OK Its Derby Week with added contest stuff right here!

[DonGuido]

So here we go as we usually always do and if I forget anything remind me. Earn some added points to your total by:

1. Pick the horse finishing last - 10 extra points
2. Pick the number of lengths back the last horse finishes at. Closest to the correct number gets 10 points even if you don't have the last place horse.
3. Pick the straight exacta - 10 extra points (I can see this on you picks)
4. Pick the straight trifecta - add 10 more points (Same with this)
5. Pick the winner - 5 extra points
6. Guess the attendance as confirmed on TV and/or in written articles - 10 points for he closest guess.

Enjoy the week and next Saturday!!!

BTW - JolyB is not eligible. He already has way too many points . . . KIDDING!

[Plenilune]

Also, the winner of the points contest and ROI will each receive a KY Derby glass. If the same person wins both contests the second place finisher in the ROI will be in line to receive the glass.

Good luck to all!

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Plenilune

Also, the winner of the points contest and ROI will each receive a KY Derby glass. If the same person wins both contests the second place finisher in the ROI will be in line to receive the glass.

Good luck to all!

Hey Plen. I'll do what I can to add to the 3 I have. Thanks for your generosity as always.

[RUFFIAN]

DON
“Pick the straight exacta - 10 extra points (I can see this on you picks) *****

4. Pick the straight trifecta - add 10 more points (Same with this) *****
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WHAT IF MY EXACTA + TRIFECTA PICKS ARE NOT THE SAME AS POINTS PIX
***** WHERE DO WE POST THOSE PIX

5. Pick the winner - 5 extra points

WHAT IF MY WINNER GUESS IS NOT MY #1 IN MY POINTS POST
***** WHERE DO WE POST THAT

WILL THERE BE A SEPARATE THREAD FOR THOSE GUESSES

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

DON
“Pick the straight exacta - 10 extra points (I can see this on you picks) *****

4. Pick the straight trifecta - add 10 more points (Same with this) *****
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WHAT IF MY EXACTA + TRIFECTA PICKS ARE NOT THE SAME AS POINTS PIX
***** WHERE DO WE POST THOSE PIX

5. Pick the winner - 5 extra points

WHAT IF MY WINNER GUESS IS NOT MY #1 IN MY POINTS POST
***** WHERE DO WE POST THAT

WILL THERE BE A SEPARATE THREAD FOR THOSE GUESSES

Ruffian: I want to keep this very simple and straight forward. As the post reads, I will use your points picks W-P-S selections only. I don't want multiple selections of any of these. It makes it confusing and too complicated for my senior challenged brain. Therefore there is no need to post you WPS picks on this thread of others, simple. Only guesses for 1, 2 and 6 will be posted on this tread. Thank you.

[DonGuido]

All participants: To clarify what I just posted to Ruffian, please only post your guesses for the following in this thread:

1. Last Place horse
2. Lengths the last place horse will finish behind the winner
6. Attendance at CD for the Derby.

I can get your picks for 3, 4 and 5 off of your points contest picks. Questions?


ALSO: all of these extra contest goodies (1-6) must be posted before the start of the first race on Derby Day, in case anyone was wondering?

[cal828]

1. Last Place Horse:
#15 Master Fencer

2. Lengths Beaten by the winner: 50

6. Attendance at the Derby: 158,000

[RUFFIAN]

{{ I want to keep this very simple and straight forward. As the post reads, I will use your points picks W-P-S selections only. I don't want multiple selections of any of these. It makes it confusing and too complicated for my senior challenged brain. Therefore there is no need to post you WPS picks on this thread of others, simple. Only guesses for 1, 2 and 6 will be posted on this tread. Thank you.}}
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OKEY DOKIE
I know right now my POINTS PIX will NOT be who I would have chosen
for the exacta or the trifecta or the winner by looking at the field ##

I just thought there would be a separate thread for picking
exacta — trifecta and #1 winner ... but I guess not

By the way
Did you know that leafy green vegetables are very good to help Your BRAIN
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[JolyB]

Ruffian, you have me very confused. Those who know me are aware that is not difficult to do.

You say that your pick for the winner would not be the pick you make for the win spot in the Points contest. Since there is no issue of odds or potential payoff involved, aren't they one and the same? Why would one not place in the top slot the horse he or she thought was going to win?

