Was this wager graded correctly?

jwblue · May 20, 2006

I had SNS to Show in the Preakness. The results said it paid $5.00. My wager paid 1.5 to 1.

I thought the $5.00 in the results to show was for every $2 wager. Shouldn't I be paid 2.5 to 1?

IS

Jacksorbetter+ · May 20, 2006

Yes. For every $2 you bet, you win $5(includes the $2 you bet).

joeyfitzclick · May 20, 2006

i think the $5 includes your $2 ?

jeckll · May 20, 2006

Believe the $5 includes the $2 refunded ticket, meaning it's really $3 profit? Not really sure I'm no horses expert...

jwblue · May 20, 2006

I need clarrification... does the $5.00 include the original $2.00 wager? There seems to be a difference of opinion.

IS

bigdong · May 20, 2006

yes for ever 2 dollars wagered it returns 5 bucks,....for every 20 dollars wagered it returns 50 buck,...for every 200 wagered it returns 500 bucks etc

jwblue · May 20, 2006

That sucks. No wonder no one wins at horse racing.

IS

PO69 · May 20, 2006

Well no one wins by betting show bets, unless you are putting about $5000 to show at times. And yes the $5 that you see on the tote board is EXACTKY what you get paid at the window.

By the way, if you are not even aware of the payout rules, maybe that should tell you that you should not be betting horse racing AT ALL

PacMan_2006 · May 20, 2006

InSpades,

I wouldn't be so quick with the "No wonder no one wins at horse racing." comment. I know of some who do. Best of luck with any future horse wagers you make.