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Post by tenfurlongs on Feb 11, 2022 16:03:37 GMT -5
When I switched stable around last week, I put in Storm Damage, Royal Fleet, and Dubai Icon hoping they would show up in the entries today. Got the win for Storm Damage (250), second for Royal Fleet (300), and Dubai Icon ran out. Couldn't come up with any bonus points, so that muted my strategy somewhat. Still 39th with three swaps remaining.
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Post by tc on Feb 11, 2022 17:42:19 GMT -5
dropped to 16th. only got 200 bonus points for picking the winner to finish first. 2 swaps left with 4 more race dates. not looking good.
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Post by diablo313 on Feb 23, 2022 21:30:22 GMT -5
Fantastic placings, I'm 273, hit all my entries last week with 3 guesses to run this week but none are racing. No bonus points last week and I completely missed picking the bonus one week, so with only 2 swaps left I am probably done. Best of luck everyone, hope someone can crack top 10 or better!
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Post by tc on Feb 23, 2022 21:36:01 GMT -5
currently in 57th place. 2 swaps left. skipping this week.
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Post by arsignman on Feb 24, 2022 9:22:16 GMT -5
I'm currently at 213 with 3 swaps left
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Post by tenfurlongs on Feb 25, 2022 14:45:36 GMT -5
There were no bonus points available this week. I gambled by holding back on three stable slots in week 6 and entered three that seemed likely to go this week 7. Got a first & second in the GIII, and a third in the handicap, so not bad. I've moved up to ninth overall with two swaps left for Super Saturday and the World Cup card. Bonus points will likely tell the tale, although Godolphin may have more than ten entries each day, so some 'strategery' there too.
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Post by jolyb on Feb 25, 2022 15:15:06 GMT -5
Very nicely done Tom. I tried to use the same strategy last week but my crystal ball wasn't as good as yours. I only had Star Safari, who ran 2nd in the Group 3 race. I had considered including Royal Fleet last week as well, but ended up selecting Soverign Prince instead to my chagrin.
With 2 swaps remaining, you are in a very strong position heading into Super Saturday. Best of success the rest of the way.
I noticed that Hot Scot Racing Stable is also prominently listed on page 1 of the standings.
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Post by phlierfreak on Feb 27, 2022 14:22:31 GMT -5
currently in 587th place with 2940 points. 3 swaps left 400 bonus points.
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Post by arsignman on Feb 28, 2022 9:16:35 GMT -5
I am currently in 170th place with 4990 points and 2 swaps left
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Post by tenfurlongs on Mar 4, 2022 7:29:49 GMT -5
If you are doing a stable swap this week (and I hope you are), please note that Royal Crusade is a non-runner in Race 4, the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint. Best of luck!
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Post by jolyb on Mar 4, 2022 15:07:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up Tom. Lots of tantalizing alternative choices for the stable swap this week. Still 17 possibilities for 10 stable slots, and some tough decisions to make.
The bonus points available this week could make a big difference as well.
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Post by tenfurlongs on Mar 6, 2022 7:47:37 GMT -5
I moved up three spots into sixth overall, but could only manage 200 bonus points with the winner Storm Damage. One more week to go. Hotscot Racing Stable is right behind in 14th, and JolyB is tied for 21st. World Cup Day should once again have a number of Godolphin horses, but maybe not as many as this week as you have to qualify on ratings to be able to participate in the World Cup races. Getting info from Appleby, bin Suroor or Dubai racing in general can be kind of like trying to get the waiter's attention on a busy Saturday night. Good luck to my fellow competitors going forward!
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Post by tc on Mar 6, 2022 8:05:50 GMT -5
Good luck guys...hope one of you wins this thing.
I'm on the outside looking in so rooting for you.
my current results: funkymonkey 6450 Rank 69
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Post by arsignman on Mar 6, 2022 10:41:46 GMT -5
Good luck to all you guys ahead of me / I'm at 162nd with 5370 points
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Post by jolyb on Mar 6, 2022 12:27:09 GMT -5
Since I used up my final swap yesterday, I'm probably on the sidelines cheering Tom and Bev onward. Good luck to both of you. My only hope is that Barney Roy, who scratched yesterday, might run on the final contest day of March 26, or that a couple of the runners whom I selected yesterday will be ready to run back by then.
Still, it has been an interesting contest and I suspect we will see a number of these Godolphin horses in the major races this summer.
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Post by phlierfreak on Mar 24, 2022 13:17:34 GMT -5
final stand with these:
Volcanic Sky,Island Falcon,Dubai Icon,Desert Fire,Dubai Future,Real World,Royal Crusade,Mutafawwig,Passion and Glory,Storm Damage.
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Post by tc on Mar 25, 2022 17:22:12 GMT -5
my final ten: • Creative Force (IRE) • Desert Fire (IRE) • Island Falcon (IRE) • Man Of Promise (USA) • Manobo (IRE) • Naval Crown (GB) • Real World (IRE) • Storm Damage (GB) • Volcanic Sky (GB) • Yibir (GB) Good luck to those of you who are still in contention.
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Post by diablo313 on Mar 26, 2022 8:53:42 GMT -5
Made my final swap but too far back to matter Super impressed by anyone in range, best of luck Tom , Bev and anyone else with a shot Well done!
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Post by cherokeescot on Mar 26, 2022 9:04:52 GMT -5
If Yibir wins Tom will make top 3 !
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Post by tenfurlongs on Mar 26, 2022 11:59:41 GMT -5
Looks like I got third place, and Bev got seventh. Pretty cool, I didn't think I had much of a chance to advance the last two weeks. I'll let you know what the prize package contains once they notify me. Hope it's not just the ugly-ass Pinatubo hat I saw...lol.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 26, 2022 12:26:20 GMT -5
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Post by tc on Mar 26, 2022 12:28:57 GMT -5
congrats to tom and bev. great job guys.
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Post by arsignman on Mar 26, 2022 13:10:39 GMT -5
Congrats !!!!
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Post by cherokeescot on Mar 26, 2022 13:46:21 GMT -5
3rd and 7th out of 2705 runners is not too shabby for UIC
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Post by 5wide on Mar 26, 2022 14:36:27 GMT -5
Congrat's guys. Well done.
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Post by phlierfreak on Mar 27, 2022 1:32:22 GMT -5
finished in 526th with 4220 points. P.S. have one swap for sale cheap!!!
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Post by diablo313 on Mar 27, 2022 14:03:54 GMT -5
Great job Bev Tom! Very impressed, clearly have it figured out and one break in your favourand you'll win one of these I finished 307th Nice UIC showing everyone
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Post by arsignman on Mar 27, 2022 17:41:48 GMT -5
I finished at 140th with 6930 pts
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Post by tenfurlongs on Apr 16, 2022 13:09:07 GMT -5
So the UPS driver just put a box outside my door. I'm making Chicken Parmigiana, as you do on a Saturday afternoon to surprise your wife who has been working hard all day, so I didn't pay much attention while I finished cooking. Simmering underway, now I get the box, thinking that 'I haven't ordered anything from Amazon lately'. Pretty heavy. Read the return address label. Godolphin, Lexington, KY. Opened it up, and there's a sweet Under Armour duffle inside. And it's heavy, like ten pounds heavy. I should have done a dumbass unboxing video, but it didn't occur to me until now. Contents below: Pretty nice haul. Thank you, Sheikh Mo. Winter cap was a nice touch, somebody can read a map...lol. {excuse the mess in the background, we're getting the kitchen and bath redone.} TW
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Post by elkurzhal on Apr 16, 2022 16:36:41 GMT -5
Wow! Nice spread! Congrats!
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