Welcome to Battaglia’s Picks — Where 40 Years of Handicapping Meets Next-Gen AI.

The Exacta Box Myth — And How I’ve Crushed It for 40 Years

What I Learned After Handicapping 200,000 Races — And Training an AI to Do It Better

They Laughed When I Said I Let an AI Pick My Horses — Until It Hit a $312 Exacta

Three Numbers Every Serious Horseplayer Must Read

New Era of Horse Racing Handicapping with AI Precision

Why Class Wins Races — But Only If You Know How to Read It

Beyer Speed Figures- The biggest illusion in handicapping.

🧠 The Public Will Bet This Race Blind — But You Don’t Have To

🧠 What AI Gets Wrong About Handicapping — And What We Fixed

There’s a lot of talk about AI revolutionizing horse racing — but most bettors don’t realize the models behind those flashy dashboards often fail for one simple reason:

7 Betting Secrets Traditional Handicappers Will Never See

Uncover the patterns only Betting Advantage’s custom-trained AI model can detect — insights that took months of real-world race data to build and refine.

Betting Advantage Breakdown "The Art of Finding Hidden Value in Underdogs"

The key to long-term success in horse racing isn’t just betting favorites—it’s uncovering hidden value in underdogs.

Betting Advantage Breakdown: Advanced Speed Figures – When to Trust Them and When to Toss Them

When it comes to horse racing handicapping, my philosophy is simple: every number tells a story, but context is king. Speed figures are one of the most widely used tools in handicapping, yet they are also among the most misunderstood.

Betting Advantage Breakdown: When Speed Figures Lie – How Track Bias Can Trick Bettors

Speed figures are the backbone of modern handicapping. They provide a numerical representation of a horse’s performance, allowing bettors to compare horses across different races and conditions. However, even the most respected speed figures—whether Beyer Speed Figures, Timeform Ratings, or proprietary figures—can sometimes be misleading

Betting Advantage Breakdown: Beyer Speed Figures vs. Speed Ratings

When diving into horse racing handicapping, one of the most critical metrics you’ll encounter is speed. But not all speed numbers are created equal! Today, we’re breaking down two widely-used figures—the Beyer Speed Figure and the Speed Rating—to help you understand what they mean and how to use them effectively.