Just For Fun - A Memorial Day All-Stakes Contest
by JP Fanshawe on May 30, 2011 10:14 AM EDT
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Thanks to the addition of so many contests over at twinspires.com, my brother and I have been in full NHC practice mode for some months now. Sadly, no contest site anywhere thought to take advantage of 14, count 'em, 14 stakes races on this Memorial Day, which means we get the chance here at The Stretch to practice on our own. I've chosen to use the 11 races that the site's proprietor, Matt, mentioned in his weekend preview from a few days ago.
Today's contest races:
Leg 1 - Lone Star 4, Ouija Board Distaff Stakes, Grade III (Turf), Post: 3:59 EST
Leg 2 - Lone Star 6, Dalllas Turf Cup Stakes, 150K (Turf), PostL 4:55 EST
Leg 3 - Churchill Downs 9, Winning Colors Stakes, Grade III, Post: 4:59 EST
Leg 4 - Belmont 9, Sands Point Stakes, Grade II (Turf), Post: 5:16 EST
Leg 5 - Monmouth 11, Violet Stakes, Grade III (Turf), Post: 5:33 EST
Leg 6 - Belmont 10, Metropolitan Handicap, Grade I, Post: 5:49 EST
Leg 7 - Lone Star 8, Lone Star Derby, 200K, (Turf), Post: 5:51 EST
Leg 8 - Lone Star 9, Lone Star Park Handicap, Grade III, Post: 6:19 EST
Leg 9 - Golden Gate 8, Berkeley Stakes, Grade III, Post: 7:25 EST
Leg 10 - Hollywood 8, Los Angeles Handicap, Grade III, Post: 7:41 EST
Leg 11 - Hollywood 9, Gamely Stakes, Grade I, Post: 8:11 EST
As we remember the deeds and sacrifices of our armed forces today, we are employing the standard NHC Qualifier rules. Players make a mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wager on a single horse per entry. Highest total after the eleven races is the winner, and payouts are capped at 20-1 for win, and 10-1 for place. You may play a maximum of three entries. Put your picks for each race in the comments section prior to the race going off.
My personal goal for winning a tournament of this type - online, all mandatory races - would be a total of $110, so if you hit that number, know that you have done pretty well.
Good Luck!
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A wide variety of stakes races today
And lots of turf!
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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Mr B is back on TVG
I thought he was let go? Good to see him on.
That was the report some time ago...
I guess they brought him back. Good move on their part.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Have fun guys
I just don’t have the heart today after deciding not to spend 18 bucks and include the Slane Castle (70 beyer- fit right in) horse in the last leg of the Pick 5 at Hollywood on Saturday. 60K payoff. Instead I got three conso for 600. This one hurt as my key horses won the first four races.. I’m depressed.
Gonna take this week off. Vienna Austria next week and get back at it after that. Enjoy your holiday
Have a good time in Vienna.
Hopefully that will help erase the HOL pain.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I Hate Stories Like That....
I have a bunch of them! Most recently, on Derby Day when 88 dollars more in bets would have netted me 48 grand. Sympathies, Duck….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Lone Star 4
Tough to find my to like other than the heavy favorite, Wasted Tears. I like 7-Slide On Bye at 8/1…but I’m basically hoping that the fav is rusty off the layoff…something that is probably unlikely.
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Picks...
Wasted Tears does look to be the one to beat, but a couple of others intrigue me. I like that the 2-Cherry Pink, flashed a seventh to 3rd move in her last, which I find intriguing whenever I see a trainer move that horse into stakes company. Also, 3-Category Seven is in the money 14-of-16 times at the distance, although I am not thrilled with the current 7-2 price in a contest. 6-Bella Diamante also showed some speed last out, moving from 8th to third, and a worked a bullet workout before last. I also like the 7-Slide on Bye on the merits of her last two….
so
Entry 1: 2-Cherry Pink
Entry 2: 6-Bella Diamante
Entry 3: 7-Slide On Bye
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I looked at Bella Diamante a long time...
and decided I was too unsure of the 1st time on turf so I went with Slide On Bye. She could be the wildcard if she takes to the lawn.
Just one pick for me: 7-Slide On Bye.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I Understand The One Pick Thing....
My brother plays that way as well, but I always play multiple entries, it suits my style and psyche a little better. I find myself really getting down early in tourneys if things aren’t going well and I have only one entry. When I have the maximum entries, I know that I will score well enough on one of them, usually, to have a shot at the end…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Yeah, I used to play multiple but I ended up just having two awful entries
so I’ve started going with just one.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh....
