Points and ROI Totals for 2019-2020 Contest Year

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through March 28, 2020

Real Quiet remains on a hot streak staying strong in the 3 hole while JolyB starts finding his winning ways stride but now shares the 4th rung of the ladder with Riffian with her win in ROI and show spot in Pts. Alli move up one spot as she nails a nice place win in Pts.

Stay safe and use good judgement if you need to venture out into this crazy world right now. Here's hoping all is AOK with everyone. See ya in the gate Saturday.


1. 321 Cal828
2. 228 DonGuido
3. 178 Real Quiet (2nd ROI and 4th Pts)
4. 169 JolyB (1st Pts)
169 Ruffian-333 (1st ROI and 3rd Pts)
6. 85 Plenilune
7. 47 NJ Stinks
8. 35 Indian Hemp
9. 32 Roamin42
10. 29 Alli (2nd Pts)
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through April 11,2020

Two contests behind and no good reason. Lazy maybe, what else do have to do anyway. New alignment of the top 5 and some switching in position below as well. Stay safe, stay inside unless you just have to eat and all those other life critical activities. Get out and enjoy the fresh air when you can but keep that recommended distance.[ . . . . . ]

We are all lucky to have this outlet, aren't we, as well as a means of communicating amongst friends in good taste and non-confrontational exchange. Take care and best to you and yours.

1. 334 Cal828 (4/4 4th Pts and 3rd ROI, 4/11 3rd Pts)
2. 237 DonGuido (4/11 2nd Pts)
3. 203 JolyB (4/4 1st Pts REPEAT and 4th ROI)45. 185 Ruffian-333 (4/4 3rd Pts, 4/11 1st Pts)
4. 185 Ruffian-333 (4/4 3rd Pts, 4/11 1st Pts)
5. 183 Real Quiet (4/11 4th Pts)
6. 87 Plenilune
7. 56 NJ Stinks (4/4 2nd ROI)
8. 44 Roamin42 (4/4 ist ROI)
9 38 Alli (4/4 2nd Pts)
10. 37 Indian Hemp
11. 24 Cruzan200246
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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through April 18, 2020

Well this is an easy one as not too many of us are handling Oaklawn very well. Please see below for the few details. One note is that appears JB is starting to find his winning stride as he continues to climb the ladder.

Thanks for playing, stay safe and stay in touch with and be kind to all you family and friends!!!

1. 339 Cal828 (3rd Pts)
2. 238 DonGuido
3. 214 JolyB (1st Pts)
4. 193 Ruffian-333 (2nd Pts)
5. 184 Real Quiet
6. 91 Plenilune (4th Pts)
7. 57 NJ Stinks
8. 45 Roamin42
9 39 Alli
10. 38 Indian Hemp
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 2, 2020

Catching up for two weeks and with double points given for May 2 as several reap the rewards. Cal828 continues his strong hold as the leader and JolyB, nails a REPEAT and a bevy of double points and moves up to the 2nd rung of the ladder. DonGuido drops down to the 3 hole despite his scores on both dates. Ruffian is not too far behind him cashing in on double points and scores on both days.

RealQuiet nabs a nie win in ROI for double points standing pat in the 5th spot and Plenilune adds minor honors in 6th place. NJ Stinks hits for place honors in ROI the week before nd Roamin lands a very nice ROI win the same day.

Thanks for playing and a fond goodbye to Oaklawn. It'll be nice to venture forth to another venue or two or three for a change. Take care and be safe!

1. 368 Cal828 (4/25 4th Pts, 5/2 3rd Pts and 2nd ROI)
2. 268 JolyB (4/251st Pts - REPEAT, 5/2 2nd Pts ans 3rd ROI)
3. 251 DonGuido (4/25 3rd Pts, 5/2 4th Pts)
4. 223 Ruffian-333 (4/25 2nd Pts, 5/2 1st Pts)
5. 208 Real Quiet (5/2 1st ROI)
6. 97 Plenilune (4/25 4th Pts)
7. 67 NJ Stinks (4/25 2nd ROI)
8. 58 Roamin42 (4/25 1st ROI)
9. 42 Alli
10. 41 Indian Hemp
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 9,2020

Not much to "brag" about as the top four put more points in the baskets. DonGuido finally got all of his horses (not ducks) in a row and pulled out a win in the Points contest. Other conquests as shown below. Hmmm, now we just need to figure out where to go next.

