Does anyone really beat this game?

[joemama]

Have to agree that there is much more to this as described in previous posts than just winning or loosing money.  It sure seems though that I can remember the big hits and the details surrounding them way better than the loosing experiences.  And having friends or family involved in those winning days makes it that much more enjoyable.  That\'s what keeps me coming back.  I am just grateful to be able to afford those loosing days.

[Bet Twice]

Completely agree with the thoughts above on why I bet the horses and attend events.  I don\'t do it with the intent of becoming rich, it\'s more about the thrill of the contest.  That said, I\'ve always wondered if one could make a living doing this.....apparently not, unless you are in one of the very small camps Miff mentions above.

[miff]

Prior to the rebate era, a figure of 97% losers was tossed around for everday horse players. Where it came from and how accurate it was,don\'t know.

[Edgorman]

All stats skewed because of Richard Dreyfuss having a very good day in \"Let It Ride\".

[Boscar Obarra]

miff Wrote:
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> Prior to the rebate era, a figure of 97% losers
> was tossed around for everday horse players. Where
> it came from and how accurate it was,don\'t know.

Even if that was EVER true, the % making significant money would be substantially lower than that.

[FrankD.]

Boscar,

You hit the nail on the head with \"significant\" money.

10 of the past 12 years at the Spa I have turned a profit but only 2 of those winning years was the dollar amount greater than what I made in my business during the same time frame. Trust me my business lacks a lot of attention during the Spa!

The bottom line is I like many got hooked on this game early on and have found nothing in the same 43 years as rezlegal (Secretariat 1973) that can duplicate the thrills, intellectual challenge of handicapping, excitement and comradery of the race track, tele theaters, bookie joints and OTB parlors.

The cast of the Carolna BBQ and now remaining deck at the Spa have without a doubt taken camaraderie to a whole new level to say the least over the past 6 or 7 years.

Frank D.