Given this is supposed to be under the SmartGambler umbrella I am dismayed at most of the responses here.

Apart from you straying well off the topic, how is it that none of you appear to have spotted the glaring giveaway early on in the article in question?

Crash, have you lost the plot? You correctly note that backing favourites on the tote is not very bright, but why do you overlook the massive premium available at $5+. And if you find my mild observation about demographics offensive, try to avert your eyes when I get really riled.


Onto a change of pace.

Kenchar, I concur entirely with your succint synopsis. In most parimutuel games following the crowd is a tremendous wealth hazard.