This was a straight bet on Omaha Beach to win …. $50 to win $250 placed mid April ….. I have never had or heard of any issues with 5 dimes but don't bet horses and not sure of rules.
If you made the bet mid April, it would've been considered a futures bet. The horse has to win the race or its graded a loss even if it doesn't run. That's the danger of a futures bet in horse racing.
Well a lot of times you get better odds by betting the fixed odds but you do run the risk of the horse not running. 5dimes is pretty clear that all bets at the fixed price are action regardless if the horse runs. It is usually in bold lettering.
Thanks Guys, that makes sense that a fixed price bet that far in advance would be considered a future. I missed the part about regardless of if the horse runs.
Assumed it was like foots and if game cancelled = no action. My bad and restores my faith in 5D.