Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
High odds means little chance.


To be meaningful, the use of "odds" or "chances" must be qualified as "for/in favor" or "against." The problem was the use of the word "of" instead which rendered the remark ambiguous.

The odds OR chances in favor of winning a Triple Crown are low while at the same time, the odds are high against that outcome.

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Jim

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