If you’re 60 years old or older you might faintly recall the long-ago days when racetracks offered just nine races a day – with no simulcasting – with only win, place and show wagering and perhaps a daily double to start the card.

These days, there’s no shortage of races to bet on from tracks around the world and an abundance of different ways to wager on them.

When it comes to making money when handicapping races and betting on horse racing, it’s all about picking winners. Dan Tordjman, America’s Best Racing’s New York correspondent, is one of the brightest young minds in the game.