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12-31-2008, 06:01 PM
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Horses- loser, bigtime...but learned BIGTIME
Poker- winner..both in cash games and tournaments Sports- winner, although not as much as I'd like, could never make a living doing so Eagles- remains to be seen, but have as good a chance as any NFC team to get there. stressed out to the tee? you betcha Hope others did just as well, if not better!
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12-31-2008, 06:44 PM
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Announcing horses: up for 2008, not as much as in 07 though
Betting horses: down for 2008, not as bad as 07 though Love of horse racing: At an alltime high in 2008 and will be higher in 2009
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12-31-2008, 06:56 PM
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Sports Gambling: Started hot, finishing on fumes (off season can't get here fast enough)
Horses: Down, could be worse but i set a pretty high standard in 2007 that was darn near impossible to sustain this year. ** what i learned: not betting a race is not a bad thing, horizontal wagers are where the money is. have a happy and safe new year everyone -bt-
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12-31-2008, 07:32 PM
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Never really got going after '08 Tampa, and with some new ventures in ownership, my allotted horsey money was really scaled back quite a bit... Decent Toga, but overall a disappointing 2008 wager-wise.
Learned it truly is a game of involvement and it difficult to go back to tracks that you haven't followed due to (ADW issues) and replicate success.... Excited for '09... It's easy to dwell on the negatives (of which there are many) but the ADW resolution in FL and CA, steroid consistency among the major circuits, and the fact that the industry on many fronts is at least starting to get it (ie. BC's reversal to fund stakes). Take the positives we have gleaned from the economic downturn, LISTEN to the voices of reason that have been there before (Wish John Nerud was President!  ) an move our game forward...It is an exciting time to be apart of this, and hope 2009 brings growth and success to our game
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12-31-2008, 07:34 PM
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Horse Ownership - DOWN
Horse Betting - DOWN Sports Betting - small up
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01-04-2009, 07:48 AM
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Horse Betting - UP Sports Betting - I gave up on this when I found out I could make money horsey betting and had a viciously down year in the late '80's.
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01-04-2009, 09:26 AM
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Horse ownership..... leads the pack out of the three, part of first winner
Horse wagering..... nowheres near as good in 2007 Sports Betting..... started out very slow, late charge.... late in the season
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12-31-2008, 07:35 PM
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Up. Not enough to buy a new car, but did OK. I mainly bet tri's and do spot wagers on bombers. Highlight of the year, hitting the super in the derby. Did most of my best at Evangeline with horses coming from the Fairgrounds. Looking forward to that coming up.
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12-31-2008, 11:15 PM
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I am a modest bettor, however I never bet maidens of any kind pk3 pk4 pk6
(except the imaginary contests) any 2yr old race or any about distance race like FG has a lot of,and I can say exactas I manage a small loss however win bets was a small gain, but believe it or not place bets off my twin spires acct management report was the best roi. I was shocked. Last edited by sdjcom : 01-01-2009 at 12:05 AM.
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#11
12-31-2008, 11:52 PM
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How do you eliminate any "about distance races" when virtually all turf courses move the rail (thus affecting distance slightly)after 7-10 racing days? How about when they are taken off and moderately adjusted for the distance? If you bet what you post, (and I am in no way insinuating you don't) you are far from a modest bettor.I agree that Place bets are probably the most successful way to go over the long haul for sure. Thanks for the insight - it's pretty cool to be able to track this and provide data that most of us don't bother with. I learned alot this year doing some of the same. Have a great New Year and look forward to your selections in '09
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01-01-2009, 01:48 PM
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01-01-2009, 01:53 PM
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I had a very up and down year...I'll preface this by saying, one of my New Year's gambling resolutions going into 2008, on the advice of my man Pete in Minnestoa, was to make some plays at lower level tracks.
I was terrible in the early part of 2008, warmed up on Belmont Day, had a mediocre summer, made some decent coin on the last two weeks of Saratoga...but I have been on fire in the fall/winter, I had a great HOL meet, and the last few weeks, in my tribute to Pete, I have dabbled and made coin at PENN NATIONAL!
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01-03-2009, 10:52 AM
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Hadn't had a chance to go through everything and total it up, but thanks to the 2 big days at Saratoga, and a few other substancial P3/P4's here and there, it was a very good year..
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01-03-2009, 12:11 PM
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It was fun following you those two days which I remember well!
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01-03-2009, 12:18 PM
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unfortunately, I'm on the negative end (actually worst year I've ever had). Handicapping slump for about first 1/2 the year (worst run of bad capping I've ever had), then was handicapping well, but chose to play the wrong races or tried for a bit lower $$ ticket and threw out the price that came in..... good year to learn from, so it doesn't happen again.
Although I was positive for both Nov and Dec, so hopefully have a streak going.
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#17
01-03-2009, 12:42 PM
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2005:
 (My best year ever). 2006:  (Not as good as '05, but still + for the year).2007:  (Came out down a little bit).2008:  (My worst year ever....deep in the negative).So the bottom line is.....over the last four years, I'm getting progressively worse each year. Come to think of it, '05 was the last year without this website....so basically.....I blame all of you for my declining fortunes.
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