My Weird Record Collection

Episode 5: They’re at the Post

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It’s one thing to bet on a horse race that’s taking place at a track. But how about a prerecorded horse race that’s on a vinyl record — and you still don’t know who the winner will be? In episode 5 of My Weird Record Collection, Sean explains how it’s possible via a 1976 play-at-home game.

SHOW NOTES

  • U.S. gambling helplines by state
  • Worldwide gambling helplines
  • They’re at the Post entry on discogs.com
  • New York Times, “A Good Track Record” by Lawrence Van Gelder – July 18, 1976
  • Players enjoying They’re at the Post
  • They’re at the Post on YouTube:
    • Race #1 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #2 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #3 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #4 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #5 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #6 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #7 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #8 (all possible outcomes)
    • Race #3, one possible outcome – video of the record playing so you can see how fast the tone arm moves!
    • Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 5
    • The Jockey Club

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