I believe you are improving the Dominican Republic story a little bit too much, Socalman. There was no revolution at that time. There was chaos surrounding an election, but the reporter in question was preoccupied with the results of his bet, which were going to be decided by a ruling. So he left the scene of the chaos in order to check on the results of his bet. Bosch was overthrown months later, and for the usual reasons--having nothing to do with horse racing.