1. 376 Cal828 (2nd Pts)
2. 272 JolyB (4th Pts)
3. 262 DonGuido (1st Pts)
4. 228 Ruffian-333 (3rd Pts)
5. 209 Real Quiet
6. 98 Plenilune
7. 67 NJ Stinks
8. 59 Roamin42
9. 43 Alli
10. 41 Indian Hemp
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through May 30, 2020

WOW, my apologies for letting the totals get so far behind. Here is a quick update for the previous 3 contests with remarks noted after each player. I'll get back to normal here soon. Thanks for your understanding.


1. 400 Cal828 - Maintaing his commanding kead at 400, WOW!
2. 306 JolyB - gathers a nice sum of points gaining a little ground
3. 281 DonGuido - solidly in 3rd place
4. 258 Ruffian-333 - edging closer to DG
5. 226 Real Quiet - hangs tough in the 5 hole
6. 111 Plenilune - hits the century mark
7. 70 NJ Stinks - maintains
8. 65 Roamin42 - adds some
9. 52 Indian Hemp - jumps up to the 9th spot
10. 50 Alli - changes with IH
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through June 6, 2020

Ok, kinda back to normal. Cal828 adds to stash with a nice 2nd in both contests as JolyB keeps moving up up up as well with nice win in ROI. DonGuido seems to be waking up a bit as he nails the win in Pts and Ruffian333 adds a few eggs in her basket with a 4th in Pts, not to leave out Plenilune landing a nice 3rd in Pts.

So in this very stressful, volatile and crazy year in many wanys as we all maintain some semblance of fun and togetherness here. This is a good thing and this is a good place to keep it going. Thanks to all of you for making this happen !!!

Lets see where the Hudson River eel pizza man, takes us next. Remember, it's eely eely good!!!

1. 415 Cal828 (2nd ROI and Pts)
2. 317 JolyB (1st ROI)
3. 292 DonGuido (1st Pts)
4. 262 Ruffian-333 (4th Pts)
5. 227 Real Quiet
6. 116 Plenilune (3rd Pts)
7. 71 NJ Stinks
8. 66 Roamin42
9. 53 Indian Hemp
10. 51 Alli
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals thr0ugh June 20, The Belmont, 2020


So we have double points and extras as some of cashed in big this week on both. Our Colorado Kitten consulted her crystal ball and hit the Extras big time by nailing the straight exacta, last place horse Jungle Runner and closest to the lengths back being 39 1/4, she said 33. Other Extras beneficiaries were DG, Cal and JB who called for Jungle Runner to finish last. Not as many cashed in on the extras as I thought would.

See totals and changes below. And I also added the points for 6/13 contest I overlooked. Thanks for playing and we'll see where RQ takes us next.

1. 441 Cal828 (2nd ROI and 10 Extra Pts)
2. 349 JolyB (4th ROI and 10 Extra Pts) (3rd Pts and 2nd ROI 6/13)
3. 316 DonGuido (3rd Pts and 10 Extra Pts) (4th Pts 6/13)
4. 311 Ruffian-333 (4th Pts and 30 Extra Pts) (1st Pts 6/13)
5. 250 Real Quiet (1st Pts)
6. 142 Plenilune (2nd Pts and 3rd ROI)
7. 79 Roamin42 (1st ROI 6/13)
8. 75 Indian Hemp (1st ROI)
9. 71 NJ Stinks
10. 69 Alli (4th pts) (2nd Pts 6/13)
11. 24 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through June 27, 2020)

Cal828 continues his control of the drivers seat although JolyB keeps nipping away at the lead. Ruffian-333 nails a win in Pts and grabs the 3rd place spot from DG while Alli moves a little close to Roamin in the 7th spot. Thanks for playing, nice to see Cruzan200246 back and lets see how another tour of Belmont treats us on AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!

