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Finally!
July 14 2004 at 1:11 PM

Dudley (Login Dudley2)
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Sheesh..couldn't get into this joint. I feel so.. so...
Mambo-like! lol




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Paseana
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Re: Finally!
July 14 2004, 1:28 PM


I've been wondering where the grandma's underwear you've been! LOL!

I was about ready to send the e-mail police after you!


Welcome Home!

Pas









Anonymous
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Re: Finally!
July 14 2004, 1:35 PM


Thanks for caring.








Ski
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Re: Finally!
July 14 2004, 1:47 PM


If you hadn't made it soon, we were going to get Spaulding to track you down!









Unusual Pete
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Re: Finally!
July 14 2004, 7:09 PM


Good to see you join us duds. BTW, if you keep spelling my name chewey, you'll forever be Dudely to me. Kinda like Ron Howard will always be Opey.









Badactor
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Re: Finally!
July 15 2004, 3:04 AM


The forum sky is beautiful,
as midwestern stars begin to shine again.









John
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Re: Finally!
July 15 2004, 4:12 AM


Wow we can say MAMBO here!
MAMBOMAMBOMAMBOMAMBO









Badactor
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Re: Finally!
July 15 2004, 10:57 AM


<<<<<<<<<<<<WELCOME S U N D A Y S I L E N C E!!!>>>>>>>>>>>









Dudley
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Re: Finally!
July 15 2004, 12:23 PM


CHEWEY CHEWEY CHEWEY... LOLOLOL

God bless all of ya for the daily guffaws..

DUDEs








John
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Re: Finally!
July 15 2004, 2:16 PM


Thanks Badactor! Thanks to Paseana for inviting me here.

[eye123]

Let Me Know
July 12 2004 at 12:06 PM
Ski (Login ski_)
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Give me an idea of the roster of invitees so far to this site.

I'll cross reference with my address book and make sure it gets distributed.

We wouldn't want Raggs or Spaulding to get left behind.




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Dell Yount
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the list
July 12 2004, 4:54 PM


BadBob
Ski
Paseana
Unusual Pete
Badactor
Propro
Sloppy J
elk
Shillito
cockpit
bigdaddy
dirbud
InTheMoney
hooper
Damascus
boldbidder
gillenr
r52val
timmye
Somethingfabulous
gallantbob
Dudley
Croix Boy
Morgan Edge
Boozer
Frangooch
abe1947
Seabiscuit(Smarty_Jones)
Hezethebest
Katman
doctor disaster
kanep
Quick Call
Forego

We're still missing some folks...





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Quick Call
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Re: Let Me Know
July 13 2004, 9:05 PM


Beddie

She's in the phone book. Should I give her a ring?



This message has been edited by QuickCall on Jul 13, 2004 9:02 PM










Paseana
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Re: Let Me Know
July 13 2004, 9:35 PM


Absolutely Quick! If you know a way to reach her, by all means do it!

By the way, I'm relieved you found your way here, no thanks to me! I'm so sorry I never responded to your e-mail a few days ago. I just plain old got distracted and completely forgot about it!

The brain cells are certainly plain, and most definitely OLD! My apologies!

Pas :/









Paseana
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Re: Let Me Know
July 13 2004, 10:29 PM


Dell, there's four names that I don't think I saw on that list, unless they're going by something else these days.

bjshoes
Sunday Silence
NorthernDancer

and what about Vagrant/Talk Is Money/hindoo?

Pas








Ski
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Re: Let Me Know
July 13 2004, 11:22 PM


I let Vagrant know about the HT site. I'll give him this link.









elk-
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Re: Let Me Know
July 14 2004, 1:55 PM


I don't see Dr. Kookie on the list...








Anonymous
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Re: Let Me Know
July 14 2004, 5:02 PM


My guess is that the Kookster's alter ego may be here.








Ski
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Re: Let Me Know
July 14 2004, 8:29 PM


Yes, I'm sure Kookieman was given this link! LOL

[eye123]

Just thought some of the original members would like this here going forward....

[eye123]

14 yrs with Network54 site. I was not aware that so many here were there at the beginning. See many that are no longer with us. I'm sure a lot of good times and memories shared.

[UpInClass]

THANK YOU, EYE!
Here's a thread started in 2007...

Welcome New Members
July 7 2007 at 4:57 PM
Dell (Premier Login Badactor)
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Hi Folks... just a note to say hello and WELCOME to new members!
If you've found your way to UpInClass, you've found yourself a new home forum.

Note to 300bowler:
I've seen you visiting a few times,
so I have added you to the group.
Looking forward to sharing the forum with you.

It's Summertime @ UpInClass... a great time to join the group.
NEW MEMBERS are always welcome, so jump on in and enjoy!

