HEGARTY: November handle down 9.7%

Travis Stone · #1 12-03-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

Speaking for myself, who is the average casual player, signal distribution has EVERYTHING to do with my handle decline.

Limited or no access to CRC, CD, OSA/HP

And I'm sure you're not alone. It's very tough to gauge because virtually everything measureable in our society and economy right now is down. I think there are a lot of individuals like yourself who have backed-off as a result, but at the same time, I'm sure there are plenty who just find another track to play.

Cannon Shell · #2 12-03-2008, 01:33 PM

I think its definitely polytrack

MaTH716 · #3 12-03-2008, 02:17 PM

I believe for a week last month that there was this huge handicapping contest on line somewhere. The horse racing world so abuzz and people were following it so intently that they stopped betting for the entire week. I can't believe that there was no mention of it around here.

smuthg · #4 12-03-2008, 02:56 PM

I think that number is somewhat skewed by offshore wagering. Many of the horseplayers I know, bet through Diamond Sports or some other offshore book. As a resident of the great state of Missouri, I have no choice but to go offshore, but I know of several guys who play $10k to $15k a week in states where they could use TwinSpires or Xpressbet, but don't because of the rebates and no taxes.

Dr. Watson · #5 12-03-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I think its definitely polytrack

no chance. polytrack makes every horse impossible to eliminate. when every horse has a good chance to win it means more handle not less. plus you always have to use the all button in your exactas if you can afford em.

miraja2 · #6 12-03-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Watson

no chance. polytrack makes every horse impossible to eliminate. when every horse has a good chance to win it means more handle not less. plus you always have to use the all button in your exactas if you can afford em.

Huh?

Rudeboyelvis · #7 12-03-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

Huh?

TFM has a point

Suffolk Shippers · #8 12-03-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

And I'm sure you're not alone. It's very tough to gauge because virtually everything measureable in our society and economy right now is down. I think there are a lot of individuals like yourself who have backed-off as a result, but at the same time, I'm sure there are plenty who just find another track to play.

Might explain why I'm watching Penn National on twinspires.com right now, playing the pick-4.

Don't fret I have 5 tickets alive in it haha