The Show Bet

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Like any other business, they are obligated to avoid opportunities to lose money.

Joe Morris, Stronach's senior VP for West Coast operations, argues in that article that selectively cancelling show betting is a net loser for racetracks and for horseracing in general.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Dunbar

Joe Morris, Stronach's senior VP for West Coast operations, argues in that article that selectively cancelling show betting is a net loser for racetracks and for horseracing in general.

I'd LOVE to see the data on that. Unless you know you will not take a show plunge from someone, you are bound to be exposed at some point if you take show bets in likely minus pool situations.