Were you a winner or loser this year?

[Bernardini]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

Sometimes it's a little intimidating reading from all of you. As a 30 year horse player I've only known the game from the grandstands. After reading from many of you it sounds like you have a better, more complete view of the game and many times it seems that a lot of you do well.

So, reality check.

With the year about over, will you show a profit for the year?

Since the internet site I use keeps track of every penny, I can say with out a doubt that I lost for the year....about 17% of my overall wagering outlay.

Be honest now, how did you do for the year?

Spyder from SC

I didnt keep track of dollar amount, but this year I spent less than the years past. Having said that, Bernardini made some money for me and so did Jazil...other than that nothing stands out. Happy Holidays !!!

[Thunder Gulch]

When you throw in my travel costs and beer, I'm way behind.

I dont gamble for a living. I actually have a gambling entertainment budget. I didn't go through the budget as I have money left over in the "account." But it is very safe to assume that I lost financially, but won the "entertainment" value.

[avance2000]

i keep a detailed log of every bet i make and this year i finished up exactly $82. what that means is i was on pace for my worst year ever (down close to $1000) until invasor bailed me out in a BIG way in the classic.
the $82 was not as good as last year, when i finished the year up $285, but it was certainly better than my horrible 2004 when i finished down $269.
so over the last 3 years combined i have made a total of $98. not great.....but i'll take it.

I would estimate I have bet around $1800 in 2006 and have earned about $32,000. I have had eleven signers so far in 2006. I bet 90 percent pick 4's all with serious homework. BBB

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

I would estimate I have bet around $1800 in 2006 and have earned about $32,000. I have had eleven signers so far in 2006. I bet 90 percent pick 4's all with serious homework. BBB

Wait a second....I am sure I am reading this wrong....you aren't suggesting your entire handle for the year was $1800 ( or roughly $50 a day ) and that with that handle you also made $32K?

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Wait a second....I am sure I am reading this wrong....you aren't suggesting your entire handle for the year was $1800 ( or roughly $50 a day ) and that with that handle you also made $32K?

drf 4.00
spending many hours on 7 diff message boards..int connection 39.95 month
red pens 2.95
computer 750.00


believing your own bull sh*t....priceless

[blackthroatedwind]

Well, like I said it has to be a misprint, otherwise that poster desperately needs to enroll in an internet lying course.

Rule 1...at least include a shred of possibility.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

drf 4.00
spending many hours on 7 diff message boards..int connection 39.95 month
red pens 2.95
computer 750.00


believing your own bull sh*t....priceless

Hahaha... priceless.

I will finish the year in the black, however 2006 was the worst Saratoga meet I've ever had if you remove Woodward day from the equation.

Most of the profits came on 4 or 5 weekends with a lot of small to medium losses in between.

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

drf 4.00
spending many hours on 7 diff message boards..int connection 39.95 month
red pens 2.95
computer 750.00


believing your own bull sh*t....priceless

Good one right there. But I buy green and purple pens. Red pens give me a bad vibe.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Wait a second....I am sure I am reading this wrong....you aren't suggesting your entire handle for the year was $1800 ( or roughly $50 a day ) and that with that handle you also made $32K?

Where is your math, it is almost $5 per day (1800/365)

Yes, I am internet anal math guy

[Scav]

Oh, and for the record, it was SMOKE CITY for me this year

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

Where is your math, it is almost $5 per day (1800/365)

Yes, I am internet anal math guy

Thanks.

Wow, he's an even more ridiculous liar than I thought. Pretty sad.

[The Bid]

Im up about 80 thousand dollars while playing through probably 150. I could be up a lot of money but I get very stupid at Dover Downs. If I took Dover out of the loop I would probably be up 100.

[dellinger63]

Without a doubt I had a huge year at the track certainly not money-wise but entertainment wise.

My two most fun w/e's of the year were Whitney weekend at Saratoga and BC w/e at Churchill. In between we visited Belmont and had Arlington and Million day and all that park has to offer as home base. Got to meet and spend some time with new friends and old ones as well and as one of the new ones would say, 'this year was grand!!'

Looking to make next year even better, starting out with a trip to Gulstream the w/e of 1/27.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

I would estimate I have bet around $1800 in 2006 and have earned about $32,000. I have had eleven signers so far in 2006. I bet 90 percent pick 4's all with serious homework. BBB

I'm choking.......911

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

I'm choking.......911

It must be a misprint. Even internet liars aren't THAT ridiculous.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

I would estimate I have bet around $1800 in 2006 and have earned about $32,000. I have had eleven signers so far in 2006. I bet 90 percent pick 4's all with serious homework. BBB

I'd love to believe you... but i can't.
I also want to believe Elvis is still alive... but i can't.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

I would estimate I have bet around $1800 in 2006 and have earned about $32,000. I have had eleven signers so far in 2006. I bet 90 percent pick 4's all with serious homework. BBB

That would mean you only wager about $40 a week. How many pick 4s do you bet a week and for what size? You must be playing really small pick 4s if you are only betting $40 a week.

[estreetposse]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

When you throw in my travel costs and beer, I'm way behind.

come on man really, it's a $5 tank of gas to get to southland and $2.50 for a bucket of warm PBR........ travel is the least of your expenses.

Now, if you stop betting $10 tri wheel's with 90% of the field then you could cut out some "Expenses"

$1 exacta box: All over All

as for me, YOUBET and their plethora of race tracks have given me the business this year.

New year's resolution: More PK 3's 4's 6's, less tri-keys

-bt-