Points and ROI Totals for 2017-2018 Contest Year

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

Don
Math = Not My Strong Suit...
But if you Add 10 Pts For 1st On 4/21 + 20 Pts For Repeat To 269
..........Wouldn’t That Be 299 Not 290?

4/21
1. 269 Ruffian (4th Pts 4/14 and 1st pts 4/21)

No actually your total is 300. Keep on keepin on!!! Math is not mine either but I aced Calculus for 4 semesters in college. Believe me you have nothing to worry about, just keep Ruffing us up for the rest of the year!

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 5 Derby Day 2018

So with double points we had some movement as Ruffian stays tough at the top the ladder but Real Quiet closes the gap nicely with a 2nd place showing in each contest. JolyB maintains his 3rd place standing while DonGuido moves up to the 4 hole changing spots with Plenilune with a nice 1st place win in Pts. And Cruzan,nailing a win in ROI, leaps over NJ Stinks taking on the 6th rung of the ladder.

We are in the Triple Crown mix with a real deal of a horse in Justify that could go all the way!!! Lets see how Belmont treats us. Thanks for playing y'all!!!

1. 308 Ruffian (4th Pts)
2. 263 Real Quiet( 2nd Pts and ROI)
3. 218 JolyB (3rd Pts)
4. 193 DonGudio (1st Pts)
5. 175 Plenilune
6. 72 Cruzan (1st ROI)
7. 62 NJ Stinks
8. 46 Indian Hemp
9. 3 Banter
10. 3 Roamin

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI totals through Preakness Day May 19, 2018

OK so we all enjoy double points for those who nabbed'em as Ruffian stands tall still in the lead but JolyB climbs much closer as he pulls down a boo coo load of points for doubles day and a SWEEP. Real Quiet maintain the 3 hole capturing a 3rd in ROI and DonGuido makes a significant move up the ladder with place positions in both contests. Cruzan is no slouch adding to his total and solidifies his hold on the 6 spot.

No word yet as to where the Professor is taking us next but I'm sure it will give us more fun than we can handle, or maybe not. And many of us wait with great anticipation to justify our feelings for a Justify triple crown.

Thanks for playing and keep those cards and letters coming in.
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Added points for 5/12 which moves RQ into 2nd place. Thanks to Ruffian for the reminder.

1. 329 Ruffian (3rd Pts) + 1st Pts 5/12
2. 288 Real Quiet( 3rd ROI) + 1st ROI and 4th Pts 5/12
3. 285 JolyB (SWEEP w/ 20 bonus pts) + 3rd Pts 5/12
4. 231 DonGudio (2nd Pts and ROI) + 2nd Pts 5/12
5. 177 Plenilune
6. 81 Cruzan (4th Pts)
7. 64 NJ Stinks
8. 47 Indian Hemp
9. 5 Roamin
10. 3 Banter

[RUFFIAN]

DON
What about MAY 12 TOTALS?

Belmont Park R11 Man o' War S. G1

7 Hi Happy (ARG)
2 Sadler's Joy
9 One Go All Go

Scratched: 3 10

**RUFFIAN-333 scores the win this week!
DonGuido is a sweet second.
JolyB is a solid third. Real Quiet nicely rounds out the super.

1 RUFFIAN-333 ABX 25 117
2 DonGuido-DC ABX 25 107
3 JolyB ABX 25 104
4 Real Quiet ACX 15 89

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

DON
What about MAY 12 TOTALS?

Belmont Park R11 Man o' War S. G1

7 Hi Happy (ARG)
2 Sadler's Joy
9 One Go All Go

Scratched: 3 10

**RUFFIAN-333 scores the win this week!
DonGuido is a sweet second.
JolyB is a solid third. Real Quiet nicely rounds out the super.

1 RUFFIAN-333 ABX 25 117
2 DonGuido-DC ABX 25 107
3 JolyB ABX 25 104
4 Real Quiet ACX 15 89

Hmmm, I guess I did skip that date. Will add to latest update. Good catch Ruffian.

