The Impact of Horse players

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by SuffolkGirl

Does Mike Mayo realize that much of what the track does is dictated by the state racing commission?

Regardless , the state and track is running a business. If horseplayers were to "vote with their betting dollars". You would eventually see some positive adjustments.

This is something that I've tried to be a part of, and that I am hopeful that it can have some positive influence. I have also been writing an occasional piece for the HANA blog (derby list, Fla. derby...).

the race is today Tuesday March 31

Race 6 Will Rogers Downs

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my handicapping from video replays:

#10 Perfect Soldier (5-1) ran a good race last time, where he went wider than the winner (who isn't in this race). This is 3rd off the layoff and he has a strong work between races, he should be in great shape compared to some of these horses.

#11 Cowger (6-1) shows some ability as a closer, and he steps up from Maiden claimer hopefully at a decent price.

[smuthg]

I think this is a decent idea, but I also think that a statement needs to made to the Feds and the state legislatures regarding the availability of ADW accounts throughout all of the states and the effect that has on the tracks. While not a huge player, I probably wager well into 5 figures on an annual basis and probably 95% of that money is sent off-shore because that's the only game in town for me as a resident of the great state of Missouri. I fully realize that hurts the horsemen and the tracks, which is the last thing that I really want to do, since they are the ones who make this game possible...

[Oaklawnfan]

Originally Posted by smuthg

I think this is a decent idea, but I also think that a statement needs to made to the Feds and the state legislatures regarding the availability of ADW accounts throughout all of the states and the effect that has on the tracks. While not a huge player, I probably wager well into 5 figures on an annual basis and probably 95% of that money is sent off-shore because that's the only game in town for me as a resident of the great state of Missouri. I fully realize that hurts the horsemen and the tracks, which is the last thing that I really want to do, since they are the ones who make this game possible...

Right now everyone is probably suggesting we move to a different state. Wil Rogers Downs probably would be dark if it were not for the Cherokee Nation and their casino under the grandstand.

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

Regardless , the state and track is running a business. If horseplayers were to "vote with their betting dollars". You would eventually see some positive adjustments.

This is something that I've tried to be a part of, and that I am hopeful that it can have some positive influence. I have also been writing an occasional piece for the HANA blog (derby list, Fla. derby...).

the race is today Tuesday March 31

Race 6 Will Rogers Downs

free PPs

my handicapping from video replays:

#10 Perfect Soldier (5-1) ran a good race last time, where he went wider than the winner (who isn't in this race). This is 3rd off the layoff and he has a strong work between races, he should be in great shape compared to some of these horses.

#11 Cowger (6-1) shows some ability as a closer, and he steps up from Maiden claimer hopefully at a decent price.

I see it as 3-10. It appears the outside is a real hinderance at this distance. Of course I didn't even know there was a Will Rogers Downs before this idea came up so what do I know.

Paul

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by pweizer

I see it as 3-10. It appears the outside is a real hinderance at this distance. Of course I didn't even know there was a Will Rogers Downs before this idea came up so what do I know.

Paul

The 3 could win. He has good speed if he doesn't quit.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by cmfhb411

It won't hurt me to bet $10 on this race today.
I've got no clue about that circuit, but I'll stab at it.

Wanted to throw my 10 in but NJ Bets doesn't carry the track... Oh well. Was going to bet the 10-Perfect Soldier