Points and ROI Totals for 2021-2022 Contest Year

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through November 27,2021

Starting off the new handicapping year with two contest totals. As we progress, there will be more of the usual narrative including ranking positions. For now here is what we have with an awesome 14 players. Let me know if I left anyone out.

45 - DonGuido
20 - Cal828
15 - JolyB
13 - Cruzan200246
12 - NJ Stinks
9 - Plenilune
9 - Ruffian
6 - Eclipse
5 - Indian Hemp
2 - Real Quiet
2 - Digger
2 - Roamin 42
2 - Alli
2 - Zippy

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through DEcember 4, 2021


DonGuido feeling his oats early on takes the convincing lead and Ruffian hits a 4th in Pts landing on the 5th rung of the ladder. Digger captures a 2nd in ROI this week and Alli matches him with a 2nd in Pts s they share the 7 hole. Real Quiet adds to his totals in the 10 spot with a 3rd in Pts. It's Very early and many changes to come as we gear up for a new handicapping year.

Thanks to all for playing!!!

1: 126 - DonGuido (1st ROI & Pts plus 20 bonus pts SWEEP & 40 Bonus Pts for REPEAT in Pts and ROI)
2: 21 - Cal828
3: 16 - JolyB
4: 14 - Cruzan200246
5: 13 - Ruffian (4th Pts)
6: 12 - NJ Stinks
7: 10 - Digger (2nd ROI)
10 - Alli (2nd Pts)
9: 9 - Plenilune
10: 7 - Real Quiet (3rd Pts)
6 - Eclipse
5 - Indian Hemp
3 - Roamin 42
3 - Zippy

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through January 8, 2022

Well we've all had a hiatus and me even a hiatus+ to catch up with my main job here. I'll get back to week to week next and add my usual hum drum arratives. No way I can match RQ's elequence in the ROI speak. Happy New Year to all and lets get back into it and have some fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at the races.

1: 143 - DonGuido
2: 54 - Cal828
3: 40 - JolyB
4; 27 - Zippy
5: 25 - NJ Stinks
6: 24 - Cruzan200246
7: 23 - Ruffian
23 - Digger
23 - Real Quiet
10: 16 - Plenilune

13 - Alli
13 - Eclipse
8 - Indian Hemp
9 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through January 22,2022

Don Guido continues his lucky streak in ROI with a nice 2nd maintaining a commanding lead (so far) as Cal828 lands nice scores in both contest hanging tough on the 2nd rung of the ladder and JolyB comes along with the win in Pts. Real Quiet hits the winner in ROI and adds a 4th in Pts leaping way up to the 4th position. Digger jumps up to the 6 hole with a 4th in ROI while Alli moves into the top 10 with a 3rd in Pts.

Looks like we're going to the Fair Grounds to enjoy the Cajun food and atmosphere!!! Thanks for playing and keep those cards and letters coming in.

1: 151 - DonGuido (2nd ROI)
2: 66 - Cal828 (2nd Pts and 3rd ROI)
3: 51 - JolyB (1st Pts)
4: 37 - Real Quiet (1st ROI and 4th Pts)
5: 28 - Zippy
6: 27 - Digger (4th ROI)
7: 25 - NJ Stinks
25 - Cruzan200246
9: 24 - Ruffian
10: 18 - Alli (3rd Pts tie)

17 - Plenilune
14 - Eclipse
13 - Indian Hemp (3rd Pts tie)
10 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through Jan 29, 2022

Moving right along on the path to the Derby as DonGuido maintains the lead gains minor points for a show spot in Pts and Cal828 the same hanging tough on the 3rd rung of the ladder. JolyB is the big winner this week nailing a SWEEP and moving up nicely to the two hole while Ruffian scores a place win in Pts and jumps up several spots to the five hole and Eclipse moves into the top 10 with a second in ROI.

Back Gulfstream we go looking for a friendly card we all score on . . . well maybe not???

1: 156 - DonGuido (3rd Prs)
2: 92 - JolyB (1st Pts and ROI for a SWEEP w/20 bonus pts)
3: 70 - Cal828 (4th Pts)
4: 38 - Real Quiet
5: 32 - Ruffian (2nd Pts)
6: 29 - Zippy
7: 28 - Digger
8: 26 - NJ Stinks
26 - Cruzan200246
10: 22 - Eclipse (2nd ROI)

18 - Alli
17 - Plenilune
13 - Indian Hemp
10 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through February 5, 2022
(Went back a corrected the date for the two previous updates)

DonGuido continues his hot streak lengthening his lead by nailing a 1st in ROI and 2nd in Pts while Cal828 lands a 3rd in Pts and hangs tough in the 3 hole. Ruffian steps up to the 4th rung of the ladder with a nice win in Pts and jumps over Real Quiet who shares a 4th in Pts now in the 5 hole and Zippy holds his position in the 6th spot with a 2nd in ROI. Plenilune hits a tie for a 4th in Pts and moves up one spot just out of the top ten.

