Funny how you may not appreciate somebody who is doing a good job until they are gone. Eric Donovan has really been one of the best morning line makers around for a few years. Those that play the NY circuit would likely agree.

He apparently has moved on to another role and Travis Stone is taking his place. Ugh. He has been relatively poor (albeit following a guy who was excellent).

For vertical bettors the ML has less impact, but it has an impact on horizontal wagers for races "uncovered" when the bet is made (e.g. 3rd race of pick-3, 3th, 4th and 5th races of the pick-5, etc.

Case in point coming up on Wednesday at Saratoga in the 10th race. There is about a 2% chance that you can get 12-1 on Chico GRande. Paired up 67 Beyers in tough Gulfstream races, before a drop where he was claimed by Jason servis. Can't love the layoff off the claim and I am not saying I actually like the horse best, but as well as the Servis horses have been running, Irad ORtiz the leading rider up, and big figures on the page, he isn't going to be 12-1.


Jim