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through The Belmont June 9, 2018

So my apologies for getting so far behind but the new job and traveling just got in my way. The totals are 99.9% accurate and as you can JolyB knocked them dead over the past three weeks and with a Repeat and double points on Belmont day he surges to the lead!!! And most in the top 6 had good days as well.

I'll get back my normal forum self soon and do a better job of keeping this current. Lets see how we fare at Churchill and most of all thanks for playing. And please keep those cards and letters coming in.

1. 362 JolyB
2. 350 Ruffian
3. 295 Real Quiet
4. 266 DonGudio
5. 196 Plenilune
6. 115 Cruzan
7. 68 NJ Stinks
8. 51 Indian Hemp
10. 9 Roamin
9 Banter

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through June 23, 2018

No changes in positions and lots of added points to dole out over the past two weeks. JolyB holds on to the lead, Ruffian hangs tough in the 2 hole and Real Quiet maitains the 3rd rung of the ladder. DonGuido gaining some on the top 3 but stays in the 4 hole while Plenilune and Cruzan stay pat with nice points gains as well. Indian Hemp and Roamin are on the move with a share of the winner's points for ROI on 6/23.

Status in time (if anyone cares): JB is on track, in fact a month ahead of DG pace at this time last year, to eclipse the record points total of 565 DG ended up with last year. BTW JB ended up with a not to sneeze at 508 total last year and with right at 4 months to go to Breeders Cup.

Thanks for playing and keep those cards and letters coming in. And again great to see EP back on the board.

1. 388 JolyB (6/16 2nd Pts and 6/23 1st Pts tie, 2nd in ROI)
2. 362 Ruffian (6/23 1st Pts tie)
3. 308 Real Quiet (6/16 3rd Ptys and 6/23 2nd Pts)
4. 282 DonGudio (6/16 1st Pts and 6/23 3rd Pts)
5. 207 Plenilune (6/16 1st ROI)
6. 127 Cruzan (6/16 2nd ROI and 6/23 4th Pts)
7. 70 NJ Stinks
8. 63 Indian Hemp (6/23 1st ROI tie)
10. 21 Roamin (6/23 1st ROI tie)
11. 10Banter
12. 1 ElPrado

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through July 7, 2018

So we had a little movement these last two weeks as JolyB continues to lead the pack with two 2nd's in Pts while Ruffian stays within striking distance adding nicely to here total. DonGuido starts to find his groove and takes the prize for the big move nailing a REPEAT and jumps over RQ to take on the 3 hole. Real Quiet adds minor points but slips a rung in 4th and Cruzan reaps rewards for his nice gains in each of the two contests.

NJ Stinks takes in minor points hanging tough in 7 hole as Roamin and Banter hang on to their positions. Thanks for playing as we get closer to those great racing days at The Spa and Del Mar!

1. 404 JolyB (2nd Pts 6/30 and 2nd Pts 7/7)
2. 384 Ruffian (1st ROI & 3rd Pts 6/30 and 4th Pts)
3. 331 DonGudio (1st Pts 6/30 and 1st Pts REPEAT w/ 20 bonus pts and 2nd ROI 7/7)
4. 313 Real Quiet (4th Pts 6/30)
5. 209 Plenilune
6. 149 Cruzan (4th Pts & 2nd ROI 6/30 and 1st ROI 6/30)
7. 74 NJ Stinks (4th ROI 6/30)
8. 65 Indian Hemp
10. 27 Roamin (3rd Pts 7/7)
11. 16 Banter (3rd ROI 6/30)
12. 2 ElPrado

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through July 14, 2018

Ruffian stays pat on the second rung of the ladder adding points for a show position in the Points contest. Real Quiet takes on minor honors in both contests and hangs tough in the 4 hole while Plenilune has a stellar day in the Points Contest and adding a place showing in ROI. Roamin registers a great showing with a humongous win in ROI and nabs the place spot in Points as well.

And I am happy to add Cal288 to the points totals board. I bet Cal288 can't wait to have some more fun this week. And keep those cards and letters coming in.

