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06-17-2009, 09:25 AM
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"DRF ROTD" Contests.. Experience? Thoughts?
We've had a week or more of the ROTD contests, and I'm curious what people are learning about construction of their $24's worth of Tri plays...
Boxes and keys have both worked, but has anyone found a path they're seeing as fundamentally 'better' for them as an approach? Has anyone started playing more tris that hadn't before because of the experience? And... Contest winners should send me their addresses if they want a prize for their efforts!
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06-17-2009, 09:50 AM
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I have enjoyed them very much.
I usually would not make a wager on a Tuesday, but yesterday I looked at the race (helped that post time was after 10pm so I could do so after work). Although i didn't win the contest, I did actually make a winning tri and win wager on the race last night. Probably wouldn't have happened at all if not for the ROTD contest bringing it to my attention.  It's a cheap way to practice my novice handicapping skills too. 
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06-17-2009, 10:12 AM
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Enjoyed them very much. Have not won any yet so my construction still needs plenty of work. Thanks for putting these together.
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06-17-2009, 11:48 AM
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i've had a blast with the contest, it gives me an excuse to look at some PP's at work, takes the edge off a little.
I don't think im Necessarily playing more tri's, but its def. given me a better idea of how to structure a ticket with a cap. ** one thing i'm confussed about though, is it $24 TOTAL, meaning you can play multiple tickets, or 1 ticket equaling $24 or less thanks for the efforts steve -bt-
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06-17-2009, 12:07 PM
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Wish I could play it at work, but I'm not Admin on my PC and can't load Flash to see the Video or Formulator. Wish they would put the PDF PP's up too.
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06-17-2009, 12:40 PM
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I really enjoy it - I started a new job that is VERY stressful - 10 - 12 hour days and eating at my desk. This forces me to take a few minutes per day to look at something that I want to review. It certainly helps that I have done well the first 2 times I've participated. Thanks to Jonathan, (Unstable) I have my express bet phone wagering guide here so I can make the bets by phone.
What I think I like most about it, is that it forces me to look at tracks and horses that I don't really know (OK, except Suffolk Downs, my home track). I find that in the "big" races I have read so much about the horses, trainers, stories, etc. that my handicapping becomes emotional, i.e. what a great story, they really "deserve" to win or other such things that do NOT earn any money. I am working on ticket structure and may someday move from boxing my bet. It worked for me yesterday, since I would have put the 6 in a spot and come away with nothing. As far as formulator is concerned, I don't have much time to really use the filters, I generally just print them out and then 'cap it old school, pencil and paper. In short, it's great. And Steve, I LOVE prizes - I'll P.M. my address. Now off to get the PPs and take a shot at today.
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