wow this is going to be wild

[pweizer]

One point that seems be missing is the magnitude of what is being offered. There will be less than 100 people in this contest (I think there were about 75-80 last year). One of these is guananteed to win $175,000. That is a life changing amount of money. There are not many situations where you can leave the track with that kind of money let alone be guaranteed that one of the people in the room with you will.

Add in six qualifying spots to the NHC with a free trip to Vegas and a free roll at another half million for those that have not yet qualified. I would guess that about 25% of those in the contest will have already qualified making the odds even better.

I understand it is a lot of money and this is not for everyone. But I did it last year and had a great time. I didn't hesitate a second to enter again this year either.

Paul

[tiznowthegreat]

Originally Posted by pweizer

One point that seems be missing is the magnitude of what is being offered. There will be less than 100 people in this contest (I think there were about 75-80 last year). One of these is guananteed to win $175,000. That is a life changing amount of money. There are not many situations where you can leave the track with that kind of money let alone be guaranteed that one of the people in the room with you will.

Add in six qualifying spots to the NHC with a free trip to Vegas and a free roll at another half million for those that have not yet qualified. I would guess that about 25% of those in the contest will have already qualified making the odds even better.

I understand it is a lot of money and this is not for everyone. But I did it last year and had a great time. I didn't hesitate a second to enter again this year either.

Paul

On Friday you have to bet a minimum of 600 on at least 5 races. On Saturday 6 races with a minimum of 900.

How do people usually bet this much per race when you are limited to win place show exacta trifecta? Are people making large win bets usually? Or do people chase the trifecta x20 and hope for a good one?

[VOL JACK]

It's the best contest going.
I would give anything if the wife would let me take a swing and enter.

I think I am going to give the $400 entry contest a go on Oct. 2nd.
they are giving away up to 5 seats in the BCBC.
Max 175 entries.

[pweizer]

Twin Spires has a contest this Saturday with a $100 entry fee where you can win your way into the Breeders Cup contest as well.

Paul

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by tiznowthegreat

On Friday you have to bet a minimum of 600 on at least 5 races. On Saturday 6 races with a minimum of 900.

How do people usually bet this much per race when you are limited to win place show exacta trifecta? Are people making large win bets usually? Or do people chase the trifecta x20 and hope for a good one?

Different people approach it differently. Personally, I did mostly Win/Place and Exacta wagering with a few tri bets mixed in. I know it is a lot of money but one good exacta hit for a decent size bet can pay for your whole trip. This is the Breeder's Cup where $100+ exactas are not rare. You don't need to take crazy swings to make money.

Paul

[clyde]

Originally Posted by pweizer

Different people approach it differently. Personally, I did mostly Win/Place and Exacta wagering with a few tri bets mixed in. I know it is a lot of money but one good exacta hit for a decent size bet can pay for your whole trip. This is the Breeder's Cup where $100+ exactas are not rare. You don't need to take crazy swings to make money.

Paul

Hey Paul!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgkb_wZVLFU

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by pweizer

I understand it is a lot of money and this is not for everyone. But I did it last year and had a great time. I didn't hesitate a second to enter again this year either.

Paul

Best of luck to ya Paul