TERB's official horse racing thread

It's probably because of the beautiful spring weather, I found myself at Woodbine race track again. I first started dabbling with horse racing in the early 90's and later stopped for over a decade. However, lately I've caught the bug again and I'm back in this very exciting wager sport. Still consider myself a total novice and beginner since I've never won big cash from the horses yet. LOL

Thanks to the internet and technology, you really don't have to be at the tracks any more. Earlier this month, I just opened up a HPI wagering account linked to Woodbine and several other horse tracks around the world.

http://www.horseplayerinteractive.com/

Any other horse racing enthusiasts here?

When I first started in the early 90's it was before the internet became mainstream and these amazing wagering online options were not available. Nowadays, it is just great what you can do over the internet. With that said, I still prefer attending live races at Woodbine over the internet or TV simulcasts. However, on a very big race such as the Kentucky Derby which took place recently on May 7th, most people in Toronto will just bet online or watch the live TV simulcast at Woodbine or another off-track betting parlour. Only the super rich can afford to spontaneously hop on a plane to attend these races.

The Kentucky Derby was the first of the 3 events for the U.S. Triple Crown (Next event is Preakness on May 21, followed by Belmont on June 11th.). These events since I cannot attend the races in person, I will either be betting/watching online or watch the TV simulcast from Woodbine.

Brill said:

Are you trying to stirrup trouble here?

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Huh?

Guess I could have put it in the Sports Discussion forum; however because of the gambling aspect of this thread I felt it was more appropriate in the gaming forum.

Brill said:

Just punning ya! :eyebrows:

I hope Animal Kingdom wins the Triple Crown this year.

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Me too, as I will be betting on him this time for his race tomorrow for the Preakness Stakes. His final odds when he raced 2 weeks ago at the Kentucky Derby was 20-1 when he came out victorious.

Lots of great events to watch live at Woodbine and TV simulcasts from the track this month. :thumb:

Sunday June 5, Woodbine Oaks

Saturday June 11, simulcast of Belmont wrapping up the U.S. Triple Crown

Saturday June 18, simulcast at Mohawk for Pepsi North America Cup

Sunday June 26, Queen's Plate

I was at a Champions Off-Track betting parlour last night and in the third race at Woodbine the triactor was over $30,000 if you hit.

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Race 3
Finish Pgm # Horse Win Place Show
1 6 Molinaro Remarks $83.80 $31.20 $18.40
2 10 Rush Seats $5.60 $4.60
3 2 Best Beware $13.80
Wager Runners Payout Carryover
$2 Exactor 6 / 10 $429.90
$1 Pick 3 1 / 2 / 6 (3 of 3) $354.15
$1 Superfecta 6 / 10 / 2 / ALL $23,768.10
$2 Triactor 6 / 10 / 2 $33,452.60
Scratches
3 - Lucky Ned; 15 - One Thousand Plus


Also, Sunday June 12 at Woodbine Race 6 was also a triactor worth over $30,000 as well. These payouts were huge in comparison to recent Belmont races.

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Race 6
Finish Pgm # Horse Win Place Show
1 11 American Castle $177.00 $57.30 $21.90
2 2 Endless Approval $36.40 $14.00
3 6 Torched Cherry $10.90
Wager Runners Payout Carryover
$2 Exactor 11 / 2 $3,298.60
$1 Pick 3 15 / 4 / 11 (3 of 3) $8,285.30
$1 Superfecta 11 / 2 / 6 / 8 $112,665.65
$2 Triactor 11 / 2 / 6 $32,010.10


BTW, I'm still pissed Animal Kingdom let me down on both the Preakness race and Belmont last week.

Really looking forward to the Queen's Plate on Sunday. It will be my first time attending this big race!