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Post by wrightstuff on Mar 5, 2022 2:44:05 GMT -5
I'm from New York and made my first bet in July of 1994 at a NYC OTB. I played the names of two horses with names similar to friends and luckily it was a winning wager.
I played my first intimidating contest at Sports Haven in Connecticut in 1997 where there was no cap on payouts. I sat next to the eventual winner, Nick Scasino, one of the handful of people who picked 105/1 Frisk Me Now in the Hutchenson Stakes. That was the beginning of my handicapping contest roller coaster that took me all over the country and to Canada.
I qualified for the NHC 3 times, the HPWS at least 8 times and once to the Breeder's Cup Betting Challenge. Although I didn't any of those contests I did cash 12K at the BCBC and $2,400 at my first HPWS. Ironically, that was the only time I paid for my HPwS entry.
I've qualified for numerous contests on HorseTourneys that took me to many US tracks and Woodbine in 2019 where I won my 2nd 2020 NHC entry. I've had better success in live money contests winning or placing in many Monmouth Park, Belmont and Aqueduct contests. The best thing about live money contests is you can lose the contest but still go home with cash from your losing bankroll.
I've also had the pleasure to interact with the members of this forum online and in person with Bill (Otis0930), Dell, Tom and Colleen, Jack, Eric, Tony C, Larry, John Halvorsen, Angelo P and probably a few I forgot to mention. My two main goals this year is to double qualify for the NHC and Breeder's Cup Betting Challenge. My super power is turf racing and maidens are my Kryptonite.
Best of luck to all in the UIC Open, other contests and your live wagers.
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Post by madameblum on Mar 5, 2022 7:41:58 GMT -5
Colleen from New York here. I began being interested in horses through my dad who would take my brother and I to watch Saratoga harness racing. Looking through a racing program and eating a race track hot dog was a fun night for us. We eventually started going to Saratoga too.
I have been to Fingerlakes, Monmouth, Belmont, Aqueduct and of course, Saratoga. I play horse tourneys contests from time to time and have had a little bit of luck.
I once ran second in a contest at Albany OTB where Larry LaTour (miss him much) ran third. The top prize was a trip to Churchill for the Kentucky Derby. That would have been nice.
I always play in the Saratoga Cup but have not been lucky enough to place yet.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 6, 2022 0:59:41 GMT -5
Ok..Dell,Jeff....going to pick your brains. You guys remember a little Italian restaurant on Harbor just north of the corner of Commonwealth. (not far from the train station. Was a lower level off the street. Forgot the name (going back to the late seventies) Incredible food....best Italian for miles around. BECAUSE A HORSE PLAYER WANTED TO KNOW The Hostess greeted me with the sweetest smile... answering my inquiry regarding the history of the restaurant. "Maybe like before my parents were born in the 19seventies?" I remember - if I'm remembering correctly - it was a brick front. No longer Italian. Now a Mexican Restaurant. Fullerton is a sharp city.
Much has been rebuilt (new&improved)...some original structures preserved. It's been a minute... and many changes. Did we find it? Hope we got it right! BECAUSE A HORSE PLAYER WANTED TO KNOW
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Post by eye123 on Mar 6, 2022 14:49:53 GMT -5
Dell, I did the google drive. Looks so much different. All store fronts square to the street. The restaurant had an iron railing with a walk down to outdoor tables before entering inside. Thinking you may have the right location, but if so, big renovation over the years. Times they do change.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 6, 2022 18:36:15 GMT -5
...SCORING IN PROGRESS...
