What Do We All Have In Common?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

mine are also hazel-green. but they change due to how much they are exposed to the sun.

Yeah, I think we were talking about that. Our eyes are very similar.

It sucks though... I never know what to put on my drivers license. HAHA!

[mark2061mn]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Based on the generalizations, our typical poster should look something like this.

i disagree. for starters, he has a corded phone, and also, where is the coffee machine?

[letswastemoney]

Everyone here loses money and is suckered into this game

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

i disagree. for starters, he has a corded phone, and also, where is the coffee machine?

yeah, also this guy is clean shaven, has an upright posture, the desk is far too uncluttered and where are the beverages, racing forms etc.

Also noticed the wedding ring. a dead giveaway that this is not a real dedicated handicapper.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Based on the generalizations, our typical poster should look something like this.

That's one hip looking mother ****er right there! I'm honored to be posting here!

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

According to the data provided today, this is a composite of what the typical male DerbyTrailer looks like.

Right on the money except...

I do NOT wear black socks with my slippers.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Based on the generalizations, our typical poster should look something like this.

I learned a few things driving a cab at night in Detroit. One of them is this:

Whoever that is, it's not a man.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

i disagree. for starters, he has a corded phone, and also, where is the coffee machine?

DANG YA GOT ME! How ever did you find this pic of me?

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

It's easy to say a love of horse racing, but I think there is more to it than that. This could be an interesting thread for the group to comment on. Some of these you may agree with and some you surely won't.

Let me generalize about the people on this board for a moment, again these are generalizations. Here are 8 items to consider:

1. Overwhelmingly the people on this board are white, I'd put it in the 90% range. Yet when I go to the track, other than Saratoga, a good portion of the clientele are minorities.

2. Most of the people on this board are college educated, at least the ones of age who could be. I would put that number in the 80% range easy. That says something about the competency of the people here and their general work ethic outside of the hobby of horse racing.

3. Most of the people here were exposed to horse racing at an early age. While this seems obvious, I would say there are a lot of people that grow to like horse racing even if they weren't exposed to it early--but those people, to me, are less likely to have the kind of passion to seek out a message board on the subject.



4. The majority of posters on here are from the coasts, especially the east and a good portion from the Chicago area. This is anecdotal, but it says something that generally speaking the south is less well represented here. Obviously, some of the best racing comes from the areas where most posters are, but demographics play into this....The retirement crowd of Arizona and Florida are not Internet savvy, and even if they are horse racing fans, they aren't seeking out a message board to post.


5. Which leads me to age. Steve might have more stats on this but I'd say 75% of posters are between 25 and 50. Which quite honestly makes sense, but I do think the the patronage of the track is older than this on average, especially on a lonely day in March at the big A.


6. The majority of the posters came from the ESPN board, that much is true. But the new group is here by word of mouth, or through Steve's radio show. Advertising of some other kind could surely boost our numbers, but would it water down the content?...The many new friendships made on here were the result of only a few people. Speaking for myself, one of the nice things that Mike did was introduce me to Steve and Kevin. Saratoga has become a haven for these meetings, as I've been able to meet many others and strike up a friendship with Pais even though I only got to hang out with her for one single afternoon in Toga.


7. Most of the people here bet 8-10 times what a normal patron at the track will bet. I say most, especially the Selection board crowd on here. Sure there are 5$ bettors, but I'd say a good portion are betting more serious sums of money. Could be the general ability levels here and comfort with making larger wagers b/c of much more study into day to day racing. Could be we have a crowd here who are "bigger" gamblers in general. Could be we have more disposable income to be betting...don't believe it's this one by the way.



8. Most of the under 40 crowd are not married. Especially the men on here. Why is the bigger question? Maybe b/c our hobby is not conducive to meeting women, which is undoubtedly true. More likely, b/c serious gamblers do not often make good mates. I think they are less likely to want commitment and are independent types in general. Plus, handicapping, if you are serious about, is a time consuming process.

Now, how far off am I? Randall

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. YES, MY MOM MADE THE MISTAKE OF TAKING ME TO SEE THE BLACK STALLION WHEN I WAS SIX YEARS OLD.
4. HOW DO YOU WORK THIS COMPUTER THINGIE....
5. TRUE
6. I FOUND THE ESPN BOARD ON MY OWN, HOW DID I MANAGE THAT?
7. NAH, I AM A $2 WPS BETTOR. I ONLY BET WHAT I KNOW I CAN AFFORD TO LOSE.
8. SORRY, I AM UNDER FORTY BUT VERY MARRIED. BUT THEN AGAIN I AM NOT TRYING TO MEET A WOMAN.


WELL, YOU WERE MOSTLY CORRECT, SO I'D GIVE YOU A "B".

[dellinger63]

The one thing I have learned is if you see a person get crapped on from the sky introduce yourself as it probably is a fellow DTer.

Truthfully I've met probably 20 of you and never been disappointed though the fillys seem to have better conformation than the colts.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

The one thing I have learned is if you see a person get crapped on from the sky introduce yourself as it probably is a fellow DTer.

Truthfully I've met probably 20 of you and never been disappointed though the fillys seem to have better conformation than the colts.

OMG LOL... i got crapped on again since u guys left.... damn flying rats

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

The one thing I have learned is if you see a person get crapped on from the sky introduce yourself as it probably is a fellow DTer.

Truthfully I've met probably 20 of you and never been disappointed though the fillys seem to have better conformation than the colts.

Hilarious. Thank you for my first out-loud laugh of the morning (as opposed to the ones that are only in my head).

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

OMG LOL... i got crapped on again since u guys left.... damn flying rats

did you take off your shirt again???

Hey Lori it's in the 40's today here in Chicago and with 2 weeks of sub zero weather it feels like 60. Still would rather be celebrating Fat Tuesday on your balcony than here. My God Fort Lauderdale is a nice place.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

OMG LOL... i got crapped on again since u guys left.... damn flying rats

Holy shiat! (No pun intended. )

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

did you take off your shirt again???

Hey Lori it's in the 40's today here in Chicago and with 2 weeks of sub zero weather it feels like 60. Still would rather be celebating Fat Tuesday on your balcony than here. My God Fort Lauderdale is a nice place.

haha no... this time i didnt have an undershirt on!

I am glad you finally can go outside again.. its been chilly here lately.. right now prolly high 60's low 70's.

Come back down for the florida derby!!!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Holy shiat! (No pun intended. )

i wish all flying rats were extinct!

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

i disagree. for starters, he has a corded phone, and also, where is the coffee machine?

LOL well most people here definately didnt agree with the way i dress when i posted a win picture from this past winter@hawthorne. i guess only ateam and me are the only ghetto fabulous ones here. so with dat being said southside leave dat mutha f'n mouthwide

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

The one thing I have learned is if you see a person get crapped on from the sky introduce yourself as it probably is a fellow DTer.

Truthfully I've met probably 20 of you and never been disappointed though the fillys seem to have better conformation than the colts.

LOL! Very good one Dell!

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

haha no... this time i didnt have an undershirt on!

I am glad you finally can go outside again.. its been chilly here lately.. right now prolly high 60's low 70's.

Come back down for the florida derby!!!

It is hot in West Palm Beach right now. It is probably in the 80s. I want to go lay out in the sun and bake!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

It is hot in West Palm Beach right now. It is probably in the 80s. I want to go lay out in the sun and bake!

yes it has warmed up today... very nice!