Nicole strikes with the old One – Two
A pleasant evening at the Presidential Gaming Palace has seen Nicole get first in the main and second in the backup for 150 points – that takes her from zero to first place in one fell swoop! A double helping of points was also snaffled by Genelle who came 3rd in both games. Ross is now on the scoreboard with his 2nd placing in Gallop, and both Wayne and Louise WHP. Rob won the backup Slam without really trying – given that there is no strategy available, it was simply the luck of the dice. Tara was absent due to a child isolating with Covid, and Steve was attending a family birthday celebration.
Nicole’s win in Gallop was quite convincing despite her betting disaster on the last race. The Tote Clerk (me) opened her envelope last during the final race accounting because she was already in a very strong position, having won ownership money on the two horses that came first and second, and also having bet on both of them – so everyone was waiting to see how big a fortune she was due from her bets. As the envelope was opened, the Clerk jokingly announced “Oh no! The money isn’t correct!” (laughter) Then after checking the envelope contents he said again “Oh no – the money is REALLY not correct!” Nicole had some notes stuck together that resulted in an overpayment of about $200. Mother Theresa (GG) and others immediately came to her aid with suggestions of mitigating circumstances, but the rules document was quite specific about what happens if the cash doesn’t match the betting slip – and poor Nicole had her overpayment forfeited and her bet declared void. But she still won the game! Well done Nicole.