We're all waiting to see where our Colorado Kitten will take us next, and it may be a real doozy?!

1: 174 - DonGuido (1st ROI and 2nd Prs)
2: 93 - JolyB
3: 75 - Cal828 (3rd Pts)
4: 43 - Ruffian (1st Pts)
5: 42 - Real Quiet (4th Pts tie)
6: 37 - Zippy (2nd ROI)
7: 29 - Digger
8: 27 - NJ Stinks
27 - Cruzan200246
10: 23 - Eclipse

21 - Plenilune (4th Pts tie)
19 - Alli
14 - Indian Hemp
11 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through February 26, 2022

Too many points getters over the last two weeks equals way too much narration for me but here's where we're at so far.

1: 180 - DonGuido (3rd Prs 2/19)
2: 99 - JolyB (3rd Pts 2/26)
3: 84 - Cal828 (2nd Pts 2/26)
4: 61 - Real Quiet (2nd ROI 2/19 1st pts 2/26)
5: 55 - Ruffian (1st ROI 2/19)
6: 46 - Zippy (2nd ROI 2/26)
7: 38 - NJ Stinks (1st ROI 2/26)
8: 34 - Digger (3rd ROI 2/26)
9: 33 - Plenilune (1st Pts 2/19)
10: 28 - Cruzan200246

31 - Eclipse (2nd Pts 2/19)
23 - Alli (4th Pts 2/26)
18 - Indian Hemp (4th Pts 2/19)
13 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through March 5, 2022

DonGuido nails an unexpected win in Pts and maintains his commanding lead while Cal828 gets a nice win in ROI plus a 3rd in Pts climbing closely to the century mark. While most of the group was silent, Indian Hemp jumps up a couple spots with a second in Pts and Roamin 42 adds minor honors, with a 4th in Pts, to his totals,

The venues have not been to kind to us so far this year so lets see what Tampa Bay has to offer; some friendly relief maybe???

1: 191 - DonGuido (1st Pts)
2: 100 - JolyB
3: 99- Cal828 (1ST ROI and3rd Pts)
4: 62 - Real Quiet
5: 56- Ruffian
6: 47- Zippy
7: 39 - NJ Stinks
8: 35 - Digger
9: 34 - Plenilune
10: 29 - Cruzan200246

32 - Eclipse
26 - Indian Hemp (2nd Pts)
23 - Alli
17 - Roamin 42 (4th Pts)

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through March 12, 2022

DonGuido is feeling his oats appearing to be in some kind of a Zone as he pulls down a REPEAT win and widens his lead on the field while Cal828 lands a nice 2nd in Pts and jumps over JB to take on the second rung of the ladder. JolyB adds minor points in the Pts contest and slips a spot to the 3 hole as Ruffian hits a3rd in Pts maintain her hold of the 5 hole. Zippy takes a nice 1st in ROI hanging tough on the 6th rung of the ladder while Digger jumps over NJ Stinks now in the lucky 7 spot.

We're approaching a 7 week count down to the Derby and a number of significant prep races coming up soon. Thanks for playing and ya's nose how much I luvs ya's.

1: 222 - DonGuido (1st Pts and a REPEAT w/ 20 bonus Pts)
2: 107- Cal828 (2nd Pts)
3: 104 - JolyB (4th Pts)
4: 63 - Real Quiet
5: 61- Ruffian (3rd Pts)
6: 58- Zippy (1st ROI)
7: 43 - Digger (2nd ROI)
8: 39 - NJ Stinks
9: 35 - Plenilune
10: 30 - Cruzan200246

33 - Eclipse
27 - Indian Hemp
23 - Alli
18 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through March 26, 2022

OK, a quick update for scores. Sometimes, real life gets in the way. Lots of movement in places 5-10. Not much change elsewhere. Trust me on the update. If there's an error, I'm sure Ruffian will let me know.

1: 224 - DonGuido
2: 116- Cal828
3: 110- JolyB
4: 83 - Real Quiet
5: 77 -Zippy
6: 76 - Ruffian
7: 56 - Digger
8: 47 - Eclipse
9: 43 - Cruzan200246
10: 42 - Indian Hemp

41 - NJ Stinks
37 - Plenilune
23 - Alli
20 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through April 9, 2022


Catching up with two past weeks. Cal828 hangs tough in the place spot while JolyB stays close behind. Ruffian makes a big jump of two spots now on the 4th rung of the ladder asZippy slides down to the 6 hole. Digger gains nice pts for scores on both days keeping his 6 spot warm as Plenilune scores big with a SWEEP gobbling up big ground moving into the top 10 in the 8 hole and Cruzan200246 in comfy still on the 9th rung of the ladder.