I should have taken the 3 on one of ’em….5-1 would have been good enough. Track announcer nailed it: Wasted Tears just too classy.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I suppose those don't kill you in contests...
anybody with the winner doesn’t get much and the place, while okay at $4.00, isn’t much of a separator.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
5-1 In A Contest...
is usually as low as I will go, in terms of odds. But when a horse looks like such a certain lock and the race is a mandatory, I have debated with myself for years over whether or not it is a better strategy to just take the money…..I can still never bring myself to do it, usually on the off-chance that a long-price will get into the two-hole and prove far more profitable.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I know what you mean....
Depending on where I’m at in a contest (early race or late race, and my standing), I generally won’t go lower than 5/1 or 4/1 on a mandatory early…but am willing to take less (7/2 or so) if A) I really like the horse, and B) can’t find anything else for the place spot that can generate some value.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That wasn't much of a race...
- grabs 2nd at 5/1.
Lone Star turf seems pretty quick…22+ for the quarter and 1:09 for six.
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Don't know what I did on that comment...
that should be “#3” grabs 2nd.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
No forms to study no time anyway....
So lets go by innitial reactiuon.
Leg 2: Expansion
Leg 3: Wind Caper
Leg 4: Naples Bay
Leg 5: Unbridled Essence
Leg 6: Caixa Electronica
Leg 7: Derby Kitten
Leg 8: Thiskyhasnolimit
Leg 9: Our Nautique
Leg 10: M One Rifle
Leg 11: Dubawi Heights
Looking Ahead To Lone Star 6....
In keeping with the theme of the day in Texas, another strong shipper seems to be the class of the field, the 1-Dean’s Kitten for Maker and the Ramseys. I expect him to suck up all the money, and perhaps rightfully so, but it is something to consider that the 3-Expansion is a full 22 points better in Brisnet’s Prime Power category. I would love it if he would drift up to 6-1.
As for the prices in this field, I favor the 4-Alwayswithapproval on the strength of 5-of-6 in-the-money at the track, and 8-of-9 itm on the turf. Also, I have an interest in the 6-Unrbridled’s Heart: nice works the last two, and stepping up into stakes off an allowance that saw him improve 13 lengths from first call to wire in a win for trainer Dallas Keen. Another maybe for me is the 7-Golden Euro, despite his lack of speed numbers….sixth beaten 9 1/2 and seventh beaten 23 3/4 in his last two….Why is he here if not for a trainer seeing some reason for it?
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Nevermind on 7....
a scratch…
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Lone Star 6
Like the 8-J J’s Indy since the course looks a bit fast today. Hoping he can run well up front (even though the distance seems a bit of a stretch). Might be able to hold on to the place.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
LS 6 Picks
Still 13 minutes away, but I know what I am doing in this one….
Entry 1: 4-Alwayswithapproval
Entry 2: 6-Unbridled’s Heart
Entry 3 – 8-JJ’s Indy
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I'm going to call an audible...
I was going with 8 but I’m going to switch to the 5-McKenna’s Justice…going for a price play and I like that effort two back at Lone Star.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
It Was Between the 5 and the 8 For Me....
on Entry 3. I think the 5 has a shot, but I went with the 8 because his average competitive level is a little higher….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Churchill 9
Like 10-Jocata
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Churchill 9
Entry 1: 2-Stephanie Got Even
Entry 2: 3-Wind Caper
Entry 3: 4-Beat the Blues
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I Thought We Were Getting Away With A Price
on the 3….but she disappointed.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Man, Just Watched That Replay Again...
on TVG and Beat the Blues really gave me the blues! Can’t hold on!?!
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
It's a cruel game.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
BEL 9
Like the 2-Mystical Star in a field without a lot of speed in the early stages. She needs to get the jump on Winter Memories and then get brave in the lane.
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Belmont 9
Another small field. Where are all the horses?
Entry 1 – 4-Celestial Kitten
Entry 2 – 5-Parting Words
Entry 3 – 1-Arch Support
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Crawling...
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Another Second and Thrid...
Celestial Kitten, and Parting Words…..
Lots a chalk so far, huh? Class is really prevailing.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
That's four straight with chalk city coming home.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough to see all these stakes races with no horses.
I realize why the horsemen don’t want fewer dates (less chances to make money) but with the horse population what it is right now it just doesn’t make any sense to run as many dates as we do. Most of these fields are just not very good betting races.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
No Doubt....
You are 100 percent correct.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Time For A Cold One.....
