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Old 08-03-2008, 11:37 AM
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Can somebody let me know if this is a wise betting scenario.

First and foremost, I believe BIg Brown will win the Haskell today. While there is no real money to be won on him as a 1-2 favorite, I was thinking about trying another bet.

That is to bet every possible trifecta, as long as Big Brown wins. Any thoughts?
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:40 AM
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Can somebody let me know if this is a wise betting scenario.

First and foremost, I believe BIg Brown will win the Haskell today. While there is no real money to be won on him as a 1-2 favorite, I was thinking about trying another bet.

That is to bet every possible trifecta, as long as Big Brown wins. Any thoughts?
I think it's pretty safe to say that if you bet every trifecta possible with Big Brown on top you will def. be losing money.
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:43 AM
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I think it's pretty safe to say that if you bet every trifecta possible with Big Brown on top you will def. be losing money.

Why do you say that? If he wins, then I am guaranteed a trifecta. How is that losing money?
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:41 AM
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That isnt the worst play in the world.....it will cost you 30.00 for every 1.00 tri....you will need the longest shot to run second and 3rd....to make money.
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Maybe try a pik 3 or 4 ?
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That isnt the worst play in the world.....it will cost you 30.00 for every 1.00 tri....you will need the longest shot to run second and 3rd....to make money.
good luck
Maybe try a pik 3 or 4 ?
It's not even close to a good play, unless you're just looking for a little action and not to make money.
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:45 AM
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It's not even close to a good play, unless you're just looking for a little action and not to make money.

Again, if he wins, how is that not a good thing?
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:51 AM
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Again, if he wins, how is that not a good thing?

it is not a good thing because -
if you key him on top and have to invest $30 and it pays $6 you lose. The only way to make money on the race is for Big Brown to be pulled up like he was in the Belmont.

I'm not betting the race. The field is too short and the chances of BB being beat by this group is slim
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It's losing money if all your bets cost $30 and you get back $18 for the trifecta.
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:54 AM
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It's losing money if all your bets cost $30 and you get back $18 for the trifecta.
$18 plus the $30 = $48 which is a net gain of $18. I am not trying to be smart, just confirming my math is correct?
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:01 PM
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Can somebody let me know if this is a wise betting scenario.

First and foremost, I believe BIg Brown will win the Haskell today. While there is no real money to be won on him as a 1-2 favorite, I was thinking about trying another bet.

That is to bet every possible trifecta, as long as Big Brown wins. Any thoughts?
Save your money and bet him if he runs in the Travers, I'll be glad to take your money!
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:04 PM
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Save your money and bet him if he runs in the Travers, I'll be glad to take your money!
No I have been waiting two long months to watch Big Brown atone. Something went wrong in The Belmont. He wasn't himself. I must bet him today.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:07 PM
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No I have been waiting two long months to watch Big Brown atone. Something went wrong in The Belmont. He wasn't himself. I must bet him today.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:12 PM
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No one can help me now. I'm possessed! I'm leaving to place my bets right now. I'm spending at least $150.00 today for Big Brown winning or trifectas. I'M AN IDIOT!!!
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:14 PM
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No one can help me now. I'm possessed! I'm leaving to place my bets right now. I'm spending at least $150.00 today for Big Brown winning or trifectas. I'M AN IDIOT!!!
put $50 to win on Atoned just incase.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:15 PM
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No one can help me now. I'm possessed! I'm leaving to place my bets right now. I'm spending at least $150.00 today for Big Brown winning or trifectas. I'M AN IDIOT!!!


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Old 08-03-2008, 12:09 PM
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No I have been waiting two long months to watch Big Brown atone. Something went wrong in The Belmont. He wasn't himself. I must bet him today.
put $2 on him to win and call it a day.



No money to make in the race but I'm still going to play a $10 tri Big Brown with Atoned with Nistles Crunch.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:10 PM
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I must bet him today.
If that is the way you feel, nobody can help you here.

There is a huge wagering menu out there today. Find something that you can make money on and root root root for your boy Big Brown without betting on him. There is nothing wrong with rooting for a horse without a betting interest in the race.
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If that is the way you feel, nobody can help you here.

There is a huge wagering menu out there today. Find something that you can make money on and root root root for your boy Big Brown without betting on him. There is nothing wrong with rooting for a horse without a betting interest in the race.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:18 PM
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I think someone said it already, but the only way to really make money in that race would be if BB ran up the track again. If you really think that he is only going to be 1/2, just bet him to win. That could be considered a gift in itself. I personally think he will eventually be at least 1/5. Bigs is right though, they have 14 races there today, there has to be a better spot to make some cash.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:40 PM
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Play the pick 4 and single the last. If you can get the a price in the first three legs, you'll make some money.
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