Ever wonder how false favourites are created? Imagine we're well into one of these losing streaks and Bert comes up with a selection that (realistically) has a 5% chance of winning ($20). But Bert knows the trainer's habits. We're down $500+ for the day but this'll get us out and give us our $5 (enough to buy tomorrow's Sportsman but then we don't need the Sportsman when we have Bert so that's $5 profit woohoo).

The horse starts at $4.30 and is anchored by the weight of everyone's money (Doh).

Keep going Bert. You have nerves of steel and you're creating value (mmmmm value) aplenty for everyone else. For that I thank you.