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Any partiular brew of choice?
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Today It Is Yuengling....
But I like all kinds….ranging from the populist (Bud) to the staple (Guinness) to any number of crafty types. How about you?
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I got a little spoiled in England...
I really liked their cask ales over there (I didn’t think I would). They weren’t has heavy or as bitter as I was expecting. I don’t drink a lot of the microbrews out here in the northwest because they tend to be way too hoppy for my tastes.
At home, however, I’m a Silver Bullet guy.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Monmouth 11...when it rolls around...
Denomination looks pretty nice in this spot but, ugh, 2/1…how many of these can we see today?
7-Marquet Madness is the speed and I’ll play her to take them all the way…unless she gets pounded down…then I don’t know who I would look to for some value.
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With You on the 7...
was my top choice. Also like the 2 and 3….seems like in this race, it would be a waste to go long, because the top 4 seem far and away the best. Of course, now that I have typed that….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
No kidding.
That’s always the way it works.
7 just seems to be in a good spot…hopefully it works out that way. I like the 6/1 odds right now.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
It Looks Like Bel 10 Will Go Off Ahead Of Mth 11
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Yeah, looks like it.
I’ve gone several ways in this Met Mile. In terms of value…man, 6/1 on Tackleberry seems nice considering he always makes a good account of himself.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree....
and look at his works!
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Also, 7-1 on the 5 is enticing...
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
It is...
I don’t know what to make of that horse…can’t knock the fact that he’s at the top of his game lately.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Bel 10 Picks
Entry 1: 10-Tackleberry
Entry 2: 3-Rodman
Entry 3: 9-Kensei
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Damn....
Rodman….nice place payment, anyway….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
$28.60 to place....
so, capped at 22….would you believe I didn’t bet Rodman! Of course…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Big dollars on the place
Very nice.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Rapid Fire
Monmouth 11: 7-Marquet Madness
Belmont 10: 10-Tackleberry
Lone Star 8:1-Close Ally
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Monmouth 11
Entry 1: 7-Marquet Madness
Entry 2: 3-Unbridled Essence
Entry 3: 8-Choice Play
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Interesting first time lasix for Tackleberry...
thirteen starts without it previously.
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Lone Star 8
Entry 1 – 2-Aces N Kings
Entry 2 – 7- Unbridled Sheriff
Entry 3- 8-Dreaminofthewin
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I Hate When A Horse Like The 5-31stStreet
drifts up to 21-1 from a ML of 9-2 and I don’t notice…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I didn't catch that either...
too many races going off at once.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah....sorry about that....
Another problem with racing, actually. All these stakes races….how hard would it be for tracks to coordinate with one another so that they aren’t going off on top of one another? You would think they would think about doing it because it would have to help each track’s handle, wouldn’t you think?
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Oh, not your fault...
It’s like you said, all of these go off within a few minutes of each other…not very helpful for multi-track players.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
And, of course...
I’m trying to do all this while also watching the Mariners-Orioles game….there are only so many tasks I can add to the multi-task list! Plus, Todd Schrupp yelling into the mic throws me off my game…I need to use the mute button more liberally.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I Can't Stand Schrupp...
I wish TVG would can him and Rudulph.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I'm sure he's a nice guy...
but he’s the #1 reason that I either A) watch a lot of HRTV, or B) use the mute button.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Tizway did that pretty easily...not much of a fight from the rest of the field.
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Well, the 7 at MON has no exucse afther that early split.
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Of course....
good lord…that’s awful.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
ARGH!
Unbridled Essence almost got there…..and at 17-1.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Contest-wise...
since I haven’t got anything besides a lowpaying place horse, I’d have to start going after the bombs….which is almost useless in Lone Star 9 where no one is over 11/1. Ugh.
I’ll take Awesome Gem at 6/1.
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Yeah....but if this were an actual contest...
I would think everyone would still have a chance, since there has only been the one 21-1 bomb. Everything else has been low-paying. I would envision the leader being somewhere around 70 or 80 bucks at this point.
Here is where I am:
Entry 1: $8.20
Entry 2: $30.20
Entry 3: $6.20
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Very true...
the chalk would have kept it close.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Lone Star 9
Entry 1: 5-Lydia’s Last Step
Entry 2: 1-Flat Out
Entry 3: 5-Lydia’s Last Step
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
If Game On Dude wins this...
well, that CT Classic is looking pretty strong. Duke of Mischief is gonna get hammered in his next start.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose 5/1 is not too bad in a five-horse field.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Bad At All....
