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Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-26-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,077
Posted By ScottJ
https://paulickreport.com/news/people/tony-calo-na...

https://paulickreport.com/news/people/tony-calo-named-track-announcer-at-ellis-park

Looks like Tony Calo will be leaving the Finger Lakes role as he takes up the announcing position at Ellis Park...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-26-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,580
Posted By ScottJ
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/at-contenti...

https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/at-contentious-meeting-chrb-allocates-2024-fall-dates-to-replace-golden-gate-fields

Key points (although late with this post) from the article follow.
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Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,580
Posted By ScottJ
Exactly my point - the horsemen need to be...

Exactly my point - the horsemen need to be working with Doc Allred, not chastising the fact that he has done what he can with his property. Doc has been a q-bred guy that has been able to help the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,580
Posted By ScottJ
If this is the prevailing view, SoCal is slitting...

If this is the prevailing view, SoCal is slitting its own throat and cannot blame the Stronach Group for the resulting blood that is let.

Dilan, you are a reasonable poster, so let's take a...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,580
Posted By ScottJ
If Santa Anita is lost to development, the SoCal...

If Santa Anita is lost to development, the SoCal "circuit" would be Los Alamitos and Del Mar so horsemen had better start thinking seriously about Doc Allred's role going forward and stop banking on...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,580
Posted By ScottJ
As often said in financial markets, "past...

As often said in financial markets, "past performance is no guarantee of future results". However, one can reasonably map possible outcomes for Santa Anita.

Take a few minutes to read the history...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-19-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,631
Views: 571,045
Posted By ScottJ
Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at Aqueduct : no...

Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at Aqueduct : no scratches heading into the day's program to name one.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-11-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By ScottJ
If the AmTote infrastructure continued to operate...

If the AmTote infrastructure continued to operate (and that is a very big "if"), a communication outage (even the outage of a redundant line) should never have compromised the underlying pool data...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-06-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,750
Posted By ScottJ
Having read the whole document including Chapter...

Having read the whole document including Chapter 2 (Building Concept), a few observations follow.

[1] When I look at the grandstand, my first reaction was that the new Meadowlands grandstand was...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-06-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By ScottJ
I only attended Atlantic City Race Course during...

I only attended Atlantic City Race Course during the late April all-turf meetings before it finally closed. The low vertical reach of that grandstand with its very deep seating were unique. The...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-06-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By ScottJ
Larry called races at Garden State Park (harness)...

Larry called races at Garden State Park (harness) among other appearances.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-04-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
Exactly, this is New York State Law. As a state...

Exactly, this is New York State Law. As a state resident, it has always seemed odd that ADATR will cover the Meadowlands and Breeder's Crown events yet you cannot play that action via NYRA Bets if...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-04-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
If by "charity" you are referring to casino...

If by "charity" you are referring to casino revenues, you need to go back and review that entire deal. NYRA did not strike the casino revenue deal "for free". (Snarky is fine, but it has to be at...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-04-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
The deals between each ADW and the host tracks...

The deals between each ADW and the host tracks are confidential however the articles presented show that each deal is between 3% and 6% going to the host track. Among those pennies per dollar, it is...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-03-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
During the early pandemic shutdown (2020), you...

During the early pandemic shutdown (2020), you might remember that Fonner Park was just about the only action available and the betting volume skyrocketed.

The business model involving tracks...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-03-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
Here is an interesting side effect of these...

Here is an interesting side effect of these numbers which many do not understand when thinking about rebate programs.

Suppose that I bet $300 on a random Saturday on Aqueduct races through...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-03-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
The most succinct summary was a Paulick Report...

The most succinct summary was a Paulick Report story from 2015.

Link : https://paulickreport.com/news/monarch-midatlantic-simulcast-dispute-fees-should-reward-live-racing

Simulcast agreements...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-03-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,328
Views: 536,836
Posted By ScottJ
My take (as a complete outside observer) was that...

My take (as a complete outside observer) was that the Brick Ambush situation was the final straw in a series of questionable decisions from the NYRA stewards stand over the last two years with...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-02-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,071
Posted By ScottJ
My personal vote is for NYRABets. I...

My personal vote is for NYRABets.

I understand the issues being raised on the board regarding rebates and as consumers, we/you each have the right to choose one or multiple platforms that give the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-01-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,328
Views: 536,836
Posted By ScottJ
Incredible news - while sorry for the individual...

Incredible news - while sorry for the individual (Hawkins), this does demonstrate that NYRA is hearing the questions being raised about the stewards stand and, in particular, the aftermath of "Brick...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-29-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 86,420
Posted By ScottJ
There is no reason that a group ticket function...

There is no reason that a group ticket function could not be built, but identifying available groups, joining such a group, and haggling over which horses to include, even if a caveman ticket, is...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-29-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 86,420
Posted By ScottJ
Point taken. The winning combination...

Point taken.

The winning combination included these winners.

5 (Tidal Force, $7.00)
11 (Break Out, $19.40)
9 (Bird Wildcat, $24.40)
10 Spirit Animal, $22.60)
11 (Bring Theband Home,...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-29-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 86,420
Posted By ScottJ
Here is the disconnect that exists between...

Here is the disconnect that exists between members of this board (an experienced community) and the "least sophisticated" player: $354 is not a small ticket by any means to the latter.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-29-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 86,420
Posted By ScottJ
Jackpot wagers are an absolute scourge for the...

Jackpot wagers are an absolute scourge for the industry. Money is removed from the game (rather than churning) until the jackpot is paid usually to a very few thereby creating further churn impacts....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-29-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 86,420
Posted By ScottJ
First, let's define "least sophisticated". These...

First, let's define "least sophisticated". These are not "dumb gamblers" but instead are individuals who might frequent a track for a boutique meeting or make a couple of bets per year on a big...
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