Beginning point of gamble on Racing

Beginning point of Horse Racing

After the Trojan war the Victorious Achilles arranged games as part of the funeral ceremony for his friend Patroclus, killed by Hector. The first event was a chariot race. Antilochus was given his riding instructions by the wise Nestor, who had perhaps walked the course in advance. However, Eumels, the Lester Pigot of the day, led in the first furlong, and his mares were going easily when divine intervention by Pallas Athene broke the yoke of his chariot and he fell. Idomeneus, an early bookmark, saw what had happened, even without binoculars, and quickly offered odds to Aias about Eumelus's prospects and these were accepted. Diomedes of the loud war cry won in a driving finish from Antilochus, who just pipped Menelaus for second place. Menelus promptly objected to Antilochus for crossing. The winners prize was a delightful woman received a mare in foal.

Men have matched horses for speed all over the world, and gambled on the result. It is interesting that this early race contained all the elements that have fascinated followers. The best horseman was robbed by dirty work on the part of the Gods. There was an argument over rough riding, and an objection. The winner got the girl and the booze. The loser was left to raise another horse to fight another day. And, last but not least, the crafty bookmaker cleaned up.

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