Points and ROI Totals for 2016-2017 Contest Year

[cruzan200246]

I was referring to the fact that I did not choose the 9th and 10th selections for my ROI

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through July 29, 2017

Quick update as a large number of us added points and showing the only change is Cruzan jumping up one into the 9 hole. Back to the Spa to see if we can figure it any better than the last 2 weeks. Thanks to all for playing.

1. 393 DonGuido (3rd Pts)
2. 337 JolyB (1sth Pts)
3. 331 Ruffian-333 (2nd Pts again)
4. 314 Real Quiet (3rd ROI)
5. 266 Plenilune (1st ROI)
6. 170 ryonker1
7. 123 NJ Stinks (2nd ROI)
8. 97 Digger
9. 62 Cruzan (4th Pts)
10. 59 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 5, 2017

Don Guido manages minor points again but JolyB moves within striking range of taking over DG's lead with a nice REPEAT in points. Ruffian continues 2nd-itus holding tightly onto the 3 hole. Indian Hemp grabs the 9 spot back from Cruz with a nice 1st in ROI and Cruzan nabs minor rewards for 4th in point again.

On to Arlington Park for what looks like a loaded card and some very nice races. Haven't had a 3-PEAT this year, so let's see if JB can show us how it's done and take over the long held lead from DG.

1. 398 DonGuido (3rd Pts, again)
2. 368 JolyB (1sth Pts REPEAT w/ 20 bonus pts)
3. 339 Ruffian-333 (2nd Pts again)
4. 315 Real Quiet
5. 267 Plenilune
6. 170 ryonker1
7. 124 NJ Stinks
8. 97 Digger
9. 70 Indian Hemp (1st ROI)
10. 66 Cruzan (4th Pts again)

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 19, 2017

Quick update again (SORRY) with two notables being JolyB continues to gain on the leader DonGuido with this points gathering in all contests and Cruzan makes a big jump from 10 to 8 with his nice SWEEP last week. Trust me on the rest and I'll get back to almost normal next time.

On to Travers Day at the Spa!!!

1. 413 DonGuido
2. 390 JolyB
3. 359 Ruffian-333
4. 327 Real Quiet
5. 269 Plenilune
6. 175 ryonker1
7. 126 NJ Stinks
8. 115 Cruzan
9. 97 Digger
10. 71 Indian Hemp

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[RUFFIAN]

AND THE RUFF ONE CONTINUES ON WITH A SEVERE CASE OF SECONDITIS

APPARENTLY A BETTER GRADE OF CATNIP IS NEEDED!

[Real Quiet]

Good to know. When the Gallivan Cup arrives I will bet the house on you to place

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through August 26, 2017

DonGuido is able to maintain the lead with added points for a 2nd in Pts and JolyB stays close behind with minor honors in Pts. Real Quiet scores in both contests creeping close to Ruffian and Plenilune adds minor points for her 3rd in ROI. The big score was ryonker garnering a very nice SWEEP which gives him a nice jump up.

Off to Del Mar to see what the vest cost very sandy loam has in store for us. Closer yet to BC days and the Gallivan Cup challenge.


1. 421 DonGuido (2nd Pts)
2. 394 JolyB (4th Pts)
3. 360 Ruffian-333
4. 339 Real Quiet (2nd ROI and 3rd Pts)
5. 274 Plenilune (3rd ROI)
6. 216 ryonker1 (1st ROI and Pts - SWEEP w/ 20 bonus pts)
7. 127 NJ Stinks
8. 116 Cruzan
9. 97 Digger
10. 72 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through Sep 2, 2017

DonGuido continues to maintain a strong hold on the lead with a hrd earned win in Pts and pulls ever so slightly ahead of JolyB who himself garnered 4th place points in Pts hanging tough in the two hole. Ruffian showed us again that cats always (well Ruff maybe not always) land on their feet with a nice win in ROI to hold firm on the 3 spot as Real Quiet nabbed some nice additives with a 2nd in RPI again. Plenilune cored minor points for 3rd in Pts and ryonker1 held his ground in the 6 spot with a 2nd in Pts.

So we are off to the turf races at KY Downs . . . this should be REAL FUN, not!!! Ga'luk to all a thanks for playing.

