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Old 07-21-2022, 10:16 AM
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I PREFER THE ENTIRE CARD ( Since It Is MY choice )
* I Dislike Eliminating races

I’m guessing that Some Who shall remain nameless
~~~~ Prefer ending the day with the Haskell

But, If that is what the MAJORITY wants ?
* Let the voices be heard to decide

A
The entire card

B
R#3–12

C
R3–14

Whatever the MAJORITY wants I will concede
Which is not easy for A Gemini Alpha Mare to Do 😿
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Old 07-21-2022, 10:22 AM
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B R3 to R12

Bet you coulda saw that coming Ruff.....but it's still the whole card in the ROI
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Old 07-21-2022, 10:32 AM
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Since we are offered a vote, I'll vote for B [Races 3-12]

My reason is twofold - I dislike the way that many tracks shamelessly monetize their big race days by adding an exhausting number of races onto their card. Monmouth wants to keep their fans running to the windows and then the ATM machines from noon until 6:49 PM. For our group, I think we do this for enjoyment, and with a 14 race card it can become a chore rather than an enjoyable event for players and scorers alike.

Ruff, thank you for putting the question up for a vote, even if it keeps some of us from remaining nameless. Best of luck for a repeat at the Jersey Shore.
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Old 07-21-2022, 10:41 AM
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The B's knees have it!!!
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Old 07-21-2022, 10:55 AM
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“ R3 to R12

Bet you coulda saw that coming Ruff.....but it's still the whole card in the ROI”
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Old 07-21-2022, 11:13 AM
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"B" for me. I'll gladly go with the herd. You are right Joly. I've played in the Haskell Challenge several times and it's just plain grueling to handicap 14 races; however, I couldn't find the Challenge this year. I guess they've either done away with it or I didn't know where to look.
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Old 07-21-2022, 11:32 AM
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And a $20 admission fee to top it off.

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Since we are offered a vote, I'll vote for B [Races 3-12]

My reason is twofold - I dislike the way that many tracks shamelessly monetize their big race days by adding an exhausting number of races onto their card. Monmouth wants to keep their fans running to the windows and then the ATM machines from noon until 6:49 PM. For our group, I think we do this for enjoyment, and with a 14 race card it can become a chore rather than an enjoyable event for players and scorers alike.

Ruff, thank you for putting the question up for a vote, even if it keeps some of us from remaining nameless. Best of luck for a repeat at the Jersey Shore.
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Old 07-21-2022, 12:21 PM
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And a $20 admission fee to top it off.
Wow. I haven't been there in a few years, but I think admission to Oaklawn is free even on Arkansas Derby Day and if you get there early enough parking is only $2. However, some of the private residences across from the track may charge as much as $20 to park on their lawn. Reserve seating $4.50 on Saturdays and I think half that on weekdays.

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Old 07-23-2022, 01:22 AM
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I realize some would prefer the entire card. But I, for one, am grateful for the mercy of a smaller card in regards to scoring. Thank you Ruffian. Besides, Real Quiet is gracious enough to offer the entire card for ROI fun. So, that's a plus!
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Old 07-23-2022, 08:12 PM
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A poker buddy of mine from Philly won the Haskell Challenge. He was one of my partners in the old 3 man E-Pony league and at Pace Advantage. He is a very good handicapper. Nicely played Blackened Priest.
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Old 07-23-2022, 08:42 PM
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A poker buddy of mine from Philly won the Haskell Challenge. He was one of my partners in the old 3 man E-Pony league and at Pace Advantage. He is a very good handicapper. Nicely played Blackened Priest.
Wow, and what was his ROI???
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Old 07-24-2022, 05:15 AM
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Not as good as yours was yesterday
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Old 07-24-2022, 09:21 AM
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Not as good as yours was yesterday
A person could have done pretty good just playing Chad Brown horses. I think that has figured into Don's play. Either that or he did a Vulcan mind meld with the legendary lady from Colorado. Of course a person could have done well just playing the French riders, Pratt in particular, and Geroux is no slouch either. Still can't quite believe Cyberknife, but sometimes you have to look beyond the hype that some horses get. Jack Christopher a very nice horse, but you have to be a little skeptical until they actually do what they are being touted to do.
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