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Uh Oh....
Objection….from Garcia against Albarado….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
That would be just perfect.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
No Change
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
So, Awesome Gem gets me to 21.40 for the day...
not very pretty but at least I’m over the $5 mark for the first time all afternoon.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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Never Forget....
that most cappers I have talked to say they aim to hit only three or four races in a contest. Doesn’t matter when they happen! So long as you hit them!
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
My problem is that I tend to get a bit "grab baggy" in contests as the races wear on.
If I get something early, I tend to have a much better day and don’t push things as much. When I go race after race coming up short, I tend to go a bit too much after bombs that I hate.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
About as much of a rush as I can find!
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Golden Gate 8...still a ways off...but
I love 5-Knockout Artist quite a bit in this spot…along with his 8/1 ML.
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GG 8
Entry 1: 7 – Delightful Kiss (It wasn’t long ago this horse keyed some big days for me….)
Entry 2: 2 – Hudson Landing
Entry 3: 8 – Autism Awareness
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Big odds drift on Hudson Landing; nice call.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Auburn Handicap?
Any thoughts?
I stuck 4 horses on my P4, with Seattle Sniper as my favorite. Two races under his belt, looked strong at 6.5 furlongs his last time out.
I’m interested to see how Mack’s Gold Bullet does coming off the layoff after posting a 66 and 71 beyer as a two year old. Vann Belvoir does alright first time back.
Couldabenthewhisky, has looked strong in his past two starts, but both were in the slop…some horses run better in the slop, some worse, and some the same. Not sure what category he falls in to.
Hayjax the speed, is coming from the outside, and this is his second race back.
No PP's for me on that one....
sorry. Perloff really likes Mack’s Gold Bullet…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I like Seattle Sniper...
drawn right in the middle and should stalk the pace. and the 3/1 price.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That opening quarter cooked those guys...
very, very, very fast.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
HOL 9
Let’s see if we can bring a couple home at HOL. I think HOL 8 sets up nicely for 4-Camp Victory, plus he’s decent odds at 7/1.
I’d play M One Rifle if his odds were a bit better.
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Hollywood 9...
Entry 1: 2-Indian Firewater
Entry 2: 4-Camp Victory
Entry 3- 5 Gato Go Win
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Damn, thought Camp Victory was going to get there.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Here comes the inquiry
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Bumper Cars!
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
And it's Smith and Sutherland...hilarious.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Put the 4 up!!!!
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell Yeah!
….and place the 3 fourth! (Had a show parlay bet on the two….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I know...
Good thing they aren’t dating anymore?
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Very true..
I like Smith but he bulldogged his way through there. I’d take him down but I also have a bet on the 4.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I Would take him down, too...
and they do…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I'd probably be livid if I had the 1
cause he was very strong at the wire. But that was a lot of contact. If it was only one bump, they probably let it go. But the second bump, I think, is what did it.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That Was A Tough One....
but, I will bet the thinking was that that second bump sent the three out into the four, and probably compromised what would have been a winning run.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
And the 1 comes down.
Tough call…but I won’t complain since I had the 4.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
So...with one race left....
Entry 1: $8.30 with one second and three fourths.
Entry 2: $65.40 with two thirds, three seconds, and one first via dq.
Entry 3: $6.20 withone second and three fourths.
Doing pretty well for not actually picking a winner today…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I'm at 47.20...
after blanking on the first six I’ve picked up a couple in the last four.
HOL 9 I’m going to take 8-Celtic Princess at 17/1.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice.....
I would think the winning number here, with all the chalk, would have been low…I am thinking 80 to 90 dollars. Let’s split the difference and say 85 bucks is the target.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Brutal!!!! Agh....thought she was gonig to hold on.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn....right?
Too bad her odds floated down…..
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Yeah, 17/1 was pretty nice for Bejarano on the speed.
Place came back at $12 so $59.20 at the line for me. Not much of an ROI; I needed something in those early races to help that final total.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hol 9
Entry 1: 5-Madera Castana
Entry 2: 3-Turning Top
Entry 3: 6-Restless Soul
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I thought the 6
was going to surge, but alas….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
So....
$65.40 was my best effort. I will take it. That would probably have been top 30…..
Enjoyed it. We’ll do it again soon….
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Nice work, JP.
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by Matt Gardner on May 30, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah this was cool
Maybe plan a little bit ahead of time? I didnt have time to look into this since i had just gotten off work, but if we know of a big stakes day coming up, and I can get a few days to buy the individual race forms, and look at them that would be great.
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