Episode 5: They’re at the Post

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