Integrity in horse racing -- from a betting standpoint

[DaTruth]

As I reflected on races that I thought had suspicious outcomes, it occurred to me that most of the instances happened on closing days at meets. One example that sticks out occurred at FG over 10 years ago. It was a turf race and as the field ran the final quarter, you would have thought the race had just began and nobody wanted the lead. There was zero urging and outright restraint by several jockeys as their mounts tugged them to the lead in the final furling. Lo and behold they were all caught at the wire. Even though I cashed on the race, I still recognized the race was a farce.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

As I reflected on races that I thought had suspicious outcomes, it occurred to me that most of the instances happened on closing days at meets. One example that sticks out occurred at FG over 10 years ago. It was a turf race and as the field ran the final quarter, you would have thought the race had just began and nobody wanted the lead. There was zero urging and outright restraint by several jockeys as their mounts tugged them to the lead in the final furling. Lo and behold they were all caught at the wire. Even though I cashed on the race, I still recognized the race was a farce.

I don't care what anyone says, this has to be considered a late nominee in the "Redboard of the Year" category. That is creativity at its finest.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I don't care what anyone says, this has to be considered a late nominee in the "Redboard of the Year" category. That is creativity at its finest.

Scoff as you wish, but that was my impression as I watched the race unfold. We are talking about Louisiana, you know.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Scoff as you wish, but that was my impression as I watched the race unfold. We are talking about Louisiana, you know.

Scoff? It was a nomination. The fact you cashed had nothing at all to do with anything, but you slid it in the side door. Well done!

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Scoff? It was a nomination. The fact you cashed had nothing at all to do with anything, but you slid it in the side door. Well done!

I mentioned that to deflect any accusations of sour grapes. It wasn't like I said I killed the race.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

I mentioned that to deflect any accusations of sour grapes. It wasn't like I said I killed the race.

I'm just joking around man, I know you didn't mean anything by it. Happy Holidays!

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I'm just joking around man, I know you didn't mean anything by it. Happy Holidays!

No problem chief. Happy New Year.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I don't care what anyone says, this has to be considered a late nominee in the "Redboard of the Year" category. That is creativity at its finest.

I read on another board today where a poster claimed only two losing years in 45 years of playing!! Now that takes courage lol

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by tabs

Now that takes courage lol

Or really bad record keeping.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Or really bad record keeping.

Or a 43 year layoff.