http://www.raceday360.com/wire/feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss R30 dana@superterrific.org http://wireplayers.com/blog/5967-betting-alone-while-at-one-with-the-universe.html via Pinboard - Like snowflakes, our thoughts are by nature individualistic and unique. However, within our innate uniqueness, lies an underlying similarity of consciousness – that we alone are the only ones in the universe, the only ones capable of knowing what we know, and feeling how we feel. A sense that is… ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:41:00 -0800 http://wireplayers.com/blog/5967-betting-alone-while-at-one-with-the-universe.html http://blog.twinspires.com/2011/11/iis-daily-double-bad-bet-other-breeders.html via Pinboard - As with most topics when discussing racing, the answer to the above question is, "It depends." Four of the 13 daily doubles from this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships paid less than the win parlay coupling the two winners. Only one of 11 pick 3s paid less than the corresponding… ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:52:00 -0800 http://blog.twinspires.com/2011/11/iis-daily-double-bad-bet-other-breeders.html http://andyscoggin.com/2011/11/09/monmouth-wagering-wrap-up/ via Pinboard - During the Monmouth Park meeting, which began on May 14th, and ended on Sunday, November 14th, I took on the roll of a public handicapper for one specific wager, the new 50¢ Place Pick 6.  This was basically a weekend only meeting that had 67 actual days of racing. ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:07:00 -0800 http://andyscoggin.com/2011/11/09/monmouth-wagering-wrap-up/ http://pullthepocket.blogspot.com/2011/11/euro-market-notes.html Pull the Pocket - For those taking pick 4's and sixes etc, there might be some clues (or might not) via betfair.In the Juvy Turf, Faraaj is liked more than Wrote, and I read more people liking the latter here in NA. Euro's are posting Caspar will not like the distance, and he is… ]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:32:00 -0700 http://pullthepocket.blogspot.com/2011/11/euro-market-notes.html http://helloracefans.com/wagering/playing-the-bc-from-home/ Hello Race Fans! - Feeling a little left out that you can't make it to Churchill Downs? Not to worry, you can still have a great Breeders' Cup experience! ]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:20:00 -0700 http://helloracefans.com/wagering/playing-the-bc-from-home/ http://blog.twinspires.com/2011/09/horse-racing-in-fall.html via Pinboard - I love the Kentucky Derby. As far as a true season goes in horse racing, nothing beats the Derby prep season that culminates in a championship that is the Triple Crown. And while many lament that Thoroughbred racing lacks a true season outside of the above events, Breeders' Cup prep… ]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:22:00 -0700 http://blog.twinspires.com/2011/09/horse-racing-in-fall.html http://givingmytencents.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-bad-morning-line-hurts-everyone.html Giving My Ten Cents - Morning lines are a part of every wagering race in the U.S. no matter whether it is a Grade 1 at Saratoga or a $4kN2L at Beulah Park. The maker of the morning line has an arduous task in trying to figure out how the public will interpret all the… ]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 09:15:00 -0700 http://givingmytencents.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-bad-morning-line-hurts-everyone.html http://thorotrends.com/news-and-views/50-blog/76-the-price-you-pay via Pinboard - Takeout: "The Price You Pay"Now they'd come so far and they'd waited so longJust to end up caught in a dream where everything goes wrongWhere the dark of night holds back the light of dayAnd you've gotta stand and fight for the price you payOh, the price you pay, oh,… ]]> Sun, 01 May 2011 22:00:00 -0700 http://thorotrends.com/news-and-views/50-blog/76-the-price-you-pay http://blog-beb.thoroughbredtimes.com/2011/04/recreating-rainbow6-euphoria-more-than.html Big Event Blog - From 5,000 feet, the Rainbow^6 bonanza on Saturday left many people happy: The track loved the increased handle (a record pot for a dime wager), the winners loved the overlaid payout thanks to the carryover, and most players relished the opportunity to play for a big pot without spending big… ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:03:00 -0700 http://blog-beb.thoroughbredtimes.com/2011/04/recreating-rainbow6-euphoria-more-than.html http://pullthepocket.blogspot.com/2011/04/rainbow-6-get-this-bet-to-masses.html Pull the Pocket - Yesterday's Rainbow Six mandatory payout day was a success, by all counts. The bet attracted over $3.5 million of new money, and the $5 million pool was spread out to many bettors, with the chalky result. As we noted early on with the Beulah Fortune six, this bet can market… ]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:14:00 -0700 http://pullthepocket.blogspot.com/2011/04/rainbow-6-get-this-bet-to-masses.html http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/04/06/Churchil-approved-for-pick-ten-pick-five-wagering.aspx via Pinboard - Fans of night racing at Churchill Downs this spring will have their own unique wager. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Wednesday approved the Louisville track’s request to add a pick ten wager for its scheduled night racing cards, which will begin with the April 30 opener. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:04:00 -0700 http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/04/06/Churchil-approved-for-pick-ten-pick-five-wagering.aspx http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/04/06/Keeneland-mobile-wagering-platform.aspx via Pinboard - Keeneland Race Course plans to unveil a wagering platform for smart phones at the upcoming spring meet. On Wednesdays beginning April 13, the horse racing track will sign up 30 people to wager at the track through their Android or iPhone smart phones on FastBet mobile wagering. Keeneland’s vice president… ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:02:00 -0700 http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/04/06/Keeneland-mobile-wagering-platform.aspx http://blog-beb.thoroughbredtimes.com/2011/04/must-win-rainbow6-date-likely-to-move.html Big Event Blog - In a stunning display of foresight (especially for the American Thoroughbred racing industry), rules put in place governing the Rainbow^6 bet allow the host track (in this case, Gulfstream Park) to set its own must-win date for the bet separate from closing day. Most jackpot wagers pay out on closing… ]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:17:00 -0700 http://blog-beb.thoroughbredtimes.com/2011/04/must-win-rainbow6-date-likely-to-move.html http://asaturdayhorse.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-color-is-your-rainbow-pick-six.html A Saturday Afternoon Horse - I woke up this morning and decided that today was the day to play the 10 cent Rainbow Pick Six at Gulfstream. With the carryover of $902,000, it will be well over a million by post time of the 7th race. I am a fan of microbets but this will… ]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:23:00 -0700 http://asaturdayhorse.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-color-is-your-rainbow-pick-six.html