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Badactor
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 8 2007, 4:48 PM

3 years ago today...
a good many of us were scrambling
to find out what the heck happened to the BloodHorse forum.
Following the 2004 4th of July weekend, that site was shut down
without any warning or announcement that the "good times" were over.

3 years ago today...
I was furiously working to create a 'safe and sane' place
where I could visit with friends, both old and new, to talk horse racing.
The group was important to me and it was my feeling that we needed a home.

3 years ago tomorrow...
UpInClass Racing Forum (USA) was born.

I want to thank you all for making this place happen.
Without you, there could be no forum. Thank you for a great 3 years!
(...and many more to follow!!!)

Now, I'm asking our UIC folks for a little favor.
I'm posting this on the "Welcome New Members" thread
because I'd like to hear from you why new folks should join.
It's always nice when we add new members to our group.
So, gimme a reason ...and hopefully,
we can turn a few lurkers into new members and friends. ~Dell.


timmye1
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 8 2007, 4:56 PM

Why? We have some excellent handicappers on this site with different backgrounds and angles. It's a "no lose" site that can only help you progress as a handicapper. Short and sweet and to the point!


'shoes
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 8 2007, 6:29 PM

It's an outstanding community of 'friends' who share a common love of thoroughbread racing and breeding. It's also an eclectic group with many diverse interests who'll occasionally share those interests with us. And finally its headed by a fair and judicious group of stewards who have kept this site from degenerating, as so many other once good sites have.

Besides where else can you be led by one of the great character actors of our time? If you don't believe me watch his work.

'shoes


Reggie
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 9:33 AM

I would certainly encourage any of the lurkers/visitors to join in. Whether you're new to the sport, a seasoned 'capper, or just an enthusiast you will find yourself right at home here at UIC. What I enjoy most about this site isn't just the opportunity to pick the brains of some incredibly strong handicappers, but to be able to talk about racing as a fan with others who actually understand and appreciate it. I run into VERY few folks that share even a passing interest in horseracing, so to be able to discuss one of my truly heart felt passions with others who enjoy it equally so is simply irreplaceable.

Dell, thanks again for starting this wonderful site!

-BB


Rod
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 10:01 AM

Yes, thanks Dell!
While the best things are the people & the variety of opinions that MAKE ME THINK, I find that if people don't have anything to say - they don't say it.


Bob S.
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Re:Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 11:45 AM

A reason to join?
Because don't be like[add obscure reference]Chauncey Gardner in the movie Being There who always said "I Like to Watch" to everyone all the time.

Being here and participating will add to your obvious love of the game[otherwise you wouldn't be checking out this site regularly],and as a member you can join the discussion to test your ideas or challenge what others say[or just show us what you got].
Look at the 3 year past performances [add Happy Anniversary and Thank You to the Head of the Class Mr. Dell "badactor"Yount for his leadership of the good ship UIC]record of what has been posted here and that'll be all the more reason to get involved yourself[there's no reason to be intimidated by posting or have reluctance to make a fool of yourself sometimes-I do it often myself LOL.]
So come out of the cold you've sought and now you've found it's time to let yourself be known friend.


Joel
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 12:11 PM

You've done a great job with this site, Dell!

Hopefully we will see you guys at the Pacific Classic Dinner again, on August 19th..will give you the details when the location is confirmed..



Dudley
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY UIC- DELL
July 9 2007, 4:24 PM

Congratulations on building this site up from the ashes of the BH Forum to the excellent place it has become!

As for a reason any new lurkers should join; where else can you get educated, make friends, win money, and be entertained so much? 'Nuf said
Sorry I'm not around much, but I'll always be a part of this house.



big daddy
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 4:51 PM

muchos gracias senor dell!


b.d.


btw I had the super 5x's in the 6th at delta downs last nite!



Unusual Pete
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 5:29 PM

You should join because the forum needs you and you need it. Once you start posting, you will find it very therapeutic. The same goes for reading most threads that you don't post in. If you're like me, you didn't grow up around any horse racing fans. We fans are a rare breed of sicko and we should come here to commiserate with kindred souls.

I think this site is also different than others because there are a lot of different types of fans. There are some true degenerates who won't remember a runner's name or color, just "its" program # and how much "it" paid. Then there are the fans on the polar opposite who if they see a display of heart in a champion, you'd better break out the kleenex, because here come the waterworks. And then there's everyone else in between from the numbers guys, breeding experts, some of the world's finest owners, trip handicappers, & problem solvers. The big plus to that is I don't get the idea that anyone views their particular choice method of prognostication for the sport as being inherrently superior. Happy birthday UIC! Thank you Badactor for providing this site for us!

Jump on in. The water's warm and there are no sharks in it.