1hooper 4 5wide (BIO?) 8
arsignman 7 ashrafon 12* Badactor 10 bitowisdom 9
bobtailnag 9
chazaward69 11
cherokeescot 7 chuckster1968 12* cruzan2002 12 damascus 10 deniro 7 diablo313 12 DoctorDisaster 12 eye123 7 forego 12 goldandmyrrh 11 grommet 9 hrhobby 9 ibetponies 9 indypacer1 7 italianstallion 7
jacckk8 9
jeffthebaker (BIO?) 9
johnhalvorsen 6 jolyb 3 kinley2017 8 largemac 3 madameblum 11 mdb231 7 ndsc32 10 nijinsky 12* onion 8 otis0930 10 ozzy 12 partsnut 11 pedalcar 10 PonyGirlJCM 7
propro 6
quickcall (BIO?) 10
Real Quiet 12 shoes 6 soundsofsaratoga 11 spiderjohn 7 tc 6 tenfurlongs 7 tex 6 tims70ar 6 trapshot25 10 turbine 9 turffan 4 wrightstuff 7
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Post by ozzy on Mar 6, 2022 20:15:15 GMT -5
Doh! I received the email reminder, handicapped the races, it with the weather so nice I forgot to post my plays! Guess I was left at the gate and unseated the rider.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 7, 2022 10:58:39 GMT -5
Players who missed the first weekend are invited to continue the game with 12. AND, we are only missing a few BIOs... so, let's get set & ready for next Saturday. CHECK YOUR SCORES... I'm sure there must be an error or two.
Let us know and we'll fix it. TOP 10 GREAT STARTS! jolyb 3 largemac 3 1hooper 4
turffan 4 johnhalvorsen 6 propro 6 shoes 6 tc 6 tex 6 tims70ar 6
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Post by spanky126 on Mar 7, 2022 12:48:54 GMT -5
I'm in. I think.
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Post by deniro on Mar 7, 2022 21:25:05 GMT -5
Hello! I think my score is actually 7, not 9 (Unless I’m wrong🤗) Morello 1 Doppelgänger 2 Emanuel OUT 4
Is that correct? I may not completely understand the scoring. THANKS either way. 👍🤗
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 8, 2022 9:15:56 GMT -5
Hello! I think my score is actually 7, not 9 (Unless I’m wrong🤗) Morello 1 Doppelgänger 2 Emanuel OUT 4 Is that correct? I may not completely understand the scoring. THANKS either way. 👍🤗 Score Corrected... go get'em!
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 8, 2022 9:18:39 GMT -5
Doh! I received the email reminder, handicapped the races, it with the weather so nice I forgot to post my plays! Guess I was left at the gate and unseated the rider. Ozzy, You're in with 12 to start the game. Note that Wrightstuff picked you up in the FOREsome contest, so... do better.
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Post by goldandmyrrh on Mar 9, 2022 10:04:52 GMT -5
I think my score should be 11, not 12. I believe I scored 4+3+4=11 in the first 3 holes. ty
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 10, 2022 10:25:41 GMT -5
oops... score corrected.
1hooper 4 5wide 6 arsignman 7 ashrafon 12* Badactor 10 bitowisdom 9 bobtailnag 9 chazaward69 11 cherokeescot 7 chuckster1968 12* cruzan2002 12 damascus 10 deniro 7 diablo313 12 DoctorDisaster 12 eye123 7 forego 12 goldandmyrrh 11 grommet 9 hrhobby 9 ibetponies 9 indypacer1 7 italianstallion 7 jacckk8 9 jeffthebaker (BIO?) 9 johnhalvorsen 6 jolyb 3 kinley2017 8 largemac 3 madameblum 11 mdb231 7 ndsc32 10 nijinsky 12* onion 8 otis0930 10 ozzy 12 partsnut 11 pedalcar 10 PonyGirlJCM 7 propro 6 quickcall (BIO?) 10 Real Quiet 12 shoes 6 soundsofsaratoga 11 spanky126 (BIO?) 12* spiderjohn 7 tc 6 tenfurlongs 7 tex 6 tims70ar 6 trapshot25 10 turbine 9 turffan 4
wrightstuff 7
That's 3 contest holes in the books...
and 2 contest holes to play this weekend.
GOOD LUCK!
