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Title: Ravages of the takeout
Post by: Boscar Obarra on June 24, 2011, 04:38:39 PM

For the math impaired, the just run 3 horse extravaganza  at MTH is a good example

 Natural odds on each 2-1

 Post Time odds.

 6/5
 7/5
 8/5

 How exponentially better would this game be with a 5% takeout?

Title: Re: Ravages of the takeout
Post by: Topcat on June 24, 2011, 05:42:29 PM

Match races reflect the ultimate pari-mutuel grind . . . evenly-matched matches typically yield 3-5 vs. 7-10.   Bookmakers\' matchups typically markedly fairer . . .