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by JolyB

Ruffian, you have me very confused. Those who know me are aware that is not difficult to do.

You say that your pick for the winner would not be the pick you make for the win spot in the Points contest. Since there is no issue of odds or potential payoff involved, aren't they one and the same? Why would one not place in the top slot the horse he or she thought was going to win?

UT OH, you'llllllllll be sorry.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

{{ I want to keep this very simple and straight forward. As the post reads, I will use your points picks W-P-S selections only. I don't want multiple selections of any of these. It makes it confusing and too complicated for my senior challenged brain. Therefore there is no need to post you WPS picks on this thread of others, simple. Only guesses for 1, 2 and 6 will be posted on this tread. Thank you.}}
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By the way
Did you know that leafy green vegetables are very good to help Your BRAIN
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A weekly cleanse with Vodka works much better for me. I've been eating green leafy veggies and fruit galore all my life and what do I get for it, other than being regular on a regular basis. Now that's important.

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

UT OH, you'llllllllll be sorry.

I'm certain that you are correct. I have seldom known when to keep my mouth shut.

[RUFFIAN]

{JOLY}
“...Ruffian, you have me very confused.
Those who know me are aware that is not difficult to do.

You say that your pick for the winner
would not be the pick you make for the win spot in the Points contest.

** Since there is no issue of odds or potential payoff involved,
aren't they one and the same?

Why would one not place in the top slot
the horse he or she thought was going to win?
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CONFUSING THE INFAMOUS JOLY B IS AN HONOR

Ok..HERE IS A BRIEF EXPLANATION
I DO POINTS PIX BASED ON ODDS...

BUT THE HORSE I MAY REALLY THINK COULD WIN,
OR THE EXACTA, TRIFECTA FOR BONUS POINTS
MAYBE NOT THE EXACT ONES I DO IN POINTS.....
FOR DIFFERENT REASONS ~
SUCH AS HIGHER ODDS THAT ARE NOT WISE FOR POINTS CONTEST

BUT.. IT IS WHAT IT IS...

At least I’ll put my favorite horses in my ROI
which will be quite different than the ones I have in the points contest

[DonGuido]

OK folks lets stop the superfluous banter and get to the extra picks and guesses. Thank you and the PP's are up on Brisnet.

[ElPrado]

Awww, we're confused enough already?
I'm almost disappointed. This thread could have have lasted till the BC!

[RUFFIAN]

ARE WE ENDING THE DAY WITH THE DERBY
OR
DOING THE CLAIMING + MAIDEN RACES THAT FOLLOW

MEMORY SEEMS TO RECALL DON SAYING
“WE PLAY THE ENTIRE CARD”

BUT SOMEHOW IT SEEMS = IMHO...
BETTER TO END THE DAY ON A DERBY HIGH... {Hopefully}
~ ~ ~ WITH OR WITHOUT CATNIP

SO WHATS THE OFFICIAL ANSWER DON JUAN

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

ARE WE ENDING THE DAY WITH THE DERBY
OR
DOING THE CLAIMING + MAIDEN RACES THAT FOLLOW

MEMORY SEEMS TO RECALL DON SAYING
“WE PLAY THE ENTIRE CARD”

BUT SOMEHOW IT SEEMS = IMHO...
BETTER TO END THE DAY ON A DERBY HIGH... {Hopefully}
~ ~ ~ WITH OR WITHOUT CATNIP

SO WHATS THE OFFICIAL ANSWER DON JUAN

You didn't read the Points Contest Post did you. Full 14 race card. QED

[RUFFIAN]

“...You didn't read the Points Contest Post did you. Full 14 race card. QED”
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NOPE DID NOT
No reason to yet because I’m not handicapping the card until tomorrow

Sometimes on big days the races that take place after the BIG one
We do not do so I was just checking to be sure before I started pix

[RUFFIAN]

''WHAT'S THE {X-tra} POINTS'' PIX

LAST PLACE: LONG RANGE TODDY

LENGTHS LAST: 44

ATTENDANCE: 156,000

[Roamin42]

"Omaha Beach is scratched from the Derby" A blockage in this throat. Started to cough and that got them to check on the reason.