If the state of Illinois votes in slot machines at racetracks in 2013, Balmoral could easily become the top harness track in North America.
So Balmoral and the Meadowlands have the best chance of stealing business away from Thoroughbred tracks. There's no question in my mind that this greatly contributed to Balmoral's increase in handle. Balmoral's racing appeals to almost all types of horse players. This goes to show that if you put on a good product, with exciting come-from-behind winners, full fields, and good payoffs, people will bet on your races. If the state of Illinois votes in slot machines at racetracks in 2013, Balmoral could easily become the top harness track in North America.Balmoral handles good money because of 3 things 1 - it's a mile track 2 - because their signal is everywhere (look at Northfield) 3 - they race when very few tracks do (wed) (sun)
And you have drivers that you have guess on who's trying from week to week (Widger) (Miller) (Oosting) those 3 drivers could never pull the shit that they do at another racetrack without getting thrown out.Northfield a close 2nd as for the other 2 its not even close.
You must not watch the Big M and the Meadows, not to mention Northfield.
And, yet, some of the biggest scandals have taken place right there.Like ?
Balmoral handles good money because of 3 things 1 - it's a mile track 2 - because their signal is everywhere (look at Northfield) 3 - they race when very few tracks do (wed) (sun)Prime Example, race#3 tonight
Balmoral has a terrible product !! terrible horses and terrible drivers !!
Balmoral has the most inconsistent racing there is = big payouts , they have lame horses racing each week that never race back to the same form they raced the week before .
And you have drivers that you have guess who's trying from week to week (Widger) (Miller) (Oosting) those 3 drivers could never pull the shit that they do at another racetrack without getting thrown out.
if you play any track often enuff you will see the games driversCouln't agree more
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A-B-C: Isn't that how they classify greyhounds??? slaphead
A-B-C: Isn't that how they classify greyhounds??? slaphead
A-B-C: Isn't that how they classify greyhounds??? slapheadYes, and my friend that races at Wheeling contributes 90% of the cheating due to their classification system.
Balmoral handles good money because of 3 things 1 - it's a mile track 2 - because their signal is everywhere (look at Northfield) 3 - they race when very few tracks do (wed) (sun)
Balmoral has a terrible product !! terrible horses and terrible drivers !!
Balmoral has the most inconsistent racing there is = big payouts , they have lame horses racing each week that never race back to the same form they raced the week before .
And you have drivers that you have guess who's trying from week to week (Widger) (Miller) (Oosting) those 3 drivers could never pull the shit that they do at another racetrack without getting thrown out.
I have never made any bones about the fact that I'm not a gambler, but I'm smart enough to know that if every horse & every driver raced to form every start, the payoffs would be nothing. It would cease to be gambling. The REAL gamblers are the ones who figure out when, who, and how much to bet. JMOThe point is that Balmoral has the same horses racing week after week and its a total crap shoot most times , do they want to win out of the class they're racing in ? because in most cases if you win out where do you go with the horse (because most can't win in the next class)
If I'm an owner or trainer , I would want to put my horses where I think they belong
just sayin'
I see that Ira Smolin the father of Bobby Smolin had the only pick 5 ticket at Balmoral Weds night and now Balmoral has the ticket on hold slapheadthumbsup
I watched the only race Bobby was in and it didn't look like anything funny went on in the race but i see that some people disagree.
My question is how does Balmoral have the right to put a hold on the ticket unless they feel that something funny went on in the pick 5 .
Nice racetrack !! It's bad enough everybody already thinks they cheat at Balmoral and now this .
I see that Ira Smolin the father of Bobby Smolin had the only pick 5 ticket at Balmoral Weds night and now Balmoral has the ticket on hold slaphead
I watched the only race Bobby was in and it didn't look like anything funny went on in the race but i see that some people disagree.
My question is how does Balmoral have the right to put a hold on the ticket unless they feel that something funny went on in the pick 5 .
Nice racetrack !! It's bad enough everybody already thinks they cheat at Balmoral and now this .
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If you live or race in Illinois you quickly become accustomed to the crap that is dominant at the Chicago tracks and sooner or later throw your hands in the air and look elsewhere if you wish continue in the game.
Corruption is the prevailing mentallity not only at the harness tracks but throughout the city and state gevernments. It's something you live with if you live in or near Crook County and it's monster money sucking crew in Chicago.
A-B-C: Isn't that how they classify greyhounds??? slaphead