[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by miraja2

That was my thought as well. I don't really understand the idea that one bet is chicken......and another one is cool.
I don't typically bet to show myself. But if someone likes to take the risk of loading up on a show bet in a short field......that seems every bit as legitimate - and every bit as risky in terms of odds vs. reward - as any other bet.

It goes further than that, miraja. I'm quite certain that in certain easily identifiable circumstances, loading up on a heavy fav in the show pool is among the best bets one can ever hope to make in this (or any) game.

--Dunbar