Vinman
10-29-2008, 08:57 AM
Article in DRF said the BC Pick 6 handle was just under 2.9 MIL, first time BC had to dig into its pocket to make the guaranteed minimum.
Having a race in the P6 without a long history such as the BC Juvenile Turf certainly didn't help, nor did the challege of the new Pro-Ride surface, but I think also that many folks are finally growing tired of forking over a chunk of their bankroll for a wager that in recent years has proven next to impossible to hit. This year's 55K payoff was the first "haveable" one in quite some time.
I was fortunate to hit the 45K BC P6 in 2000 on a group wager of $17,988, but haven't played it since losing in 2003 on a group wager of over 25K. Action This Day's win that year the last straw, as was Graham Stone's taking the pool on an $8 bet....after he changed on of his selections at the last moment. The only way I would ever play the BC Pick 6 again is if they finally remove the mandatory withholding on payoffs exceeding $5,000 for a deuce.
In the meantime I'm going to see what I can do to persuade Ken Kirchner, who advises BC on their wagering menu, to put in a $1.00 Pick 5 on the last 5 races, a wager that Oak Tree has been offering on their meet for at least the last two years. I succesfully lobbied Ken to retain the 50 cent Pick 5 that Monmouth offers during their meet for last year's BC. This year it was gone.
Aside from a $1.00 Pick 5, I'd like to see Rolling Doubles and the Place Pick All added to the BC Menu on both days.
If the BC Pick 6 minimum were reduced to $1.00, would you play it? If not, why not?
What about a $1.00 Pick 5?.....or would you rather have a 50 cent Pick 5?
If you could add any wager to the BC Menu, which one(s) would it be?
Vinman
Having a race in the P6 without a long history such as the BC Juvenile Turf certainly didn't help, nor did the challege of the new Pro-Ride surface, but I think also that many folks are finally growing tired of forking over a chunk of their bankroll for a wager that in recent years has proven next to impossible to hit. This year's 55K payoff was the first "haveable" one in quite some time.
I was fortunate to hit the 45K BC P6 in 2000 on a group wager of $17,988, but haven't played it since losing in 2003 on a group wager of over 25K. Action This Day's win that year the last straw, as was Graham Stone's taking the pool on an $8 bet....after he changed on of his selections at the last moment. The only way I would ever play the BC Pick 6 again is if they finally remove the mandatory withholding on payoffs exceeding $5,000 for a deuce.
In the meantime I'm going to see what I can do to persuade Ken Kirchner, who advises BC on their wagering menu, to put in a $1.00 Pick 5 on the last 5 races, a wager that Oak Tree has been offering on their meet for at least the last two years. I succesfully lobbied Ken to retain the 50 cent Pick 5 that Monmouth offers during their meet for last year's BC. This year it was gone.
Aside from a $1.00 Pick 5, I'd like to see Rolling Doubles and the Place Pick All added to the BC Menu on both days.
If the BC Pick 6 minimum were reduced to $1.00, would you play it? If not, why not?
What about a $1.00 Pick 5?.....or would you rather have a 50 cent Pick 5?
If you could add any wager to the BC Menu, which one(s) would it be?
Vinman