kip devile 9/2 vs. showing up 6/1

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

This is simply a losing strategy.

First, and most simply, if you liked a 91-1 shot as much as a 2-1 shot you should bet a minimum of ten times as much on the 91-1 shot.

If you're rooting, and not betting, fine...odds are irrelevent. But, if you're betting, the odds are of paramount importance.

I agree. I just won't make a big bet on short priced horses. There is no return on investment. What is the point of risking 1K to make $800 on a 4-5 shot. You need to win more than 50% of the time.