Astrology & Horseracing

by Gary Price
The purpose of this summary is to present a method of forecasting with Astrology in order to attempt to
predict winners and place winners in horseracing. Like anything, which may be connected to astrology
whether it be psychology, mundane issues or horary one must have an understanding of that 'thing' which
they are working with. For example if one wanted to predict mundane events it would be useless to try to
present a forecast without some knowledge of current events or if one wanted to do a horary one would
need some background information on the question. Astrology isn't and never has been a 'psychic' art, as
some non-practitioners tend to associate it with.

I have been previously associated with the horse racing industry and while this in no way makes me an
expert 'punter' as we say in the industry, a knowledge of betting and when to bet is essential if one wants to
delve into this kind of astrology. One must also accept the fact that no matter how good the astrology may
be, there is an element of 'lady luck' with horseracing and everyone has there 'off' days in which the method
to be indicated here just falls short of one's expectations or doesn't work at all.

Sepharial in the past had published a guide called 'The Silver Key' A guide to speculators. Inside you can
find information regarding numerology, which is based on the Kabalistic pronunciation system. I will not be
demonstrating this method here, though I find it is a useful method when the 'weights' of the jockeys are
evenly balanced or not published for some reason. It falls short by not listing the 'P' sound within the
Hebraic 'alphabet' being used and on two occasions where I have tried this system I have failed to pick the
first place winner as those horses names contained the letter 'P.' There is also a method of using colors by
noting which planets are in the 5th house, the cusp of the 5th and the planet ruling that house and trying to
associate it with the 10th house or the planets placed in the 10th. I usually mix this method with a 'weight'
system based on a gravity point or 'G' point which I will demonstrate. This is called the Lunar Key. It
basically works like this. We divide the horoscope into 12 and a race will usually indicate 12 runners or 14 at
the most unless we are dealing with an event such as the Grand National, which is held every year in
England. On the eastern side of the horizon (1st house) I give the weight in pounds (though Sepharial was
fond of using 'stone' in which one stone is 14 pounds. As I understand now, English betting doesn't publish
the weights therefore it makes this system useless, however I bet at Sha Tin in Hong Kong which still follow
the old British rule of publishing the weights (though for some reason they are given in pounds so one not
need convert which makes it easier). For ease of reading

however I have produced the diagram from Sepharial's Silver Key, which shows the letters 'B' and 'T' from 6
stone around the horoscope or wheel. These are the Top and Bottom weights. One need not necessarily do
this and it is being given here just for clarity to demonstrate the method. Note that from the eastern side to
the MC and descendant it goes from Bottom to Top and from the eastern point to the IC, the same. The next
step is to locate the Moon. It will obviously be in one quadrant of the horoscope. The factor of 90 will be
needed when trying to find the correct 'weight' of the winner or place runner. The next thing to do is to take
the longitude of the Moon. I usually divide the minutes by 60 and add this to the degree of longitude plus
the whole sign of the zodiac. For example if the Moon were at 10 Taurus 43 I first divide 43 by 60 giving
approximately 0.72 then add this to 10 degrees with 30 degrees more. The end result is 40.72. Then I do
the same for the Sun and note the distance between the two. Save this figure and then work out the
distance of the Moon from the ascendant to the horizon or the descendant depending upon which quadrant
the Moon is in. The location of the Moon near one in one of the houses in questions compared to the weight
shown on the wheel will decide which horse will place first, second, or third. The Moon's distance from the
Sun is the elongation and is known as point 'G' or the gravity point. If we measure from the ascendant or
descendant it is point 'M.' Deciding on which point to use either point 'G' or 'M' is going to depend on how
close one's result is to an aspect of 180 degrees, 120 degrees, 90 degrees, 60 degrees or a minor aspect a
quintile, semi square and semi quintile (72, 45, 36) or a semi sextile of 30 degrees. If for example there are
29 degrees between the Sun and Moon and a few minutes later we note that there are 29 degrees 10
minutes then the Moon is moving towards a semi-sextile it is safe to use this factor. If we compare it to the
alternate point, which for example could be 118 degrees but is becoming a 117-degree aspect then it is
moving away from a trine, so we would eliminate using this as the factor. This also works vice versa.
Another thing to note is that we take the top weight, bottom weight then subtract. Divide the result by two.
Subtract this figure from the top weight and add to the bottom. They should be the same. For example if the
top weight is 130 pounds, the bottom 113 then the result is 17. Divide by two and the result is 8.5. Now it is
a matter of taking 90/8.5=59*/X which is a formula of ratio and proportion. *We determined the result 59
from a hypothetical calculation of the distance between the Sun and the Moon. X=5.57 which we add to 113
and subtract from 130. We should be looking for horses with the weights 124 pounds or thereabouts and
119 pounds (jockey weight). Also we need to select the 'mid-weight' of 121-122 pounds (130-8.5 or 113
plus 8.5). If using the mid weights always note that if the Moon is on the ascendant or descendant and
applying to Venus or Jupiter by a good aspect the favorite will win or place. I usually throw in the mid
weight anyway in case the 'G' or 'M' factor fails to work.

