Nice touch by Gulfstream

[ateamstupid]

Updating how many live Pick 6 tickets there are after each race. Takes a little bit of the guesswork out of figuring out if there'll be a carryover.

[herkhorse]

agreed

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Updating how many live Pick 6 tickets there are after each race. Takes a little bit of the guesswork out of figuring out if there'll be a carryover.

No reason all tracks can't do that. The wager is closed, so disclose what is happening throughout.

Kudos to GP.

[Gander]

How long before NYRA has this technology?

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Gander

How long before NYRA has this technology?

Ideally I'd like to see them be able to handle $.50 Pick 4s first.

[Gander]

Maybe by 2015.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Ideally I'd like to see them be able to handle $.50 Pick 4s first.

good idea! i love that bet. i only go as far as pick 3's in ny. i've already hit a couple at gulfstream...and for 50 cents you can't beat the return. i'm starting to think its the best bet on the card!

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by Gander

How long before NYRA has this technology?

You can tell after the eighth race by watching the will pays.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Left Bank

You can tell after the eighth race by watching the will pays.

Right, and Gulfstream gives you an idea after every race as to what probability there is of a carryover. Can you see why that's not the same thing?

[Gander]

Its potentially a 2 hour difference.

[jpops757]

I see no reason they cant give you the live tickets in pk3s and pk4s too. Just a little more trouble to keep the bettors informed and you know they are really concerned about the patrons that pay the bills. I know that this service want change the potential payout but it could help me structuring my other rolling pk3s.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Gander

How long before NYRA has this technology?

Do you really think NYRA doesn't want to make the existing customers experience better? Don't you think they want their product as good as it can possibly be? Seriously, IF they had money they would improve a lot of things. The issue is money, they don't have any! and are still playing Ping Pong with OTB, The State etc etc. IF things ever get sorted out and IF they get the model to work. I would bet on the current NYRA team to make it's racing the best in the sport.. I am sure they would love Trakus, HD, better betting Tech, I figure they would love to make the grounds (Belmont/Aqueduct) more fan friendly. It's just a simple matter of finding a financial platform that isnt on such crappy ground and all your wishes will come true. IMO

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Do you really think NYRA doesn't want to make the existing customers experience better? Don't you think they want their product as good as it can possibly be? Seriously, IF they had money they would improve a lot of things. The issue is money, they don't have any! and are still playing Ping Pong with OTB, The State etc etc. IF things ever get sorted out and IF they get the model to work. I would bet on the current NYRA team to make it's racing the best in the sport.. I am sure they would love Trakus, HD, better betting Tech, I figure they would love to make the grounds (Belmont/Aqueduct) more fan friendly. It's just a simple matter of finding a financial platform that isnt on such crappy ground and all your wishes will come true. IMO

no

yes

once the slots are approved the $$$$ s/b rolling in fred and they will get there chance

as for the grounds , i don't think saratoga is that much better for fans than say belmont is

belmont has a large outdoor picnic area where you can watch the races , it has multiple levels for the public to watch the races , it has plenty of windows (i have never come close to getting shut out), it has a beautiful training track that you can go and watch the AM workouts, it has inside dining , it has bar service inside with a bartender where you can sit down , it has plenty of simulcasting

it's location is not the best , elmont is clearly not as picturesque as saratoga , but from a fan perspective and an operation standpoint i really enjoy belmont as much as saratoga

i can't comment on aqu as much becuase that is only maybe a 1 time a yr event