Not Furlong

Gamblers wanting to wager on horse races at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, have it easier than ever. The track has opened four service lanes in the parking lot for drive-through betting. “You just drive right up and make your wagers and pay for them and off you go,” says a track spokesman. And it’s personal, face to face service, he says, “no Jack-in-the-Box speakers or anything.” (AP) ...And so convenient, too! When you lose, they just keep your car.