Can someone explain the Colonel John silliness to me?

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I think that you are underestimating them. They are the dominant factor in most pools.

I would agree. The Derby brings money from the kinds of people who can throw it away like normal people throw away paper towels. A few years back I had the distinction of meeting and hanging out with Kevin and Matt Dillon at the Saratoga racetrack. You should have seen the way these guys threw their money around. I dont even know how you can fit that much money in a wallet or pocket. These guys knew nothing about horse racing but were betting 4-5 K in every race. I told Kevin I liked a horse that happened to be the favorite, and he didnt care that the horse was 9/5. He went up and put 10 grand on him without blinking an eye.
That was Saratoga. Just imagine what Derby Day is like with the rich celebs trying to impress their girls by throwing down huge bets.