The Win Takeout Myth

[ScottB]

I was looking at the 8th race at Laurel Park today. I was liking the #7 horse who was going off @ 7-1. I was looking to bet $50 win. In other words I was going to lay $50 vs $350. That is a decent ROI at any track.

At this point can anyone explain to me how the win takeout is relevent in this situation?

The horse wound up winning paying $17.00 for a plus $375 on a $50 wager.

Instead of the selector obsessing over the win takeout which is a fact of life, he would be better served to learn how to pinpoint winners paying decent mutuals to maintain a positive ROI.

A selector who cannot pinpoint these winners will have little or no chance for lasting success in this field.