but isn't that with UK bookmakers?

in which case it doesn't reflect how likely he is to win, but how many people they expect to bet on him winning. Which is inflated because he's British. In the same way England's odds for big football tournaments are always too short (or sentimental favourites at big norse races).

Posted By: mr carra on August 18th 2006 at 10:06:36

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- but isn't that with UK bookmakers? (Betting) - mr carra, Aug 18, 10:06:36
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