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Sean Alvarez

Sean Alvarez

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+4.30% since Mar 6, 2025 in GLF

Since 2/26 37% Top Choice Winners

Since 2/26 13% ROI on Top Choices

Last updated Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT

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Zurich Classic All Access

The PGA Tour makes it's way to Louisiana for the Zurich Classic where players pair up and play a combination of Best Ball & Alternate Shot. Sean is up over 4 units on the PGA Tour season and has a package including two outright winners, two Top 10 & one Top 20 play for the week at the Zurich Classic here for $19.

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HR All Access 4/24/2025

HORSE RACING ALL ACCESS THURSDAY

Keeneland inches near closing day for their Spring meet with a 9 race card and Gulfstream has an 8 race card. Get both Keeneland and Gulfstream Park full card selections for the price of 1. Sean has full card selections as well as suggested tickets including Exactas, Pick 3 & Pick 5 plays for just $15.00! *Following purchase you will find Sean's selections in the Members Area of your account. Log-in, click My Plays and scroll down to Downloads on the right.

Horse Racing Betting Guide: Learn How to Bet on the Track Like a Pro

What’s Inside:

Horse Racing Bet Types Explained:

Master the most popular horse racing wagers, from the basics to more advanced options:

  • Win, Place, and Show bets – Learn how each wager works and when to use them for the best value.
  • Across the Board – Understand this combination bet and how to manage risk across multiple finish scenarios.
  • Exacta, Trifecta, and Superfecta – Get clear on what it takes to hit exotic wagers and how to calculate payouts.

Daily Double & Multi-Race Wagering:

Explore multi-race bets like the Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6. Learn how to build smart tickets, use bankroll-efficient boxing strategies, and maximize potential returns over consecutive races.

What Does “Boxing” a Bet Mean?

Confused about what it means to “box” an Exacta or Trifecta? This guide breaks it down with real-world examples so you understand how boxing increases your chances while adjusting your total ticket cost.

Understanding Odds and Payouts:

Decode the odds board and learn how different odds impact payouts on $2 win bets. Use the included odds-to-payout conversion table to understand what you stand to win at 3-1, 5-2, 10-1, and beyond.

How to Place a Bet at the Track or Online:

Follow a step-by-step guide on placing a bet at the window or through a mobile betting app. Learn how to clearly communicate your bet to a teller, check your ticket, and avoid common mistakes new bettors make.

What is the Morning Line?

Learn what the morning line odds are, how they’re set by track handicappers, and why they matter for assessing early value before betting markets fully develop.

Horse racing betting combines speed, data, and instinct. Whether you're a beginner or a casual fan looking to play more seriously, this guide walks you through the essential terms, bet types, and strategies to help you read the board and make smarter picks on race day.

Horse Racing Betting Guide: Learn How to Bet on the Track Like a Pro

What’s Inside:

Horse Racing Bet Types Explained:

Master the most popular horse racing wagers, from the basics to more advanced options:

  • Win, Place, and Show bets – Learn how each wager works and when to use them for the best value.
  • Across the Board – Understand this combination bet and how to manage risk across multiple finish scenarios.
  • Exacta, Trifecta, and Superfecta – Get clear on what it takes to hit exotic wagers and how to calculate payouts.

Daily Double & Multi-Race Wagering:

Explore multi-race bets like the Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6. Learn how to build smart tickets, use bankroll-efficient boxing strategies, and maximize potential returns over consecutive races.

What Does “Boxing” a Bet Mean?

Confused about what it means to “box” an Exacta or Trifecta? This guide breaks it down with real-world examples so you understand how boxing increases your chances while adjusting your total ticket cost.

Understanding Odds and Payouts:

Decode the odds board and learn how different odds impact payouts on $2 win bets. Use the included odds-to-payout conversion table to understand what you stand to win at 3-1, 5-2, 10-1, and beyond.

