tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post6348360960306450750..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: Are You Playing the Meadowlands?That Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-17920949742953956432013-02-19T06:27:59.600-05:002013-02-19T06:27:59.600-05:00Without seeing the tote reports, it is hard to say...Without seeing the tote reports, it is hard to say what transpired. The only thing I would point out is the Double it played before there is any indication of odds for the second half. Those playing doubles may have seen the probables being so high that they bet it because it was an overlay.<br /><br />My suggestion is if you think there was something wrong with the payoff of the Double, is to visit the NJRC website and send them a note questioning the payoff and asking them to investigate. They will investigate and respond to you.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-50038937250602627062013-02-18T20:08:36.597-05:002013-02-18T20:08:36.597-05:00With all due respect, it would be a weak argument,...With all due respect, it would be a weak argument, as the exotic payoffs for the 13th reflected the horses $56 mutuel ($260 exacta with the FAVORITE second, $2000+ tri with the second choice 3rd). The only "wrong" payoff was the double, which paid about 25% of the "proper" price. Maybe YOU thought the horse should be a shorter price, but the PUBLIC did not, and all the 13th race payoffs prove that. But clearly it wasn't the public that took down a huge portion of the double pool, leaving the "others" that bet the number with an incredibly sour taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-74534656898505192072013-02-18T14:21:36.970-05:002013-02-18T14:21:36.970-05:00I would argue it was the win price in the13th race...I would argue it was the win price in the13th race which was wrong, not the double. A horse moving up one class of a win, drawing the rail had no business paying $56.60. The WIN price was out of wack. Nothing wrong with the double price.<br />That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-12541669156421317402013-02-18T12:41:51.367-05:002013-02-18T12:41:51.367-05:00The idea behind The Six Nations Indian Reserve hav...The idea behind The Six Nations Indian Reserve having racing is an interesting concept. My understanding is they would claim it as part of their soverign nation which I guess would preclude it from the OnSS unless some type of compact was made. Also, as a soverign nation would they join SC or accept the rules of the ORC with regards to licensing and juding? Some interesting questions which need to flesh out.<br /><br />Of course, how many days of racing and purse structure are also issues to be resolved.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-6530595384867510672013-02-18T12:20:18.654-05:002013-02-18T12:20:18.654-05:00I've been handicapping about 50 years and have...I've been handicapping about 50 years and have no idea what Anonymous from 10:37pm means.<br /><br />Value is a decent return on your money and only you can decide what amounts to decent. If the pool is filled with what you call sharp bettors, what's the difference if the payoffs are good? Winning makes you a sharp bettor too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-56792466737158682572013-02-18T10:52:08.800-05:002013-02-18T10:52:08.800-05:00The Argentine race shown in your blog reminds me o...The Argentine race shown in your blog reminds me of Orangeville Raceway which in the 70's/80's was located in Orangeville Ontario about 60 miles north of Toronto. I spent many Sunday afternoon's there. Racing was unpredictable, as I remember having a $100 bet (a sizeable bet at that time) on a horse that was 15-20 lengths on top at the top of the stretch. You guessed it...the horse lost. Today that track site is a shopping mall.<br /><br />Appreciate the effort you put into your blog. I log on daily.The Six Nations Indian Reserve near Brantford Ontario has just proposedto build a new Harness Track on their land. Your thoughts comments on this development would be quite inteesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-68226446207826440402013-02-17T22:37:31.239-05:002013-02-17T22:37:31.239-05:00obviously there is good value at the big m, howeve...obviously there is good value at the big m, however, if you play there, you are playing against some sharp bettors. value is the name of the game, but if you are betting against sharps, then is the value really value?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-8811567817337008082013-02-17T15:51:32.406-05:002013-02-17T15:51:32.406-05:00I wonder how people who hit the late double last n...I wonder how people who hit the late double last night feel about the "value" you speak of. Payoffs like that are what helped to destroy the game in the first place. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com