Umrum, I think you say it all there, not many individuals can think in terms of backing one winner in 10 say at an average of 12-1, which in fact is VERY good business, but not many could handle it. Not to mention the losing runs that would have to be endured with a 10% S/R ??

Chrome, if it wasn't a staking plan surely it was all ups, as I'm sure the wording was $7 to your $, which is quite different to 6-1 winners. eg. all up 4 x place getters @ say $1.65 (ave) whether on the same day or not, pays $7+ to your dollar. (sounds like a bit of "Sharp" practice there doesn't it?)