Bridge Jumper
generalA bridge jumper is a slang term in horse racing for a bettor who places a very large wager on a heavy favorite to show (finish in the top three). The potential profit is small, but the probability of winning is high. The term comes from the idea that if the horse fails to show, the bettor might as well 'jump off a bridge' due to the significant financial loss.
Key Takeaways
- 1A bridge jumper is a slang term in horse racing for a bettor who places a very large wager on a heav
Bridge Jumper
A bridge jumper is a slang term in horse racing for a bettor who places a very large wager on a heavy favorite to show (finish in the top three). The potential profit is small, but the probability of winning is high. The term comes from the idea that if the horse fails to show, the bettor might as well 'jump off a bridge' due to the significant financial loss.
Example
A well-known bridge jumper placed a $100,000 bet on a 1/9 favorite to show, which would return a profit of only $11,111. The horse unexpectedly finished fourth, and the bridge jumper lost the entire stake.
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