1993.
At the Danville, IL OTB with 2 MTP and long lines at the windows, my dad (who has corrupted me) says..."If the 11 ever gets the lead, nobody will catch him". He got up, said "son go play a 1 (Bertrando)-11 (Arcangues) Exacta Box" then he ran to the window. I looked at my tickets and saw I had $5 on the 11 to Place and decided not to stand in line (I was a lazy 22 yr old with a cold beer in front of me).
Well, Dad made it to window and played the following:
$10 Win on 11
$5 Ebox 1,11
$2 Tri 1-11 w 1-11 w All
It was, without a doubt, the worst 45 minute drive home I have ever had. I am sick to my stomach even as I write this darn post.
I will be front and center this year to try and make amends.......
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