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Originally Posted by Tom
That is the fatal flaw of the game.
No trainer, owner, rider or steward should ever be allowed to bet on ANY horses anywhere.
You cannot be a part of the game and play it as well.
It is a major conflict of interest.
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B.S.
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Originally Posted by Tom
Only fool ever assumes honesty.
You CANNOT allow the people who participate in the sporting event to bet on it's outcome. ANY sporting event, Anyone. Anytime.
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Tom don’t feel bad, because you’re not alone when it comes to these type of rash and biased opinions. However, please keep in mind that the “Sport of Kings” was never initially intended to be a game for Outsider betting. It only evolved that way and eventually the side-betting became the mutual betting we experience today.
Someday those like yourself will come to the realization that if you’re not among the connections, you’re an Outsider playing an Insider’s game. Anyone that can’t rationalize or come to grips with that simple fact will never acquire a inclusive handle on what this game is all about. I believe that this denial may also be one of the root causes for the majority players losing.
I will also go as far to say (from a bettor’s perspective) that the game is not just about the horses. (As most so-called handicappers believe). It’s about those involved in every aspect of a horse’s racing career: their mental and physical well-being, training, freshening, and of course placement into various racing events. As far as I know these thoroughbreds are still totally dependent on their immediate connections for ALL aspects of their lives. I see no reason why those who put on the show at their expense and sweat equity should be denied the opportunity to reap any additional compensation.
Funny how so many players gripe about their personal costs of staying in this game. When in fact it’s trivial when compared to what’s involved to the care of even a single horse.
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
It makes sense when you consider that owners and trainers often try to cash BETS, as well as collect purses.
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...........................EXACTLY!!
