When betting Harness Racing

unassailable08 · #1 07-12-2007, 10:25 AM

Does weight make a big deal.

Since I see some drivers weight at 175, 135, or 145.

It actually gives me hope that I could actually become a Harness Racing Driver.

pointman · #2 07-12-2007, 10:41 AM

It does not at all IMO since the horse is not carrying the weight.

onebadbeast · #3 07-12-2007, 11:01 AM

You Could Have Ralph Kramden Ride On A Trotter Horse; Matters None.

Mortimer · #4 07-12-2007, 12:19 PM

This is so true.

After all...these fatties are being PULLED from behind the horsey on a cart on wheels.

I'm sure Professor Garden would be happy to explain from a scientific view.

BooBeez · #5 07-12-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unassailable08

Does weight make a big deal.

Yes, because if you're a big tubby you should be exercising instead of betting on shopping carts.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #6 07-12-2007, 07:26 PM

get drunk and bet on the 5

unassailable08 · #7 07-12-2007, 08:47 PM

could I be 175 lb driver.

Does anyone know any contacts in the Harness Racing business?

pmacdaddy · #8 07-12-2007, 09:37 PM

Pointman used to jog his Old Man's pacers from time to time.

Great story about his name sake "The Pointman" running off track with him jogging and made B-Line straight for barn, stopped about 3 feet before the barn door...

Remember that one Nick???

pointman · #9 07-12-2007, 10:39 PM

Sure do, scared the hell out of me and stopped about 3 feet from the barn entrence. Then there was the time when a lawn mower came up close while riding Blueline Nick and he started to go for the infield. Thankfully I learned from the Pointman experience and pulled him up before he got off the track, hopped off and calmed him down. I did jog Pointman before a few wins. He was a headstrong horse who wanted to go race speed every time.

Unassailable, if you are really serious I would suggest contacting the United States Trotting Association. I am sure they have a website where they have contact information. You should know that unless it has changed in the last 7 or 8 years, harness riders only get paid if they finish in the top five, they do not get a fee just for riding. And they don't run for the kind of money that T'breds do.