15% rake NYRA P5 officially starts Saturday

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

So they'll basically just have to do what west coast NFL fans have been doing for decades? If it were the last five races instead, people would complain about it cannibalizing the Pick 6. A really good wagering opportunity is worth getting up early for IMO.

watching and handicapping are two very different things.
i can watch football at 9-10AM
Having to get up at 9-10AM get scratches/changes etc. etc. etc. and then formulate a strategy/opinion to invest in this pool isn't gonna be a thrilling idea for those out left who want to participate.

I understand why they're doing it, i get that it will eat away at the PK6 which is huge in NY. Aside from Del Mar, can you name another circuit who offers a pk5 on race 1, better yet, a circuit on the east coast who offers one?
I'd be interested to see how this affects the early pk4. And now, do you give more consideration as to where to place certain races ie: 5K, MSW, SMSW now that this wager is apart of your daily card?

-bt-