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Old 01-25-2011, 05:26 PM
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So - racing fans, bettors, owners, track employees - whomever. What are your opinions on the use of technology in horse racing? I need to know.

Steve has given me the OK to post a link to a survey below. Aside from being deep into Dubai racing and calling a few here and there, I'm also in the final semester of my MBA. This semester, I organized an independent study course "Technology Innovation in Horse Racing."

If you post on this board, trust me, you're qualified. It should take approximately ten minutes to complete. Many thanks in advance!

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Old 01-25-2011, 05:32 PM
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What are you talking about using "technology" for? and are you thinking of any specific "technology"?
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Old 01-25-2011, 05:46 PM
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What are you talking about using "technology" for? and are you thinking of any specific "technology"?
Yes there are specific ideas, and your thoughts on several racing topics are of importance to the survey. The application of technology is very generic, because its uses are so wide. Some of the questions are purposefully vague and open to individual interpretation.
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Old 01-25-2011, 05:51 PM
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I thought all of the questions were vague and generic, yes. Technology, good or bad? Well, yeah ... it's terrible for some things, great for others. How was I supposed to answer that for you, to be helpful to you? I do hope it turns out to be of some good use to you.
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Old 01-25-2011, 06:15 PM
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I thought all of the questions were vague and generic, yes. Technology, good or bad? Well, yeah ... it's terrible for some things, great for others. How was I supposed to answer that for you, to be helpful to you? I do hope it turns out to be of some good use to you.
Thanks for helping, trust me, it will work out!
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Old 01-25-2011, 07:40 PM
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I use Computrak and e-ponies to select my horses. Would this be a technological example????Did you find anything out about those Dubai take out rates, Pat?????????ps. I did take the survey, glad to be of any help.
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Old 01-26-2011, 08:30 AM
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So - racing fans, bettors, owners, track employees - whomever. What are your opinions on the use of technology in horse racing? I need to know.

Steve has given me the OK to post a link to a survey below. Aside from being deep into Dubai racing and calling a few here and there, I'm also in the final semester of my MBA. This semester, I organized an independent study course "Technology Innovation in Horse Racing."

If you post on this board, trust me, you're qualified. It should take approximately ten minutes to complete. Many thanks in advance!

http://baylor.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2fsgkjB2oQQUEhm
Just did survey...will you be able to post results once it's complete?
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Old 01-26-2011, 09:02 AM
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Just did survey...will you be able to post results once it's complete?
I sure can - it'll be a little while, but I will.
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Old 01-26-2011, 08:41 AM
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I don't support sympathizers/indirect supporters of terrorism.
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Old 01-26-2011, 09:03 AM
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I don't support sympathizers/indirect supporters of terrorism.
Personal attacks are always appreciated. Love you too.
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Old 01-26-2011, 09:43 AM
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Pat, i just completed the survey. I would love to see the results when you're finished... good luck with your MBA.
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Old 01-26-2011, 09:57 AM
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Pat, i just completed the survey. I would love to see the results when you're finished... good luck with your MBA.
Thanks much!
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Old 01-26-2011, 10:01 AM
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Good questions on the survey................good luck with your project.
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Old 01-26-2011, 10:45 AM
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Interesting questions. Tough assigning points/percentages to the various issues -- I could have/would have gone way over 100 if it hadn't kept me honest.
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Old 01-26-2011, 08:04 AM
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BYKTRONICS is the great innovation for handicapping in years.
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