SENIOR CITIZEN BURNOUT

[Pensacola Pete]

Originally Posted by SG4

What is Jersey X?

Betfair's New Jersey exchange wagering.

[Donttellmeshowme]

Originally Posted by Not4Love

Because i can't win (anymore). First horse i ever claimed was at the SPA. Would never take the risk now.

Why not? please explain..

[formula_2002]

I'm so old ...I only play 6f races and shorter, else I may not be around when the race is over.

[Tom]

I sometimes nod off during races ever 6 furlongs.

[biggestal99]

Originally Posted by SG4

What is Jersey X?

New Jersey betting exchange. I renewed me as a bettor. Spend all my time on the exchange.

Allan

[JustRalph]

This the opposite world thread to the "who the hell is playing this game thread"

[bugboy]

As for me. I'll be 75 in Oct. I'm not burned out. I think one of the reasons is I'm always looking for angles. I think I'm on angle number 2469 and counting. Plus I.m only a two dollar better, and this is the most enjoyment I get for two bucks. I play just about every day, however since iam an angle player, there are only a few races a day. I know some of ya guys might think I.m a little nuts, but you know what......your right I'am.
I watch the races every day. I've only been doing this for about 45 years.
I hope to be doing this for another 45 years. If my girlfriend can put up with me, I'm a lucky guy, and she is the greatest cook out there.

May all your photo finishes go your way

Good luck to all the 'capers

[AndyC]

Originally Posted by PIC6SIX

Any of you over 60 and 70 years of age feel they suffer from handicapping burnout having done this for near to 40 years? Like your enthusiastic zeal for the game has waned over time and your handicapping process has become more of a chore than a hobby to be enjoyed. Just some comments from the aged ones on this board is appreciated. Thanks

Based on the average age of a racing fan these days I would call myself a youngster at 62.

I was all-in for about 40 years but decided to retire from betting about 2 years ago. As a winning player I found that the time requirements for research, record keeping and preparation were immense. I didn't "play" the races for fun or as a recreational diversion. It takes a lot of energy, passion, motivation and time for me to be a successful bettor. I no longer had enough of any of those elements to keep me going. It has all been transferred to golf!

Ironically the thing that sapped my passion the most was the thing I thought would be nirvana for a horse bettor, internet betting. What's not to like about having all information at your finger tips, betting at the last minute, betting all tracks, and saving time and money by not having to drive to the OTB or track? What I found out was that it was the daily interaction with the people at the OTB and track that energized me. Horse bettors are a different breed (pun intended) and I thrived on the daily interaction. It's the reason I frequent PA.

[PaceAdvantage]

I never thought about it like that Andy, but I think you might be onto something there. Internet wagering does take something out of the equation, that's for sure. It takes away one of the things that first lit that spark in us about this game.

[Ocala Mike]

Also going on 75 (December), and been playing horses for almost 60 years (yes, I started as a teen with my older brother and dad "running" my bets.) Although not burned out, I feel I know less about why horses win than I did in the late 50's. Also, I make the same mistakes.

Going to the Spa for a week in a couple of weeks - maybe I'll get refreshed up there in horseplayer's heaven, like in the old days.

[dogkatcher]

Old fart here, and much of the enthusiasm has been lost. So much racing.

No longer anticipate the opening day of Santa Anita after Christmas. The gap used to be many months between seasons. Felt like a kid opening their biggest present. Now days it seems like they never close.

I look for great horses to follow, like when Zenyatta had her run, American Pharoah, and currently California Chrome, Beholder, Songbird, and even Nyquist. West Coast bias, no doubt!

The horses are in my bloodstream, always will be, just wish they didn't have hurdles to jump over these days.

Enjoy the Game, All.

[plainolebill]

I'll be 74 in October, I bet less now but still play 3-4 days a week.

[Alc]

77 in Sept. Still follow the sport intently. However have cut back significantly in on-track attendance and wagering amount. Subscribe to RTN and enjoy low roller contests on Horsetourneys and Derbywars. Rely much more heavily on software[FFPRO} and expert selectors rather than my own handicapping. Came to the conclusion that I cant compete with the likes of Andy Serling. Besides its too much work.

[soupman2]

This thread is pretty funny. You don't like it because we are OLD and cranky!
I used to have a passion for just about everything. Now:

Baseball- how can they give a crap about the game when they make 15 mil a year?
Hockey- too many teams now. Hockey is nothing like it was in the 6 team era.
Golf- too expensive
Casino gambling- you can't win unless you have that special luck karma. Go to Vegas now for the buffets.
Fishing- too many bugs
TV- 200 channels and nothing to watch, just the same old thing.
Movies- don't like super hero's. Last good movie to come out "Saving Private Ryan"
Horse Racing- turn on TVG when I need a nap

Bob

[formula_2002]

Originally Posted by soupman2

This thread is pretty funny. You don't like it because we are OLD and cranky!
I used to have a passion for just about everything. Now:

Baseball- how can they give a crap about the game when they make 15 mil a year?
Hockey- too many teams now. Hockey is nothing like it was in the 6 team era.
Golf- too expensive
Casino gambling- you can't win unless you have that special luck karma. Go to Vegas now for the buffets.
Fishing- too many bugs
TV- 200 channels and nothing to watch, just the same old thing.
Movies- don't like super hero's. Last good movie to come out "Saving Private Ryan"
Horse Racing- turn on TVG when I need a nap

Bob

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