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Post by UpInClass on Jul 6, 2021 11:37:42 GMT -5
START ON THIS THREAD...ENTER & RUN
THE UIC 2021 DEL MAR race-within-a-race. We'll DISCUSS the RACE OF THE DAY @ Del Mar. The UpInClass Player with the highest total
will be declared DMTC UIC R-W-A-R CHAMPION! UpInClass Players are encouraged to participate  in occasional discussions throughout the Del Mar summer meet. Doesn't have to be every day... but chime in every now and again.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL UPINCLASS PLAYERS!
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Post by bobtailnag on Jul 6, 2021 18:57:27 GMT -5
This smells like "contest". There's never an administrator when you need one.
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Post by Badactor on Jul 6, 2021 21:07:35 GMT -5
This smells like "contest". There's never an administrator when you need one. Yeah... didn't want to clutter the contest forum. This is more about the handicapping and analysis. Let's talk about these Del Mar Races of the Days! |
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Post by Badactor on Jul 8, 2021 16:23:07 GMT -5
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Post by UpInClass on Jul 8, 2021 21:29:53 GMT -5
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 8, 2021 21:41:24 GMT -5
Summer starts July 15 in the Northeast.
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Post by UpInClass on Jul 14, 2021 12:16:22 GMT -5
HEY NOW...ARE Y'ALL SIGNED UP?
Years ago...
hooper beat badactor in the final contest race
of the very first "race-within-a-race." The pps show badactor "blinked" playing $50W $50P on Laffit Pincay, Jr. hooper played it right and WON. That's when Badactor learned always $100W.
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Post by bobtailnag on Jul 14, 2021 16:00:46 GMT -5
If it's DelMar AND IT'S THE FIRSE DAY OF THE MEET THE RACE-OF-THE-DAY HAS IT'S BE THE OCEANSIDE. Whatmakessammyrun is the obvious favorite - In his last two races he picked up a new rider named Prat, and he also won both of those races somewhat easily. If I'm betting to win he's my choice. But if I'm looking for a horse for the the DelMar contest, I'm taking 8/1 Harbored Memories. He's had 5 career races and never finished lower that 2nd. Three of those race were on the grass and last two were wins. Caveats - he's never faced this quality of competition before and his rider is weak. They will have a slight edge in that the horse is one of the two top speedsters in the race but he's coming out of the one-hole and will save all the ground. I'll pick him to Place
I have to mention the other speedster, 20/1 Brutto, that's had only 3 career races and broke his maiden last out. He is trained by Bob Baffert. With the high quality of riders to choose from I was surprised to find h chose a 10% winning jock, but then found that <Me Mr. Gonzalez is winning at a 20% rate on speed types. (JKY w/E types 195 20% 47% -0.42) He will be one of the top choices for the contest players but I doubt he'll go off that high. If I thought he off over 10/1, I would take him.
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Post by Badactor on Jul 14, 2021 16:06:05 GMT -5
That was 20 years ago...
my first time hosting a contest. It was @ the old bloodhorse barn. Spreading the word and sharing our west coast racing
with all you east coast, mid-west, and southern players. I believe the prize was a beautiful portrait of President U.S. Grant. 
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Post by Badactor on Jul 14, 2021 16:10:23 GMT -5
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Post by Badactor on Jul 14, 2021 17:43:13 GMT -5
"BAD-PICK!" Super Secret Selection:
I CAIN't say he's the best jockey, but he's a good and ABEL jockey. @ 6-1, I'll be lookin' for an overlay. Many big name sires reflected here... seems a certain symmetry to this one: Mizzen Mast - Nothing to Wear, by Malibu Moon
$100W #8 Flashiest
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Post by Badactor on Jul 15, 2021 17:08:02 GMT -5
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Post by UpInClass on Jul 15, 2021 19:42:02 GMT -5
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Post by Badactor on Jul 16, 2021 13:01:53 GMT -5
Remember to put in your picks...good luck!
