Disgruntled beyond repair

[Split Rock]

Hello fellow posters. I've decided to write this here because I really respect the opinions and ideas of the regulars that post out here. I visit three forums and am always amazed at what savvy, intelligent, well informed people that post here. Honestly, I never knew there were so many sharp people following this game.

I've been tracking horse racing relentlessly since 1986. I've 'capped so many races that if I was able to get an exact count, I would probably be embarrassed by the total. That being said, today is my last day as a horse bettor.

As some of you know, I grew up in Minnesota and have followed Canterbury racing since its inception. What has been going on at that track this year is public larceny. It appears to be one of, if not THE, most crooked tracks in the country. I won't bore people with the details but all I can say is if you visit my forum http://valentoraces.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=1 and read about what people are saying and doing, it will blow you away.

The same couple of trainers are winning every race regardless of the horse they send out. They are claiming off of people and moving the horse up 20 to 30 points. Just today, of the 7 races where the 3 leading trainers had a horse entered, they won 6 of them.

I am not trying to point any fingers at anyone but as a person who has invested hard earned money in the game, I feel I am entitled to state my observations of what appears to be illegitimate.

I would love to hear from others on this. I notice there are trainers winning 50% at tracks like Arlington Park, Mountaineer and Monmouth just to name a few. Is the game changing? Are these trainers winning at this high percentage because they are just that much better?

In any event, this industry mess has finally driven me from the game. Really never thought it would be possible as my love for the game has endured for a long time.