Comments for The Unbearable Lightness of Betting

Comment on Blog Status Update by Teresa Genaro (@BklynBckstretch)

Teresa Genaro (@BklynBckstretch) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:01:33 +0000

We’ll miss you and eagerly await your return. See you in Saratoga, or perhaps before.

Comment on Peter Thomas Fornatale by Rich Maida

Rich Maida — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:31 +0000

Pete I’m very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. It was great to meet him at Saratoga at his book signing in 2009.I listened to his radio shows since I was in high school and always enjoyed not only the music that he played but his banter between the songs.My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely Rich Maida

Comment on By Request: My Thoughts on USA Exchange Wagering by Mike

Mike — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:49:45 +0000

As a long time proponent of exchange wagering, I absolutely love this post. Well written and you hit everything on the head. I really wish track executives would read this post with an open mind. The most important innovation for the modern day horseplayer and the game as a whole is staring them directly in the face. It’s up to them if they want to steady the ship and encourage growth or continue the downward wagering pattern the game has been going through.

Comment on Frankel’s Sectional Times for the Sussex Stakes by Barry Brauer

Barry Brauer — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:16:58 +0000

frankel does a 10.7sec furlong. wow…. black caviar does 10.2 repeatedly one after another, and did a 9.98 in the middle furlong of her last race. black caviar did its final 3 furlongs in 30.8, frankel does around 32-33. its just not a competition

Comment on A Possible Explanation for the Giants Win by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:56:33 +0000

Because God clearly loves the Yankees and is indifferent towards the Knicks because they’re named after a beer company. Come on read a bible once in a while…

Comment on By Request: My Thoughts on USA Exchange Wagering by john moranetz

john moranetz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:19 +0000

It gives me hope,…
Getting fair and correct odds on a horse,… what a concept!
Back or lay a horse?… Hallaluja!!!

Comment on A Possible Explanation for the Giants Win by selectowp

selectowp — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:52:44 +0000

I guess you can hang your hat on the belief that “God” is a fan of certain New York sports teams, as so many do, but then how do you explain the Mets and Knicks?

Congrats PTF!

Comment on By Request: My Thoughts on USA Exchange Wagering by andyscoggin

andyscoggin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:04:53 +0000

I for one would love the chance to try exchange wagering!

Comment on Peter Pan Video Review by Saturday at Gulfstream | The Unbearable Lightness of Betting

Saturday at Gulfstream | The Unbearable Lightness of Betting — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:22:35 +0000

[...] at a testing gallop (didn’t like how he finished up in the Peter Pan, did a video on it here. Still, at 2-1 or higher, I might nibble. If I think I can get around evens the place, I might do [...]

Comment on LECOMTE STAKES Preview by unbearablelightnessofbetting

unbearablelightnessofbetting — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:10:03 +0000

OUCH! Now there’s a result that makes me look bad. ..f rom the way he was bet, and the way he ran, I’m going to take a guess that MR BOWLING came on a bunch between two and three. A good example of the dangers of line handicapping, too, as the money was clearly a good sign, as opposed to meaning he wasn’t “value” per se. Still, everybody loses a lot more than they win and I’ll return next week, undaunted.