Thoroughbred Idea Foundation

A non-profit think tank seeking sustainable improvements to the North American Thoroughbred racing industry. Grow the pie.

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Beginning this Friday, winning bets in Kentucky will be paid to the penny, the first time in American history all bets are paid to such a unit! https://t.co/44jzvOulc3

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

NEW: TIF sunsets active operations, papers and reports remain online for reference.

We are so thankful for all of the support, particularly from horseplayers, over the last 5 years!

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[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

🚨NEW: @CanterburyPark to become first track in modern North American Thoroughbred racing to time races without run-up, beginning with their 2024 season.

Read mor by clicking the image below. https://t.co/FqJmmsXSPn

[Repole Stable @RepoleStable]

The goal is to make the sport better for the horses, fans, gamblers, jockeys, trainers, owners, backstretch, tracks, etc, etc.

What are the top five things you would do to improve the sport???

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

NEW: The NY State Gaming Commission asserted it followed pick five rules "accordingly" when a surface change is only known after betting closes.

The problem? P5 betting was still open.

Click image below to read the story and watch the video

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[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

In case you missed it, Santa Anita returns Friday with a traditional pick six bet, and Del Mar will do the same beginning this November! https://t.co/MRAVmzDjLv

[US Bets @US_Bets]

"Every board I was on, we were trying to tackle the same subjects and, at the same time, the same people were on all the boards."

- Craig Bernick, @racingideas

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[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

NEW: Pool manipulation spate hits Prairie Meadows.

The Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission is investigating recent incidents which can impact the confidence of bettors and legitimacy of race results. https://t.co/YfS2rEh6f4

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

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[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Horseshoe Indianapolis @HSIndyRacing is the first in North America to integrate projected win odds to its track broadcasts, seeking to help horseplayers understand likely direction of win market. https://t.co/RPVSJszKCu

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

We are approaching five years since the publication of our first white paper - Penny Breakage. Take a look back at the last 2+ years of TIF coverage, research and advocacy to improve outcomes for the sport's voluntary financial participants.

Click 👉 https://t.co/QytFf0E2EG

[Peter T. Fornatale @loomsboldly]

@SJU5 @Utbighair @PatCummingsTIF @Qatar_Racing @racingideas @craigb1818 @InTheMoneyMedia @FahadAlthaniQR @JSCSport @JSCComms @marshallgramm has written about this extensively. You can find some more info here:

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

@Jackpotkimm @GZimmer55 Our research suggests they play nearly every pool (not all) at every track if the signal is exported.

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

🚨NEW: Just published, "Sharks & Minnows" dives into the boom in CAW play, the decline in mass market handle and its impact on purses at one of America's top tracks.

Five recommendations to improve are offered.

Click below to read, like & retweet! https://t.co/PeEBARoGFB

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

NEW: Vet checks, regulatory communications about Triple Crown races need to be made public.

Fortunately, U.S. racing can emulate Australia, Hong Kong and meet the needs of the public in the age of information.

Click below to read our latest piece 👇

https://t.co/TXj0NjC8MP

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Congrats to @BH_FAngst who bested @CBredar @ABREG_1 and 6 others on a tiebreaker to win the TIF Derby Prop Contest. $22,000 will be directed across @PDJFund @Backside_LC @NewVocations @SecondStride

More details and prop results below 👇👇👇
https://t.co/C037gD1ZXa

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

NEW: The first Kentucky Oaks and Derby Days with penny breakage saw more than $1 million in additional winnings paid to horseplayers.
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[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Scratches have cut the number of live props to 14. Enter our Derby Prop Contest for a chance to direct a share of $20k in donations to racing charities. https://t.co/qa8LG1ARTl

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

If you’ve already entered, props that included horses now scratched are scored correct for all. And if you have t entered…ENTER!

Average time to complete the entry is 4 minutes

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Entries are now open for the TIF Derby Prop Contest. Click below to review the props and you can enter from a link on that page. https://t.co/femp14ZC0J

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Keep the entries coming!

The top five finishers will get to direct $20,000 in donations to some outstanding charities supporting racing.

Review the props at the link below and enter!
https://t.co/femp14ZC0J

[Thoroughbred Idea Foundation @racingideas]

Entries are now open for the TIF Derby Prop Contest. Click below to review the props and you can enter from a link on that page. https://t.co/femp14ZC0J