Hambletonian Thread

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Euro,

when I've talked to harness trainers and owners who admit cheating on a regular basis, it pretty much ruins any reason to even consider harness racing.

I know it goes on, but this is the Hambletonian. This race and the Little Brown Jug are two races I enjoy each year when it comes to harness. It is fun to try and handicap and I dont think there is cheating in these two races.

[randallscott35]

That I would agree with, b/c when there is that kind of money involved you are pretty much assured everyone is trying and or drugging if they can....So I guess that's fair?

[Gander]

I like the way Mr Pine Chip is training. Hes sitting on a peak effort. Johnny Muscles could prove tough in the stretch, he may be the pocket rocket but I dont think he has the muscles to beat Mr Pine Chip.

Originally Posted by Gander

I like the way Mr Pine Chip is training. Hes sitting on a peak effort. Johnny Muscles could prove tough in the stretch, he may be the pocket rocket but I dont think he has the muscles to beat Mr Pine Chip.

I agree 100% Gander. If Muscles can get the pocket then he might get to Chip, but Chip should have the race his own way.

[Gander]

I've actually had very good luck betting the big harness races over the years.

Originally Posted by Gander

I've actually had very good luck betting the big harness races over the years.

Me too Gander. I think the payouts are awesome. I know I won HUGE on Windsong's Legacy back in 2004. I didnt hit last years race. In fact, I didnt even come close. But 2004 was a very very good year for me.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Me too Gander. I think the payouts are awesome. I know I won HUGE on Windsong's Legacy back in 2004. I didnt hit last years race. In fact, I didnt even come close. But 2004 was a very very good year for me.

Euro, do you mind listing the entries for the Hambletonian? I can't access it from work because all of the "good" sites are blocked. Thanks.

Originally Posted by randallscott35

That I would agree with, b/c when there is that kind of money involved you are pretty much assured everyone is trying and or drugging if they can....So I guess that's fair?

Yeah I think it is fair. Just like I dont bet Penn National, Beulah etc etc because those tracks have had a history of race fixing rumors over the years. But with the BIG money races, I dont think that much cheating goes on.