I was reading somewhere in the forum a debate about SP, TF & Tote. Now i am the first, thanks to the more experienced people on this site, to agree that the Tote is a rip off. After this week i need to add that most bookies are cowards. Today this was the POT on a 1 unit investment on all winners:

Melb races: SP 67.60!!, NSW tote 102.50, STab 97.1
Syd Races: (first 7 races)SP 36.60, NSW Tote 40, STab 39.4

If the tote is a rip off and it is, then what do you call the bookies fielding today...thiefs comes to mind.

I am talking thru my pocket as even though i finished just in front i feel ripped off e.g M6/#12 i had rated at 6/1..saw it at $30 on the tote and as i work, backed it at SP with my Bookie who is only a phone call away. How surprised do you think i was to see SP at $12?
Not sure how i can get around betting with Betfair in NSW but i have to do something. The TAB & the Bookies don't even say 'stick em up' when they take your money. There....i have vented.