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Quick question on interpreting UK-style odds.

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:16 pm
by westozfalcon
Just out of curiosity how would a really short quote of 2/7 read in dollars in cents?

If you divide 2 by 7 it comes to roughly 0.28. So would I be right in assuming that you add this to the $1 investment giving a return of $1.28? I've never understood properly how to interpret those older style short prices.

Can any of you fellas explain this to me?

Re: Quick question on interpreting UK-style odds.

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:55 pm
by bayman
westozfalcon wrote:Just out of curiosity how would a really short quote of 2/7 read in dollars in cents?

If you divide 2 by 7 it comes to roughly 0.28. So would I be right in assuming that you add this to the $1 investment giving a return of $1.28? I've never understood properly how to interpret those older style short prices.

Can any of you fellas explain this to me?


THAT IS CORRECT 2/7 IS $1.28 I'LL PUT UP THE EQUILAVENTS FOR YOU LATER

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:35 pm
by mal
Refer Punk Rooster odds% in a sticky
$1-28 = 2/7

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:49 pm
by bayman
1.04........................1/25
1.05........................1/20
1.08........................1/12
1.10........................1/10
1.12........................1/8
1.20........................1/5
1.22........................2/9
1.25.........................1/4
1.28.........................2/7
1.33.........................1/3
1.40.........................2/5
1.45.........................4/9
1.50.........................1/2
1.60.........................4/7 (6/10)
1.70.........................4/6 (7/10) edit- wouldn't 4/6 = $1.66?
1.80.........................4/5 (8/10)
1.90.........................9/10
2.00.........................evens
2.10.........................10/9 (11/10)
2.20.........................12/10
2.25.........................5/4
2.40.........................11/8 (14/10)
2.50.........................6/4 (15/10)
2.60.........................13/8 (16/10)
2.75..........................7/4
2.80.........................18/10
2.90..........................15/8
3.00..........................2/1
3.20..........................9/4 (22/10)
3.50..........................5/2 (25/10)
3.80.........................11/4 (28/10)
4.00..........................3/1
4.20..........................13/4 (32/10)
4.50...........................7/2 (35/10)
5.00...........................4/1
5.50...........................9/2 (45/10)
6.00...........................5/1
6.50...........................11/2 (55/10)
7.00...........................6/1
7.50...........................13/2 (65/10)
8.00...........................7/1
9.00...........................8/1
10.00..........................9/1
i presume thats enough if not let me know

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:57 pm
by Dutchy
now Bayman I want the American equivalent!!!!

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:59 pm
by another grub
What about in Yen?

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:18 pm
by westozfalcon
Top work bayman I appreciate it!

Actually if those Japanese horses like Delta Blues & Pop Rocks start coming down for the spring carnival more often we may well need a Yen conversion table!!

PostPosted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:39 am
by mighty_tiger_79
westozfalcon wrote:Top work bayman I appreciate it!

Actually if those Japanese horses like Delta Blues & Pop Rocks start coming down for the spring carnival more often we may well need a Yen conversion table!!


I NEED A YEN CONVERSION NOW for all the JAPAN RACES i BET ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PostPosted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:08 am
by bayman
the 4/6 = round figures punk or if you like the closest to the decimal div :wink: