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hbeck
10-07-2007, 09:19 PM
This so rarely happens for me, so I am making a post about it.

I nailed the fifth at MNR tonight.

Favorite in first.

7-1 Shot in second

57-1 Shot in third

28-1 Shot in fourth

Played it for a dollar ($147 in total, with my combinations), got....

$2,201.40 back.

This marks the largest single score in my short time playing horses seriously (I am 23, have been playing at NYC OTB's casually since I was 15).
Robert Fischer
10-07-2007, 09:36 PM
congrats!
very nice score.
did you plan to key the favorite with the longshots?

i didn't wager money today. Spent about 90 minutes on pen&paper wagering races 7-10 pick4 for belmont. Breeders cup day draws near.
hbeck
10-07-2007, 09:56 PM
I planned on keying the favorite with a few horses at longer odds only because there were two first time starter's who in my mind, should always be bet against in a 3yo race, particularly when they are in for a tag.

It was the third signer of my life, the other two were barely even above 300-1 odds (between $600-$750).
shanta
10-07-2007, 10:20 PM
Congratulations! Many more to come your way.

Brooklyn in the house!!!!
ryesteve
10-07-2007, 10:47 PM
Played it for a dollar ($147 in total, with my combinations)
Did all of the 147 combinations you played have the favorite on top?
hbeck
10-07-2007, 10:50 PM
Yes. I didn't spread the risk, to say the least.
betovernetcapper
10-07-2007, 10:52 PM
Congratulations-this should happen every day- :jump:
sally
10-08-2007, 11:48 AM
You started playing at 15??? Hmmm.... :D

nice hit!
DanG
10-08-2007, 12:05 PM
(I am 23, have been playing at NYC OTB's casually since I was 15).
Why so late? ;)

Drinks on the house for the great Borough of Brooklyn, courtesy of Hbeck!!! :jump:

http://www.fansforfairplay.com/uploaded_images/Freddy%27s-1952-740224.jpg
toetoe
10-08-2007, 12:41 PM
Congrats :jump: , and imagine what that combo would pay in a huge pool. Five figures, definitely.

Keep this in mind come BC day. Remember the Kentucky Derby superfecta ? Chalk/chalk/chalk/26-to-1 paid $14,000 ( :eek: ), I .... THINK. :confused:
jotb
10-08-2007, 02:35 PM
This so rarely happens for me, so I am making a post about it.

I nailed the fifth at MNR tonight.

Favorite in first.

7-1 Shot in second

57-1 Shot in third

28-1 Shot in fourth

Played it for a dollar ($147 in total, with my combinations), got....

$2,201.40 back.



This marks the largest single score in my short time playing horses seriously (I am 23, have been playing at NYC OTB's casually since I was 15).


Hello hbeck:


Do you usually go that deep into a super and was also wondering if you were ahead at the time you made that wager? What was your starting bankroll for the day or night? When you went to bed last night did you fall right out or were you thinking about what to do with your winnings? When you woke up this morning did you have a deep desire to do some handicapping?

Nice hit,
Joe
hbeck
10-08-2007, 05:19 PM
Thanks to all who posted congratulatory responses.

As for starting at 15, who here would be able to resist having an OTB two blocks from your high school?

Jotb,

I was down for the weekend prior to this superfecta. I only play MNR , TAM, LAD and Australian (I spent a semester in New Zealand and have a good grasp of aussie racing) superfectas in fields of 9 or more. My average ticket usually hovers between 125 and 200 dollars. Needless to say, with my straight out of college job, I don't bet the super too often. I mostly stick to win/place.

And yes, I withdrew $2000 to my bank account immediately and went to sleep with no problems.
ceejay
10-08-2007, 06:31 PM
You started playing at 15??? Hmmm.... :D

nice hit!
I started playing @ 14 in NY. They have a height- not an age-requirement. Tall enough to reach the window, tall enough to bet! :D :D
Sherry
10-08-2007, 08:46 PM
WTG! I thought I hit it. I had the 6 at 40-1 in 4th spot. :(

I did back it up with the tri.
GaryG
10-08-2007, 09:16 PM
Thanks to all who posted congratulatory responses.

As for starting at 15, who here would be able to resist having an OTB two blocks from your high school?Very nice job....hope you keep gettin em! By age 14 I was already hard core. I rode my bike 3 miles to get the form because by dad didn't get home until later and I didn't want to wait. Used to hitch hike from school to the track for the last race (they let you in free). I wore a painter's hat and dark glasses because you had to be 21 to get in. Fortunately was big for my age. Got popped a few times but it was my own fault. The cops always called home very indignantly but Dad always laughed about it. Said he was running moonshine when he was that age. Priceless memories.
Peter Berry
10-08-2007, 09:26 PM
Well done and well played.
jma
10-08-2007, 09:47 PM
Nice job HBeck!
hbeck
10-08-2007, 10:11 PM
Thanks for getting the third place call right, Peter.

BTW, the 6-7 lengths Richochet made up in the last 40-50 yards in tonights 8th race was unbelievable. I guess that is what happens to a frontrunner who runs the 1st Q at MNR in 21.95.
dylbert
10-08-2007, 10:30 PM
Great hit, hbeck! I am 51 YO gelding who has yet to catch a signer.

Glad to see you play my hometown track, LaD.

Oh, I started with greyhounds as 14 YO in West Memphis, Arkansas. My grandmother would place my bets. I turned $10 into $24 first-time out and was hooked for life. I haven't been to dog track since 1982 and that night I turned $10 into $200. And, yes, my then 75 YO grandmother was there, too!

Hey, let me know if you ever visit Louisiana track...