Before indicating which races I have bet on recently and have won or placed it is necessary to note that
when betting one should do an 'each-way' or place bet.
This means that if one bets for example $1.00 then the stake is $2.00 as you double your chances of
winning. If the horse you select actually wins then you get your win and your place. Here is how it usually
works: A horse is selected at say odds of 57/1 which is the 'SP' or starting price (the price may go down at
the track should heavy betting take place and a lot of money is placed on the horse, therefore the SP may
not always be the same as the price at the end of the race). Should you be at the track and get the 'early'
price, pay your tax (as it is better to pay tax on the selection rather than when you win and by far cheaper)
you could hypothetically calculate the above result. A win at 57/1 gives you 57 dollars for every dollar bet
plus your place at one-quarter of the odds, which in this case is 14.25/1, and the return of your stake
money. A place only of 2nd or 3rd will return you a gain of 14.25 to one only with the loss of your 'win' but a
gain of a place. So let us say we bet $10.00 and the horse wins. Our result is $570.00 plus $142.50 plus
$20.00 (stake money). If it is a place only we get back $142.50 plus $10.00 minus $20.00 for a profit of
$132.50 (before tax). This is why I have stated it is better to pay the tax on the stake, not the win. This
hypothetical example is not unrealistic. Many times I have seen an outside horse come in the first three
places based upon the calculations I have given.

In the past month that I have tried this method I have lost only once (that day my percentage of accuracy
was 38%) and the weather was bad. The 'Silver Key' doesn't say whether or not inclement weather affects
the racing results and I have put it down to that as all other days (I bet twice a week) have always produced
2nd and 3rd place winners and two first place winners as shown from the table enclosed. This information is
public and anyone who wishes to challenge this method or do research is welcome to 'try it for themselves'
and it will be noted that the careful astrologer will get the same results that I did.

Adding this to the method, which I call the 'sound' of the name vs. the planet involved and your chances are
increased. For example I reproduce here a chart I did long ago while working in the horseracing industry in
which ' Gemini Fire' placed third. I also include such recent selections such as 'Hydrogen Power' or Moon to
Neptune in the 5th and 'Explosive Power' Moon to Uranus in the 5th.

In many cases though, no name could be matched to the planet involved and I have had to go by weights
alone. I also include the most recent one from the list shown. Obviously since I am betting twice a week
with this method, this table will change rapidly over the course of time.

The Wins and Places:

The first horse, which I had actually selected for money, was back in 1991 and I published the article 'The
4:15 Doncaster' in the AA Journal (Astrological Association of Great Britain). As I retained copyright I am
able to reproduce it here. Gemini Fire came in 3rd place, which gave me encouragement that there was
some hope for betting and astrology mixed together. As the weights were never published in the racing
newspapers in London I gave up hope in these methods until I more recently came to Hong Kong.

On the 5th of May 2002 I bet at 3 pm, Hong Kong, -8 hours CCT on 'Hydrogen Power' -Neptune in the 5th
house. This horse was initially selected by the weight of the jockey. Moon has separated from Neptune and
is applying to Uranus. In race 6 the Moon and Uranus have moved to the 5th/6th house and I chose
Explosive Power, which also placed.

As the on line race card only seems to keep records of the recent races I am unable to give further details of
these races however I did keep records on most of the recent races including the May 1st race at 1:30 pm
this year. Inca Rose placed with Venus on the MC and Twin Wizards (note the planets are in the sign of
Gemini). These races were also selected by weights and I used the names to 'back them up.' In this case the
top weight was 133 pounds, the bottom weight was 113, the difference of 20 is divided by 2 therefore
90/10=54.04/x. X=6 so Six pounds is added to the bottom weight and subtracted from the top weight. The
weights of 127 pounds, 119 pounds and the mid weight was chosen.

