Churchill Spring meet: Up and Down

[whodey17]

Now the results of attendance and on-track wagering at Churchill was good news, but off track wagering was down. I wonder what the reasoning for people not betting on Churchill was. I for one didn't bet the meet but just for a few days. In my opinion, the racing a Churchill is awful. I would rather wager my wagering dollars at Belmont and Hollywood.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...INESS/70709016

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'd imagine it has something to do with it not being offered on various betting outlets, most notably Youbet.

Forgot all about that. very good point Dahoss.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'd imagine it has something to do with it not being offered on various betting outlets, most notably Youbet.

Bingo. I usually play Churchill and Arlington throughout the summer. This year, I've played two Churchill cards and one Arlington card because I can't stand using Xpressbet.

Belmont and Hollywood have gotten 99% of my action this summer because CD and AP are not on Youbet.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Bingo. I usually play Churchill and Arlington throughout the summer. This year, I've played two Churchill cards and one Arlington card because I can't stand using Xpressbet.

Belmont and Hollywood have gotten 99% of my action this summer because CD and AP are not on Youbet.

Wish this wasn't the case either, I have done well at Arlington when I have been there, also CD, but Belmont, can never figure that joint out, especially on the dirt. Hollywood I have done well at, at least two weeks ago was good, not so much recently.

[jwkniska]

reason has to be.... no TVG, no youbet, etc.

[JJP]

Not only no YouBet, but no IRG, which dwarfs the YouBet handle.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Bingo. I usually play Churchill and Arlington throughout the summer. This year, I've played two Churchill cards and one Arlington card because I can't stand using Xpressbet.

Belmont and Hollywood have gotten 99% of my action this summer because CD and AP are not on Youbet.

this is great to hear cause i did the same for the same reasons. after the derby I played Churchill and Arlington only on a limited basis, basically a few big days. instead I concentrated on Hollywood almost exclusively, and enjoyed it very much I might add.

I figured if enough people did like me then it might send a message that they won't forget.

[Scav]

Imagine what the Arlington pools would be like if they were on Youbet?

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Bingo. I usually play Churchill and Arlington throughout the summer. This year, I've played two Churchill cards and one Arlington card because I can't stand using Xpressbet.

Belmont and Hollywood have gotten 99% of my action this summer because CD and AP are not on Youbet.

Just realized X doesn't show AP video, so no Sumwon race live for me. Yet another reason to hate Xpressbet.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Just realized X doesn't show AP video, so no Sumwon race live for me. Yet another reason to hate Xpressbet.

well, tvg wasn't much better....they stayed at hollywood, while i was watching time tick by--screaming who wants to watch this race at hwd?? put freakin ap on!! they got to ap just in time to see sumwons' butt sticking out the back of the gate while they tried to shove her in. argh! i had to be somewhat laid back tho, had my folks on the phone while the race ran. my mom was pretty excited about it--she's a trip!

[ALostTexan]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'd imagine it has something to do with it not being offered on various betting outlets, most notably Youbet.

No, no, remember, Churchill insists (after Derby) that this has nothing to do with the lack of handle.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by ALostTexan

No, no, remember, Churchill insists (after Derby) that this has nothing to do with the lack of handle.

When is Churchill going to wake up and realize this. I personally don't use either Youbet or Express Bet, but I know many of you guys do. It just seems to me that they are being quite stubborn over this.

[10 pnt move up]

Did anyone follow churchill after the derby? who knew they were still racing

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

Did anyone follow churchill after the derby? who knew they were still racing

Some of us go there a lot more after the Derby is over! Good horses and a lot more space...

Originally Posted by Swap Fliparoo

Some of us go there a lot more after the Derby is over! Good horses and a lot more space...

You got that right. Churchill is a fantastic place to visit. I usually make it a habit to go at least 5 times during the spring meet.