2021 Fall Racing Contest

[Michelangelo]

PS If you want to trash talk, have at it. I won't butt in.

 

[Jack1999]

One last question, are we allowed to have more than one pick per race? GL all

Yes Mr. G&T. no limit on amount of horses you play in each race. GL today if posting.

 

[Jack1999]

BHP, I would love to participate in a contest that more closely shadows the way the average bettor would bet at the racetrack. I have no interest in the Derby Wars type format. Part of the handicapping process for any track bettor is to determine how to use one's bankroll to deliver the maximum return. The Derby Wars model is way too artificial and simplistic. If you guys enjoy that format (and I'm not saying that you can't or shouldn't) why don't you just go there and play? What am I missing?

I play in sports handicapping contests at the RX every month / season - MLB; NFL; NBA. All participants chip in between $100.00 and $300.00 to play. We usually get about 15 participants. The payoff is usually first and second. I have a lot of fun. So do the other guys.

Several months ago Jack asked me to participate in a board wide contest here on the horse forum. I asked what the stake would be. He said that it would be for bragging rights only. I said that I would participate but that it really wasn't a contest if there was no money to shoot for. I played. We had fun. But there was no money involved so that contest really didn't get my best effort. Honestly, I don't care who the best handicapper on the board is. I wish this was a board where I was the worst handicapper so that I could learn something from the others. Like when I go to the track I want everyone to win. I root for everyone who participates on this board honestly to succeed.

So Jack proposed what you have proposed - a head on contest. Not for me. Then he wanted a contest with limited participation by invite only. I enjoy the camaraderie I have on this board with the other posters. Head to head contests can have a way of screwing that up. Two, three, or four people contests could do the same thing. So I respectfully declined. That's the contest you just won.

So when there is a contest open to boardwide participation and is structured to more closely mirror the mix of things one needs to do to succeed at horse betting that is similar to how one would bet online (Twinspires, NRA, etc) or at the track, I'm in for sure. I'd LOVE to play in such a contest.

Until then, I'll just do my thing here and wish you guys luck. and enjoy you guys on the board the way I always have. Thanks for inviting me.

Hey Michel your call to stay on the sidelines. But when you play against others it's different than playing Pari mutuel for sure. This contest mirrors Horse tourneys, the Horse player world series, NHC, and other major tournaments. They all have w/p bets as mandatory and a Cap. It's not your thing so no hard feelings. And BHP opened her up for a contest to the board and got no interest. I guess it is what it is?

 

[Jack1999]

FYI Jack1999 I’ll be playing each of these ten bets with real money, so why not make them my contest plays

makes sense BHP. See how you fare early today.

 

[Jack1999]

And Michel I do play mostly Horse tourneys when competing in these forum games. This is the way you run a tourney not mirroring Pari mutuel. It's a totally different horse of another color that you can not seem to understand.

 

[Michelangelo]

And Michel I do play mostly Horse tourneys when competing in these forum games. This is the way you run a tourney not mirroring Pari mutuel. It's a totally different horse of another color that you can not seem to understand.

I understand. I've said that over and over. Just trying to make it perfectly clear why I am not interested for all to see. BHP, doesn't understand my position. Undoubtedly others don't either. Now they have the history and explanation for my position.

Good luck. Maybe someday I'll take a crack at your way.

 

[Jack1999]

I understand. I've said that over and over. Just trying to make it perfectly clear why I am not interested for all to see. BHP, doesn't understand my position. Undoubtedly others don't either. Now they have the history and explanation for my position.

Good luck. Maybe someday I'll take a crack at your way.

OK Michel let's just agree to disagree here. NO hard feelings. and thx. and Good luck to you today if Posting or going to the track.

 

[Melniko]

GP R1
$2 Win $4 Place #4 Grand Sir

 

[Jack1999]

GP R1
$2 Win $4 Place #4 Grand Sir

18/1 shot right out of the Gate here.

 

[Melniko]

GP R1
$2 Win $4 Place #4 Grand Sir

felt like the favorites were vulnerable, just picked the wrong shot.
6/0

 

[Melniko]

LRL R1
$6 Win $4 Place #6 What Does It Take

 

[Jack1999]

risking $160 jalapeños today, will put this event on notice
that to beat me you’ll really have to earn it



GP:
1: 3-Harry’s Outreach $8 W-P
2: 1-Nimble Beast $8 W-P
3: 2-Chess Not Checkers $8 W-P
4: 6-Fun Loaded $8 W-P
5: 4-Kahiko $8 W-P



KY Downs:
1: 4-Foreign Exchange $8 W-P
2: 5-Lady de Peron $8 W-P
3: 1-ENTRY $8 W-P
4: 6-Group Hug $8 W-P
5: 4-Kelsey’s Shot $8 W-P

Bump to page 3

 

[Michelangelo]

LRL R1
$6 Win $4 Place #6 What Does It Take

We have the same horse, Niko. Let's see if he can wire this field.

 

[Melniko]

LRL R1
$6 Win $4 Place #6 What Does It Take

loser
16/0

 

[Michelangelo]

We have the same horse, Niko. Let's see if he can wire this field.

We had the same bum. haha

 

[Melniko]

We had the same bum. haha

I saw that run of four straight improving Beyers and figured the switch to grass would be the magic charm.

 

[Melniko]

GP R2
$6 WP #6 Guaco

 

[Jack1999]

Laurel R2: 4 Fomo $3 w/p

 

[Melniko]

GP R2
$6 WP #6 Guaco

2nd paid $12.60
28/12.60

 

[Melniko]

WO R1
$4 WP #3 Spice In Yuh Life