I have accurate results from the race held on the 9th of June 2002. Here the results are given: Win -
Charming stride @7.1/1, place -Luck and fortune*@5.3/1, place-
Waialae @7.2/1. Respective weights were 129. 118 and 130 pounds. I had chosen the 2nd place runner,
Luck and fortune not only on weight but because Venus and Jupiter are in the MC. This race started at 1:30
pm on June 9, 2002, Hong Kong. The top weight was 131 pounds, the bottom weight 113. The mid weight
of 122 pounds doesn't figure here in this race however the ascendant of 3 Libra 49, Moon at 27 Taurus 23
and the Sun at 18 Gemini 13 gives us a clue as to the chances of winning or not. I calculate the ascendant
to be 183.82 degrees, the Sun as 78.22 and the Moon as 57.38. The difference between the ascendant and
the Moon works out closer to an aspect than the Sun and Moon therefore the 'M' point is chosen.
90/9=126.44/x. X=12.64 pounds or approx. 12 ½ pounds.
131-12.64 pounds leaves us approx. 118 pounds while adding this amount to 113 pounds gives a result of
125 pounds. It is a matter of going down the race card and seeing which weights match. Choose the one,
which matches close. In this case there was no jockey weighing in at 125 pounds so I chose 118. This is an

example of a shortcoming in the mathematics of the race also as I did not choose 129 or 130 pounds.
However if we use the 'G' factor it will be noted that we could get the first place winner by subtracting 2
pounds. For those who don't feel confident in trying to decide between the 'M' factor and 'G' factor I would
suggest place bets on both. With two wins or places you are still able to come out ahead and cover your
losses especially if an outsider comes in as happened to me
on 5/29/2002 when the first and second place runner came in the same race.

Some other pitfall to avoid is the fact that a race can just go off late. This recently happened to me when a
nose-to-nose result produced a dispute and subsequent steward's enquiry delaying further races by 10
minutes for the rest of the day. I quickly went back and recalculated the position of the Sun, Moon and
ascendant and reselected the horses and found that it did make a difference in the weights. Choosing new
runners resulted in wins instead of losses. For those at the track it is handy to have an astrological pocket
calculator with you so that you can be prepared for such emergencies.

As I have actually been playing on the computer for 'points' instead of actual cash the computer will only
allow me to select 3 horses out of 7 to 10 races therefore I can only give results as shown from the
computer. In future days I will be opening a cash account at the track in order to do telephone betting.

For those who have any questions or now have an interest in racing which you didn't have before do get in
touch with me. I am always happy to share results and experiences in this area, successes as well as
failures.

Gary Price is an overseas member of the Fraser Valley Astrological Guild, a former member of the
Astrological Lodge of London and Astrological Assn. Of GB. He is past editor of Astrology and Medicine
Newsletter (London), current editor of Baraquel Astrology Newsletter and has graduated from Olivia
Barclay's QHD course and is entitled to display the initials 'QHP' on his astrological correspondence. He also
graduated from Robert Zoller's Medieval Astrology correspondence course and is currently studying
Talismans with Chris Warnock and Fixed Stars and Parans with Bernadette Brady. He has practiced astrology
since 1986, starting with the Company of Astrologers London. You may get in touch with Gary
at http://www.astrologus.net

Past month's results:

09/06/2002 STAR WARRIOR LUCK AND WINNING ASSOCIATES 1173

FORTUNE(17.5)
05/06/2002 HONG KONG STAR TIME TO SURF(19.0) GOLDEN WARRIOR 1215.5

01/06/2002 GOLCONDA(57.5)(19.5) SUPER BLITZ LASER PRIDE 1256.5

29/05/2002 CHEVAL D'OR(118.0) TWIN WIZARDS(118.0) PERFECT MOMENT 1239.5

25/05/2002 TAMBORA STAR CRYSTAL STEEL(34.0) NATURALLY KING 1063.5

22/05/2002 SING SING SING MR PRESIDENT HEAVENLY WIND 1089.5

19/05/2002 EL CAPITAN APPLIED SUPREME CHEEKY(72.0)(26.0) 1149.5

15/05/2002 PERFECT SHADOW SPECTACULAR MAJESTIC WARRIOR 1111.5

TALK(35.5)

11/05/2002 GOODWOOD(82.0) MEDIC HERO PLANET RULER 1136

08/05/2002 CLEAR MASTER ABLE MARSHALL(14.5) REFRESHINGLY 1114

05/05/2002 FANTASTIC WIN GLOBAL RUNNER CONSENSUS(219.5) 1159.5