Post-Race Review

The third longest shot in the field at 9 – 1, Tizfit, took the San Gorgonio Handicap (gr. II) by rolling on the lead throughout, paying $21.00 to win. Coming off of a high 96 CASE rating for Stride Quality and a 101 for Endurance last out when finishing second at Hollywood Park, Tizfit figured into the finish of the race under jockey Agapito Delgadillo. Little-known trainer Rafael DeLeon campaigns the daughter of Tiznow.

This is part two in a four-part series discussing and helping the reader to understand value in different types of races. For the purpose of the article, the focus is on California racetracks.

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The 2005 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) will always be remembered as one of the great upsets of all time: 50 – 1 longshot Giacomo stormed home from the back of the pack to score a dramatic victory on the wire. Although there were many factors playing into that win - the rapid pace falling apart, the sub-par quality of the field aside from Afleet Alex, etc. – some astute handicappers hit home with the $102 payout, the second-largest in Derby history. Although hindsight is 20/20, Giacomo definitely fit as a contender, and as a handicapper, it is your job to catch those longshots.