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the believer Administrator Posts: 3,544	a little advice Mar 8, 2007 20:58:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by the believer on Mar 8, 2007 20:58:46 GMT -5 DON’T BET A FAVORITE UNLESS YOU THINK IT CAN GET A TOUGH TRIP AND STILL WIN.

the believer Administrator Posts: 3,544	a little advice Apr 28, 2007 14:15:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by the believer on Apr 28, 2007 14:15:22 GMT -5 admin said: DON’T BET A FAVORITE UNLESS YOU THINK IT CAN GET A TOUGH TRIP AND STILL WIN. Does anyone on this board wagering favorites , use this type of thinking when they wager a lock of the night at 3-5?
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a little advice Apr 28, 2007 14:44:26 GMT -5

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DON’T BET A FAVORITE UNLESS YOU THINK IT CAN GET A TOUGH TRIP AND STILL WIN.

Does anyone on this board wagering favorites , use this type of thinking when they wager a lock of the night at 3-5?

I would never bet a 3-5 favorite in a straight bet. The minimal gain is not worth the risk. I would use a 3-5 on top of an exotic ticket, though.

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a little advice Apr 28, 2007 15:18:27 GMT -5

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Post by the believer on Apr 28, 2007 15:18:27 GMT -5

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admin said:

Does anyone on this board wagering favorites , use this type of thinking when they wager a lock of the night at 3-5?

I would never bet a 3-5 favorite in a straight bet. The minimal gain is not worth the risk. I would use a 3-5 on top of an exotic ticket, though.

I guess i should have said contender at less than 3 or 4 to one.

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