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Post by trackrat on Feb 1, 2008 15:07:58 GMT -5
Two questions here:
Q1) How much money do you take to the track with you?
Q2) What is the largest single wager you have ever made?
A1) $500
A2) The largest single wager I have made would be a $50 exacta box and that only happened once and it was NOT PRETTY.
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Post by thegiss on Feb 1, 2008 15:47:34 GMT -5
Two questions here: Q1) How much money do you take to the track with you? Q2) What is the largest single wager you have ever made? A1) $500 A2) The largest single wager I have made would be a $50 exacta box and that only happened once and it was NOT PRETTY. These days, its rare for me to go out with more than $300 to wager. in the old days, the banroll was $1k. Period. No more, no less (not superstitious at all). The largest single wager-- several $1k to show on 1-9s in the days before simulcasting, when the guaranteed return was still a dime on the dollar. Biggest aggregate wager-- Brown Jug Final 1988. $500 to win; $300 exacta with the Guida entry second and a $100 tri key BJ over Albert Albert, the Guida entry and Dare You To ($600) for a total of $1400. |
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Post by trackrat on Feb 1, 2008 15:56:15 GMT -5
In the old days, the bankroll was $1k. Period. No more, no less (not superstitious at all). Is that "old days" prior to marriage too? |
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Post by thegiss on Feb 1, 2008 16:09:32 GMT -5
In the old days, the bankroll was $1k. Period. No more, no less (not superstitious at all). Is that "old days" prior to marriage too? Well, well before that. Been married 21 1/2, we are talking late 70s, early 80s. (Jug week was always an exception for me until I began coaching HS soccer. A week to go nuts with my buddies-- great food, too much beer (or wine) and lots of gambling) |
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Post by tautog on Feb 1, 2008 18:03:06 GMT -5
Two questions here: Q1) How much money do you take to the track with you? Q2) What is the largest single wager you have ever made? A1) $500 A2) The largest single wager I have made would be a $50 exacta box and that only happened once and it was NOT PRETTY. 1) $300 but the phone is always an option though very rarely used 2) $500 on an even money favorite at Aqueduct that won when I was SINGLE!!! |
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Post by jimhorseman on Feb 1, 2008 18:12:05 GMT -5
Trackrat:
I usually take an even $400 for wagering and then another $20 - $25 for "other" items such as a simulcast program, soft drinks or a snack. I always try to have my main wagering track; almost always Northfield, handicapped in advance. I lay out my wagers in advance and then make adjustments for scratches, track condition, driver changes and sadly in the latter races for my usual diminished bankroll.
I have been partners in a couple of large wagers in the $200 - $300 range. This is usually on a big race such as the Breeders Cup or Derby where we play a large trifecta or superfecta. I really can't think of many individual wagers that go over $100. More often I'll put maybe up to $60 in a superfecta wheel or perhaps play a $64 pick four ticket. My usual wager on a race is in the $25 - $40 range.
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Post by sulkyhaven on Feb 1, 2008 22:55:39 GMT -5
It depends....I usually have $300 or so. The largest bet was actually a $2500 to win on Deputed Testimony in the 1983 Preakness. I had been watching him all year and I knew a few people in the Boniface barn and decided to take the plunge.
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Post by scojer on Feb 2, 2008 16:36:17 GMT -5
A1 Whatever i can afford to lose that day.lol.In the early 90's it was $300 and up.But the times have changed.Hell.i'll take $40 if thats what i have in my pocket and just need to get out of the house.lol.But my budget for a month is about what some of you guys are taking per trip.Maybe thats why you see me bet more w/p than exotics,Just habit i guess.
A2 $200 win on Tye Loy on a trotter out of the 7 hole.Along with 5 $20 exactas,and a$1 tri wheel.He Won,and i was a very happy capper.Had half the win pool.
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Post by thegiss on Feb 2, 2008 23:01:09 GMT -5
A1 Whatever i can afford to lose that day.lol.In the early 90's it was $300 and up.But the times have changed.Hell.i'll take $40 if thats what i have in my pocket and just need to get out of the house.lol.But my budget for a month is about what some of you guys are taking per trip.Maybe thats why you see me bet more w/p than exotics,Just habit i guess. A2 $200 win on Tye Loy on a trotter out of the 7 hole.Along with 5 $20 exactas,and a$1 tri wheel.He Won,and i was a very happy capper.Had half the win pool. $200 to win on the Chinaman?  That is just wrong on sooo many levels ;D |
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Post by trackrat on Feb 3, 2008 10:52:52 GMT -5
I start the night with my $500 bankroll, betting Northfield. If my wagering is cold at Northfield (after losing a few races and not even being close), I usually look to the Meadowlands for recovery. I like the Meadowlands because (obviously) the quality of driving is more consistent across the board than Northfield's driver colony, almost eliminating one variable in the handicapping puzzle. Many nights I make nothing at Northfield, but the Meadowlands pulls me out.
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Post by scojer on Feb 3, 2008 11:49:49 GMT -5
I agree Giss but,I had him capped as my best $ horse of the day as long as the rain we were expecting got here in time for the race he was in.(it was maybe the 7th race)It was maybe 12=15 yrs ago.But i wound up catching Billy Irvine adding lasix to one of his horses in the 2nd half of the dd.I wound up catching the dd,and had to sign for a $1 tri that was just over the $600 line.So the stars started lineing up as it started pouring rain about 2 races be4 the trot i was waiting 4.I must confess,i had Tye capped to go to the front and not look back,but he took back and made a move going to the qtr,and had the lead at the half.But no way,do i have that kind of money on Tye Loy without cashing the tickets earlier in the card,and the rain arriving on Q.lol.
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Post by thegiss on Feb 4, 2008 10:30:07 GMT -5
I agree Giss but,I had him capped as my best $ horse of the day as long as the rain we were expecting got here in time for the race he was in.(it was maybe the 7th race)It was maybe 12=15 yrs ago.But i wound up catching Billy Irvine adding lasix to one of his horses in the 2nd half of the dd.I wound up catching the dd,and had to sign for a $1 tri that was just over the $600 line.So the stars started lineing up as it started pouring rain about 2 races be4 the trot i was waiting 4.I must confess,i had Tye capped to go to the front and not look back,but he took back and made a move going to the qtr,and had the lead at the half.But no way,do i have that kind of money on Tye Loy without cashing the tickets earlier in the card,and the rain arriving on Q.lol. LOL! |
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Post by kassracing on Feb 5, 2008 18:59:34 GMT -5
Largest bet....exotic $500 exacta box at Meadowlands Preview Lobell and another horse forgot who it was. Hit paid $ 6.80 and biggest straight bet $1,100 show on a horse at santa anita. Dont bet anymore. Tired of losing my money, go to the truck with less then $20 bucks! and no debit or credit cards! lol
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That is just wrong on sooo many levels ;D