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Old 11-05-2011, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer View Post
What I don't understand is why on earth with a $3000 mythical bankroll he would bet $60 on a 2-1 shot. Very nice solid winner, Royal Delta. $60 to win???. If you like that horse with that bankroll that bet needs to be between $400 and $600. $60 is like whizzing on a forest fire. Has absolutely no effect.
Of course in TV land you are right. There was no Sunday for his bankroll. In real life, if you bet more than about 2% on any one horse you are probably nuts.
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