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Play the Travers with Charting Horse Value

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Charting Horse Value is a handicapping tool developed by Jeff Bessa. It analyzes past performance data and creates a value odds line with suggested spot plays to help horseplayers maximize their profit potential. The chart for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers at Saratoga on Saturday is available for every track and is offered through Horse Racing Nation in either daily or monthly subscription options.

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