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Old 12-03-2011, 08:02 PM
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Scratches.........small fields.
Definitely an issue. Maybe a late scratch means a free square for everyone. And perhaps the same could hold true for five horse fields and less.
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Old 12-03-2011, 08:05 PM
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I think it would be much easier to hit than you think.
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:08 PM
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I think it would be much easier to hit than you think.
I think being the lone winner would be tough. And to hit it at all, you pretty much have to either have a card where not one price hits, OR you have to spot a live longshot that others will miss.
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:25 PM
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The last thing racing needs is more silly exotic bets that dilute the already dwindling pools we have.
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Old 12-03-2011, 08:14 PM
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Definitely an issue. Maybe a late scratch means a free square for everyone. And perhaps the same could hold true for five horse fields and less.
These are major issues. Another issue is the average 2-3 time per month OTB bettor doesn't do the whole card in advance. This type of bet needs advance work that a good percentage of horse players don't put in.

I thinks it's kind of a neat idea that would be fun on big racing days. It's to hard to implement on a daily basis.
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Old 12-03-2011, 08:53 PM
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These are major issues. Another issue is the average 2-3 time per month OTB bettor doesn't do the whole card in advance. This type of bet needs advance work that a good percentage of horse players don't put in.

I thinks it's kind of a neat idea that would be fun on big racing days. It's to hard to implement on a daily basis.
very good point.
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:06 PM
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These are major issues. Another issue is the average 2-3 time per month OTB bettor doesn't do the whole card in advance. This type of bet needs advance work that a good percentage of horse players don't put in.

I thinks it's kind of a neat idea that would be fun on big racing days. It's to hard to implement on a daily basis.
Legit concern, but I think enough people would play it. Just like the Pick 6 and the Place Pick All.
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