1. 432 DonGuido (1st Pts)
2. 398 JolyB (4th Pts again)
3. 371 Ruffian-333 (1st ROI)
4. 347 Real Quiet (2nd ROI again)
5. 279 Plenilune (3rd Pts)
6. 224 ryonker1 (2nd Pts)
7. 128 NJ Stinks
8. 117 Cruzan
9. 97 Digger
10. 73 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through September 9, 2017

DonGuido seems to be making and unlikely habit of nabbing points in the ROI contest and manages minor honors in Pts as he adds to his lead while JolyB stays within striking distance with nice points gains in both contests as well. Ruffian continues putting more stash in her account hanging tough with the 3 hole. Plenilune and ryonker1 tie for 4th in Pts as they enjoy minor points honors.

On the Canadian frontier as we take on Woodbine for maybe the first time t his year. Let's see how we fair up there where the air is more rare . . . celui de mon frere. Sorry Ruffian I just couldn't help myself.

1. 447 DonGuido (1st ROI and 3rd Pts)
2. 416 JolyB (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
3. 379 Ruffian-333 (2nd Pts)
4. 348 Real Quiet
5. 283 Plenilune (4th Pts)
6. 228 ryonker1 (4th Pts)
7. 128 NJ Stinks
8. 117 Cruzan
9. 97 Digger
10. 73 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through Sepember 16, 2017

OK . . . short and kinda sweet, because I'm sure you're all tired of me by now. I WOULD BE. I don't apologize for my somewhat crazy crystal ball world and winning ways this year and I do hope you don't think I'm not thumping my chest with pride. I am competitive but not to the detriment of others. That be what it may is where we are at slowly leading into the fall classic and the best time of the year in my book for oohhhhhh so many reasons . . . and many of you know what they are!!!

I will not elaborate with my somewhat lame narrative but just have you look at the totals and we'll keep movin on and movin on and movin on . . . on.

1. 508 DonGuido (1st ROI and Points SWEEP and REPEAT in ROI with 20 bonus points for each)
2. 425 JolyB (3rd Pts and 3rdd ROI)
3. 387 Ruffian-333 (2nd Pts again)
4. 349 Real Quiet
5. 284 Plenilune (4th Pts)
6. 228 ryonker1 (4th Pts)
7. 129 NJ Stinks
8. 128 Cruzan (4th Pts and 2nd ROI)
9. 97 Digger
10. 74 Indian Hemp

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Thank y'all for playing in putting up with me too!?

[RUFFIAN]

DON PONDERS
".....OK . . . short and kinda sweet, because I'm sure you're all tired of me by now. I WOULD BE.
I don't apologize for my somewhat crazy crystal ball world and winning ways this year ....''
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TO WHICH THE RUFFZILLA RESPONDS WITH THE ANSWER OF WHY ~

CRYSTAL BALLS ARE BETTER THAN NO BALLS AT ALL!

TIZ THE HONORABLE HORSE GODDESS REWARDING YOU
FOR ALL YOUR TIME, EFFORT AND DEDICATION TO OUR CONTESTS ~ WEEK IN AND WEEK OUT

IF ANYONE DESERVES THE YEAR'S WINNER'S CIRCLE: IT'S YOU!

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through September 23, 2017

OK, so no changes in standings except one, as DonGuido (not really using a crystal ball) continues to put on a clinic winning on both fronts and expands his wide lead to record levels with the season not over yet . . . while JolyB lands 3rd place points adding nicely to his totals. Ruffian hits for a nice 2nd in ROI and approaches the 400 mark as Plenilune notches a 2nd in Pts nearing the 300 mark. Ryonker1 nabs the 4th place in Pts hanging tough in the 6 hole and Cruzan jumps over NJ to take control of the 7th rung of the ladder.

On to an all stakes at Belmont and SA . . . get a taste of the BC competition coming up very soon.

1. 539 DonGuido (1st Points REPEAT with 20 bonus points)
2. 430 JolyB (3rd Pts)
3. 395 Ruffian-333 (2nd ROI)
4. 350 Real Quiet
5. 292 Plenilune (2nd Pts)
6. 232 ryonker1 (4th Pts)
7. 139 Cruzan (1st ROI)
8. 130 NJ Stinks
9. 97 Digger
10. 75 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points nd ROI Totals through September 30, 2017

Ok so DonGuido takes minor honors this week but adds to his vault with a commanding lead on the pack at this point and JolyB nabs the prize for ROI with a very nice structured wager will Ruffian takes second place again behind JB. Real Quiet hits a nice FPI wager for the second prize an Plenilune adds nice point to break the 300 barrier with nice hits in both contests. Last but never least ryonker1 takes the first prize for points and takes us to Keeneland to test our metal there.

Thanks for playing and ya nose I luvs yas!!!