I'll try to be better at keeping up with the totals but real life needs call me more than ever before, so I'll be taking some time away from participating much at all. Hopefully things smooth out and I can eventually get back in the gate. Thanks for playing, HAPPY EASTER to all and to all a Ga'day!!!

1: 225 - DonGuido
2: 121- Cal828 (4th Pts 11/9)
3: 119- JolyB (2nd Pts 11/9)
4: 91 - Ruffian (4th Pts 4/2 & 1st Pts 4/9)
5: 85 - Real Quiet
6: 82 -Zippy (3rd Pts 4/2)
7: 81 - Digger (2nd Pts 4/2 & 1st ROI, 3rd Pts 4/9)
8: 78 - Plenilune (SWEEP on 4/2 w/20 bonus pts)
9: 51 - Cruzan200246 (2nd ROI 4/2)
10: 49 - Eclipse

42 - Indian Hemp
42 - NJ Stinks
23 - Alli
22 - Roamin 4

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI GTotals through April 16, 2022

Cal828 hits a nice win in ROI and hangs tough in the two hole while JolyB takes minor honors in Pts and remains on the 3rd rung of the ladder. Ruffian lands whopper points with a REPEAT win in Pts moving up ever so close to JB. Zippy also takes minor honors in Pts and hops over RQ to capture the 5 hole and Eclipse grabs a nice pocket full of points with a show spot in both contests and moves up to the ninth rung of the ladder. Thats it for this showing and as we move closer and closer to Derby Day!!!

1: 225 - DonGuido
2: 132- Cal828 (1st ROI)
3: 123- JolyB (4th Pts)
4: 122- Ruffian (REPEAT win in Pts w/20 bonus Pts)
5: 91 -Zippy (3rd Pts)
6: 86 - Real Quiet
7: 82 - Digger
8: 79 - Plenilune
9: 64- Eclipse (2nd Pt and ROI)
10: 52 - Cruzan200246

43 - Indian Hemp
42 - NJ Stinks
23 - Alli
22 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI totals through April 30, 2022

Cal828 is sharpening his pencil leading into Triple Crown weeks nailing a REPEAT win in ROI (Nice) and climbs much closer to the predominant leader DG while JolyB is feeling his oats as well with nice win in Pts and 2nd in ROI. Ruffian hangs tough in the 4 hole with a 2nd in Pts and Alli (god to ya back) nabs a 3rd in Pts to help her totals. Real Quiet grabs minor honors with a 4th in Pts.

On to The Kentucky Derby, FINALLY . . . and the card looks daunting!!! Ga'luk to all on the Derby Card and thanks for playing.

UPDATED TO INCLUDE APRI 23 WHICH SOMEHOW I OVRELOOKED (SHOOT ME) . . . really tough sorry Cal for the overshight, so I got you totaled for the Three Peat I think.


1: 225 - DonGuido
2: 205- Cal828 (1st ROI REPEAT w/ 20 Bonus Pts+ 30 for THREE Peat 4/23)
3: 149- JolyB (1th Pts and 2nd ROI + 8 2nd 4/23)
4: 135- Ruffian (2nd Pts+5 Pts 3rd 4/23
5: 93 -Zippy
6: 91 - Real Quiet (4th Pts)
7: 101 - Digger (1st Pts & 2nd ROI3/23)
8: 80- Plenilune
9: 68- Eclipse (4th ROI 4/23)
10: 62 - Cruzan200246 (4th Pts & 4rd ROI 4/23)

44 - Indian Hemp
43 - NJ Stinks
28 - Alli (3rd Pts)
24 - Roamin 42

[cal828]

Something doesn't seem quite right. I won the ROI on the 16th and the repeat on the 23rd and the 3peat on the 30th, but I only see two wins here, but must admit my math skills are not the best. Do these totals not include April 30 or is it April 23?

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals Through May 7,2022

Well with double points for Derby Day lets see how this all shakes out. Cal828, with very strong showings lately,climbs high up next to DG to challenge for the lead as JolyB adds nicely to his totals but now sharing the third rung of the ladder with Ruffian who nail the win on Derby Day. Real Quiet advancing to the 5th rune of the ladder, has a big day jumping over Zippy and Digger to nab the 5 hole and Plenilune also move up to the 8 spot.

So Ruffian and Cal828 will be getting one of Don Guido"s extra large famous Eeely Eeely good Hudson River eel pizzas, to arrive hot and fresh on there back porch by noon tomorrow and with extra anchovies for the Colorado Kitten.