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Post by chazaward69 on Mar 12, 2022 5:57:19 GMT -5
Charles real name. Past champion of this contest. Reside in Texas. Love the triple crown and breeders cup races the most but still play a weekend or two races sometimes. As I’ve gotten older , 52 now, my interest has waned a bit due to other factors. Do miss being at the track and hearing the horses charging for the finish line.
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Post by 5wide on Mar 12, 2022 9:20:53 GMT -5
I think I should be on 6, 2 wins and a missed race in the 1st 3 holes.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 12, 2022 9:24:31 GMT -5
I think I should be on 6, 2 wins and a missed race in the 1st 3 holes. fixed it. gotta bio? Inquiring minds...
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Post by 5wide on Mar 12, 2022 9:49:33 GMT -5
5wide - William or Derek. Family used to race horses in the uk. My Uncle actually gave Micheal Stoute his first horse to train in the Uk and won a Royal ascot race and the Tote Ebor. Also raced horses in Trinidad , when I'm from originally. Needless to say Horse Racing is a part of me that I can't deny. i love it. I'm a streaky gambler, i go on some amazing streaks, I prefer to remember those, we won't talk about the lean spells. Going to the Bc this year with my Dad and Brother , a bucket list item for us all. Hopefully we make it there.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 12, 2022 19:28:47 GMT -5
SCORES AFTER 5 Holes
1hooper 6 5wide 12 arsignman 11 Badactor 15 bitowisdom 17 bobtailnag 15 chazaward69 18 cherokeescot 11 cruzan2002 16 damascus 18 deniro 15 diablo313 16 DoctorDisaster 16 eye123 11 forego 16 goldandmyrrh 18 grommet 15 hrhobby 15 ibetponies 15 indypacer1 10 italianstallion 11 jacckk8 13 jeffthebaker (BIO?) 17 johnhalvorsen 10 jolyb 7 kinley2017 16 largemac 5 madameblum 16 mdb231 15 ndsc32 12 onion 15 otis0930 18 partsnut 15 pedalcar 16 PonyGirlJCM 15 propro 9 quickcall (BIO?) 14 Real Quiet 16 shoes 9 soundsofsaratoga 14 spiderjohn 13 tc 12 tenfurlongs 10 tex 13 tims70ar 10 trapshot25 13 turbine 11 turffan 8 wrightstuff 12
TOP 10 SCORES largemac 5
1hooper 6 jolyb 7
turffan 8 propro 9
shoes 9
indypacer1 10
johnhalvorsen 10 tenfurlongs 10 tims70ar 10
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Post by Real Quiet on Mar 14, 2022 13:01:40 GMT -5
I think I should have received the post time favorite on hole 4 giving me a 1 and 3 on the day for a total of 16 instead of 19.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 14, 2022 13:08:55 GMT -5
I think I should have received the post time favorite on hole 4 giving me a 1 and 3 on the day for a total of 16 instead of 19. Hi Real Quiet... made the change. SCORES AFTER 5 Holes 1hooper 6 5wide 12 arsignman 11 Badactor 15 bitowisdom 17 bobtailnag 15 chazaward69 18 cherokeescot 11 cruzan2002 16 damascus 18 deniro 15 diablo313 16 DoctorDisaster 16 eye123 11 forego 16 goldandmyrrh 18 grommet 15 hrhobby 15 ibetponies 15 indypacer1 10 italianstallion 11 jacckk8 13 jeffthebaker (BIO?) 17 johnhalvorsen 10 jolyb 7 kinley2017 16 largemac 5 madameblum 16 mdb231 15 ndsc32 12 onion 15 otis0930 18 partsnut 15 pedalcar 16 PonyGirlJCM 15 propro 9 quickcall (BIO?) 14 Real Quiet 16 shoes 9 soundsofsaratoga 14 spiderjohn 13 tc 12 tenfurlongs 10 tex 13 tims70ar 10 trapshot25 13 turbine 11 turffan 8 wrightstuff 12
TOP 10 SCORES largemac 5
1hooper 6 jolyb 7
