Place Vs. Fave/Long Exacta Running Tab

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by golfer

During this whole excercise, I've never understood why it has to be THE favorite on top of your longshot play? Why, if you like a longshot, would you just robotically play the favorite on top of your horse anyway? What about using a few horses, or even the all button (although this might dilute your return on investment)? Andy, my question has always been, would I be better off playing my choice to place (obviously to win as well), or underneath (and on top) in exactas. I would reasonably put my horse underneath all that I believe have a chance to win, no?

You should never bet to place. That's where you start. I'll try to answer better when I'm more awake tomorrow.