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Old 10-13-2007, 01:01 PM
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I parlay my wagering winnings into my desire to be in on the Dee Tee Stables horses. It was a heck of a lot more fun, for me, to watch Sumwonlovesyou race this year, than reinvesting that money back into a couple of P4 or P6 tries.

Starting funds: $100

The Rules: a "group" handicapping contest - anyone on this board who cares to participate in this thread. All wagers posted on this thread by any one of us counts for or against the "total results" of the group. I'll keep the running total from our original starting bankroll of $100 based upon what's posted here and the results of every wager posted.

The Goal: to turn our group $100 into $500, or even $1500, so anyone following the thread in real life could "Bet a horse, get a horse" by turning their wagering bankroll into being a part of Dee Tee Stables should they wish!

(note - haven't discussed this thread at all with Steve, hope he allows it! )

The Method: preserve capital (there is no more when it's gone), get a steady ROI to meet goal. Some here wager on longshots, with the intermittant great score preserving bankroll; some wager more conservatively in order to see a steady profit over time.

When you post a wager, it affects the results of the entire group, so be discerning!

But we have some world-class handicappers on this board, so let's see if we really can do this as a group.

This is pretty much a "safe bet", or "best bet" thread, but the goal is real and tangible - for anyone following along here with real money to be able to join up with Dee Tee Stables with their winnings.

The winners: get a real-life horse

The losers: will cower and cringe in eternal internet embarassment

(Note: if you think this is silly, or don't care to share winning picks with others, or want to post a definitive heavy loser to sabotage the contest, just go away now)

I haven't looked at a card yet for today, but I'll be back with something for tomorrow -anybody else ready to help turn our $100 into a horse?
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Old 10-13-2007, 03:18 PM
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just bet Jamie TheRiot
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Old 10-13-2007, 03:36 PM
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Yes, that seems to be working very well!
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Old 10-14-2007, 10:23 AM
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I'm hoping you guys are all handicapped out from yesterday - if anybody finds something interesting in the Belmont carryover, please post it!

6th Keeneland, 7f, MSW 50K - we'll take the two likely to conserve funds, and throw in two longer to try and get a price (although they will be bet down). Pre-scratches.

4 - Sweetness 'n Light - Stidham-Bejarano 5/2
1 - Coy Cat - McGee - Mena
11 - Tates Queen - Harty - Leparoux 10-1
7 - Cape Cod Bay - Stewart - Theriot 15-1
$1 exacta box 1-4-7-11 $12

$100 - $12 = $88

Result: 4-1-11 $1 exacta paid $12.40
Oh, well, at least didn't lose any money! <g>

Total after this bet: $100.40
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Old 10-14-2007, 10:32 AM
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Belmont (5th) Spanish Harlem / March to Victory - exacta box $2
Belmont (10th) Music Note & Pulpitina - $5 WP on each

$88 - $24 = $64
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Old 10-14-2007, 03:58 PM
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10/14/07 - Belmont 10th ... I very much like @2 Pulpitina (ML 10-1)....10 win
and 5 exacta 3,7/2...$20 in wagers
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Old 10-14-2007, 04:53 PM
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3/2 exacta pays 91.50 for $2.....$5 exacta pays 228.75
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Old 10-14-2007, 05:00 PM
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3/2 exacta pays 91.50 for $2.....$5 exacta pays 228.75
Nice call Dave!
I finally cash a ticket, even though it was only $27.50
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Old 10-14-2007, 06:30 PM
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Hey, so far great, big thanks to Dave! (good reminder on how to construct a saver bet on a horse you really like, too)

Start total Sunday 10-14:

Starting amount: $100.00

- 12.00 Kee 6th $1 ex bx 4-1-7-11
+12.40 won
- 4.00 Bel 5th $2 ex bx 2 horses
- 20.00 Bel 10th $5 WP 2 horses
+29.00 won #2 place paid 11.60
- 10.00 Bel 10th $10 W #2
- 10.00 Bel 10th $5 ex bx 3-7/2
+228.75 won
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Ending amount after todays bets: $314.15

We're all gonna buy in on a Dee Tee horse!
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Old 10-14-2007, 06:36 PM
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one of HHH's place wagers hit....Pulpitina for $5place in the 10th returned $29....not sure if that was counted in the tally
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Old 10-14-2007, 06:38 PM
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Missed that, thanks, adjusting .... and added in to above!

Geesh, you two are getting us halfway there - we'll be sending checks to Steve by the end of the week if this keeps up <g> BTW, I am following along with real money, too.
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Old 10-14-2007, 06:46 PM
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I may have a play for wednesday and also thursday...stay tuned as we get closer
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Old 10-14-2007, 06:57 PM
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There's the NY bred that folks will want to get in on, and today Bill W. and I were discussing the hopes for the Aldebaran and Came Home fillies - both with tons of promise, those are very nice yearlings.

If folks that can't afford to get in on Dee Tee Stables right now can take a few bucks and, with the help of others, wager it up to the amount needed to get in on one of the offerings, I think that would be awesome.
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Old 10-15-2007, 03:54 PM
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Quote:
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one of HHH's place wagers hit....Pulpitina for $5place in the 10th returned $29....not sure if that was counted in the tally
Add it to the total; looking to go in on the statebred partnership too!
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Old 10-16-2007, 11:37 AM
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OK, I'm in and have a selection today on Dark Tuesday....


Meadowlands: Race #1
#5: Fairforforest 10 WP

Stretching out at lowest tag on form. Switched to high percentage trainer..Pompay on fire this meet and jockey/trainer 45% for meet and 31% this year. Last race very fast on slop and moving fastest at end.

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Old 10-16-2007, 12:14 PM
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ooops, sorry team. i'll make it up to you

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Old 10-16-2007, 03:35 PM
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No worries at all, they aren't all gonna be winners - looked promising, would have been a nice hit! I didn't get in because of the timing. Perhaps we should try to post by noon of that race day if we can?

Okay, going into Wednesday: $294.15

Let's get ourselves a race horse!
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:54 AM
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Nothing really strikes me at Kee Wednesday. Thursday is supposed to be thunderstorms all day - maybe something for Friday!
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Old 10-19-2007, 08:35 AM
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10/19 Belmont 4th - Hamsa $10Win (Keep an eye on the weather...no-play if it gets real wet)
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Old 10-19-2007, 06:26 PM
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Quote:
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10/19 Belmont 4th - Hamsa $10Win (Keep an eye on the weather...no-play if it gets real wet)
Ah, scratch

Total heading into the weekend: $294.15
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