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Was It a Betting Plot, or Were the Horses Just Surprisingly Fast?

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When several horses wildly outperformed the odds at tracks at Saratoga and the Jersey Shore, bookmakers in London were stung and industry watchers suspected an elaborate plot.

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NYT Business ·1h ago

Was It a Betting Plot, or Were the Horses Just Surprisingly Fast?

When several horses wildly outperformed the odds at tracks at Saratoga and the Jersey Shore, bookmakers in London were stung and industry watchers suspected an elaborate plot.