Points and ROI Totals for 2015-2016 Contest Year

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 13, 2016

So we have change up top with JolyB jumps up 2 spots after nailing a SWEEP and a 2nd in Pts the following week and is now our new leader . Real Quiet continues to roll on but is now #2 on the board and Ruffian hangs TUFF in the 4 hole as well with strong showings the last two weeks. DonGuido gets energized and moves up 2 spots to take over the 5th rung on the ladder as Plenilune adds nice points to jump over Digger taking on the 8 hole. And NJ Stinks exercises his wagering prowess now leading the lower tier.

Thanks for playing and lets see what happens this week where the surf meets the turf.

1. 358 JolyB (8/6 SWEEP + 20 bonus pts and 8/13 2nd Pts)
2. 349 Real Quiet (8/6 4th Pts and 8/13 3rd Pts)
3. 316 Criminal Type
4. 275 Ruffian(8/6 2nd Pts and 8/13 1st Pts)
5. 182 DonGuido (8/6 3rd Pts and 8/13 2nd Pts)
6. 167 Cruzan200246
7. 177 Ryonker1
8. 168 Plenilune (8/6 3rd Pts and 8/13 4th Pts)
9. 164 Digger
10.160 swedejxn

59 NJ Stinks (8/6 2nd ROI and 8/13 1st ROI)
46 Elprado
41 Indian Hemp
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 20, 2016

OK so I can't let this go but this is the 1st week in a loooooooooog time that the top 3 have been void of points . . . rare account for sure. Don't account Ruffian out anytime, especially when there's a feline in a race as she hangs tough in the 4 spot and DonGuido wakes up a bit as he nabs quality points to break the 200 mark holding on to the 5th rung of the ladder. Ryonker1 does a nice job hitting a 3rd in Pts and Digger jumps over Plen to take over the 8 hole landing a 3rd in ROI while NJ Stinks keeps leading on the lower tier chalking up yet another ROI tally.

On to the Spa again for the big Travers card. Can anyone say UPSETS will abound???


1. 351 JolyB
2. 341 Real Quiet
3. 311 Criminal Type
4. 295 Ruffian (1st ROI and 2nd Pts)
5. 200 DonGuido (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
6. 171 Cruzan200246
7. 182 Ryonker1 (3rd Pts)
8. 168 Plenilune
9. 169 Digger (3rd ROI)
10.160 swedejxn

63 NJ Stinks (4th ROI)
46 Elprado
42 Indian Hemp
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through September 3, 2016

Not much change in position at the top but Ruffian keeps wracking up valuable points to climb nearer to the leaders as the Colorado filly that just keeps on going and going and going . . . Others hold solid positions. Lets see what happens at Kentucky Downs.

Thanks so much for playing!!! BC and the run for the Gallivan Cup will be here before we know it.

1. 360 JolyB (8/23 2nd Pts)
2. 343 Real Quiet
3. 330 Criminal Type (8/27 2nd Pts 9/3 1st Pts)
4. 325 Ruffian (8/27 1st Pts 9/3 1st ROI and 2nd Pts)
5. 209 DonGuido (8/27 3rd ROI 9/3 4th Pts))
6. 188 Ryonker1 (8/27 3rd Pts)
7. 184 Cruzan200246 (9/3 2nd ROI and 3rd Pts)
8. 176 Plenilune (8/27 4th Pts and 4th ROI)
9. 175 Digger (9/3 4th ROI)
10.160 swedejxn

75 NJ Stinks (8/27 1st ROI)
50 Indian Hemp (8/27 2nd ROI)
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through September 17, 2016

JolyB and Criminal Type continue to shine staying strong in their positions as DonGuido seems to be getting back in contest grove heading into the Breeders Cup capturing a good amount of points for the last 6 weeks in a row. Plenilune looks good gaining point and jumping up one rung of the ladder. Cruzan200246 and Digger handled the last two weekends well adding to their totals.

Off to PARX and that should prove to be interesting as Digger plays for a repeat. Thanks to everyone for playing.


1. 369 JolyB (9/17 2nd ROI)
2. 345 Real Quiet
3. 336 Criminal Type (9/10 3rd Pts)
4. 327 Ruffian
5. 236 DonGuido (9/10 4th Pts 1st ROI, 9/17 2nd Pts 4th ROI)
6. 199 Plenilune (9/10 2nd Pts, 9/17 1st ROI 4th Pts)
7. 190 Ryonker1
190 Cruzan200246 (9/17 3rd Pts)
9. 191 Digger (9/17 1st Pts 3rd ROI)
10.162 swedejxn

77 NJ Stinks
51 Indian Hemp
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through September 24, 2016

Quick update with added bonus points for ROI wins for April - August, with twoi notable moves as Criminal Type jumps over RQ moving into the 2 spot and Cruzan 200246 does the same to Ryonk to move into the 7 hole alone.

