'Horseplayers' on ESQ TV -- Debuts 1/21, 10p ET

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Scav

I think I saw they cap you at $42 per $2, but don't quote me on that.

That would make it $420 and not $410 if that's the case...and it would kind of defeat the purpose of taking 40/1 shots ...

although, I guess if you're 0-for-10 on the first day, you kind of have to be desperate from a strategy standpoint and chase after a crazy horse to get caught up. People in that spot have no choice but to look for something in the 15-to-1 to 20-1 range ... as opposed to the 40-1 range, but hey, if you hit with the 40/1 you're about the only person pulling a Lazarus, and catapulting your way into contention, instead of numerous people doing it with the 15/1 to 20/1.

[NTamm1215]

The win odds in the NYRA tournaments are capped at 15-1, so he must have had $90 from something on Day 1.

[cmorioles]

I imagine about 95% of the show is revisionist history, and another 4% is just embellished or outright false.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The win odds in the NYRA tournaments are capped at 15-1, so he must have had $90 from something on Day 1.

That's interesting.

I know Pat Cummings is dying to hit his caps lock button again and remind us all that "THIS SHOW ISN'T FOR ANY OF YOU!"

However, how can you possibly spend the better part of an hour reviewing a tournament and not mentioning something so critical to strategy as what the odds are capped at?

It's something that would take 4 seconds to mention, and 12 seconds to explain.

[asudevil]

Seems like Pete Sr. really likes to be in front of the camera.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by asudevil

Seems like Pete Sr. really likes to be in front of the camera.

I can't blame him for that. He's having a great time. 23-year-old Russian blonde. On Reality TV. And he still gets to keep his AARP discounts and social security checks.

I'm pretty envious of that.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

i havent seen that many drf jockeys 'beating the knee with the drf to get your horse up' in along time..like the show though..that belmont tourney looks fun.

[santana]

Even with all the little things that dont make sense...gotta love that show.. It certainly keeps me interested thru out....

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

i havent seen that many drf jockeys 'beating the knee with the drf to get your horse up' in along time..like the show though..that belmont tourney looks fun.

this stuff is what draws the newbies in. it looks fun. it's hilarious to watch. When i take people to the races they love the colorful characters. Guys who root for whomever is winning or looks like they're gonna win. guys who call the wrong hoss on photos on purpose just to get everyone going. The guy who yells HEY! when there are numbers flashing, as if they took the winner down. Guys with really bad toupees never get boring. Yelling at the jockeys and their feeble comebacks. Singing I'm the tax man, the taxxxxx man, after hitting a signer. All cool stuff.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

That's interesting.

I know Pat Cummings is dying to hit his caps lock button again and remind us all that "THIS SHOW ISN'T FOR ANY OF YOU!"

However, how can you possibly spend the better part of an hour reviewing a tournament and not mentioning something so critical to strategy as what the odds are capped at?

It's something that would take 4 seconds to mention, and 12 seconds to explain.

I find the show incredibly entertaining.

I'm not checking the "real" odds or whatever actually happened. It's an entertaining show, on television, about betting on horses. That's phenomenal! I have several emotions about the players, some I like, some I loathe, based on the way they are portrayed. It is enjoyable to watch...good enough for me. Live and let live.

[freddymo]

I dont find it particularly good. It's OK at best

[outofthebox]

If you can somewhat ignore the bad editing, it's entertaining. Got to meet some of the characters in Vegas last week. Funny to watch in person too...

[Kasept]

Crist thinks it works pretty well: http://www.drf.com/news/steven-crist...-rates-overlay