Dumbest bridge jumper of all time?

[menifee]

1/21

GG Race 1

MD8000 claimers

Guy drops 50k on a 0 for 6 that had only finished in the money twice:

Show prices:

17.20
75.40
69.20

[Greyfox]

I hope he didn't post on this board about a "love problem."

[levinmpa]

Bridgejumper probably bet the wrong number. It wouldn't be the first time. It happened at another track a few weeks ago. You would think they would double check everything prior to plucking down 50K. I check my tickets when I bet $2.

[Bettowin]

Maybe an accomplice made a few nice $2K show bets somewhere that doesn't comingle pools? Are there still such places?

[BlueShoe]

I hope he didn't post on this board about a "love problem."
But he just might have to if his wife finds out about it.

[Stillriledup]

That horse went off 2-5 in the win pool.

Good rule of thumb, don't bet more money on a horse than the horse is actually worth. If you're plunking 50k on a horse, make sure that horse is at least a 50k claiming type.

Maiden 8s are maiden 8s because they're slow.

[Saratoga_Mike]

That horse went off 2-5 in the win pool.

Good rule of thumb, don't bet more money on a horse than the horse is actually worth. If you're plunking 50k on a horse, make sure that horse is at least a 50k claiming type.

Maiden 8s are maiden 8s because they're slow.

I like that rule!

[ranchwest]

That horse went off 2-5 in the win pool.

Good rule of thumb, don't bet more money on a horse than the horse is actually worth. If you're plunking 50k on a horse, make sure that horse is at least a 50k claiming type.

Maiden 8s are maiden 8s because they're slow.

Shhhhhhh! Don't tell them. ;)

[Steve 'StatMan']

That horse went off 2-5 in the win pool.

Good rule of thumb, don't bet more money on a horse than the horse is actually worth. If you're plunking 50k on a horse, make sure that horse is at least a 50k claiming type.

Maiden 8s are maiden 8s because they're slow.

Good Point! Interesting rule - I haven't had to worry about that yet!

He could have claimed 6 horses from that race for that money, or maybe claimed 2 or 3 of them and been able to afford their training/upkeep for a year!

[Stillriledup]

Shhhhhhh! Don't tell them. ;)

:lol:

:ThmbUp:

[big frank]

I happened to catch it when i seen the short odds and short field.. i jumped in on every horse for 10 dollars , and then i bet an extra 30 on the horse i thought had the best shot , and that one couldn't hit the board.. i am Always on the lookout for jumpers... I caught 2 last winter at Golden Gate.. All of them were ridden by Baze.. The idiots that jumped in think he could carry them around the track.. The crazy thing about this race was the big favorite had plenty of chances and has been hanging and a couple of the others only ran once or twice and had a shot to improve.. It is easy to say after it is over ,, but i couldnt believe someone put that much on a horse like that.. Golden Gate is a good track to look for bridgejumpers because of the small fields and the Baze factor.. I also will be looking this winter at aqueduct for short fields because they also jump in big time on Dominguez ... he is a great rider , but he is over bet at times..... i know i will catch 1 or 2 more this winter at GG @ AQ

[Handiman]

"Good rule of thumb, don't bet more money on a horse than the horse is actually worth. If you're plunking 50k on a horse, make sure that horse is at least a 50k claiming type."

This is exactly what i used to guide me to my wife years ago! :lol:


Handi :)

[Robert Goren]

Good rule of thumb, don't bet more money on a horse than the horse is actually worth. If you're plunking 50k on a horse, make sure that horse is at least a 50k claiming type.

I believe it was Jay Trotter who said "The minimum bet is $2."

[lamboguy]

what does the value of the horse have to do with how much you bet on him?

i have seen people bet $10k or more on a pair of dice that isn't worth $2.00

[badcompany]

what does the value of the horse have to do with how much you bet on him?

i have seen people bet $10k or more on a pair of dice that isn't worth $2.00

The purse for the race was only 7.7K. That 50k bet created a strong incentive for the insiders at that track to stiff the horse and bet the others to show.

[ranchwest]

what does the value of the horse have to do with how much you bet on him?

i have seen people bet $10k or more on a pair of dice that isn't worth $2.00

I once saw a guy bet $500 on a square on the Blue/Gray Game, but that didn't make it a smart bet. :lol:

[Robert Goren]

I caught 2 last winter at Golden Gate.. All of them were ridden by Baze.. The idiots that jumped in think he could carry them around the track.. Baze is actually faster than many of the horses he rides. Of course the weight of a horse on his back makes him hard to bet on.;)

[letswastemoney]

I hope he didn't post on this board about a "love problem."
I'm not that bad at handicapping. :)

Well not bad enough to blow 50,000 on a show wager. I'd probably do an exacta combination instead.

[bigmack]

$5 bettors proclivity for after the race jeering of bridge jumpers dumping $50K or a like sum is a popular sentiment.

Maybe in the next week or so folk could find a way to make a fool of dumb money in every pool in every race in North America. Then, all those aware could yield a healthy return in hindsight.

Do they payout in hindsight? And can we make a fool of all that dumb money?

[Fort Erie Fanatic]

I still have a hard time, wrapping my head why someone would bet that much money, on a show. Let's say it does show...

$2.10*25000= $52500-$50000(Bet)=$2500 Profit

So you bet 50000 to make 2500. Why anyone would do this is beyond me.

[letswastemoney]

I still have a hard time, wrapping my head why someone would bet that much money, on a show. Let's say it does show...

$2.10*25000= $52500-$50000(Bet)=$2500 Profit

So you bet 50000 to make 2500. Why anyone would do this is beyond me.
What if the horse was Zenyatta?

[ranchwest]

I still have a hard time, wrapping my head why someone would bet that much money, on a show. Let's say it does show...

$2.10*25000= $52500-$50000(Bet)=$2500 Profit

So you bet 50000 to make 2500. Why anyone would do this is beyond me.

I wouldn't do it, but I suppose the thought is that it is a 1 minute or so proposition that pays as much as the bank pays for a year.

[Stillriledup]

I still have a hard time, wrapping my head why someone would bet that much money, on a show. Let's say it does show...

$2.10*25000= $52500-$50000(Bet)=$2500 Profit

So you bet 50000 to make 2500. Why anyone would do this is beyond me.

Because they view it as free money with no risk.

If you have a horse you feel has a 99% chance to be at least third, than getting 5% on your money is positive expectation.