Larry LaTour
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Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 6:19 PM

It doesn't matter where you've been or what you are accustomed to, when you become active on this site you are indeed moving "UpInClass"! For all of its' members and all they have to offer, it surely is the finest horse chat site on the web! Thanks again for all you've done, Dell!

LL


spiderjohn
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 6:51 PM

Hey Pete--I resemble that remark!
Those #s on the saddlecloth are how I tell them apart!
I don't even bother with their names.

I can only comment on the handicapping angle.
This site has the finest overall group of tbred handicappers of any message board I have ever seen. They are motivational, inspirational, and have turned me on to so many ideas and winners to mention. And they come from virtually everyone, covering all regions of racing.

The sports thinking is also very good.
It was a very good football season, and the ncaa hoops talk was also informative.

We have a wonderful host here. It's hard to go off on others, because you don't want to drag the big guy into anything. Besides, working together has made me a much better capper just off the attitude of co-operation and interaction.

Good luck!


CindyLouJazz
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Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 9:41 PM

Congradulations Dell! Happy Anniversary UIC! Most of all, thank you for this site.
I love this place, I feel safe here. Noone in the outside world understands our passion for the horses and the game. I enjoy everyone's opinions here and what I really like is the respect we have for each others opinions. We can all "agree to disagree" without getting personal or attacking each other. I feel like all of you are extended family.
If you are new here, please join in on the fun and welcome!

CindyLouJazz



chazaward69
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 9 2007, 10:38 PM

Dell----How did you come up with the name UPINCLASS? I have always wondered about the name and how it came about. For all the lurkers out there, I don't post very often compared to most around here, but I do check this site numerous times a day. Excellent people and pretty good handicappers reside here. You'll love this place after awhile because it will seem like an old friend very quickly. So, come on in and make yourself at home.

Chaz


The Bobtail
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 10 2007, 8:57 AM

I've been in and out of here for several years. The main over-riding aspects that attract most are 1) - when you put up a loser, and the Lord knows I put up a lot of losers, no one ridicules you and 2) many of the people here are like me in two respects - They're pretty decent recreational handicappers and they usually back up their picks with handicapping reasoning. I enjoy reading about the "why this horse instead of that horse", and every now and then after reading someone's thoughts, I slap myself up side my head and think, "Why didn't I see that".

The Bobtail

If you don't want the genie to pop up - don't rub the lamp.


Badactor
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 10 2007, 5:00 PM

Chaz,
It was in the wee small hours of the morning when the name revealed itself to me.
BloodHorse II wouldn't work (lol)... I knew we could do better than that.
Besides, Dad always taught me to leave somethin' better than you found it.
I had considered a good many bad names. TheFlagIsUp was in contention for awhile,
but they don't really do that anymore... and some domain names were already taken.

My desk was strewn with papers, old forms and programs...
my head was probably in my hands when I looked down, and THERE IT WAS!
I wanted the name to reflect the community and the notation in the Past Performances,
"Up In Class" seemed to me to be perfectly suited to our group.

Dell.


big daddy
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 10 2007, 5:03 PM

outstanding dell...gotta be a country song in there somewhere!

b.d.


UpInClass
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 6 2009, 9:51 PM

Almost 5 years now... I'd say we're doin' alright. wink.gif



Jason Baker
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 6 2009, 10:42 PM

Great place to see how people handicap in a way much different then your own. I am amazed at the number of times someone has made a great case for a horse I hate and have been right on the money.


Nick
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 7 2011, 6:15 PM

Congrats on the first 7 years !


Scott
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 17 2011, 8:30 PM

Dell, I saw your link on Public Handicapper.
Glad I did. We have a great group here, and unlike many forums, very little negativity or rudeness which is so pervasive online these days.
Could be because the dude who runs the show is a class act.
Keep up the good work Mr. Yount.
Scott

Thank you, Folks! : )
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Re: Welcome New Members
July 3 2016, 3:05 PM

UpInClass Horse Racing Forum
TWELVE YEARS - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Celebrating Horse Racing, Horse Players & Handicappers online since July 9, 2004.
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WELCOME ALL 2018 UPINCLASS MEMBERS!

[Badactor]

Thank you to ALL UpInClass Players!

[ziggy]

And THANK YOU VERY MUCH sir!!! This place is as classy as it's founder. We all remember bloodbath, I mean horse:-).

[shoes]

I'm thankful for those that are still here and all of those that have joined in the intervening years. I miss all of those (well almost all of those), who have dropped off the board.

I had forgotten that my original log-in from blood horse was bjshoes (adding my initials to shoes because bloodhorse wouldn't let me use that for some reason).

We have had our ups and downs, most of us personally, and the forum as a whole, but to quote Sir Elton: "we're still standing."

[bigdaddy]

Thanks Dell...some great friendships were borne from this august collection of good folks....and I miss the Dr I.M. Kookie guy. 😉😁

bless yall

b.d.