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Old 06-16-2010, 11:38 AM
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On somewhat related note think way too much emphasis is placed on pundits and fans alike to nail these big races. If you are even a weekend player these are just another race, to say nothing of every day player. Nothing more.

I completely agree.

It reminds me of when I worked on the floor of the Amex and every year before the Derby suddenly a ton of people wanted to know who I liked ( as though I had some clue ). I used to say why ask my opinion in some impossible 20 horse field when there are hundreds of better races to be betting.
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Old 06-16-2010, 11:39 AM
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I completely agree.

It reminds me of when I worked on the floor of the Amexand every year before the Derby suddenly a ton of people wanted to know who I liked ( as though I had some clue ). I used to say why ask my opinion in some impossible 20 horse field when there are hundreds of better races to be betting.
Wow, I didn't know you worked at American Express.
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