Roll With Joe
+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: One for the Mathematicians

  1. #1

    One for the Mathematicians

    What are the odds of picking 8 winners in a row EG: Race 1 to 8 ?
    I know this varies based on each race and the odds for each horse but an average figure any one ?

  2. #2
    Senior Member Colt Phoenix will become famous soon enough Phoenix's Avatar
    Real Name
    Panos Kambas
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Posts
    132
    it will vary hugely even if you change the field in one race by one runner either way...

    This is due to the multiple effect of that one more or one less runner affecting all of the combinations.....

  3. #3
    Administrator 3YO admin will become famous soon enough admin's Avatar
    Real Name
    Jules Boven
    Location
    Auckland, NZ
    Occupation
    Marketing Manager
    Posts
    275
    Horses
    Charge Forward
    Moved to Handicapping/Wagering
    Please read the rules before posting.

    Harnesslink Marketing Manager

  4. #4
    Flashing Red
    Guest
    I read on the USTA several months ago a track in the USA that was offering 10 million, for a bet that cost 50c, where you had to pick the first 4 home in 4 races or something along the lines of that. I can't remember, I just know a huge amount was on offer (how they could afford to pay it is beyond me) but was told it would be just about impossible! May try rummage round and find the article to get accurate info

  5. #5
    I was trying to work out a reasonable amount/prize for tipping competitions, I doubt I'll be offering 10 mil haaa. I've seen people tip quite a few in a row I'll try to find the example later

  6. #6
    aussiebreno
    Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by tippingboard.com View Post
    I was trying to work out a reasonable amount/prize for tipping competitions, I doubt I'll be offering 10 mil haaa. I've seen people tip quite a few in a row I'll try to find the example later
    If someone picks out 8 horses and they all start at $2 the chances of all of them winning is 1/256 (with a 100% market, eg no TAB takeout). So its pretty slim chance that someone will actually pick 8 winners in 8 predetermined races.

  7. #7
    Banned 2YO ringman will become famous soon enough
    Real Name
    Greg Hill
    Location
    Sydney NSW
    Occupation
    Laying Horses
    Posts
    168
    I once backed the program at HP but didnt win anywhere near 1 million let alone 10

  8. #8
    Administrator 3YO admin will become famous soon enough admin's Avatar
    Real Name
    Jules Boven
    Location
    Auckland, NZ
    Occupation
    Marketing Manager
    Posts
    275
    Horses
    Charge Forward
    You can get insurance on things like this - though not sure if it would be completely legal due to betting restrictions. I do know that there are companies that will offer things like "hole in one insurance" so that golf courses can hold competitions with big prizes.
    Please read the rules before posting.

    Harnesslink Marketing Manager

  9. #9
    Banned Colt thesushitrain is on a distinguished road
    Real Name
    Unknown
    Posts
    144
    Quote Originally Posted by admin View Post
    You can get insurance on things like this - though not sure if it would be completely legal due to betting restrictions. I do know that there are companies that will offer things like "hole in one insurance" so that golf courses can hold competitions with big prizes.
    all their doing is offering 150-1 odds to the person for an event worth 250-1

  10. #10
    Senior Member Horse Of The Year Greg Hando will become famous soon enough
    Real Name
    Greg Hando
    Location
    Central West NSW
    Posts
    965
    I did it about 30 years ago at Dubbo one night and Dad tipped the programme at Bankstown to some client's they didn't have a bet for the first 3 races as they didn't want to knock his prices off they couldn't understand why he hadn't had a bet so they asked why and were horrified when Dad told them i have never had a bet in my life he listened to every race broadcast on the wireless and watched on tv every race possible over the year's and could tell you the breeding and form for every runner on a card in NSW.
    Have whoever you want on but don't ever have yourself on

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts