New bet at CD

[justindew]

So, they can't come up with a way to offer more than 23 individual betting interests for the KY Derby Future Wager, but they can offer over/unders?

Here is what the tote board will look like for this wager:

Under 4/5
On 20-1
Over 4/5

I really wish racing would try to capitalize on what it actually DOES offer as opposed to trying to immitate totally different gambling activities. Odds-on wagering opportunities aren't going to excite people.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by justindew

So, they can't come up with a way to offer more than 23 individual betting interests for the KY Derby Future Wager, but they can offer over/unders?

Here is what the tote board will look like for this wager:

Under 4/5
On 20-1
Over 4/5

I really wish racing would try to capitalize on what it actually DOES offer as opposed to trying to immitate totally different gambling activities. Odds-on wagering opportunities aren't going to excite people.

...and people are getting PAID to come up with this garbage.

[mik9872]

I agree that this is a lousy bet that is not for real horseplayers. One of racings many problems is that it does not develop new products for its real audience, the players.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by mik9872

I agree that this is a lousy bet that is not for real horseplayers. One of racings many problems is that it does not develop new products for its real audience, the players.

....and I highly doubt that new fans will be psyched when they cheer home the 8-6-5 trifecta and cash their OVER bet for $3.80.

[SentToStud]

Can the ODD/EVEN wager be far behind?

[Hoist Her Flag]

Justin hit the nail on the head. We're stuff with 23 lousy horses in the futures pool and they make up this stuff. They said they were going to make changes this year. Let's hope they do.