Expo Event Schedule
Note: Schedule subject to change.
Last updated 2/05/04
| THURSDAY, FEB. 26 - DAY 1 |
2:00-6:00 p.m. - Conference Check-In
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Irreverent introductions by Harvey Pack
9:00-10:00 a.m.
The Supertrainers
Andrew Beyer
Introduced by Harvey Pack
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nuances of Grass Handicapping
James Quinn
Form Cycle Analysis
Mark Cramer and Joe Cardello
Moderator: Dan Illman
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Trainer Patterns & Profits
Jim Mazur, Ed Bain, and Dave Litfin
Moderator: Steve Davidowitz
Future Book Bets and National Wagers
Mike Watchmaker, Ken Kirchner, and Steve Fugitte
Moderator: John Avello
12:30-2:00 p.m. - Break
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Exotic Wagering Strategies Roundtable
Barry Meadow, Steven Crist, and Steve Davidowitz
Moderator: Mike Watchmaker
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Trip Handicapping
Dan Illman, Dave Litfin, Brad Free
Moderator: Caton Bredar
Tournament Do's & Don'ts
Ralph Siraco, Mike Labriola, Ross Gallo
Moderator: Noel Michaels
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Book Signings
Cocktail reception and book signings for all authors in attendance, hosted by Harvey Pack.
| SATURDAY, FEB. 28 - DAY 3 |
9:00-10:30 a.m.
NTRA Players Panel Update
Opening comments from NTRA Commissioner Tim Smith followed by five minute presentations from NTRA Players Panel representatives followed by questions from the audience. Players Panel reps presenting: James Quinn, Maury Wolff, Cary Fotias, Barry Meadow, Ken Kirchner.
Moderator: Steven Crist
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Understanding Workouts: Visual Impressions and Trainer Intent
Mike Welsch, Bruno DeJulio, and Frank Lyons
Moderator: Caton Bredar
Contemporary Pedigree Plays
Lauren Stich and Lee Tomlinson
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. - Break
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Reliable Methods for Identifying Live Longshots
Steve Davidowitz
European Racing: Evaluating the Imports
Alan Shuback and Mark Cramer
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Track Biases: Myths vs. Reality
Brad Free, Steve Klein, Jerry Porcelli and Mike Welsch
Moderator: Caton Bredar
Making your own Pace Figures and Profiting from them
Tom Brohamer and Cary Fotias
Moderator: Barry Meadow
4:15-5:45 p.m.
Speed Figure Methodologies
Andrew Beyer, Beyer and Associates
Len Friedman, Ragozin Data
Jerry Brown, Thoro-Graph Data
Moderator: Maury Wolff
5:45-7:00 p.m. - Break
7:00-10:00 p.m.
The Handicapper's Banquet
Sponsored by Churchill Downs Simulcast Network
7:00 p.m. Cocktails
8:00 p.m. Dinner
9:00 p.m. Speakers
Master of Ceremonies: Harvey Pack
Guest Speaker: Steven Crist
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10,000 Handicapping Contest
Please note: This contest is OPTIONAL and open to EXPO 2004 attendees and panelists.
Contest rules - Click here.
Plus a.m. Day-of-the-Races Seminars for Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, and Aqueduct.
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