I read all of Andy Beyer's books up until "Beyer on Speed". By that time I had come to the conclusion that I was a better handicapper and didn't think he had anything more to offer on the topic. I still haven't read it. Maybe I'll look for a copy in the public library. There was a time in the early/mid seventies when his speed figures allowed him to score regularly, but I read somewhere he realized that figures alone were not enough of an edge to maintain profitability. I'd realized that much sooner than he did. The game has so many variables and you have to study (if not master) them all or you can't be successful in the long run. I've never heard a pre race Beyer interview where he did not embarrass himself. I don't know how that is possible. I can't remember the last Derby winner he picked. I'm not sure he has picked one. He did pick Ten Most Wanted this past year and that horse went on to prove he was top flight in the crop, but he picked him on Derby day.

What I love about Beyer are his stories. He is a wonderful writer and his stories are full of interesting information. The latest one about the Tampa Bay jockey that lost over 100 straight races as an example. I'm sure the DRF will keep him in print.

CtC