1: 227 - DonGuido
2: 221- Cal828 (2nd ROI)
3: 157- JolyB (4th Pts3)
157- Ruffian (1st Pts)
6: 111 - Real Quiet (3rd Pts & 1st ROI)
7: 103 - Digger
8: 96- Plenilune (2nd Pts)
9: 95 -Zippy
10: 70- Eclipse

64 - Cruzan200246
46 - Indian Hemp
45 - NJ Stinks
30 - Alli
26 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 14, 2022

Ruffian scores well in both contests and takes over the third rung of the ladder from JolyB who does the same hitting in each contest still losing a little ground. Digger nabs the win in Pts and scores as well in ROI. All pts getters in both contest and let's not overlookAlli adding to her totals with a 3rd in Pts.

PS - DonGuido has been very quiet lately while many are warming up and nipping away at his lead, one named Cal828 for sure. It's still very early in the year so it's anyone's game (contest) as we have seen so many times before.

Ga'luk to all for the Preakness and thanks for playing.

1: 228 - DonGuido
2: 222- Cal828
3: 172- Ruffian (2nd Pts & 2nd ROI)
4: 171- JolyB (4th Pts & 1st ROI)
5: 112 - Real Quiet
6: 118 - Digger (1st Pts & 3rd ROI)
7: 97- Plenilune
8: 96 -Zippy
9: 71- Eclipse
10: 65 - Cruzan200246

46 - Indian Hemp
45 - NJ Stinks
35 - Alli (3rd Pts)
27 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 21, 2022

Quick update with double points for the Preakness.


1: 236 - DonGuido (4th Pts)
2: 224- Cal828
3: 194- Ruffian (1st Pts)
4: 187- JolyB (2nd Pts)
5: 128 - Real Qui1et (2rd ROI)
128 - Digger (3rd ROI)
7: 104 -Zippy (4th ROI)
8: 99- Plenilune
9: 91- Eclipse (3rd Pts)
10:68 - Indian Hemp (1st ROI)

67 - Cruzan200246
47 - NJ Stinks
37 - Alli
29 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 28, 2022

Well this was one of those tough cards with several longshot winners and all got shut out in ROI. Ruffian adds minor honors standing tough in the 3 hole and Digger nails a 2nd in Pts jumping over RQ to take over the 5th rung of the ladder. Indian Hemp grabs winning points for Pts Contest still in the 10 hole and Alli moves up a little with her 3rd place finish.

Looks like Churchill this weekend is going to treat us much the same with paultry scores in both contests. Let's hope the Belmont card next weekend holds a little form. We'll see but wouldn't want to bet on it.

1: 237 - DonGuido
2: 225- Cal828
3: 198- Ruffian (4th Pts)
4: 188- JolyB
5: 136 - Digger (2nd Pts)
6: 129 - Real Qui1et
7: 105 -Zippy
8: 100- Plenilune
9: 92- Eclipse
10:79 - Indian Hemp (1st Pts)

68 - Cruzan200246
47 - NJ Stinks
42 - Alli (3rd Pts)
30 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through June 18, 2022


So trust me on the totals (going bnack 3 weeks) and as you can see, DG has been asleep at the wheel here and handicappping. We now have a new leader. Way to pour it on Cal828, good job!!!

1: 250- Cal828
2: 248 - DonGuido
3: 224- Ruffian
4: 196 - JolyB
5: 180 - Digger
6: 137 - Real Qui1et
7: 144 -Zippy
8: 112- Plenilune
9: 108 - Eclipse
10:86 - Indian Hemp

82 - Cruzan200246
51 - NJ Stinks
54 - Alli
48 - Roamin 42

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through June 25,2022

DonGuido takes the lead back hitting a win in Pts and 2nd in ROI while JolyB adds to his totals with a 2nd in Pts and hangs tough in thhe 4 hole. Digger lands minor honors in ROI adding to his 5th positionand RealQuiet remains on the 7th rung of the ladder with a 3rd in ROI. Cruzan200246 scores nicely with a win in ROI and 3rd in Pts and Indian Hemp adds to his totals wiht minor honors in Pts.

Off to Churchill Downs for a big day and Saratoga is only 2 weeks away. Whether you care or not college football is only 2 months away. Clemson, Clemson, Clemson!!!

1: 266 - DonGuido (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
2: 251- Cal828
3: 225- Ruffian
4: 204 - JolyB (2nd Pts)
5: 184 - Digger (4th ROI)
6: 145-Zippy
7: 142 - Real Qui1et (3rd ROI)
8: 113 - Plenilune
9: 109 - Eclipse
10: 97 - Cruzan200246 (3rd Pts and 1st ROI)

90 - Indian Hemp (4th Pts)
51 - NJ Stinks
55 - Alli
49 - Roamin 42