I bump this thread with a bad beat story. More like a dumbass story.
When leaving on vacation I like to head to the track a few days beforehand and maybe have a payday with which I could upgrade my trip! This time the wife and I are heading to Las Vegas, so...
I am playing Freehold today. Bet a pick-4 in race 7 on the cheap.
3 with 5 with 1,2,4,5,7 with 1,2.
Race 7) 3 wins. Odd on.
Race 8) 5 wins a messy race. Pays $5.something. He was much the best though the betting was spirited.
Race 9) 4 horse goes wire-to-wire at 33-1. The 1 and 2 horses ran place and show for a $300 plus exacta. I was sleeping and did not play the race, but things are looking good for the pick-4 ticket!
Race 10) 3 wins and I get two three of fours. My $10 investment pays $20.change. How exciting.
When placing the original pick-4 ticket and 1 and 2 looked so good in the 10th race the only thing I was worried about was a speed duel. What I didn't realize was the 10th race was the last race of the day. I have a thing about favorites not winning the last race often. In fact, weak drivers often win these. That is what happened.
This is why I do not own a gun.