Hi osulldj,

Good points.

There is a major problem going to the track if you want to bet interstate. Because of the lack of competition from the few bookies betting interstate and poor oddds offered as a result, often below the call, you are usually restricted to betting on your local races.

Also, because you cannot see single price movements with say one bookie in the home state betting ring to get a feel of the betting the next prices given from interstate can catch you out as the few local interstate ring bookies slavishly follow them or bet under.

A portable computer might enable you to bet online, but I think that all adds up to a very stressful day. It is tough enough work keenly watching price movements in your own state betting ring and deciding when to strike.

Neil.