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It's one thing to understand the nuts and bolts of what everything means and basic theory. It's entirely different to become a "horseplayer" and even more so a gambler. All the little nuances that can only be learned over many years of doing it and perhaps more importantly interacting with other fellow players friends or not.
Giving friends picks on anything but a very occasional basis can only have two results. 1. Disaster. 2. Castastrophe.
DO NOT take the $100. Suggest instead you guys and significants others get together for dinner and he can buy a great bottle of wine you can all share and revel in your winning day.
It's a very tough spot. You did nothing wrong. People with good opinions have this happen all the time. Talk to him. A real friend will understand that. Besides the true joy is the evolution of cultivating your own opinion anyway. Soemthing that we all know can only be done by diving into the pool on your own. Doesn't mean you can't go over races together and discuss theory.
However, if you wish to remain friends that's where it should end.
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"Just because she's a hitter and a thief doesn't mean she's not a good woman in all the other places" Mayrose Prizzi
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