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  • February 15, 2008 at 14:47 #6696
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    OK – so excuse my ignorance :? :oops:

    When I’m looking on oddschecker – the odds for individual horses are shown and then there is a % for the race (e.g 148% for the 12.35 at Haydock tomorrow).

    I know that this is related to overall value of the odds for the race but could anyone explain exactly what it is?

    February 15, 2008 at 14:51 #143526
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    Decent explanation here

    http://www.bettingmarket.com/overround.htm

    February 15, 2008 at 14:58 #143527
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    I’d just readied an explanation…good job I checked back first :?

    February 15, 2008 at 15:04 #143530
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    Thanks – that was a brilliant explanation! :D

    February 15, 2008 at 15:16 #143534
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    If you scroll down further on that link you’ll discover just how generous Irish on-course bookmakers are.

    No wonder Ellens always smiling. :shock:

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