How to Place a Bet at the Track or Online:

Follow a step-by-step guide on placing a bet at the window or through a mobile betting app. Learn how to clearly communicate your bet to a teller, check your ticket, and avoid common mistakes new bettors make.

What is the Morning Line?

Learn what the morning line odds are, how they’re set by track handicappers, and why they matter for assessing early value before betting markets fully develop.

Horse racing betting combines speed, data, and instinct. Whether you're a beginner or a casual fan looking to play more seriously, this guide walks you through the essential terms, bet types, and strategies to help you read the board and make smarter picks on race day.

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Zurich Classic Round 1 Matchup
7:00am EDT - Apr 24/2025

THE PLAY: Hojgaard/Hojgaard over Thorbjornsen/Vilips R1 -130

A key thing to keep in mind this week when betting daily rounds is which format is going to be played that day. Round 1 will be played as Four-Ball or another name for Best Ball where each player plays his own ball the entire hole and the best score counts for the team. The Hojgaard twins are talented golfers that can be aggressive and rack up a lot of birdies but that comes with the danger of making a bogey. Rasmus and Nicolai can use this to their strategic benefit while being aggressive on an easy course by PGA Tour standards but can be safe when needed. Thorbjornsen played well last time out at TPC San Antonio with a T5 finish but is partnered with Vilips who has been bleeding strokes to the field in all categories since his win in Puerto Rico. 

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Last 20

Date
Sport
Pick
Result
Apr 21
MLB
2% – (961) New York Yankees at (962) Cleveland Guardians Total Over 8.5 (-113) C Schmidt (RHP), G Williams (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Apr 21
MLB
2% – San Diego Padres +129 R Vasquez (RHP), K Montero (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 20
GLF
2% – Russell Henley Top 10 (+190)
(Analysis)
Win
Apr 20
GLF
1% – Daniel Berger Top 10 (+320)
(Analysis)
Win
Apr 20
GLF
2% – Lucas Glover Top 20 (+175)
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 20
GLF
1% – Russell Henley OR (25-1)
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 20
GLF
1% – Corey Conners OR (22-1)
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 20
GLF
0.5% – Aaron Rai OR (50-1)
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 20
GLF
0.5% – Daniel Berger OR (40-1)
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 20
GLF
3% – Aaron Rai Top 20 (+105)
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 19
MLB
2% – 1H Washington Nationals -130 M Gore (LHP), C Dollander (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Apr 19
MLB
2% – San Diego Padres -109 M King (RHP), H Wesneski (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 17
MLB
2% – Kansas City Royals +130 M Lorenzen (RHP), R Olson (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 17
MLB
2% – San Francisco Giants +160 J Hicks (RHP), C Sanchez (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 16
MLB
2% – 1H Miami Marlins +115 B Pfaadt (RHP), M Meyer (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 16
MLB
3% – Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-143) G Marquez (RHP), B Miller (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 16
MLB
2% – 1H Chicago Cubs +105 M Boyd (LHP), N Pivetta (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 15
MLB
2% – (965) Kansas City Royals at (966) New York Yankees Total Under 8.5 (+102) M Wacha (RHP), M Fried (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Apr 15
MLB
2% – Detroit Tigers -108 J Flaherty (RHP), Q Priester (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 14
MLB
3% – San Diego Padres -146 J Taillon (RHP), D Cease (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
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Consultant Bio

Working at a country club a mile east of Del Mar Racetrack, Sean was introduced to horse racing and his passion for the sport took off. The puzzle of going through past performances and replays appealed to Sean and spent his time after work listening to respected handicappers to learn as much as he could. In his first season playing the NHC Tour, he qualified for the Championship by placing 2nd in the LRF Cares contest after turning his initial $250 bankroll into $3,640.40. In this year's Xpressbet Kentucky Derby contest, Sean finished 6th by flipping the $2,000 bankroll into $15,681.85 while also taking home a 2024 Pegasus World Cup Betting Challenge entry valued at $6,000.

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