Chance of predicting the out come of a race like the Grand National?

[wolram]

What is the chance of predicting the out come of a race like the Grand National?

 

[arildno]

What IS the Grand National?

 

[wolram]

http://www.grand-national-world.co.uk/

 

[russ_watters]

Depends on how specific you want the results. If there are 20 horses and you want to predict who won, and there are 20 horses, your odds are 20:1 (assuming no knowledge of the horses skills, your choice is essentially random). If you want 1 and 2, your odds are 20*19= 380:1

 

[Evo]

Uh oh, is Wolram planning to do some gambling?

 

[wolram]

yes, i want to put a pony on a horse

 

[Mallignamius]

yes, i want to put a pony on a horse

Jocks are lighter.