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Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333
JOLY
I've Seen The ML Hurt Me More Times Than HELP! 
Trying To Do ROI With A ML Of A Decent Odds
Has Resulted In Either NO Placing in ROI
Or ~ As In This Week ROI:
* 4th place due to a ML of 12/1 (*With J Ortiz)
Shoulda Known That JOCK Would NOT Stay @ 12/1
But If Wishes Were Fishes: My Fish Was Cooked By Post Time 
My KITTEN Went Down To A Whopping Payoff of $14.40 Whooo-Hooo!  |
Many people make their own value line so that they are not led astray by a poorly constructed ML.
Fortunately, in real life you have the live tote in front of you before going to the window (except for multi-race exotics). And, given the way the tote can fluctuate wildly, you can wait until close to the last minute before making your go/no go decision.