Ortiz Bros

[ADJMK]

Originally Posted by jms62

If you or anyone think I am insinuating any nefarious activity is going on here than that is on you. My point is the situation shouldn't exist where there can be any perception of brothers working together even if that perception is flat out wrong. Does that clarify things? When one finishes second on an Odds on and his brother wins there are people that are going to say WTF and that perception is not good for the sport. If it happens too often that is something our overzealous media will run with and you know the media convicts without a trial.

What about the perception when trainers run multiple entries in a race and the odds on runs up the track while his uncoupled entry mate romps at a big price. Nothing nefarious ever going on here either. Never understood how tracks could allow uncoupled entries just so there wouldn't be short fields.
Racing has lost many fans and handle because of the perceived perceptions.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ADJMK

What about the perception when trainers run multiple entries in a race and the odds on runs up the track while his uncoupled entry mate romps at a big price. Nothing nefarious ever going on here either. Never understood how tracks could allow uncoupled entries just so there wouldn't be short fields.
Racing has lost many fans and handle because of the perceived perceptions.

The trainer doesnt make the odds.
There are times when trainers are asked to enter horses just so a race can fill. Its one of the many reasons why it is called gambling instead of winning.
But i disagree that this is what puts people off gambling. High take out doesnt help, and there are many other options for gambling.

[declansharbor]

Danzig, do you bet? You seem to always have the answers, I was wondering if your knowledge spills over into the betting pools each week.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Danzig, do you bet? You seem to always have the answers, I was wondering if your knowledge spills over into the betting pools each week.

i do on occasion.

If Jockeys who are brothers cant ride in the same race then trainers entering more than one horse in the same race should not happen either

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

If Jockeys who are brothers cant ride in the same race then trainers entering more than one horse in the same race should not happen either

Yep. Friends, too. Out.