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Originally Posted by mikekk
Reminds me of something.
The company I worked for at the time (1990) transferred me from Vancouver Canada down to their branch in San Leandro CA. Hastings Park had been offering trifectas (we called them "triactors") since the mid-80's, so I was familiar with the bet, and doing quite well with it. When Bay Meadows announced they were accepting them I was in my comfort zone.
First time I go to the window, I start calling out a part-wheel with a single ($36 for a single-triple-quintuple, single in all 3 spots). Then I notice the teller isn't keying in the bet, just staring at me. I stop. He says "Listen. Box or straight. Box or straight. That's all I'm taking."
Broke me up. I started laughing, and walked away. Would have lost, so he saved me $36.
Mike
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Yeah...these on-track tellers need better schooling in customer relations. Years ago, when foreign racing was first introduced in this country, I was at Arlington Park and wanted to bet on an Australia race. When I went up to a teller and started off by telling him that I wanted to bet Australia...his incredulous reply was: "AUSTRALIA? What the fu ck do you know about AUSTRALIA?"
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