1. 405 JolyB
2. 389 Ruffian (3rd Pts)
3. 332 DonGudio
4. 321 Real Quiet (4th Pts and ROI)
5. 227 Plenilune (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
6. 150 Cruzan
7. 75 NJ Stinks
8. 66 Indian Hemp
10. 45 Roamin (2nd Pts and 1st ROI)
11. 17 Banter
12. 2 ElPrado
13. 1 Cal288

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through July 21, 2018

Hardly and movement except that Cal828 jumps over EP to take over the 12 spot. JolyB maintains the lead with excellent scores in each contest DonGuido gains a little ground in the 3 hole while RealQuiet adds to his total as well getting very comfortable on the 4th rung of the ladder. And Banter nails the win in ROI adding nicely to her score.

Thanks for playing and sorry but it's hard in my mind to Justify the rest of the year without watching him run. I understand why they had to do it, but . . . well . . . enough said. Let's enjoy this wonderful sport at the Spa and Where the Turf Meets the Surf for the short period we can.


1. 424 JolyB (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
2. 390 Ruffian
3. 340 DonGudio (2nd ROI)
4. 326 Real Quiet (3rd Pts)
5. 228 Plenilune
6. 151 Cruzan
7. 76 NJ Stinks
8. 66 Indian Hemp
10. 46 Roamin
11. 28 Banter (1st ROI)
12. 5 Cal828 (4th Pts)
13. 1 ElPrado

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through July 28, 2018

OK, it appears the JolyB is putting on his professor hat again at the Spa and easily pulling away from all of us as Ruffian adds minor point as does DonGuido both stay pat in their positions. Real Quiet hits a nice 2nd in ROI to creep closer to DG and Cal828 adds points for 2nd place honors in the Pts contest.

It's looking like JB has the Spa all figured out, so we can say bye bye and play for bridesmaid honors the rest of way to the Breeders Cup. Lets see how the Aug 4 results add up. I know the Spa is not being kind to me . . . but then again what's new???

1. 455 JolyB (1st Pts REPEAT +20 bonus Pts)
2. 394 Ruffian (4th Pts)
3. 345 DonGudio (3rd Pts)
4. 334 Real Quiet (2nd ROI)
5. 218 Plenilune
6. 121 Cruzan
7. 76 NJ Stinks
8. 66 Indian Hemp
10. 76 Roamin
11. 29 Banter
12. 13 Cal828 (2nd Pts)
13. 2 ElPrado

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 4, 2018

JolyB is putting on a Secretariat-Belmont performance with the first THREE PEAT of the year adding "gobs" of points to his leading status while Ruffian continues to add nicely to her totals as well gaining points in each contest. Real Quiet hits a first in ROI and a second in Pts which allows him to leap over DG to regain the 3rd rung of the ladder and Cal828 keeps climbing the ladder in the lower tier.

Is a FOUR BAGGER in the mix for JB? Never been done before but if anyone can do it, JB can . . . we'll see as we take to Arlington Park this week. Thanks all for playing and keep those cards and letters coming in.


1. 503 JolyB (1st Pts Three Peat +30 bonus Pts and a 2nd in ROI)
2. 403 Ruffian (3rd in both Pts and ROI)
3. 352Real Quiet (2nd ROI)
4. 346 DonGudio
5. 218 Plenilune
6. 121 Cruzan
7. 76 NJ Stinks
8. 66 Indian Hemp
10. 76 Roamin
11. 29 Banter
12. 13 Cal828 (2nd Pts)
13. 2 ElPrado

[DonGuido]

Quick update since I'm way behind by letting real life get in the way of my fun here . . . oh well, not retired yet and still loving my job so it could be worse. Now back to the contest, after that short "who cares DG" editorial.

Points and ROI Totals through August 18, 2018

Not much change except DG is playing "tag your it" with RQ to recapture the 3 hole while JB maintains his even more commanding lead out front as Ruffian cuts into it slightly. Update coming soon for Oct 25 to get us current. Apologies for my tardiness.

