Long ago, race tracks had no public phones. There was no such thing as a cell phone, and only the rich and shameless had the two foot long car phones installed. But I digress. I have heard some tales from the dark side about past posting. This is where you would make a call to your […]
I have two wagering loves in my life. Thoroughbred racing and football. It doesn’t matter what the level of competition, as I love to watch them. I have examined wagering on both, and I have come up with a possible game plan. Once again, it could be college ball or the Breeders’ Cup. They both […]
Thoroughbred racing can make the toughest race tracker tear at the eyes. The beauty and pageantry are only complemented by the incredible stories that bring the game to life. I have always believed it is the special players that keep us coming back: The ones who have fought the odds and overcome the hurdles of their path. […]
We all know what to expect when we bet with our local OTB, ADW, or the race track of our choosing. This is pointed at the wagering menu for the most part. But things don’t have to be so stale. I salute the tracks and out-of-the-box thinkers. It is up to the people that put on the […]
On Saturday, December 3rd the annual winter race meet at Gulfstream Park got off to its earliest start ever. While in the past South Florida race fans needed to wait till after the new year to experience world class racing – they have now been rewarded with an entire extra month of racing. The 2011 […]
This year’s Breeders’ Cup had plenty of action and surprises in store for horse racing fans. However, if you were in the majority of bettors who put money on the line, odds are that you didn’t cash too many tickets. The main card on Saturday contained a parade of upsets with only a single favorite […]
With so many great races and big name horses it is often hard to decide how to best spend your bankroll during the two-day Breeders’ Cup event. The good news is that this year horseplayers have more choices than ever before in terms of multi race and exotic wagers with low minimums. For those who […]
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If you ask professional or serious horseplayers their opinions on show betting, most will tell you to not waste too much time with this type of bet. As the easiest bet to hit on the wagering menu, payouts are low. Even if you are an excellent handicapper, it is hard to make money betting on […]
How many times have you wanted to know more? You know, you have a question about some runners at your favorite track and you are greeted by a customer service person, who is trying to take care of your problem like you are calling in a pizza complaint. We have the technology, and we must […]
I know we are a few days away from the drawing of the official post position order, but here are a few thoughts to keep in mind when examining all of the action this week. I know we may change our mind between now and the race, but as of right now, I am taking […]