1. 453 Cal828 (2nd ROI and 3rd Pts)
2. 364 JolyB (1st ROI and 3nd Pts)
3. 322 Ruffian-333 (1st Pts)
4. 316 DonGuido
5. 251 Real Quiet
6. 143 Plenilune
7. 80 Roamin42
8. 75 Indian Hemp
9. 71 NJ Stinks
10. 63 Alli (4th pts)
11. 25 Cruzan200246

[cal828]

I guess I shouldn't be helping JolyB in his quest to dethrone me as the leader, but that will likely happen anyway with his inspired play. I think there is something amiss with the last totals. Joly's totals didn't change from 6/20 to 6/27 which I think can't be right. With a 1st in ROI and a 3rd in Points wouldn't he have earned 15 or 16 points on 6/27? Apologies, if I am wrong.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by cal828

I guess I shouldn't be helping JolyB in his quest to dethrone me as the leader, but that will likely happen anyway with his inspired play. I think there is something amiss with the last totals. Joly's totals didn't change from 6/20 to 6/27 which I think can't be right. With a 1st in ROI and a 3rd in Points wouldn't he have earned 15 or 16 points on 6/27? Apologies, if I am wrong.

Hmmmm, thanks for the note. I'll check into it and make the changes if needed. You are correct I did not include the add 14 pts, now changed. He typically ups his game this time of year but he's still got a bit of work to catch you. Thanks again Cal.

[JolyB]

Thank you Cal. That was a very sportsmanlike gesture on your part. I hope that I can reciprocate some day. I must confess that with all of the other things going on I have not paid much attention to the standings. I've been treating our weekly contests as a much needed diversion from other stuff and view this as a most enjoyable game we play among friends.

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals Through July 11, 2020

Playing 2 week catch up again, sorry. Quick notable players are JB and Cal going back and forth like high level tennis match at the top with Cal still holding a large margin at the top. Ruf and Cruz keep on making good picks and adding nicely to their totals with some great ROI plays.

See below for score updates. I'll get back in the groove here soon and lets see how Saratoga opening day treated us.

1. 482 Cal828
2. 383 JolyB
3. 338 Ruffian-333
4. 322 DonGuido
5. 253 Real Quiet
6. 149 Plenilune
7. 82 Roamin42
82 NJ Stinks
9. 77 Indian Hemp
10. 65 Alli
11. 36 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through July 18, 2020

Get this done on time for a change. Ruffian-333 keeps hanging tough in the top 3 with a nie win in Pts as DonGuido nabs a pocket full of points with a place spot in both contests. Real Quiet joins hands with DG for a place showing in Pts and maintains the 5th rung of the ladder and JolyB ups his total with a 3rd place finish in Pts helping to secure his place in the second hole. Plenilune does very will with her win in ROI and a4th place finish in Pts

Thanks to all for playing and we'll see where our Colorado kitten takes us next?!

1. 483 Cal828
2. 388 JolyB (4th Pts)
3. 349 Ruffian-333 (1st Pts)
4. 337 DonGuido (2nd Pts tie and 2nd ROI)
5. 261 Real Quiet (2nd Pts tie)
6. 163 Plenilune (1st ROI and 4th Pts)
7. 82 Roamin42
82 NJ Stinks
9. 77 Indian Hemp
10. 66 Alli
11. 37 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI totals through Aug 25, 2020

Saratoga is not being very nice to us but it usually never is as far as handicapping. JolyB nailed a 3rd in Pts adding to his pocket and DonGuido hit a win in Pts helping he rise close to our Colorado kitten but stays in the 3 hole. Plenilune came in the place spot in points keeping s secure hold on the 6th rung of the ladder and Cruzan gathered a very win in ROI and 4th place bid in Pts.

Love my new laptop, bargin basement price but after much research it appears to be the best of a poor man's device loaded with Windows 10S and Office 365. I'm sure it's back to The Spa again for the Travers card. Cain't wait to be knocked down again.

1. 484 Cal828
2. 393 JolyB (3rd Pts)
3. 350 Ruffian-333
4. 348 DonGuido (1st Pts)
5. 262 Real Quiet
6. 171 Plenilune (2nd Pts)
7. 83 Roamin42
83 NJ Stinks
9. 78 Indian Hemp
10. 66 Alli
11. 52 Cruzan200246 (1st ROI and 4th Pts)

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI totals through August 1, 2020

At it again at Saratoga with rather slim showings all around. So not much to write home about but JolyB captured 3rd place points while Ruffian added points for the show spot and DonGuido landed a minor score coming hitting 4th in Pts. Real Quiet took home the big prize of the day for a Pts win and Plenilune joined JB with a show spot. The ROI wagers hurt as well with Plen being the only one to get something back but shy of scoring points.

