7/16: Del Mar Turf Club (Opening Day; 7th-10th)

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Originally Posted by UncleBenelli

Thanks for the analysis Steve. I thought it was interesting, there weren't many interested in Del Mar's opening day. The daily play along was very thin. This track really offers great value with large fields and healthy odds. I know I have my opinions of what some owners/trainers do in planning for this meet, But would appreciate hearing your thoughts on the show. Some of the big prices can be tough to come up with almost like folks are sitting on grenades.

Also, why did Santa Anita get rid of the place pick all? Del Mar still has it and if there is any evidence that points to my rather vague thoughts above, it paid nearly 10,000. for only 8 out of 10. I have always thought it was a rather fun bet.

If it weren't for the train to Del Mar I would never have met my wife. I was introduced to her through Joanne Jones on the way down to watch Cigar. (lose)
Anyway thanks for all you do!

I second a lot of this (other than the meeting my wife on the train to Del Mar part...). Steve, I wish you would ask Hammer why Santa Anita got rid of the place pick all, it was always my favorite exotic wager, and there isn't anything similar on the menu to replace it, and the payoffs are always huge relative to the parlay. I understand it will never attract handle like the pick 4 or pick 5, but it still has its niche and many loyal followers.

As far as the thin play-along following is concerned, this board has always been pre-disposed to favor east coast (esp. NYRA) tracks, as I suspect the vast majority of the members live east of the Mississippi. Not a criticism, just an observation. Total handle was over $15 million though, so someone was watching (and betting.)