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TheSpyder 04-26-2008 06:31 AM
Kentucky Derby Guess The Weather Contest
 
Well, it's that time of year when we all become meteorologists in anticipation of what the Derby conditions will be like on the track, in the infield, and making the voyage. In fact, a thread was started yesterday already arguing about what the weather will be. Since it's such a hot topic, why not a contest to see who is the best weather capper.

So, here's you chance to use your weather handicaping skills and win a prize.

What will the weather by like at post time?

Pick:
1. Temperature
2. Sunny, Partly sunny, party cloudy, cloudy, rain (Choose one)
3. Tie breaker (wind speed and direction)

ALL ENTRIES IN BY FRIDAY AT 9 PM. WILL USE ACCUWEATHER AT POSTTIME FOR RESULTS.

WINNER: Will receive a Derby Glass from my collection from years past.

Here's the DRF of weather - accuweather link: http://www.accuweather.com/

(Disclaimer: In case of tornado, Scavs is automatic winner but must be at the track to experience his dream)

2 Dollar Bill 04-29-2008 10:27 AM
Geeeee.. and I think I have a hard time finding 3 horses for the Derby Triple... now your adding this ? :confused:

AlexP 04-29-2008 10:35 AM
1. 63 degrees
2. Partly cloudy
3. 10 mph, northwest

Haha, this is fun....some of it's based on the forecast, some of it's just guessing.

Scav 04-29-2008 11:34 AM
Spyder, I will be there so I have the opportunity to experience it, although, I don't really want to around 160k people, it isn't the type of 'controlled' environment I am trying to explain

1) 68 degrees
2) Few clouds
3) 8MPH, southwest

horseofcourse 05-01-2008 10:50 AM
1. 63 degrees
2. cloudy
3. southwest 13 mph.

Many Others 05-01-2008 10:03 PM
69 Degrees
Thunderstorms/Showers
Wind Southwest 25 MPH

GOOD LUCK to all !

declansharbor 05-01-2008 10:15 PM
66 degrees/ Partly Cloudy/ 17 mph southwest

Lava 05-01-2008 10:32 PM
71/Partly cloudy/10mph southeast

mclem10011 05-02-2008 05:59 AM
Weather Contest.........
 
65, Partly Cloudy
12mph Southeast
Good Weather Luck to all, and CD!

wiphan 05-02-2008 10:36 AM
71 degrees
Partly Sunny
SW winds 13 mph

ShadowRoll 05-02-2008 11:09 AM
1. 71 degrees
2. partly sunny
3. winds 15 mph, west southwest

Oaklawnfan 05-02-2008 11:43 AM
1. 71 Degrees
2. Mostly Sunny
3. SSW at 12MPH

I looked but couldn't find this prop on Bodog.:rolleyes:
Good Luck to all this weekend

IrishofNDMan 05-02-2008 12:05 PM
1. 68 degrees
2. Partly Cloudy
3. Southwest 14 mph

sundaysilenceforever 05-02-2008 12:37 PM
70 degrees
light rain
12 mph W

cowgirlintexas 05-02-2008 05:14 PM
This has my name written all over it... lol.. I enjoy contests and keep up with the weather, so here it goes...

1)70
2) Mostly cloudy, some sun here at there :D
3)South/southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

swedejxn 05-03-2008 07:50 AM
weather.com hourly forecast calling

pc/cldy chance of sprinkles
66-68
west at 15

cboh11 05-03-2008 08:29 AM
1. 68 degress
2. partly cloudy
3. W 11mph

TheSpyder 05-03-2008 06:05 PM
The weather dropped from 71'F with two minutes to post to 67'F , mostly sunny, winds from the SW at 23 mph so you are the winner in a photo finish! Email me you address for the prize,

Congrates,

Spyder
Quote:
Originally Posted by declansharbor
66 degrees/ Partly Cloudy/ 17 mph southwest

Scav 05-05-2008 11:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scav
Spyder, I will be there so I have the opportunity to experience it, although, I don't really want to around 160k people, it isn't the type of 'controlled' environment I am trying to explain

1) 68 degrees
2) Few clouds
3) 8MPH, southwest
I have to be RIGHT ON with this....

