I only bet exotics generally. It’s always a long shot in the derby that seems to upend me. Usually it’s a 2nd or 3rd that burns me. Picking those long shots on the super or tri is mighty tough. $321,000 $1 super.
You only win the one by being lucky and having the system randomly pick for you. Talking about exotics... first time I took my grandson to the track I explained to him that the WORST THING was for newbies to get lucky. They then think its easy, easy money and they are genuius. Then they start betting big and lose a small fortune. So just for fun we buy a trfectfa for the first race based strictly on funny names. It wins and pays enough on a 50 cent bet to pay for our food and drinks for the night. Im thinking “Oh god, I just destroyed my speech on the way here...” lol