Why I am giving up on this game

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Scav

Race 1 Belmont: Scav bet $200 Win on 6 and 6-.Holy Canyon exacta for $100 RESULT: Scav doesn't even get 2 seconds of entertainment as the 6 looks like the lone ranger out of the gate

Race 3 Arlington: Scav unloads on the 1 horse, who decided that on the final turn that he liked the FAR rail instead of the inside rail

Race 6 Churchill: Once out of money, Scav's play of the day (didn't tout but it was a horse I was keying on) Junior College (been scratched multiple times recently) wins and pays 16.60

The three above are just a couple experiences that include getting DQ'ed twice today and

Last night I went to OTB with a stack, first race at Hollywood, I played a $100 pick three 2/2,6/3,4....I just glanced at the PP's and the TG's and after the 2 won the first leg, I started looking at the race and BOOM the 4 is 3 pts faster then any of those rats, he goes and wins, the 4 wins the 3rd leg for a $48 per $1 or I cost myself $4800.....

how in the hell did that horse come back and win yesterday??

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by GPK

how in the hell did that horse come back and win yesterday??

I do know that Scavs was on Junior College for Derby day. Something about setting really slow fractions.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I do know that Scavs was on Junior College for Derby day. Something about setting really slow fractions.

were you able to watch the race? JC was clearly beaten and battled back incredibly gamely....was a very nice performance

[golfer]

Originally Posted by GPK

were you able to watch the race? JC was clearly beaten and battled back incredibly gamely....was a very nice performance

Kev, not to take anything away from Junior College, but Rush Bay broke down shortly after the wire (torn suspensory ligament), I think it's safe to say it may have caused him to slow down the last 100 yards or so.

[golfer]

Now getting back to the title of this thread, the reason I may be giving up the game:

Yesterday, had 8 out of 11 winners at Monmouth Park... still took an ass-kicking! The winners of the last 2 races were completely unplayable by my handicapping methods. The other race I lost, was the most important of the day, the final leg of what would have been a 4 figure pick four, and a 3 figure pick 3. If it weren't for bad luck the last 2 weeks, I'd have no luck at all

[2MinsToPost]

If you are serious about a break from the action, I would strongly recommend staying away from all things associated during that break. Lots of triggers.

Triggers meaning things that will get your attention and possibly cause you to dive back in. Such as drf.com, the track etc etc..

Very hard to do.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by golfer

Now getting back to the title of this thread, the reason I may be giving up the game:

Yesterday, had 8 out of 11 winners at Monmouth Park... still took an ass-kicking! The winners of the last 2 races were completely unplayable by my handicapping methods. The other race I lost, was the most important of the day, the final leg of what would have been a 4 figure pick four, and a 3 figure pick 3. If it weren't for bad luck the last 2 weeks, I'd have no luck at all

I would love to hear how you managed to turn 8 out of 11 winners into an ass kicking. Details please...

[golfer]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I would love to hear how you managed to turn 8 out of 11 winners into an ass kicking. Details please...

A quick rundown, because if I relived it in complete detail I might shoot myself , but I'm not disciplined enough to just play my "main" track. So for every winner I had at Monmouth, I matched with losers at CD, Belmont, and Delaware (Delaware???). And none of the winners at Monmouth were over 4-1, which is the way Monmouth runs, which is why I stop playing Monmouth every year after opening day... and my 2-1's became 7-5 during the race.. but that's another story

1st race at Monmouth is a perfect example, as I posted, I came in to the race loving the 4 horse, with the 7 horse as my second...well when it comes time to bet, I start looking at the 2, and then the 3, who is 25-1... so I end up playing 4-7 for $2 lousy, stinkin dollars ...(fighting back tears)... I can't continue this

[GPK]

Originally Posted by golfer

Kev, not to take anything away from Junior College, but Rush Bay broke down shortly after the wire (torn suspensory ligament), I think it's safe to say it may have caused him to slow down the last 100 yards or so.

Thanks bro...had no idea. I hate to hear that about Rush Bay....

[golfer]

Originally Posted by GPK

Thanks bro...had no idea. I hate to hear that about Rush Bay....

Not life threatening, but he is definitely retired.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

you could start by...acting like a man.."slap"...lol..the don says it too..take a break...we all do..

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GPK

how in the hell did that horse come back and win yesterday??

so junior college wins another, eh? i need to add him to my stable! i used him that day at oaklawn, had him in an exacta with semaphore man. was one of the bright spots that day for sure.

[coolycatt]

Jr. College...16.60....Was hard to figure that one out but after being scr'd multiple times to enter THAT race ( 1 mi. Turf) it appears the connections knew he was "well meant". You'd think a Turf 1st'er who was challenged by the classy 6 w/ Bejano aboard @ 6/5 would be dead meat to the wire....BUT I gave Jesus Castonon a lot of credit for sticking with his horse. I only saw the replay once..but it looked like Bejano put his whip away when he got a 1/2 length in front with short distance to go. When he glanced over and saw JR. had come back beside him....he tried to get the stick going again for more response but it was too late..... I love Bejarano...but I think he fell asleep and it cost him. Big props to Castanon for that W. I don't know a lot about that kid but I think he bears watching. I use him a lot and if he's on the board...the payoffs often put a BIG smile on my face if I catch.