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Cross doubles
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if I back 2 horses in 5 races along with 1 horse 6 races how many cross doubles is that please
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.sorry les not with you, if there was just a straight 11 races with 1 horse in each then the number of doubles is (11x10)/(1x2)=55. so that's the most it can be. There are 10 of those where 2 horses are in the same race so that's 45.
It's not cross doubles in 11 races it's cross doubles in 6 races where 1 has only 1 horse.
It's not cross doubles in 11 races it's cross doubles in 6 races where 1 has only 1 horse.
It didnt look right when I put the answer in, Geezer, so I've had another think, and reckon its 130.
OK, here goes..........11 races equals 55 doubles ( I think we're agreed on that). But then, surely, if you have two selections in one race, you are looking at MORE possibilities, not less. I am thinking along the lines of 55 doubles, PLUS ten extra doubles for each second selection ie 60, then 15 extra doubles for the second selections on their own. So 55 plus 60 plus 15 equals 130.
Crikey, I'm even more confused now that I am reading it back ha ha.
I reckon this is one for stokemaverick!!
OK, here goes..........11 races equals 55 doubles ( I think we're agreed on that). But then, surely, if you have two selections in one race, you are looking at MORE possibilities, not less. I am thinking along the lines of 55 doubles, PLUS ten extra doubles for each second selection ie 60, then 15 extra doubles for the second selections on their own. So 55 plus 60 plus 15 equals 130.
Crikey, I'm even more confused now that I am reading it back ha ha.
I reckon this is one for stokemaverick!!
I've looked at the question again - I'm really not sure what puzzleking is asking.
If the question is a combination bet of 2 horses in 5 races with 1 horse in a further 6 races then there are 115 doubles.
As it now appears it is 2 horses in five races plus 1 horse in the remaining race, making 6 races altogether, then yes it is 45 doubles.
I think I'll make myself a cup of tea!
If the question is a combination bet of 2 horses in 5 races with 1 horse in a further 6 races then there are 115 doubles.
As it now appears it is 2 horses in five races plus 1 horse in the remaining race, making 6 races altogether, then yes it is 45 doubles.
I think I'll make myself a cup of tea!