SA to intro 'Super Hi-5'

[Bobby Fischer]

These wagers seldom make it to the OTBs and Internet Wagering programs.
Very funny(or not) the time I focused a day on the grandSlam wager, walked into the NY OTB and the teller thought I wanted baseball on one of the TVs

This will definitely favor those willing to invest a lot. Without thinking too hard on this , I would guess a good strategy would be similar to a superfecta with more reliance on using 2 horse keys. That is 2 horses that you expect to both hit the top 5, and then shifting them around in different slots on your multiple wagers.

My guess would be that initially there will be some huge payoffs and carryovers, and then the sharks will circle in and start taking them down in greater numbers.
Will post some selections if I get a chance.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

These wagers seldom make it to the OTBs and Internet Wagering programs.

Again, I invite people to listen to the broadcast as this was covered... The bet has been introduced to the ADW community, likely as part of the work of Richard Shapiro as part of California's pro-active efforts in this arena. Santa Anita expects the wager to be picked up widely.

NEW WAGERING INNOVATIONS are the principle method of handle growth in racing...

[mik9872]

Obviously this bet was developed to encourage carryovers. Although it is of no interest to me, I am happy to see anything new in the betting format. No one is holding a gun to to your head making you bet this. I believe all bet types should be offered on every race. The bettor can then determine where he wants to place his dollars.

[Rudeboyelvis]

I think it's ingenious....I'm not going to play it simply because I've played key/ part wheel tris that have it gone sometimes 6-7 horses deep for show - fairly successfully - and I don't think I've ever picked all 5 horses in a tri play if you were to extrapolate the show play out from 3 to 5 places...In addition to the enormous cost...I guess you'd have to have a strong key and a couple of opinions for second or nothing...easier to do in a tri that a super5...Granted I ususally only play these types of bets with large fields (10 +)...But for someone with a large bankroll looking for immediate gambling satisfaction - it's hard to beat...P6 type payouts in 2 minutes, not 3 hours

[philcski]

People, it's certainly better than the Over/Under "wager", no?

You'll get excited the first time there's a 250k carryover.

[Scav]

My only thing is that it is too much. Me personally, it will never get a dime of my money because I never figure out who is going to run third let alone 5th.

I can see how vertical players will take a shot at this, it is alot like 'their' P6. I can see why they are giving it a shot.

I just don't want to see dilution of pick three/four pools and exacta pools becuase people are taking a shot at this. California is the only area I DO GOOD IN.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Scav

Me personally, it will never get a dime of my money because I never figure out who is going to run third let alone 5th.

I agree completely, but if it is a success, that is great.

Anything to drum up interest is fine by me.