Let see how the all stakes cards treats and the horses start to line up with key wins for their automatic trip to the Breeders Cup.

1. 376 JolyB (4th Pts and 3rd ROI)
2. 364 Criminal Type (2nd Pts and 1st ROI plus 10 ROI winner bonus pts for Jul)3
3. 359 Real Quiet (1st Pts and 4th ROI)
4. 355 Ruffian (2nd ROI plus 20 ROI winner bonus pts for Apr and May)
5. 237 DonGuido
6. 200 Plenilune
7. 195 Cruzan200246 (3rd Pts)
8. 191 Ryonker1
9. 192 Digger (9/17 1st Pts 3rd ROI)
10.162 swedejxn

87 NJ Stinks (10 ROI winner bonus pts for Aug)
61 Indian Hemp (10 ROI winner bonus pts for Jun)
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through October 22, 2016

Way far behind (4 weeks to be exact) for a number of reasons, so here is a quick update to bring us current and I will be finalizing the year end stats going into next week prior to our usual Breeders Cup week festivities and nail down those competing for the Gallivan Cup with odds for wagering of course . . .

JB pulls away with a commanding lead and a couple in the top ten move up a rung.

1. 408 JolyB
2. 389 Ruffian (moves up two rungs and no includes Sep ROI Winner 10Pt bonus)
3. 380 Criminal Type
4. 371 Real Quiet
5. 244 DonGuido
6. 219 Cruzan200246 (moves up one rung)
7. 208 Plenilune
8. 202 Ryonker1
9. 196 Digger
10.196 swedejxn

90 NJ Stinks (10 ROI winner bonus pts for Aug)
83 Indian Hemp (10 ROI winner bonus pts for Jun)
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through October 29, 2016

Final Totals of the handicapping year.

1. 409 JolyB
2. 400 Ruffian (1st Pts)
3. 393 Criminal Type (3rd Pts and 2nd ROI)
4. 382 Real Quiet (1st ROI)
5. 252 DonGuido (2nd Pts)
6. 223 Cruzan200246 (4th Pts)
7. 208 Plenilune
8. 203 Ryonker1
9. 196 Digger
196 swedejxn

90 NJ Stinks
83 Indian Hemp
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[DonGuido]

1. 409 JolyB
2. 400 Ruffian (1st Pts)
3. 393 Criminal Type (3rd Pts and 2nd ROI)
4. 382 Real Quiet (1st ROI)
5. 252 DonGuido (2nd Pts)
6. 223 Cruzan200246 (4th Pts)
7. 208 Plenilune
8. 203 Ryonker1
9. 196 Digger
196 swedejxn

90 NJ Stinks
83 Indian Hemp
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[RUFFIAN]

Perhaps I've had too much Catnip but now I'm confused!

Per your other post, (below) why isn't my BC Repeat Win / Bonus Pts
included in > Final Year End Standiongs?

Your Post says:

''RQ, I think you make some good points and help to clarify any confusion on points totals and year end stats.

And the recap on the year has not been posted yet as there has always been, since I've assumed "The Don" role here a Champ for Year in Total Points and Total ROI is announced . .
**==> and totals for each will include the results of the Breeders Cup card.''

[Real Quiet]

My suggestion was for the coming year. I don't think a rule can be changed in the last week of the contest.

[DonGuido]

2015-2016 Final Points and ROI Totals

Congrats to Ruffian for being the Handicapping Year Champ. Hope to see y'all next year for more fun!!!


1. 431 Ruffian (1st Pts and 20 bonus points for repeat)
2. 425 JolyB (1st ROI and 3rd Pts)
3. 401 Criminal Type (2nd Pts)
4. 387 Real Quiet (3rd ROI)
5. 256 DonGuido (4th Pts)
6. 224 Cruzan200246 (4th Pts)
7. 209 Plenilune
8. 204 Ryonker1
9. 197 Digger
10. 196 swedejxn

98 NJ Stinks (2nd ROI)
84 Indian Hemp
46 Elprado
28 Roamin
1 Howlingwolfsports

[RUFFIAN]

According to Don's post it appears it does refer to This Year

Also: How come the first FINAL Points for JolyB Says =>> 409

*** Now suddenly it says =>> JolyB 420 (1st ROI = BC)

*** Yet MINE remain as 400 instead of my Repeat Points Win / Bonus Pts?

[DonGuido]

OK, ENOUGH!!! Does it really matter that much? I totaled the year end points and ROI results to include the Breeders Cup points. I'm sure JB will let me know if he feels slighted. After all I know there is a huge amount of money, ego, pride, bragging rights, etc., riding on all of this, correct?

Oh wait I have an idea: we can have a handicapping match race between Ruffin and JolyB and winner takes all . . . see how silly all this is.

I'm ready for the new handicapping year and on a personal note especially since I sucked so bad last year, I have little if any pride and ego left. Time to rebuild.