Race Scanning Tips & Hints

I’ve been scanning at the race tracks for almost 25 years. Long before programmable, hand-held scanners, my first scanning set up consisted of a big old Bearcat 250 mobile scanner duct-taped to a huge 12 volt lantern battery. The whole setup must have weighed 10 pounds and I had to lug it around in a… [Continue Reading]

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Horse Racing Glossary

Across the board – a bet on a horse to win, place, and show. The minimum bet is $6 because three wagers ($2 to win, $2 to place, $2 to show) are being placed. If the horse wins, the bettor receives win, place, and show payouts. If the horse finishes second, the bettor receives place… [Continue Reading]

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