 and hit the first race with the favorite paying $ 5.60. A 3-1 horse that I also had, won the race and was disqualified. I hit the second race of the sequence with an $18.00 dollar winner. The third race provided a $7.00 winner and the fourth race winner paid about $45.00. All this added up to a $2740.00 payout on my first ever wager using the OMH. I can't wait to start reading the form on Dec.21.

Thanks for the help.
Mark Adams"

Michiel

"Hi Frank, As I told you on the phone today, your book has more than paid for itself since I bought it two weeks ago. The 4th race at Indiana Downs on May 30, was a 4,000 claimer for horses who had not won 2 races in 2006-2007. There were only 2 horses in the race who had won 1 race in 2007 and, at first flash , one of them went from 10-1 ML to 7/2. I bet $10.00 to win. He paid $31.00W, $15.60S, $10.40P. As I told you, I am only a $2.00 bettor so I didn't have the $419 exacta, the $18,837 trifecta, or the $78,922 superfecta. Before your book, I had not really given much weight to the conditions of the race, but I will now. I really enjoyed our conversation today. Thanks for sharing the knowledge you have gained from your many years of experience watching and wagering on this great sport. I look forward to talking to you again. Thanks again, Michiel"

Michiel

"Thanks again for writing the One Minute Handicapper!! After we talked the other day, I reread several parts of your book. I had to tell you that I just cashed a $.10 superfecta ticket in the 8th race at Ellis Park for $819.50 on a $5.60 ticket. That's right, a $5.60 ticket. Pretty good ROI, huh. First flash put me on the winner - ML was 10-1, FF was 5-1. The second place horse was ML 5-1 and FF was 2-1. I liked both horses because of other betting situations and constructed my superfecta ticket as follows: 2,62,61,5,7,81,4,5,7,8,9,11,12 for a total of $5.60!!

As I told you the other day, I also hit a $.10 superfecta in the 1st race at Lone Star Park on July 13th that paid $658.80 with a $6.00 ticket. As you know, I am a $2.00 bettor, so these two wins will finance my fun at the races for the whiole year!!

Michiel Sanderson"

Mick Nardelli - Washington DC

"Frank,

Thanks for the email and the offer of assistance. I received everything and enjoyed going through the book. I went out to Charles Town over the weekend to put some of my new, very new, found knowledge into practice. I actually had a very strong first outing, with a 20 to 1 horse coming in which I had bet mostly because of the First Flash showing it go from a morning line of 7-2 to a first flash of 21. It went down to 14 and then back up to 20 by the time the race went. That more than paid for the tutorial you sent me. Please know that I have already recommended the product to two other friends.

Best regards,

Mick Nardelli
Washington, DC"

Mike Oliver - Potsdam, PA

"I am writing to share a satisfying success I enjoyed today using the OMH software for Saratoga's 7th race. The software highlighted 5 horses to "dig into" and ultimately led me to a decision to use 4 of them in a $1 trifecta, including a 39-1 horse. My tri came in with the final odds of 6-1, 7-1 and 39-1 for a payout of $1,791! My only complaint about all of this is now having to deal with the IRS! Thanks, again, for putting together such a great handicapping tool."

Nick Briglia

"I bought your product last year."

Nick Briglia

"I e-mailed you previously with a winner with OMH."

Nolan Straabe - Glendale, AZ

"Frank,

With the vast amounts of information available in and out of the Form, I have started to over analyze and agonize over every race. The fun and excitement has started to become tedious and less fulfilling. Ultimately, I don't spend as much time handicapping as I would like.

Prior to Breeder's Cup '08, I found the OMH. I was intrigued by the methodical and relevant approach to handicapping "factors." It's not a "system" and it's tied directly to the information in the Form! Even better, it took tote board factors into account! Even though I use a methodical approach to the form, I have never been successful in managing all the information from race to race and track to track. The OMH makes this simple. It can make the most ADHD handicapper effective!

Nolan Straabe"

Patti Nelson - Oklahoma City, OK

"Last week I was 2nd and 3rd in WVA Derby but today I was 1st and 2nd in Arlington Million. I am thoroughly enjoying the material and The OMH Newsletters."

Peter Kusmenko - New Brunswick, NJ

"Frank,

Hello again. I received my package today. I have yet to delve into it but can readily see that I received my money's worth--and more.

