Is racing doing this right?

PatCummings · #1 01-25-2011, 05:26 PM

So - racing fans, bettors, owners, track employees - whomever. What are your opinions on the use of technology in horse racing? I need to know.

Steve has given me the OK to post a link to a survey below. Aside from being deep into Dubai racing and calling a few here and there, I'm also in the final semester of my MBA. This semester, I organized an independent study course "Technology Innovation in Horse Racing."

If you post on this board, trust me, you're qualified. It should take approximately ten minutes to complete. Many thanks in advance!

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Riot · #2 01-25-2011, 05:32 PM

What are you talking about using "technology" for? and are you thinking of any specific "technology"?

PatCummings · #3 01-25-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Riot

What are you talking about using "technology" for? and are you thinking of any specific "technology"?

Yes there are specific ideas, and your thoughts on several racing topics are of importance to the survey. The application of technology is very generic, because its uses are so wide. Some of the questions are purposefully vague and open to individual interpretation.

Riot · #4 01-25-2011, 05:51 PM

I thought all of the questions were vague and generic, yes. Technology, good or bad? Well, yeah ... it's terrible for some things, great for others. How was I supposed to answer that for you, to be helpful to you? I do hope it turns out to be of some good use to you.

PatCummings · #5 01-25-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Riot

I thought all of the questions were vague and generic, yes. Technology, good or bad? Well, yeah ... it's terrible for some things, great for others. How was I supposed to answer that for you, to be helpful to you? I do hope it turns out to be of some good use to you.

Thanks for helping, trust me, it will work out!

dagolfer33 · #6 01-25-2011, 07:40 PM

I use Computrak and e-ponies to select my horses

. Would this be a technological example????Did you find anything out about those Dubai take out rates, Pat?????????ps. I did take the survey, glad to be of any help.

Cannon Shell · #7 01-25-2011, 09:32 PM

We dont even show the vast majority of races in HD. And not only does there seem no desire to change this the supposed tech leaders at CDI want to eliminate their HD signal. That really should say about all you need.

randallscott35 · #8 01-25-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

We dont even show the vast majority of races in HD. And not only does there seem no desire to change this the supposed tech leaders at CDI want to eliminate their HD signal. That really should say about all you need.

jimmy the T · #9 01-26-2011, 08:04 AM

BYKTRONICS is the great innovation for handicapping in years.

GBBob · #10 01-26-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PatCummings

So - racing fans, bettors, owners, track employees - whomever. What are your opinions on the use of technology in horse racing? I need to know.

Steve has given me the OK to post a link to a survey below. Aside from being deep into Dubai racing and calling a few here and there, I'm also in the final semester of my MBA. This semester, I organized an independent study course "Technology Innovation in Horse Racing."

If you post on this board, trust me, you're qualified. It should take approximately ten minutes to complete. Many thanks in advance!

http://baylor.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2fsgkjB2oQQUEhm

Just did survey...will you be able to post results once it's complete?

#11 01-26-2011, 08:41 AM

I don't support sympathizers/indirect supporters of terrorism.

PatCummings · #12 01-26-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GBBob

Just did survey...will you be able to post results once it's complete?

I sure can - it'll be a little while, but I will.

PatCummings · #13 01-26-2011, 09:03 AM

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I don't support sympathizers/indirect supporters of terrorism.

Personal attacks are always appreciated. Love you too.

smuthg · #14 01-26-2011, 09:43 AM

Pat, i just completed the survey. I would love to see the results when you're finished... good luck with your MBA.

PatCummings · #15 01-26-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by smuthg

Pat, i just completed the survey. I would love to see the results when you're finished... good luck with your MBA.

Thanks much!

Gate Dancer · #16 01-26-2011, 10:01 AM

Good questions on the survey................good luck with your project.

OldDog · #17 01-26-2011, 10:45 AM

Interesting questions. Tough assigning points/percentages to the various issues -- I could have/would have gone way over 100 if it hadn't kept me honest.

freddymo · #18 01-26-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OldDog

Interesting questions. Tough assigning points/percentages to the various issues -- I could have/would have gone way over 100 if it hadn't kept me honest.

Very tough. I started with Integrity getting like 80pts and by the end it was still #1 but down to 40%.. Horse health? If it would have been worded horse safety but horse health? Do I really care if a horse has a cold or a quarter crack?

Sightseek · #19 01-26-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Very tough. I started with Integrity getting like 80pts and by the end it was still #1 but down to 40%.. Horse health? If it would have been worded horse safety but horse health? Do I really care if a horse has a cold or a quarter crack?

You do if he or she is yours and is going to miss a race because of it!

freddymo · #20 01-26-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

You do if he or she is yours and is going to miss a race because of it!

Exactly its a individual concern not something I would consider an industy wide issue.