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Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-14-2018, 03:50 AM
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Posted By DGroundhog
I didn't. That is about as insignificant a...

I didn't.

That is about as insignificant a change as I could imagine.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-14-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Unfortunately, that 'something' would only cause...

Unfortunately, that 'something' would only cause more complaining, mostly by the people demanding something be done.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-14-2018, 03:15 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
IMO - the 'public' has little ability to refrain...

IMO - the 'public' has little ability to refrain from betting. How many races a day would you really consider to be playable? Most bettors select a few tracks to focus on and play nearly every race....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 04:47 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Let's put it this way, you own the Levi's brand....

Let's put it this way, you own the Levi's brand. Your results show that selling jeans is marginally profitable and more likely a financial liability, but there is huge profit to be made in selling...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Have the purses increased from those racetracks?...

Have the purses increased from those racetracks? A case by case basis might leave room for debate, but tracks committed to racing should have increased purses, increased the quality of racing,...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 03:40 AM
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Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
A valid point - but how many tracks do you know...

A valid point - but how many tracks do you know of that offer viewing of all NFL games and maybe a fantasy football contest of any sort?

There are many racetracks that don't race a whole lot...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 03:32 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
The advent of computer aided betting is the...

The advent of computer aided betting is the reason disproportionate betting should occur. What is surprising to me is I have books that are 20 years old and the same 35% figure is cited. I would have...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
I would agree the industry is failing, but I...

I would agree the industry is failing, but I believe it is because younger people would rather sit at a slot machine and push a button rather than invest (how long?) time into becoming an educated...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 03:10 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Additionally, if there are other gaming options...

Additionally, if there are other gaming options available - then the owners might compare profits/expenditures of one form vs the other.

Not hard to guess who would lose (heavily) in that sort of...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 03:02 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Without knowing more about what concerns were...

Without knowing more about what concerns were expressed, to whom and what the responses were, it's hard to make any sort of statement on that.

Some people are better than others at listening and...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
The 35% win percentage has been a fairly constant...

The 35% win percentage has been a fairly constant stat for a number of years. I don't think it has dipped below 33% in a while. It may have. I don't track that stuff year to year.

It is the final...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 02:40 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
..and I would add that they appear to LOVE this...

..and I would add that they appear to LOVE this industry. I do as well, but have a different perspective. Much of it as a typical fan.

As a typical fan, I would present that there are a...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 02:22 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
I would suggest competent businessmen who...

I would suggest competent businessmen who reasonably listen to concerns and address what they can.

AlsoEligible is likely one of them. Todd Bowker is also another. I am not. Pry them for info, and...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 02:11 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
The post time favorite wins approximately 35% of...

The post time favorite wins approximately 35% of the time. 12 of 32 is 37.5% of the time, and from this - about as small a sample as could be reasonably expected to gather any sort of reasonable data...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 01:27 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Here is a solution to attempt to stop the 'last...

Here is a solution to attempt to stop the 'last dump' situation. Random pool closings. Sometimes you can bet until the gate opens, sometimes you are locked at 2 minutes to post. It's all random....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 01:22 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
OK, your position is the race tracks are horrible...

OK, your position is the race tracks are horrible businessmen and they hate the customers.

:bang::lol::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
OMG, tracks take a percentage of the purses to...

OMG, tracks take a percentage of the purses to fund racing! The horror.... the horror....

The tracks themselves only get a fraction of the takeout. Why aren't you complaining about the State's...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 01:12 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
So you are saying horse player should bet sooner...

So you are saying horse player should bet sooner and not wait until the last minute? Maybe they should also quit complaining when they get shut out because they waited so long?

What is your...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-10-2018, 01:06 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
...and how do you propose race tracks stop that...

...and how do you propose race tracks stop that 'last dump'? The 'last dump' is very different from odds changing during the race - which, unless you want to stop betting when the horses start to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-09-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
You blanket insult them, but you expect them to...

You blanket insult them, but you expect them to treat you with respect, listen closely to your complaints and address them?

I'm definitely not a spokesman. Too brutally honest for that.

I don't...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-09-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
1980s era? You are being far too generous. It's a...

1980s era? You are being far too generous. It's a mish mash of 1960s, 1980s and modern era equipment - and THAT might even be too generous (depending on the track).

The sport suffers from many of...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-09-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
I agree there is talent already in the pipeline...

I agree there is talent already in the pipeline and working to fix issues. My comment was tongue in cheek. If some think it is so easy to fix the problems, then why not encourage them to do so?
...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-09-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
AlsoEligible already laid out things the race...

AlsoEligible already laid out things the race tracks have done to address the complaints about late odds changes. There are even some additional things that have been done. There HAS been an...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-09-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Well, then they should apply for a position to...

Well, then they should apply for a position to manage a race track and fix the problems.

...or you can continue to complain from behind a monitor.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-08-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 98,198
Posted By DGroundhog
Right. Racetracks don't understand business at...

Right. Racetracks don't understand business at all. They are making tons of money and lighting Cuban cigars with $100 bills instead of upgrading their product.
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