DO DRIVERS STILL GET TIPS

[Lance]

Here is the answer:  it's called greasing the wheel!

We used to call it greasing the shaft.

[Pacer 2]

I've heard of a few drivers request $100 bill to drive your horse win or lose....

[rainman2]

I've heard of a few drivers request $100 bill to drive your horse win or lose....

Seriously now, go and ask someone who has owned grand circuit horses. They could tell you the truth on this.

[Pacer 2]

Seriously now, go and ask someone who has owned grand circuit horses. They could tell you the truth on this.

   Maybe you should ask me. I know.

[ScrapeThePaint]

Most tracks have very good purses, and the drivers make a nice living. Do drivers still get tips?

Absolutely. Smart owners tip. Money talks.

[ScrapeThePaint]

What tip amount is typical for a track with good purses? For a win

$100

[ScrapeThePaint]

Here is the answer:  it's called greasing the wheel!

If your driver has a choice of who to drive in a race, the driver will take your horse if they are both equal in talent!

EXACTLY!

[rainman2]

$100

I guess I was cheap 20 years ago with $ 50!

[SeattleSlew]

Back in the 70's and 80's when you could still easily pull $30,000-$40,000 out of a race, as a bettor, without owning the pool, there were many larger tips given.

[rainman2]

Back in the 70's and 80's when you could still easily pull $30,000-$40,000 out of a race, as a bettor, without owning the pool, there were many larger tips given.

This was probably true for Yonkers and Roosevelt.

how did Herve die broke between cashing tickets and tips?

[toothman]

We used to call it greasing the shaft.