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Old 05-22-2010, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingturf View Post
Steve great point about it not being pushed hard from NYRA. Today I hit the grand slam on three $1 payouts and collected $618.75 on a $30 bet. The reason I like this bet is because I bet longshots and most of the time they get nailed on the wire for the win or barely get up for 3rd. So, I figure in most case why not play this bet.

Footnote; race #5 at Belmont today even though I had the win, exacta and trifecta. I cannot believe the results stood without #3 Dear Marylou coming down. I was pissing and moaning when I saw the inquiry and I must admit that was a pretty severe infraction.
The problem with the bet is longshots are not worth any more than favorites. If your smart 20-1 runs 2nd, but the 1/5 shot clunks up for 3rd, you don't have an edge.

Glad you made a nice hit today- but I stand by my belief that the bet sucks.
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