I Don’t Heart NY
New York is sucking right now (ardenstreet)
At least not at the moment. Let’s review.
As Val’s comment indicated, one of Curlin’s imprisoned owners has an expired racing license and according to the newly launched Paulick Report, it’s looking like the New York State Racing and Wagering Board won’t be renewing Shirley Cunningham’s license in the “best interest of racing”. This means Curlin will not be racing in New York.
As mentioned yesterday, the new OTB bill boosts the take out on NYRA tracks by 1% starting in the fall. Here are some unsavory particulars…
For example, a New York bettor who makes a win bet on a race at Churchill Downs through NYRA’s account-wagering operation will be paid off as if the takeout is 17 percent, instead of 16 percent, the takeout charged by Churchill. NYRA would keep the difference.
So glad I never opened a NYRA account… thank you NYRA for never answering my email, which convinced me to never open a NYRA account!
Rest assured NYRA Rewards customers, “NYRA plans to increase rebates to customers of its NYRA Rewards Program”. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to watch race replays on NYRA’s site (hat tip to Power Cap). Currently displaying on NYRA’s race replay page:
For regulatory purposes, NYRA is not permitted at this time to provide a link to our race replays. NYRA understands and regrets this inconvenience for our fans who have come to rely upon these services.
Please be assured NYRA is doing everything within its power to work with the New York State Racing and Wagering Board to restore this link to our web site as soon as possible.
And there you have it. While I couldn’t wager on Churchill using Twinspires this weekend (things are strange all over), at least I can watch NYRA replays there! And will the 1% be added to my payouts via Twinspires on NYRA tracks since I’m a New York resident (and presuming I ever cash a ticket again)?
If you’re interested in learning more about the thievery known as take-out (look up breakage while you’re there too), check out Track Thieves and specifically his chart of the takeout rates at various tracks on various pools.
Have a nice day!
Posted by dana on Jun 18 2008
Filed Under: Internet, 2008, Twinspires, Industry, Greed, :(, Gambling, Curlin, OTB, NYRA, Racing
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Cheer up…
The U.S. House of Representatives is on deck!
Let’s hope at least it’s some good TV!
Here’s the placeholder in the C-Span video library… I better go make sure I have room on my DVR.
tough going in the horse racing industry lately. they brought it upon themselves though.
Fabulous Strike returns this weekend. looking forward to seeing him again.
More Good News….
TOC may restrict Del Mar signal
By MATT HEGARTY
The Thoroughbred Owners of California is prepared to prevent Del Mar from making its signal available to out-of-state customers of national account-wagering platforms unless the signal is made available to all account-wagering operations or the group’s horsemen get a higher percentage of the bets, the top official of the TOC said on Wednesday.
from DRF.
http://www.drf.com/news/article/95598.html
I never did expect Curlin in NY, but I was hoping to see Big Brown in the Travers. My guess is they chose the Haskell to avoid the detention barn.
Yeah, to be honest I didn’t expect him either… and good point about the detention barn. I would buy the humidity angle too if indeed it is less humid at Monmouth.
C - I’m definitely looking forward to Fabulous Strike’s return + Adriano’s return to turf. I was bummed when they decided to run him in the Derby.
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board is the body that will issue or not issue a license to Curlin’s owner. NYRA has nothing to do with it.
The 3 men that run what passes for state government in NY raised the takeout. NYRA opposed the increase.
Great blog btw.
cheers, Chris
Thanks Chris!
My quest to blame NYRA for everything (including my sore throat) has been amended :)