Boxing Day - Stanley Races

The racing events are a bit of highlight for the locals and run for the three days over christmas. One of my jobs has been to organise riders for one of the races. Great fun to do and the riders were all up for it. I've never been to the races before so was quite sure what to expect. And I'm still not sure I understand the betting system? there was a tote - no odds - so you don't know how much you've won until the race is over and divied up from all bets placed? Kids were standing on tip-toe to reach the window to place their £pound bets! Never seen anything like it. AND I lost me bet - I know, a fool and his money are soon parted!