Congrats JMS

[jms62]

Thanks so much for the kudos guys. Was a wonderful expierence indeed. It was my first live money tournement . My end game needs work, major work. I got too caught up in protecting my NHC slot instead of being agressive like a seasoned player. i loved found in the turf and had the exacta but spread a bit and "only" had it for $200 (cant believe I am saying that). In the classic I went with my original pick of Honor Code for 4 K even though I knew the champ had evrything possible going his way. It even started drizzling for chrissakes. I have to say I was seriously toying with the idea of 4/All exacta and if I had gone all in and played it for 4K that wouldve been the game winner by about 60 K. What a magical expierence sat was.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by jms62

Thanks so much for the kudos guys. Was a wonderful expierence indeed. It was my first live money tournement . My end game needs work, major work. I got too caught up in protecting my NHC slot instead of being agressive like a seasoned player. i loved found in the turf and had the exacta but spread a bit and "only" had it for $200 (cant believe I am saying that). In the classic I went with my original pick of Honor Code for 4 K even though I knew the champ had evrything possible going his way. It even started drizzling for chrissakes. I have to say I was seriously toying with the idea of 4/All exacta and if I had gone all in and played it for 4K that wouldve been the game winner by about 60 K. What a magical expierence sat was.

Congrats again!

If you're interested in sharpening your tournament skills, Stanford Wong wrote a good book, "Casino Tournament Strategy". In addition to the useful general concepts, there's a section on horseracing tournaments in particular.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by jms62

Thanks so much for the kudos guys. Was a wonderful expierence indeed. It was my first live money tournement . My end game needs work, major work. I got too caught up in protecting my NHC slot instead of being agressive like a seasoned player. i loved found in the turf and had the exacta but spread a bit and "only" had it for $200 (cant believe I am saying that). In the classic I went with my original pick of Honor Code for 4 K even though I knew the champ had evrything possible going his way. It even started drizzling for chrissakes. I have to say I was seriously toying with the idea of 4/All exacta and if I had gone all in and played it for 4K that wouldve been the game winner by about 60 K. What a magical expierence sat was.

Thanks for sharing some details about the day! It's really cool reading, and educational for those of us who are much more novice handicappers.

[Alabama Stakes]

good job sir. 2015 was certainly a banner year for you. Love to see guys out here make scores

[odbaxter]

Jim, I'd love to read about more of your plays I you get a chance.
Nice work!

[ateamstupid]

Congrats on a great performance and great year, Jim.

[MaTH716]

Congrats Jim.