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[philcski]

Just punched in my entry. Frontloading the picks to try and take down the month of March contest. Basically tried to cover every possible G1/G2 in March, some of the possibilities such as the Muniz don't have horses available. Seems like 80% of the entries don't really understand the rules and just take the horses they know. For example, even though she's the best horse in training, why would anyone take Rachel Alexandra in this contest right now? You only get 375 points for an ungraded stake win, which would be her only start in March, whereas you get 500 for a 5th in a G1.
Went with:
Amen Hallelujah (inactive)
Backtalk (inactive)
Battle of Hastings (Kilroe)
Blind Luck (SA Oaks)
Caracortado (San Felipe)
Court Vision (inactive)
D Funnybone (Swale)
Discreetly Mine (La Derby)
Dry Martini (GP Hcp)
General Quarters (NO Hcp)
Lookin at Lucky (San Felipe/Rebel)
Misremembered (SA Hcp)
Rule (FL Derby)
She Be Wild (inactive)
Sidney's Candy (inactive)
St Trinians (inactive)
Super Saver (Rebel/TB Derby)
Zenyatta (Santa Margarita)

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by philcski

Just punched in my entry. Frontloading the picks to try and take down the month of March contest. Basically tried to cover every possible G1/G2 in March, some of the possibilities such as the Muniz don't have horses available. Seems like 80% of the entries don't really understand the rules and just take the horses they know. For example, even though she's the best horse in training, why would anyone take Rachel Alexandra in this contest right now? You only get 375 points for an ungraded stake win, which would be her only start in March, whereas you get 500 for a 5th in a G1.
Went with:
Amen Hallelujah (inactive)
Backtalk (inactive)
Battle of Hastings (Kilroe)
Blind Luck (SA Oaks)
Caracortado (San Felipe)
Court Vision (inactive)
D Funnybone (Swale)
Discreetly Mine (La Derby)
Dry Martini (GP Hcp)
General Quarters (NO Hcp)
Lookin at Lucky (San Felipe/Rebel)
Misremembered (SA Hcp)
Rule (FL Derby)
She Be Wild (inactive)
Sidney's Candy (inactive)
St Trinians (inactive)
Super Saver (Rebel/TB Derby)
Zenyatta (Santa Margarita)

You made St. Trinians inactive?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

You made St. Trinians inactive?

Tough call, but yes. Came down to either her or Lookin at Lucky for the final active spot.

[2MinsToPost]

I just set up my account but am gonna take a couple days to set up my stable.

This should be fun

[philcski]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

I just set up my account but am gonna take a couple days to set up my stable.

This should be fun

You aren't really missing out on any opportunities until this weekend anyways, since the jockeys aren't worth much in the game really. Just make sure you have everything in line by then. Definitely an overlay given the distribution of the horses in each stable.

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by philcski

Seems like 80% of the entries don't really understand the rules and just take the horses they know.

Right now, 360 stables have Gio Ponti, who is the 8th most popular horse selected. Since Dubai races do not count in the game, it will probably be at least June before Gio Ponti would bring in any points. By June, most stables created now will be obsolete in terms of having a chance to win. Also Life is Sweet, another Dubai-bound horse is the 15th most popular pick. Richard's Kid is at number 25 and Courageous Cat is number 33.

I can see picking Rachel Alexandra now and making her inactive for March to give your stable a shot at the April monthly prize. However, I suspect many players will fork out more cash to create a new stable for the April monthly contest.

[chucklestheclown]

Can anyone tell me why Illinois residents are ineligible? I find this felonious.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by chucklestheclown

Can anyone tell me why Illinois residents are ineligible? I find this felonious.

write your representatives.

[chucklestheclown]

I would if they were not in enough trouble over racing already

[philcski]

Originally Posted by mbahadur

Right now, 360 stables have Gio Ponti, who is the 8th most popular horse selected. Since Dubai races do not count in the game, it will probably be at least June before Gio Ponti would bring in any points. By June, most stables created now will be obsolete in terms of having a chance to win. Also Life is Sweet, another Dubai-bound horse is the 15th most popular pick. Richard's Kid is at number 25 and Courageous Cat is number 33.

I can see picking Rachel Alexandra now and making her inactive for March to give your stable a shot at the April monthly prize. However, I suspect many players will fork out more cash to create a new stable for the April monthly contest.

100% my line of thinking as well. Clearly this game is an overlay if played correctly. I'll be happy to fork out another $12 for the next month's game if this month goes reasonably well.