1. 548 DonGuido (3rd Pts and ROI)
2. 441 JolyB (1st ROI)
3. 403 Ruffian-333 (2nd ROI)
4. 362 Real Quiet )2nd ROI)
5. 303 Plenilune (2nd Pts and 4th ROI)
6. 243 ryonker1 (1st Pts)
7. 140 Cruzan
8. 131 NJ Stinks
9. 97 Digger
10. 75 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through October 7, 2017

With the Breeders Cup and Gallivan Cup Challenge only 4 weeks away, it appears the top ten is lined up. Still some moving an grooving but the top ten is pretty well set.

Short update as JolyB takes the top honors in points and Cruzan the same in ROI. Points added below as appropriate. Thanks for playing and BC days will be here before you know it!!!

Edited: sorry for the misques/typos.


1. 552 DonGuido (4th Pts)
2. 452 JolyB (1st Pts)
3. 408 Ruffian-333 (3rd Pts)
4. 370 Real Quiet (2nd ROI again)
5. 304 Plenilune
6. 251 ryonker1 (2nd Pts)
7. 151 Cruzan (1st ROI)
8. 136 NJ Stinks (3rd ROI)
9. 97 Digger
10. 80 Indian Hemp

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[cruzan200246]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Points and ROI Totals through October 7, 2017

With the Breeders Cup and Gallivan Cup Challenge only 4 weeks away, it appears the top ten is lined up. Still some moving an grooving but the top ten is pretty well set.

Short update as JolyB takes the top honors in points and Cruzan the same in ROI. Points added below as appropriate. Thanks for playing and BC days will be here before you know it!!!


1. 552 DonGuido (4th Pts)
2. 452 JolyB (1st Pts)
3. 408 Ruffian-333 (3rd Pts)
4. 370 Real Quiet (2nd ROI again)
5. 304 Plenilune
6. 21 ryonker1 (2nd Pts)
7. 151 Cruzan (qst ROI)
8. 136 NJ Stinks (3rd ROI)
9. 97 Digger
10. 80 Indian Hemp

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Wow, I moved up a digit

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through October 21, 2017

DonGuido is quiet lately but manages minor points added while JolyB is heating up and appears to be making a run and taking the lead role away from DG by nailing mucho points in the past two weeks. Ruffian hangs tough like she always does with hits in both weeks and Real Quiet is also feeling his oats again with some very nice tallies pushing him close to 400 mark.

Plenilune adds nicely to her totals with minor rewards in both contests and Cruzan is also hot with added bonus points for a repeat in ROI and hitting in both contests the following week while NJ Stinks lands max points for his very nice ROI win.

No change in the standings and we are ohhh so close to Breeders Cup. Question is with JB's hot streak can DG get with it and hold on to his continued leadership, for most of the year, in the points contest. We'll just see!?

1. 556 DonGuido (10/21 4th Pts)
2. 491 JolyB (10/14 1st Pts REPEAT and 2nd Pts 10/21)
3. 423 Ruffian-333 (10/14 1st Pts and 4th Pts 10/21)
4. 398 Real Quiet (10/14 2nd Pts and ROI and 10/213rd Pts 2nd ROI again)
5. 314 Plenilune (10/14 3rd Pts and ROI)
6. 253 ryonker1
7. 222 Cruzan (10/14 1st ROI REPEAT, 4th Pts and 1st Pts 10/21)
8. 148 NJ Stinks (10/21 1st ROI)
9. 97 Digger
10. 80 Indian Hemp

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[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through Breeders Cup November 4, 2017

1. 565 DonGuido (10/28 4th Pts, 11/4 3rd Pts)
2. 506 JolyB (10/28 1st Pts and 11/4 4th Pts)
3. 429 Ruffian-333 (10/28 3rd Pts WINNER Cap the Players Contest)
4. 410 Real Quiet (11/4 1st Pts Gallivan Cup WINNER!!!)
5. 337 Plenilune (10/28 3rd Pts, 11/4 2nd Pts and 1st ROI)
6. 253 ryonker1
7. 224 Cruzan
8. 188 NJ Stinks (10/28 1st ROI REPEAT 20 Bonus Pts and 11/4 2nd ROI)
9. 97 Digger
10. 81 Indian Hemp

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[Real Quiet]

Congrats Don on winning the 2017 Points Contest. Mighty impressive amount of points registered by you over the course of the year averaging better than 10 points a week. I know you are a great player in the points contest and your year in the ROI portion wasn't too shabby either. Nicely played.