Millions of Reasons to Play Pick Six From: The Washington Post | Date: October 26, 2001| Author: Andrew Beyer | Copyright 2001 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Horseplayers annually relish the challenge of betting the Breeders' Cup pick six, but the wager has often been a little too challenging. In past years, a ticket covering most of the contenders, including the enigmatic foreign entrants, could cost tens of thousands of dollars. The difficulty of making a reasonable play is usually confirmed by the results: Two years ago the winning combination paid more than $3 million.

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