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 16, 2021 14:01:31 GMT -5
$100 WIN #5- Petruchio
Broke his maiden here last fall, showed some class on dirt in GII at LRC while never threatening the winner. AW flop on 3yo debut put an end to any Derby dreams they had. Back to turf at best distance, just missed behind the promising Sword Zorro in Listed Singletary S. at SA. Can't fathom why the M/L oddsmaker would have him at 12-1, but I'll take all I can get.
TW
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Post by ozzy on Jul 16, 2021 14:53:24 GMT -5
Not sure what the contest is all about but looks like $100 W,P, or S bets so I'd tab $100 Place Flashiest
As boring a pick as it may be, I think I'll play Dream Shake in the Oceanside today with Flashiest, Tom's Petruchio, and then Crew Dragon in exactas and as well to get home a trifecta.
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Post by spiderjohn on Jul 16, 2021 15:14:34 GMT -5
Hopefully I understand this
$100 show! HOCKEY DAD
2-2 on turf
Nyquist/Reddam
Go purple and white
20-1 ml
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Post by phlierfreak on Jul 16, 2021 16:10:51 GMT -5
i went with Crew Dragon 100 win
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 16, 2021 16:30:29 GMT -5
$100w on Crew Dragon
Hopefully a rail trip,then tips out turning for home.
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Post by turffan on Jul 16, 2021 17:09:22 GMT -5
I went with the possible favorite nobody seems to like based mainly on company lines - $100 W. Dream Shake
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Post by madameblum on Jul 16, 2021 17:13:57 GMT -5
I also went with Crew Dragon.. I like the jockey. 100.00 to win
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Post by Badactor on Jul 16, 2021 18:21:38 GMT -5
Thank you guys and gal... this is terrific. Don't know if you've noticed but we're getting around and over 500 distinct visitors to the website each day. Likely more as the season progresses. I hope so. Inquiring minds are tuning in to the show, so let's...  .
(Hello Lurkers... enter and sign-in please. We'd love to have you!) |
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Post by tc on Jul 16, 2021 18:24:32 GMT -5
I went with one of the likely favorites
13 Whatmakessammyrun 100 WIN
Let's see if he can make 3 wins in his last 3 starts. Trainer is winning @ +20% and jock is +25%. Price won't be great but I'm on board.
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Post by Badactor on Jul 16, 2021 20:14:55 GMT -5
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Post by tc on Jul 16, 2021 20:18:55 GMT -5
Nice selections...the thread had the super covered...over $2600 for 10cents.
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Post by Badactor on Jul 16, 2021 21:26:11 GMT -5
Is this a beautiful thing or what? www.dmtc.com/contest/47/standingsAbel to continue? Don't mind if I do. Nobody's going to beat Money Mike and Mandella, in the San Diego Handicap. The "Val Royal" in Royal Ship brings memories of Darrell Vienna, David Milch and me. Wonderful times. Must find a Place to put my $100. I have Magic On Tap... good luck! REVEALED!! (a wrinkle in his handicapping strategy) |
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 17, 2021 7:44:28 GMT -5
Today at Del Mar.
$100w Rushie
Rail trip,getting weight this time from 2 faves, distance suits,6-1 would be nice.
Rispoli almost got me home yesterday at 7-1. Right back with him.
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Post by Badactor on Jul 17, 2021 8:50:13 GMT -5
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Post by ozzy on Jul 17, 2021 9:05:17 GMT -5
Nice to see that familiar name atop the leaderboard when I logged in this morning, way to go!
I went with Rushie in today’s race and Hoop’s above post sums up my thoughts. If he doesn’t put it together it’s time to turn him into a one turn closing sprinter.
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tc
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Post by tc on Jul 17, 2021 9:07:12 GMT -5
I'm playing #4 Royal Ship today for 100W.
Connections are good...Smith & Mandella. 5 year old gelding is almost 50% lifetime in the win column.
Only drawbacks are likely to be price and distance being slightly too short?
Let's see if we can get on the board.
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