turffan 8 propro 9
shoes 9
indypacer1 10
johnhalvorsen 10 tenfurlongs 10 tims70ar 10
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Post by Real Quiet on Mar 14, 2022 15:56:06 GMT -5
Thank you
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 19, 2022 19:31:15 GMT -5
1hooper 8 5wide 13 arsignman 13 Badactor 19 bitowisdom 21 bobtailnag 18 chazaward69 22 cherokeescot 15 cruzan2002 16 damascus 22 deniro 17 diablo313 20 docd 17 eye123 13 forego 17 goldandmyrrh 21 grommet 19 hrhobby 17 ibetponies 19 indypacer1 11 italianstallion 13 jacckk8 15 jeffthebaker BIO? 21 johnhalvorsen 12 jolyb 9 kinley2017 20 largemac 7 madameblum 20 mdb231 19 ndsc32 14 onion 19 otis0930 20 ozzy *+2 partsnut 17 pedalcar 17 PonyGirlJCM 19 propro 11 quickcall (BIO) 16 Real Quiet 19 shoes 11 soundsofsaratoga 18 spanky *1 cece +4* spiderjohn 17 tc 15 tenfurlongs 11 tex 15 tims70ar 11 trapshot25 15 turbine 14 turffan 10
wrightstuff 14 TOP SCORES AFTER 6 largemac 7
1hooper 8 jolyb 9
turffan 10
indypacer1 11
propro 11 shoes 11
tenfurlongs 11
tims70ar 11 johnhalvorsen 12
5wide 13 arsignman 13
eye123 13 italianstallion 13
PLEASE CHECK YOUR SCORES... thank you!
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Post by goldandmyrrh on Mar 19, 2022 21:39:31 GMT -5
What a start by the top 3, especially Largemac with 5 wins to start and 2 seconds in the best ball to end the win streak in style. Congrats.
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Post by bitowisdom on Mar 20, 2022 22:15:45 GMT -5
Please forgive me for missing several days. Very busy running back and forth to Augusta last few weeks and just much going on. I forgot all about it!! My bad. Eliminate me from competition. Maybe next time. Thank you.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 21, 2022 10:15:21 GMT -5
Please forgive me for missing several days. Very busy running back and forth to Augusta last few weeks and just much going on. I forgot all about it!! My bad. Eliminate me from competition. Maybe next time. Thank you. I hope you will choose to continue to play the OPEN. The whole reason I created the contest is to provide a pleasant distraction from all the 'real world' stuff! It's OK you missed a couple holes... 3 to go on the Front 9. THEN... we reset for a new Back 9 prize. Keep playing, my friend. I understand if it's not possible, but if you decide to stay in the game, you'll still have fun and maybe even win one of our UIC contest prizes.
Never give up. Never surrender.
Always ride to the wire...
That's my invitation to you and ALL who read this message.
Dell.
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Post by UpInClass on Mar 27, 2022 19:35:01 GMT -5
SCORES AFTER (9) CONTEST HOLES:
1hooper 9 5wide 23 arsignman 19 Badactor 29 bitowisdom 30 bobtailnag 26 chazaward69 34 cherokeescot 21 cruzan2002 22 damascus 32 deniro 24 diablo313 30 docd 24 eye123 19 forego 29 goldandmyrrh 33 grommet 29 hrhobby 29 ibetponies 31 indypacer1 20 italianstallion 19 jacckk8 21 johnhalvorsen 18 jolyb 15 largemac 13 madameblum 26 ndsc3 21 onion 27 otis0930 32 ozzy *+2 ---> partsnut 27 pedalcar 26 PonyGirlJCM 31 propro 17 quickcall 25 Real Quiet 28 shoes 17 soundsofsaratoga 26 spanky *1 cece 100% winners posted spiderjohn 26 tc 21 tenfurlongs 20 tex 27 tims70ar 23 trapshot25 21 turbine 23 turffan 19 wrightstuff 23
FRONT 9 TOP 5 : Final. 1hooper 9 largemac 13 jolyb 15 propro 17 shoes 17
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