Even though it's not what you want to hear Patrick, I think you have a better chance of success if you work a full-time job and have a secure income and bet on the side. You're not going to make a living wagering, but the money pressure is much less and you can actually focus on making good bets. With the Internet, phone accounts, etc. you can still get your plays in and work, at least most of the time. I also think you'll derive more enjoyment if you treat racing as a hobby rather than a way of life. Once you've established you can show a profit this way (and I'm talking about ACTUAL WAGERING, not on paper), then you can think about making it a full-time thing. You (or anyone) really has to have their act together to do that though, and that's a point you reach, not where you start.
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