Betting Big

I am in this syndicate at work, where every week one person get to bet $20 on the races - the aim being to win big for the whole group. And I have this funny thing with the races - my dad used to be a bookie and big gambler. And since he died when I was younger whenever I go to bet I feel like I get signs from him. (Note - this is totally strange and sentimental of me as I dont believe in signs and that kind of stuff). So any way dad was a Freemason, and I swear to God I lost about $200 on a nag called Freemason who couldn't win a race to save itself. So this weekend it was my turn to bet the $20, and I put money on horses called Courts in Session and Magistrates Court (as my dad used to work in the courts). Guess What? They came back with a big fat NOTHING. They didn't even place! I dont know if this is a sign from my dad that I shouldn't be wasting my money gambling?!?! But I do know that if a horse even slightly reminds me of him I am staying the hell away from it!!