11th April 2008, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AngryPixie
No not possible. For the win market on a gallops race the tote takes around 15% (actually more with rounding) from the pool. Therefore you'll lose that amount every race if you back every runner. The percentage taken from the pools for the other bet types vary's. The tote wins whatever the outcome.
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AngryPixie you wouldn't lose every race. eg. 8 horse race winner pays $10. You would have to now the exact amount all the winners paid against the total numbers of runners.(horse racing example)
You could not back any two teamed event as the tabs market is figured to under 100% return. |