04-18-2008, 03:00 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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The Ponies
I'm going to the track to do a little gambling and such...problem is that I have next to no idea what I'm doing. I've been before and just looked at the odds and put a bet on the longshots or things like that.
Anyone have any great advice, or a system that might actually see me win a bet here or there?
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04-18-2008, 03:24 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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mmm i thought you were talking about....twins
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04-18-2008, 03:26 PM
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Late Bloomer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Campo De Golf
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The shorter the odds the better your chance of winning, unfortunately that also means winning very little. 
If the number 5 horse is grey, bet on it. (this is a secret strategy for betting on horses that a friend of mine uses) (he might be crazy)
Last edited by prarieboy; 04-18-2008 at 03:30 PM.
Reason: added secret betting strategy
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04-18-2008, 03:28 PM
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Franchise Player
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Box your triactors.
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04-18-2008, 03:38 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Ask these guys....
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04-18-2008, 03:38 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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Slightly on the same topic, I thought they said we were done with horse racing at Stampede Park. Now the comercials are back. Did we get them back somehow?
As for me, as a rookie better I stick to betting on some medium-long shot as $2 to show, and a favourite as $2 to place. I usually end up somewhere between down $10 and up $40 (usually down though) and end up having a lot of fun cheering on my horse(s).
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04-18-2008, 03:45 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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They were extended at Stampede until next year I think...just until the Balzac track opens.
I just bet on the horse with the best name, or a long shot for the big win. I was kind of hoping someone could enlighten me though and help me lose a little less!
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04-18-2008, 04:32 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Look at the racing program and see how the horse has fared in similar conditions, race lengths, last few races... Gives you a little more insight...
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04-18-2008, 05:09 PM
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Scoring Winger
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speaking of track conditions, surely they must cancel races on days like this, no? i woke up this morning wanting to head down tonight, but i doubt i will now. not as fun if you cant see the race.
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04-18-2008, 10:15 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Olympic Saddledome
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They raced tonight...not that the jockeys were that happy about it...
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04-18-2008, 10:40 PM
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Random Title Change!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
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Sedins
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Yeah, when I saw this thread, I thought it would have something to do with the Sedins...
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