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Harness Racing / Re: More evidence harness racing is thriving

« Last post by Kenny on Today at 05:54:35 PM »

Quote from: Pacer 2 on Today at 05:22:46 PM

There are many reasons the sport is thriving. Fact is its thriving.

Thriving sucking on the teat of government. The former governor of Pennsylvania went after the handouts and the Philadelphia newspaper has exposed harness racing several times. Keep your head buried in the sand and you will be the first person crying when the government shuts off the handouts.

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In Pennsylvania, approximately 85% to 90% of harness racing (Standardbred) purses are funded through the state-regulated Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Trust Fund (RHDTF). Traditional wagering on the races themselves (the pari-mutuel handle) only accounts for the remaining 10% to 15% of the purse pools.

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Similar to Pennsylvania and Ontario, the direct pari-mutuel handle (the money actually wagered by bettors) makes up a very small percentage of the harness racing purse pool in Ohio—accounting for roughly 5% to 10% of total purses.

The remaining 90% to 95% of Ohio's harness racing purses is heavily bankrolled by alternative gaming revenues, specifically Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) and commercial casino tax distributions.

Harness Racing / Monticello PRESS RELEASE

« Last post by macdaddi on Today at 05:48:45 PM »

Monticello Raceway adds Brian McEvoy

by Shawn Wiles, Monticello Raceway
Monticello, NY – Monticello Raceway is proud to announce the addition of Brian McEvoy as its new track handicapper. He replaces Catskill Steve, who was a mainstay for many years as the track handicapper at the Mighty M.

McEvoy is the current track handicapper for Pocono Downs, a position he has held for the last seven years. McEvoy got the harness racing bug at the tender early age of 12 years old and his love of harness racing has followed him his entire life. He spends countless hours watching replays of races before making my picks daily. He is an avid follower of harness racing and looks at every harness program every day at every track in North America.

Prior to his handicapping days, McEvoy enjoyed a career in the music business, where he was the Director of Rock Music for Mercury, Island, Def Jam records. He worked with artists as Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Kiss, Susan Tedeschi and many more.

“I appreciate this opportunity to be making my picks daily for the king of daytime racing for many, many years, Monticello Raceway,” said McEvoy. Monticello Raceway Race Secretary, Eric Warner commented, “Brian will be a welcome addition, he fills a large void left by Catskill Steve, who had many faithful during his long tenure.”

Harness Racing / Jon Ahle

« Last post by getreal on Today at 05:39:56 PM »

Is there a more passive idiotic driver on the east coast that actually gets drives? And yes I could do better at 62 years old

Harness Racing / Re: More evidence harness racing is thriving

« Last post by Harness racer on Today at 05:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Sweet on Today at 05:33:08 PM

For arguements sake for the 1000 times you repeat the same thing let's say we say harness racing is thriving (it's really not )

The mere fact you say it

They would rather be waterboarded than admit it

That's why you'll repeat it thousands more times

A - you're mentally ill
B - dumb
C- you're effect is like an ant bite
D - you can't stop lying

Is there an all of the above choice? These two are retarded if they actually believed this stuff. But they are just looking for a reaction and have nothing better to do. I hope fat fuck Mark’s days are numbered…unlike his daily calorie intake.

Thoroughbred Racing / Re: Saratoga - Thursday, 6/4

« Last post by Sweet on Today at 05:38:41 PM »

Quote from: JT on Today at 05:10:47 PM

Hey bello bummer about race 8, but that was a nice run you had
FYI.. and Trig knows,
You know who is at Scioto tonight
Doubt he wins, tough field, probably use as a tightener for bigger races down the line

That's the past Bello's CD p5 is on and pretty

Harness Racing / Re: Ford must resign

« Last post by Sweet on Today at 05:36:00 PM »

Quote from: Pacer 2 on Today at 05:20:46 PM

Seems like Andrew didnt take his meds.

Was FATSO sitting on your face while you posted that

Talent!

Harness Racing / Re: More evidence harness racing is thriving

« Last post by Sweet on Today at 05:33:08 PM »

Quote from: Pacer 2 on Today at 05:22:46 PM

There are many reasons the sport is thriving. Fact is its thriving.

For arguements sake for the 1000 times you repeat the same thing let's say we say harness racing is thriving (it's really not

)

The mere fact you say it

They would rather be waterboarded than admit it

That's why you'll repeat it thousands more times

A - you're mentally ill
B - dumb
C- you're effect is like an ant bite
D - you can't stop lying

Thoroughbred Racing / Re: Saratoga - Thursday, 6/4

« Last post by bello on Today at 05:22:47 PM »

Quote from: JT on Today at 05:10:47 PM

Hey bello bummer about race 8, but that was a nice run you had
FYI.. and Trig knows,
You know who is at Scioto tonight
Doubt he wins, tough field, probably use as a tightener for bigger races down the line

Thanks the lagtime at Scioto drives me nuts. I cant watch it

Harness Racing / Re: More evidence harness racing is thriving

« Last post by Pacer 2 on Today at 05:22:46 PM »

Quote from: Kenny on Today at 02:06:41 PM

"Thriving" on government handouts. When much less that 20% of the purses is coming from the customers, that is not "thriving", that is a house of cards. I hope I see the day when the handouts are eliminated and the industry has to offer customer a product they want.

There are many reasons the sport is thriving. Fact is its thriving.