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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Handicappers are at the track for the purpose of winning money. I think the perceived callousness comes from seeing their frustration at losing money. In that moment, the money, for some, is the most important thing, and everything else is secondary. And they may act in ways they wouldn't later. For all I know, the $7 million lady was simply torn up with grief, didn't know how to express it, and was a lovely human being otherwise.

This is a really good point and thank you for understanding that I'm talking about perceived callousness. Nicely worded.