Best regards,

Pete :-)"

Peter Spellman - Santa Ana, CA

"I am half way thru the 1 minute handicapper and it is really good and will help me to be more prepared before I bet"

R. Rowe - MD

"Thanks for your exceptional client service and a unique, creative handicapping concept.

R Rowe"

Ray Parenteau - MA

"I recently purchased OMH and had a few questions about a topic in the book.I e-mailed them to Frank and within a few hours he answered-by phone!His answers were thorough, informative,and unhurried.He took time to explain his answers and left me anxious to return to the book to master its ideas.I am confident that I will be a successful bettor following the information in this book. Ray Parenteau"

Raymond Lemons - MD

"Frank,

First let me say that I have never heard of person who sells a product send updates and examples of the their product to anyone for free. I want to thank you so very much for being a person that is not greedy for money but really cares about the people he services.

Regards,
Raymond Lemons"

Richard - Ontario, Canada

"Hi Frank: Here's an episode you might want to file for future use-- Last Wednesday night in the 4th race at Woodbine, the winner Put Upon ($10.20, 5.90, 4.10) romped home in a 6 and 1/2 furlong turf test to the delight of owner Richard Englander and trainer Scott Fairlie and whoever else cashed in. I was not there, and have no connection with the stable, but I learned that Mr. Englander had lost the horse a while back in a $25,000 claimer and was so distraught he claimed him back for a reported $60,000 some time in the recent past prior to June 20. However, my information is second hand, but no doubt you can verify the circumstances through your industry connections. This series of events struck me as a classic example of your reclaim/reacquired betting situation. As for myself, I'm proceeding through the book at a slow pace, re-checking many of the situations and finding it of great interest. Today, I ran a test on five races at Fort Erie: result, two winners, at 8-5 and 7-1, plus a longshot that showed. Encouraging to say the least. Regards, Richard."

Richard Dietz

"In my opinion this is the first book a new handicapper should read. I have spent many years studying Beyer, Quirin, Quinn, and Brohammer plus many, many others. This book would have created a very solid foundation for me. It would have put much of what I have learned into a very solid context. I know I would have less grey hair.

Thank you,
RIchard A Dietz"

Richard Esposito - E Brunswick, NJ

"I have been reading OMH and find it extremely helpful in picking winners and understanding info in the DRF"

Richard Judge - Van Nuys, CA

"Dear Mr. DiTondo,

Thank you for your prompt and courteous response to my questions, your professionalism is exemplary. I could tell through our phone conversation that you are a man who knows his business. Although I am still a novice handicapper you made me feel that my questions were important and you made sure that I understood the concepts we discussed. I have read a lot of other handicapping books, my head is full of facts and information, your book lets me put those facts and information to practical use. I will recommend your book to all of my friends and I look forward to future products from "The One Minute Handicapper"!

Thanks again, it was a pleasure speaking wth you.

Sincerely,
Richard Judge"

Rob McKenna

"Enjoyed your book very much. Helped me to hit a 75-1 shot at SA over the weekend. Used FF and few other betting situations outlined in your book. A very easy read and practical."

Robert Forkish

"Frank,

I hit the 2nd race at Philly for a $297.00 exacta. #2 was 20-1 in ML and opened at 7-2 and had some action in the DD pool. This was an 11 foot pole job. Years ago I wouldn't bet a horse that didin't have at least a 7% J and 7% T. I would have dismissed this Nag immediately. J was 0 for 23 and the trainer was 3 for 82 3.7%.

I keyed the 2 with the 6-10....10 had a little back class. Had Vega up and was coming back in 5 days.

Regards,
Bob"

Robert Guerreiro - Hillsborough, NJ

"Frank,

The information really is "in the form" and thanks for the explanations. I have such a better understanding of the racing form and its content thanks to you and the One Minute Handicapper.

I just wanted to drop you a note regarding the OMH system. I just got back from Monmouth Park and had the winners in the first six races and picked 8 winners from 10 races. The other races I didn't win was a photo for second and a third place finish. I have learned so much from your One Minute handicapper situations.

Thanks,
Bob"

Ryan Mikita - Buckeye, AR

"I purchased your book a while back and I love it. You are a very knowledgeable man"

Sam Parzanese

"'FIRST FLASH' for cash.

Hello OMH horseplayers and handicappers, my name is Sam Parzanese, I've been involved with the horse wagering and race track scenario's for the past forty years.