Off the The Spa again for Travers day. Maybe it will treat us all better this time???

1. 485 Cal828
2. 398 JolyB (3rd Pts tie)
3. 358 Ruffian-333 (2nd Pts)
4. 352 DonGuido (3rd Pts)
5. 273 Real Quiet (1st Pts)
6. 176 Plenilune (3rd Pts tie
7. 834Roamin42
84 NJ Stinks
9. 79 Indian Hemp
10. 67 Alli
11. 53 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through Aug 8, 2020

Moving along through the summer and a very strange horse racing year let along all the other sports. The Derby is the first Saturday of September this yer . . . unreal!!! DAMN COVIID 19!!! Anyway our little of friends holds tight as Cal828 maintain his commanding lead adding 2nd place tally and DonGuido hits nicely in both contest to jump over Ruff to take on the 3 hole at least for now. Ruffian-333 nabs 4th place honors but slips a spot and the big hitter of the day is Real Quiet bagging a REPEAT win in pts. And last but not least Cruzan200246 captures nice points for the ROI win.

Back to Saratoga next but there's no other place I'd want to be
this time of year you see!!!

Thanks for playing . . . ya knows how much I luvs yas!!!

1. 493 Cal828 (2nd Pts)
2. 398 JolyB
3. 364 DonGuido (3rd Pts and 2nd ROI)
4. 362 Ruffian-333 (4th Pts)
5. 304 Real Quiet (1st Pts REPEAT with 20 Bonus Pts)
6. 177 Plenilune
7. 85 Roamin42
8. 84 NJ Stinks
9. 80 Indian Hemp
10. 68 Alli
11. 64 Cruzan200246 (1st ROI)

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 15, 2020

Ruffian is playing leap frog with DG taking the 3 hole back as she hits a first in Points forcing DonGuido to fall back into the 4 spot, while Real Quiet makes a methodical climb up the ladder firmly holding onto the 4th rung. Roamin has a big day leaping in the the century club with a nice win in ROI and Cruan200246 adds valued points for his scores in both contests.

Thanks for playing and lets see how Del Mar treats us.

1. 494 Cal828
2. 399 JolyB
3. 373 Ruffian-333 (1st Pts)
4. 369 DonGuido (3rd Pts again)
5. 315 Real Quiet (2nd ROI and 4th Pts)
6. 178 Plenilune
7. 103 Roamin42 (1st ROI and 2nd Pts)
8. 85 NJ Stinks
9. 81 Indian Hemp
10. 68 Alli
11. 65 Cruzan200246 (1st ROI)

[DonGuido]

Points an ROI Totals through August 22, 2020

Quick update as no position changes as JB throws in the biggest day. Lets see how our last day at The Spa treats us. It's always sad to say goodbye to Saratoga. Maybe next year will be a little more normal, PLEASE!!!

Who can guess (nail) the longshots will be the leader of the day!!!

1. 502 Cal828 (2nd Pts)
2. 420 JolyB (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
3. 378 Ruffian-333 (3rd Pts)
4. 373 DonGuido (4th Pts)
5. 316 Real Quiet
6. 189 Plenilune (1st ROI)
7. 104 Roamin42
8. 86 NJ Stinks
9. 82 Indian Hemp
10. 69 Alli
11. 66 Cruzan200246

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through September 9, 2020

No changes in position except for Cruzan200246 who jumps up 3 places to take over the 9th rung of the ladder. Please send your best wishes and thoughts to Plenilune as she is having some medical issues taken care of. She may be out of pocket for awhile

1. 504 Cal828
2. 436 JolyB (3rd ROI 8/29 and 1st Pts 9/5)
3. 397 Ruffian-333 (1st Pts and 2nd ROI 8/29)
4. 382 DonGuido (3rd Pts 8/29 and 4th Pts 9/5)
5. 335 Real Quiet (2nd Pts and 1st ROI 9/5)
6. 194 Plenilune (4th Pts 8/29)
7. 166 Roamin42
8. 88 NJ Stinks
9. 85 Cruzan200246 (1st ROI and 2nd Pts 8/29)
10. 82 Indian Hemp
11. 75 Alli (3rd Pts 9/5)