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[Cannon Shell]

Naturally they never mention the one thing that will almost assuredly increase handle and attract more money to their races. Decrease takeout.

Plus I love in #10 where the Breeders awards are under utilized? Do they want every race to be a NYbred race?

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Naturally they never mention the one thing that will almost assuredly increase handle and attract more money to their races. Decrease takeout.

Plus I love in #10 where the Breeders awards are under utilized? Do they want every race to be a NYbred race?

I dont have too much of a problem with their takeout %. I feel it is a little high on some exotic wagers. I think New York should do something to try to boost their pick six wager and their pick 4 wager. I know that guarantee pools are sort of a gimmick. But people like to know there is going to be $400k in the pick 4 pool or maybe $500k in the pick 6 pool. I dont know how Cali gets it done with their pick
six.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by whodey17

I dont have too much of a problem with their takeout %. I feel it is a little high on some exotic wagers. I think New York should do something to try to boost their pick six wager and their pick 4 wager. I know that guarantee pools are sort of a gimmick. But people like to know there is going to be $400k in the pick 4 pool or maybe $500k in the pick 6 pool. I dont know how Cali gets it done with their pick
six.

Steve Crist did a good piece on this a few weeks ago. NY's takeout is still higher than it should be. Of course the OTB's will want to raise it more.

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Steve Crist did a good piece on this a few weeks ago. NY's takeout is still higher than it should be. Of course the OTB's will want to raise it more.

I missed his piece. I think it is high, but I do not have too much of a problem with it.

[tiznowthegreat]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Naturally they never mention the one thing that will almost assuredly increase handle and attract more money to their races. Decrease takeout.

Plus I love in #10 where the Breeders awards are under utilized? Do they want every race to be a NYbred race?

I definitely agree. I can honestly say that I don't play NY tracks because of what I think is the insane takeout.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by tiznowthegreat

I definitely agree. I can honestly say that I don't play NY tracks because of what I think is the insane takeout.

What insane takeout? It's lower than average on straight bets; about average on multiples; and slightly above average on P6 and exotics.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Naturally they never mention the one thing that will almost assuredly increase handle and attract more money to their races. Decrease takeout.

Plus I love in #10 where the Breeders awards are under utilized? Do they want every race to be a NYbred race?

I never understand why this isn't a more popular solution to racing's woes.

Price is the messenger.

Lower the price, people buy more.