I do not play contest either but I know many that do.I hear the greatest handicapper in the world(if that could be quantified) would have no real advantage to win at these tournaments.I hear a little old lady who never saw a horse has an equal chance of winning.

The guy that just won the Horseplayers at Orleans is playing the racing game for 5 years and won by picking bombs of 29-1, 21-1 and 9-1.He beat 700+ players including the so called top cappers in the game.

A veteran tournament player told me you look for races with weak fav's and go after them. I also understand that you must watch the leader board and manage your bets by odds rather than by real handicapping.