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    In horse racing, what is a ‘double carpet’?

    Question #95711. Asked by storky1. (May 15 08 9:45 PM)


    Matthew_07

    		Double Carpet - UK slang for Odds of 33 to 1, based on 'Carpet'.

    Carpet - UK slang for Odds of 3 to 1 (also known as 'Tres' or 'Gimmel').

    http://www.virtual-horse-racing.co.uk/Horse-Racing-Glossary-A-G.asp

    May 15 08, 9:56 PM

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