WIN AND PLACE.
The above form of betting being practically" in the melting pot, may I be allowed to add a few lines? The majority of both owners and punters undoubtedly favour a "win and place" system. The objection expressed by punters at the present time arises through the "place pool" being divided into three equal portions for first, second and third positions in the race, respectively. If apportioned as follows, I believe all would be satis-lied, viz., five starters no place dividend, six to eight starters two dividends (GO and 40 per cenP, and nine or more starters three dividends (50, 30 and 20 per cent). With the pool divided as at present the dividend on a well-backed favourite is so small that punters, though wishing to back that particular horse, are afraid to risk their money, but the above variation would give a reasonable and more satisfactory return and increase place investments. PUNTER.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 22, 26 January 1934, Page 6
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