Should all tracks put their programs free online?

[bigeastbeast]

I don't know the business angles of this.Is the data compiled at a centralized off-site for profit business?

What I can surmise is that the tracks who will do this will increase their handle,especially now with gas prices possibly prohibiting some from going to the track.

Currently,only Scioto Downs and the Meadowlands do this.

What factor am I missing here?

[Ahorsewithnoname]

Im pretty sure this would take business away from DRF (Daily Racing Form)

[PaceAdvantage]

Harness PPs? Are you...pretty sure?

[Bogo]

You can get Hoosier, Philly, Pocono and Hawthorne for free also.

[Boomer]

Meadows as well. I will no longer bet cards that do not give free programs even though I get them free.

[Ahorsewithnoname]

Originally Posted by Ahorsewithnoname

Im pretty sure this would take business away from DRF (Daily Racing Form)

The original post did not mention harness only. I thought it meant all tracks as in thoroughbred and standardbred.

[PaceAdvantage]

Well, this is the "Harness Racing" section...so I only naturally assumed he was talking harness only.

[HottalkersinKY]

So where are these free harness programs ty

[Sea Biscuit]

Originally Posted by HottalkersinKY

So where are these free harness programs ty

http://www.handicaparace.com/freeprograms.shtml

[Sea Biscuit]

Originally Posted by Sea Biscuit

http://www.handicaparace.com/freeprograms.shtml

For Mohawk


https://woodbine.com/mohawk/free-programs/

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by HottalkersinKY

So where are these free harness programs ty

Meadowlands thebigm.com


Pocono and Harrahs PHIL. phha.org


Meadows https://meadowsharnessracing.com/meadows-race-program/


Scioto https://www.sciotodowns.com/racing/race-programs



I believe all handles improve when free programs are offered. My guess is the tracks pay a license fee to trackmaster who seems to own the rights to the programs.


At least we know these tracks are serious about harness racing and not just staying open to get a casino license. That is why I support with my betting dollars.

[bigeastbeast]

I thank all of you for the additional information.