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Old 09-07-2011, 01:49 PM
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Congrats to the top 3.


I found it strange how only 6 players played all of their 40 bets.


One of my favorite contests and I look forward to trying to win next years


Thanks again Spyder for doing this every year.
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:03 PM
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Congrats to the top 3.


I found it strange how only 6 players played all of their 40 bets.


One of my favorite contests and I look forward to trying to win next years


Thanks again Spyder for doing this every year.
It's very possible that people played all 40 bets, but since it's already factored in to the numbers, it's extra worthless work that Spyder didn't need to do.
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:17 PM
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It's very possible that people played all 40 bets, but since it's already factored in to the numbers, it's extra worthless work that Spyder didn't need to do.

True that
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:31 PM
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You're right...it's the extra work thing. Everyone starts down 800 so it's assumed the rest are loosers, but didn't change % and 40 bets.

As said, I'm into third second year of real job after consulting for 10 years. Really puts a crimp on my time, but, I did just happen to have to be traveling on business in and around Saratoga opening day....and Del Mar three weeks later so it's not all bad!
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:52 PM
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Had I known cheating would be allowed, I would not have entered.



Congratulations to the Big 3 Cheaters.

I hope you're all very happy.
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:53 PM
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Oh..thanks for running the rigged game,Spydah....always a huge thing.
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Old 09-07-2011, 04:30 PM
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Thanks Spyder! Great fun as always!
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Old 09-07-2011, 06:07 PM
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Thanks again Spyder for another truly brilliant competition. I'm sorry to have missed out on another prize, but it makes me look at Saratoga a lot more than I would normally and I have now grown to the place... and well done to all the winners!!
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Old 09-07-2011, 08:12 PM
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Appreciate you doing this. Good luck rest of the year. Nice job winners!
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Old 09-07-2011, 09:15 PM
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Congrats to the winners! Great job Spyder!
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