Scav 05-05-2008 01:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSpyder
The weather dropped from 71'F with two minutes to post to 67'F , mostly sunny, winds from the SW at 23 mph so you are the winner in a photo finish! Email me you address for the prize,

Congrates,

Spyder
I didn't see this before. How does Partly cloudly OUT WEIGHT a few clouds when it is mostly Sunny, OBJECTION!!

MaTH716 05-05-2008 01:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scav
I didn't see this before. How does Partly cloudly OUT WEIGHT a few clouds when it is mostly Sunny, OBJECTION!!
Few Clouds was not a choice, therefore DECLAN's # is not blinking anymore!
:D

Scav 05-05-2008 02:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MaTH716
Few Clouds was not a choice, therefore DECLAN's # is not blinking anymore!
:D
How are those considered choices, it wasn't like there was A,B,C,D,E, it wasn't multiple choice, it was fill in the blank....2nd OBJECTION!!

MaTH716 05-05-2008 03:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSpyder
Well, it's that time of year when we all become meteorologists in anticipation of what the Derby conditions will be like on the track, in the infield, and making the voyage. In fact, a thread was started yesterday already arguing about what the weather will be. Since it's such a hot topic, why not a contest to see who is the best weather capper.

So, here's you chance to use your weather handicaping skills and win a prize.

What will the weather by like at post time?

Pick:
1. Temperature
[font=Arial Black]2. Sunny, Partly sunny, party cloudy, cloudy, rain (Choose one)[/FONT]
3. Tie breaker (wind speed and direction)

ALL ENTRIES IN BY FRIDAY AT 9 PM. WILL USE ACCUWEATHER AT POSTTIME FOR RESULTS.

WINNER: Will receive a Derby Glass from my collection from years past.

Here's the DRF of weather - accuweather link: http://www.accuweather.com/

(Disclaimer: In case of tornado, Scavs is automatic winner but must be at the track to experience his dream)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scav
How are those considered choices, it wasn't like there was A,B,C,D,E, it wasn't multiple choice, it was fill in the blank....2nd OBJECTION!!
It was pretty self explanitory, CHOOSE ONE!

I could be wrong, but maybe you lost because of the tiebreaker: No Tornado!

Scav 05-05-2008 03:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MaTH716
It was pretty self explanitory, CHOOSE ONE!

I could be wrong, but maybe you lost because of the tiebreaker: No Tornado!
I got hosed in this contest. Nuff said :)

(If anyone doesn't realize, I am completely joking around)

declansharbor 05-05-2008 04:16 PM
Wow...Never thought that my only two wins of the weekend would be the Oaks/Derby double and a weather contest. And even the latter could be disputed as questionable.


Thank you Spyder for running this contest...Appreciate it.

TheSpyder 05-05-2008 04:53 PM
Objection explaination
 
OK, here's the facts....

I was on my fifth bourbon having to refresh the damn weather site over and over as they went into the gate. I mistakenly clicked on a porn site which threw me off for a minute...or two, but then got back in time as they left the gate.

When the results came in there was alot of confusion and I turned it over to the STEWARDS to make a final decision. They posted Declansharbor as he was closest of temp. and since no one got the conditions right they went to wind speed and direction.

So, blame the stewards just like always!

Their decision is final and I hope you enjoyed the 1st Annual Last Guess the Weather Contest.

Spyder...out

MaTH716 05-05-2008 06:35 PM
Damn, I wish NYRA would release statements like this after inquiries and objections!

Danzig 05-06-2008 07:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MaTH716
Damn, I wish NYRA would release statements like this after inquiries and objections!
including the 'ooops, porn site-had to veer off course for a minute or two (only a minute or two, dayum!)' excuse?

MaTH716 05-06-2008 07:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Danzig
including the 'ooops, porn site-had to veer off course for a minute or two (only a minute or two, dayum!)' excuse?
I swear, after watching some of the decisions that come out of that room, there is a pretty good chance that they are watching porn too!


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