Gulfstream Takeout Question

[Mike_412]

Does anyone know if there was a change in takeout for WPS and the pick 6 at Gulfstream for the upcoming meet?

The reason I ask is because DRF under track information recently changed the WPS takeout from 17% to 15% while upping the pick 6 takeout from 15% to 20%. Other percentages remained the same. On the Gulfstream website, WPS remains at 17% and the pick 6 remains at 15%.

Just curious if anyone was aware of a change or if this is a DRF error. Thanks.

[BillW]

I don't recall hearing anything here.

[BillW]

There is some old data on the net with the 15% WPS and 20% Pk-6 figures. Are you sure DRF just changed that? Typically they're running a bit behind.

[Mike_412]

Thanks Bill. The last time I checked, which was around a month ago, DRF had the same rates as last year. I was messing around on their website earlier and noticed the change on the WPS and pick 6 percentages. Other rates remained the same. I have noticed mistakes in the past with their take rates so you're probably right about them being a bit behind. Probably a mistake on their end.

[Horseplayersbet.com]

I think the info on the Gulfstream website is correct:
http://www.gulfstreampark.com/RACING/HOW+TO+WAGER/Takeout/

[BillW]

Thanks Bill. The last time I checked, which was around a month ago, DRF had the same rates as last year. I was messing around on their website earlier and noticed the change on the WPS and pick 6 percentages. Other rates remained the same. I have noticed mistakes in the past with their take rates so you're probably right about them being a bit behind. Probably a mistake on their end.

We try to keep players as up to date as possible on rates here:

http://www.horseplayersassociation.or/hanatrackratingsbytrackname2010.html

A new version for 2011 will be up as soon as possible after the first of the year. If you find something out of kilter, I'm the person to scream at.

[Mike_412]

Thanks Bill. I e-mailed a few people at Gulfstream to be sure. I'll report back when they respond. That should be by the time the meet starts in 37 days.

[Mike_412]

Apparently, my e-mail to Gulfstream asking about their takeout rates has proved to be a very diifficult question. 4 days since the e-mail was sent and no response. I copied 4 people on the e-mail in case hitting reply, typing out the proper rates, and hitting send was considered a daunting task for one individual. I could only imagine what happens if any of them have to change a light bulb.

[BillW]

Apparently, my e-mail to Gulfstream asking about their takeout rates has proved to be a very diifficult question. 4 days since the e-mail was sent and no response. I copied 4 people on the e-mail in case hitting reply, typing out the proper rates, and hitting send was considered a daunting task for one individual. I could only imagine what happens if any of them have to change a light bulb.

Our first attempt at gathering takeout data was by contacting the individual tracks. It didn't work :rolleyes: . I should have the new raw data by then and I'll update here.

[CBedo]

It's funny that it's easier to contact a state regulatory agency about takeout rates than it is to contact the track. That says something (and it's not good).