1. 522 JolyB
2. 428 Ruffian
3. 358 DonGudio
4. 354 Real Quiet
5. 219 Plenilune
6. 133 Cruzan
7. 78 NJ Stinks
78 Roamin
9. 66 Indian Hemp
10. 38 Banter
11. 28 Cal828 (2nd Pts)
12. 4 ElPrado

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 25, 2018

Labor Day Weekend update with lots of yard work and home stuff and I LABORed way to hard and today I may rest up . . . but anyway back to the totals. No change in the order asJolyB continues his smooth and easy ride to the Year's Handicap Champion while Ruffian adds nicely to her total in the 2 spot and DonGuido widens the separation from RQ adding minor points. Plenilune nails the win in ROI and increase her points totals hanging tough on the fifth rung of the ladder. Banter nabs a place position in ROI and Cal 828 hits show spot in the Points contest both add nicely to their totals.

Let's see how the last Saturday card at Saratoga treats us, giving me a "no show" "no points" . . . with guests visting and just too much going on. Always a sad day when racing has to wait again until next year at the Spa.

Thanks for playing and keep those cards and letters coming in.


1. 530 JolyB (2nd Pts)
2. 439 Ruffian (1st Pts)
3. 362 DonGudio (4th Pts tie)
4. 355 Real Quiet
5. 233 Plenilune (1st ROI and 4th Pts tie)
6. 139 Cruzan
7. 79 NJ Stinks
79 Roamin
9. 67 Indian Hemp
10. 46 Banter (2nd ROI)
11. 33 Cal828 (3rd Pts)
12. 5 ElPrado

[RUFFIAN]

DON
“...Points and ROI Totals through October 18, 2018 <===
... Update coming soon for Oct 25 <=== to get us current. LMLFAO Apologies for my tardiness.

MEOWZA DONATELLO DUDE
OCTOBER???

It kind of sounds like “FUN” took priority over “REAL LIFE” ~
leaving your brain skipping over September right into October

ROTFLMVTFAO

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

DON
“...Points and ROI Totals through October 18, 2018 <===

MEOWZA DONATELLO DUDE
OCTOBER???

It kind of sounds like “FUN” took priority over “REAL LIFE” ~
leaving your brain skipping over September right into October

ROTFLMVTFAO

I was waiting for you to pounce on that like the feisty catastrophic feline you are sensing slightest odor of cat-nipping or in my case cat-napping. Glad you got a catatonic cackle out of it, since I did to as soon as I quicly went back to correct it. For some reason September doesn't exist in my brain this year. I did that once at work too and glad it didn't go out to the client. Maybe I'm blocking it out since my birthday is in September and I'm tired of having them!!!

[RUFFIAN]

DON-THE-SWEETIE-PIE QUIPS

"...I was waiting for you to pounce on that like the feisty catastrophic feline
you are sensing slightest odor of cat-nipping or in my case cat-napping.

Glad you got a catatonic cackle out of it, since I did too.."
====================================
INDEED....
MY FLAWLESS, FERVENT, FLAMBOYANT FELINE RADAR
IS ALWAYS ON THE "CATNIP-HIGH" ALERT SETTING

"SPIDEY~SENSES" CANNOT EVEN COMPARE!

I NEEDED A CAPTIVATING CACKLE SO THANKS FOR PURRR-VIDING IT

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

DON-THE-SWEETIE-PIE QUIPS

"...I was waiting for you to pounce on that like the feisty catastrophic feline
you are sensing slightest odor of cat-nipping or in my case cat-napping.

Glad you got a catatonic cackle out of it, since I did too.."
====================================
INDEED....
MY FLAWLESS, FERVENT, FLAMBOYANT FELINE RADAR
IS ALWAYS ON THE "CATNIP-HIGH" ALERT SETTING

"SPIDEY~SENSES" CANNOT EVEN COMPARE!

I NEEDED A CAPTIVATING CACKLE SO THANKS FOR PURRR-VIDING IT

I just got out-alliterated. Shoulda known better.

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

I just got out-alliterated. Shoulda known better.

Don, when it comes to alliterative adumbrations it is Ruffian's world; the rest of us just live in it.

[RUFFIAN]

JOYOUS JOLY ~

A TENACIOUS TENDERHEARTED TEMERARIOUS
TITILLATING TRANSMUNDANE THANK YOU
FOR YOUR COLOSSALLY CHARMING COMPLIMENT

WHAT A GLEEFUL GENEROUS GENTLEMAN YOU ARE