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Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/19/24
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Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
Are there any analytics nerds trying to take this over? I...
boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma
  05/20/24
This of it sort of like tennis where certain players perform...
crystalline school cafeteria pistol
  05/20/24
That's just basic handicapping though.
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
Seems like something you could have figured out in 1860. ...
boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma
  05/20/24
It has already been taken over by Computer Assisted Wagering...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
are they just trying to arbitrage the lines? what are the...
boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma
  05/20/24
It's only arbitrage to the extent that the CAW teams get reb...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
Are CAWs active even in small dollar races, like harness rac...
Aggressive Bossy Chad
  05/20/24
Yes and yes. Although there is less dumb money to take at sm...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
Due to complaints, some circuits have barred CAWs from makin...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
has anyone studied the statistical performances based on how...
Stirring iridescent hospital rigpig
  05/20/24
lol, yeah, or figure out how much the horse has eaten/slept ...
boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma
  05/20/24
Candy, pls address this
Stirring iridescent hospital rigpig
  05/20/24
Some people say a horse shitting during a post parade is goo...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
isn't that stuff banned / tested for?
Pink Liquid Oxygen National
  05/20/24
Its banned in 2 year old races and in graded stakes, but it ...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
what about for the 3yr olds at the various 3xcrown events? i...
Pink Liquid Oxygen National
  05/20/24
Lasix isn't permitted in any of the Triple Crown races. They...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
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Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
Do horses ever get boners right before or after they race?
pontificating bistre azn area
  05/20/24
Yes it happens.
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
Got any pics?
pontificating bistre azn area
  05/20/24
Given the CAWs what bets do you recommend for the casual be...
Aggressive Bossy Chad
  05/20/24
When I started, I always played pick 5s because of the allur...
Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
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Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard
  05/20/24
you still poast? i bet on horse racing for a living. im l...
tats
  10/02/25
not that poaster but I have family with a season box at Chur...
Mailer Daemon
  10/02/25
no i didnt until very recently. Forever Young (JPN) SMOTH...
tats
  10/02/25


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Date: May 19th, 2024 5:00 PM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard



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Date: May 20th, 2024 10:53 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:07 AM
Author: boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma

Are there any analytics nerds trying to take this over?

If so, what do they try to figure out about this? What's their angle?

If not, why not?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676444)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:11 AM
Author: crystalline school cafeteria pistol

This of it sort of like tennis where certain players perform better on certain surfaces.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676453)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:16 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

That's just basic handicapping though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676478)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:16 AM
Author: boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma

Seems like something you could have figured out in 1860.

How about something like analyzing the horses' gaits with high speed cameras and computer programs?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676480)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:16 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

It has already been taken over by Computer Assisted Wagering teams or CAWs. It may end up killing the sport, because CAWs make up an enormous amount of the handle bet in ordinary races. It is very similar to computers betting against computers now, and unless there are sucker actual people involved there is no sucker to beat.

All the normal people hate it, particularly because the CAW teams get special rebates on their wagers and special access to information and ways to bet. It is crooked as hell. Many of the CAWs are affiliated with race tracks. I tried to get EPAH to sue them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676476)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:17 AM
Author: boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma

are they just trying to arbitrage the lines?

what are the inputs the actually use?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676488)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:24 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

It's only arbitrage to the extent that the CAW teams get rebates from the tracks. To profit, the CAWs still need to be profitable bettors.

At a normal track, the takeout or take that goes to the track as a percentage of the handle might be 18 percent. If the CAWs get a 10 percent rebate for each dollar bet, they are have an advantage versus normal human players.

They use algorithms and have computers to make wagers. I don't know all the details for their inputs. Some people say they are allowed to bet after the gate has opened.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676505)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:26 AM
Author: Aggressive Bossy Chad

Are CAWs active even in small dollar races, like harness racing? Do their bets typically come in at the last second before the race starts?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676511)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:26 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

Yes and yes. Although there is less dumb money to take at smaller tracks.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676514)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:28 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

Due to complaints, some circuits have barred CAWs from making last minute wagers in some pools but it is common to see a winner's odds drop dramatically during the race due to last minute wagers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676523)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:16 AM
Author: Stirring iridescent hospital rigpig

has anyone studied the statistical performances based on how much the horse shits pre-race?

Seems like a good amount of shitting would lighten the carrying weight to some degree.

can betters access this information?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676485)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:19 AM
Author: boyish awkward hunting ground dilemma

lol, yeah, or figure out how much the horse has eaten/slept in the past 48 hours or whatever.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676491)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:22 AM
Author: Stirring iridescent hospital rigpig

Candy, pls address this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676500)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:26 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

Some people say a horse shitting during a post parade is good luck, but I am unaware of any statistical analysis.

In am ordinary race, the horses are pumped up with lasix which is a diuretic with a goal to make them lighter.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676512)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:32 AM
Author: Pink Liquid Oxygen National

isn't that stuff banned / tested for?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676535)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 11:33 AM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

Its banned in 2 year old races and in graded stakes, but it is almost always used when it can be.

The therapeutic purpose is the prevent horses from having their lungs bleed while their are exerting themselves. Some horses are bleeders and need it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676541)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 12:26 PM
Author: Pink Liquid Oxygen National

what about for the 3yr olds at the various 3xcrown events? is that a 'graded stake'? not familiar with the industry terms

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676724)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 12:39 PM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

Lasix isn't permitted in any of the Triple Crown races. They are graded stakes. They are grade 1 races which are the most prestigious class.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47676758)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 3:27 PM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47677263)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 4:01 PM
Author: pontificating bistre azn area

Do horses ever get boners right before or after they race?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47677364)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 4:12 PM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

Yes it happens.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47677403)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 4:20 PM
Author: pontificating bistre azn area

Got any pics?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47677445)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 4:20 PM
Author: Aggressive Bossy Chad

Given the CAWs what bets do you recommend for the casual better? What are some interesting facts the casual better doesn’t know so I can impress my friends?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47677441)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 4:31 PM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard

When I started, I always played pick 5s because of the allure of big hits. I very rarely play pick 5s anymore. Just on big days.

Now I almost exclusively make straight win bets.

I have never been into vertical exotics like exactas, trifectas, and supers. Very rarely I might play an exacta.

The CAWs are in all the pools so there is probably no reason to change what wager you would make in response to them. People can beat the CAWs, so that is the long-term goal.

If you just know how all the different wagers work and basic strategy, that should impress people. Horse Racing for Dummies is a great book.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#47677489)



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Date: May 20th, 2024 7:46 PM
Author: Self-centered Razzle Gay Wizard



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Date: October 2nd, 2025 4:23 AM
Author: tats

you still poast?

i bet on horse racing for a living. im looking forward to Sovereignty laying down the pipe on Forever Young (JPN)

mark patterson left his post at mountaineer racecourse and it felt like a sign of the times but doug salvatore has done a good enough job filling the airwaves so fuck libs, and may this sport last another thousand years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#49318922)



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Date: October 2nd, 2025 5:13 AM
Author: Mailer Daemon

not that poaster but I have family with a season box at Churchill and go a couple times a year, planning for something early in the fall meet rn

did you know Forever Young is owned by the president of the JP megacorp behind this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umamusume:_Pretty_Derby

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#49318935)



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Date: October 2nd, 2025 5:44 AM
Author: tats

no i didnt until very recently.

Forever Young (JPN) SMOTHERCRUSHED his race yesterday

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5530234&forum_id=2Reputation#49318944)