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It takes money to get lucky

By Jay Cronley
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Since it takes money to get lucky, three of us went together as a single wagering interest for the Pick Six in last year's Breeders' Cup. A single Breeders' Cup Pick Six winning ticket paid more than $2 million, another paid more than $3 million. Tough as these races can be -- a $20 winner on the grass is considered short -- it stands to reason you're not going to be a contender with a $100 ticket in your pocket. Big Pick Six payouts attract gangs of bettors pooling their resources in an attemp ...

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