Samuel Mendoza — Trainer Profile, Recent Winners, Upcoming Runners & Stats

Handicapping

How to Read a Racing Program

Class, distance, surface, workouts — the codes on your program deciphered line by line.

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Basics

Pari-Mutuel Betting Explained

How the pool system works: your bet goes into a shared pot, minus takeout, split among the winning tickets.

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Handicapping

How to Read Past Performances

The DRF past-performance line contains everything you need to handicap — if you know how to read every column.

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Getting Started

How to Open a US Racing Account

Sign up, deposit, verify — state-by-state on TVG, TwinSpires, AmWager, FanDuel Racing, DRF Bets and NYRA Bets.

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Terminology

What Is a Maiden Race?

Races for horses that haven’t won yet. Maiden Special Weight vs Maiden Claiming — and why the distinction matters.

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Strategy

Best Betting Strategies

Proven approaches from long-term winners — bankroll management, staking discipline, and finding your edge.

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