I thought I would mention that so you would know what I'm about. I enrolled in The OMH school about two years ago and I've been an honor student ever since. In my eyes the betting situation system of The OMH is enormously helpful, but the ultimate Situation is 'FIRST FLASH.' I'll explain why.

I just think of 'FIRST FLASH' as a pitcher in baseball, everything begins with him and the first pitch.FIRST FLASH is the first Situation you physically experience when wagering on a race. Also please keep in mind that just about every race has a First Flash candidate to wager on.

First Flash horses don't have to be favorites, other horses can be 8/1 down to 4/1, 10/1 down to 5/1. At smaller tracks like Philly park on Monday 2/16/09, 8/1 down to 3/1 and she 'aired'.

Don't be fooled by the blinking lights on the odds boards. Once you determine your 'FIRST FLASH' candidate, pull the situation apart and find the reasoning behind the early wager! FIRST FLAS horses can be used in exactas, tris and supers.. I've enjoyed some hefty scores with 'FIRST FLASH' horses especially in the exotics. Horsemen, jocks and stable hands try to make scores with their horses whenever they can, especially at second level tracks where the purses aren't as bountiful as major tracks.

In closing, follow OMH. I would leave you with this reminder. FIRST FLASH horses are often heavy favorites, remember to use FIRST FLASH with prices, to beef up your exotic wagers and flat betting packages.

Finally, please keep in mind 'FIRST PITCH / FIRST FLASH for more CASH'

Good luck, cash some tickets!

Sam Parzanese"

Sara DeLena - NY

"A Day at the Races Hi Frank-- Just a word of thanks for hosting a day at the races. I come from a long line of people who enjoyed following and betting on thoroughbreds, but the extent of my knowledge on what I was betting on was limited. When I came across your book--The One Minute Handicapper--I was intrigued and thought it might be just what I needed to really learn how to bet to win.

I was right!! The book is fun to read and the worksheets are easy to follow. I now know what all those notes and symbols mean in the Daily Racing Form and what are significant conditions for betting on a horse. When I won by spotting First Flash and lasix,I felt like a pro cashing those tickets!

Thanks again and I can't wait to go back for another day at the races and follow in a long family tradition.

Sincerely,
Sara DeLena"

Sara DeLena - NY

"Dear Frank,

Just a note to tell you about the great day I had at Finger Lakes Raceway this week. I wanted to test the expertise I have acquired by studying the One Minute Handicapper book and using the forms. I bought the Daily Racing Form, and for the first time ever, I actually understood it and could zero in on what is important in betting horses. I bet 5 races, one horse to win in each, and won 2. The other 3 the horses I picked came in 2nd or 3rd. If I had bet to show, it would have been 5 for five!!!

This is incredible!! To go from betting based on the color of the jockey's shirt or a birthday to actually understanding what I was doing and why is monumental. Thanks to The One Minute Handicapper, I can bet with confidence and actually win. And its so much more fun when you win!

Thanks again for a great book and a system that works.

Sara DeLena"

Susan Miller

"Frank,

You can thank Richard Dietz for suggesting that I buy your book for my husband for Father's day. My husband and I are big racing fans but know nothing about betting on them. I hope your information brings us good luck at the track!

Thanks for shipping so quickly!
Susan Miller"

Tom and Nick Bauer - Great Neck, NY

"Your seminar helped greatly and while we didn't win every race we were on the board every time!"

Tom Pepe

"Frank,

Thanks again Frank. Got it tuesday and just can't seem to put it down. The expert advice and instruction along with your sense of humor makes for very enjoyable reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have 4 picks lined up for tomorrows cards. Feel good about them to!!!!!!!!!

Love the newsletters too. It's nice to see someone supporting their product and I will always look forward to the next issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Tom"

Vibert - NY

" Frank This memo was both kind and efficient.I compliment you on your thoughtfulness, and when possible I shall recommend your service to others. One question, is whether the current DRF need be used to apply your guide. Regards, Vibert"

Walt Sklarsky - Pittsburg, PA

"I hit the first two races at Saratoga last week by simply by watching tote board for 1st Flash! Thanks OMH."

Yogi Milos - Albany, NY

"I read your book in less than three days. It is amazing how much I didn't know and how much more I will be ready for Saratoga."

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