Points and ROI Totals for 2017-2018 Contest Year

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Total through November 25, 2017

The beginning of the new handicapping year starts us off as you can see. Sure wish we had more returning players and some new ones. Not starting off too negative but this may be our last year or maybe just mine. A big thanks to those hanging in here and if possible can you recruit just a few more or bring back the semi-regulars to play more.

20 Plenilune (11/18 3rd Pts/1st ROI and 3rd Pts 11/25)
16 DonGudio (11/18 1st Pts and 3rd Pts 11/25)
9 Real Quiet (2nd Pts 11/25)
9 JolyB (11/18 2nd pts)
9 Cruzan (11/18 2nd ROI)
8 Ruffian (11/18 4th Pts and 4th Pts 11/25)
1 NJ Stinks

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through December 2, 2017

Quick update, all of sudden I've gotten very busy in real life . . . go figure. Positions changed a little in this very early part of the year. Thanks for playing!!!

38 Plenilune (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
17 DonGudio
17 Real Quiet (4th Pts and 3rd ROI)
16 Ruffian (2nd Pts)
14 JolyB (3rd pts)
12 NJ Stinks (1st ROI)
9 Cruzan (11/18 2nd ROI)

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through December 9, 2017

Plenilune continues to take command early on in the season with dual wins for most of the past weeks with a nice win in ROI, while DonGuido feeling a little more of his usual oats hangs in for the second rung win a nice with in points. Ruffian takes bridesmaid honors again and moves up two spaces to the three hole while Real Quiet hangs tough in 4th with a super spot in points. And JolyB stays close to all with his tie for 4th in points.

Thanks for playing and lets see what next weekend has to bring???


1. 53 Plenilune (3rd Pts and 1st ROI)
2. 28 DonGudio (1st Pts)
3. 24 Ruffian (2nd Pts again)
4. 21 Real Quiet (4th Pts tie)
5. 18 JolyB (4th Pts tir)
6. 13 NJ Stinks
7. 10 Cruzan
8. et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through December 16, 2017

DonGuido takes down a repeat in points and moves into the lead, at least temporarily, while Real Quite pulls in scores in the two contests and moves up two rungs of the ladder. JolyB hits in both contests as well landing in the 4 hole right behind RQ as Ruffian hits a 4th in points and moves down a couple of spots.

So it looks like we prefer to take on our long winters nappy's this coming weekend and forego (where is Forego BTW) the contest to indulge in the festivities, peace and joy of the season. And my politically incorrect message is:

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!! See you in the gate on the 30th.



1. 59 DonGudio (1st Pts REPEAT w/ 20 bonus pts)
2. 54 Plenilune
3. 39 Real Quiet (3rd Pts and 1st ROI)
4. 37 JolyB (2nd Pts and 2nd ROI tir)
5. 28 Ruffian (4th Pts)
6. 14 NJ Stinks
7. 11 Cruzan
8. et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through December 30, 2017

So we have a new leader as Real Quiet jumps over DG hitting a nice REPEAT in ROI garnering 20 bonus points, while JolyB scores in both contests as he slowly climbs the ladder. Ruffian hangs tough in the 5 hole with a nice win in Points. Cruzan adds nicely to his total in the 7 spot and Indian Hemp joins the party occupying the 8th rung of the ladder with a tie for fourth in Points.

Nice to see IH here and thanks to all for playing.

1. 77 Real Quiet (1st ROI REPEAT w/ 20 bonus Pts and a 2nd Pts)
2. 60 DonGudio
3. 55 Plenilune
4. 48 JolyB (2nd ROI again and 4th Pts tie)
5. 39 Ruffian (1st Pts)
6. 14 NJ Stinks
7. 16 Cruzan (3rd Pts)
8. 4 Indian Hemp (4th Pts tie)
9. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through January 20, 2018

OK, I'm 3 weeks tardy so here is a quick up date to bring us up to date. One comments is Ruffian seems to hotter than molten lava right now bringing home a SWEEP and REPEAT no less!!! And she surges to a commanding lead early on in the year.

1. 123 Ruffian
2. 99 Real Quiet
3. 82 JolyB
4. 73 DonGudio
5. 67 Plenilune
6. 26 Cruzan (3rd Pts)
7. 20 NJ Stinks
8. 19 Indian Hemp (4th Pts tie)
9. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through January 27, 2018

Ruffian maintains her lead in a score in Pts but Real Quiet gains ground to edge up close in the 2 hole while JolyB hang tough on the 3rd rung of the ladder nailing a 3rd in Pts. Plenilune jumps over DG to take over the 4th spot with a nice 1st and 2nd in each of the contests.

The rest of us also-rans remain stable where we are at and we all give the final BIG WELCOME to Banter for joining the FUN!!! Thank you Banter.

1. 127 Ruffian (4th Pts)
2. 114 Real Quiet (1st ROI and 3rd Pts)
3. 90 JolyB (3rd Pts)
4. 85 Plenilune (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
5. 74 DonGudio
6. 27 Cruzan
7. 21 NJ Stinks
8. 20 Indian Hemp
9. 1 Banter (WELCOME!!!)
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through February 3, 2018

Ruffian adds minor points with the super place in Pts while Real Quiet remains red hot-hot-hot, as he creeps up on Ruff, accumulating a nice points total for scores in each contest. Plenilune, the big mover of the day, makes a nice gain hitting in both contests and jumps over JB landing firmly on the 3rd rung of the ladder. And JolyB takes over the 4 hole adding nicely in the Pts contest.

Lets just see how Tampa Bay has treated us!? Who knows?

1. 141 Ruffian (4th Pts again)
2. 132 Real Quiet (1st Pts and 2nd ROI)
3. 101 Plenilune (1st ROI amd 3rd Pts)
4. 98 JolyB (2nd Pts)
5. 74 DonGudio
6. 28 Cruzan
7. 22 NJ Stinks
8. 21 Indian Hemp
9. 1 Banter (WELCOME!!!)
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[RUFFIAN]

THIS IS WHAT I GET FOR SHARING TOO MUCH CATNIP WITH THE "QUIET ONE" WHOSE HOT BREATH I CAN FEEL ON MY TAIL!

I MAY REDUCE HOW MUCH I SHARE

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through February 10, 2018

And we have a new leader with white hot Real Quiet taking down the REPEAT in points. Don't get near him you'll get burned. Ruffian slides into the 2 hole due to RQ's climb and Plenilune continues to gain nicely with scores in both contests. JolyB nabs points for a 4th in points to hold onto the 4th spot and DonGuido wakes up a bit after a short absence nailing a rare win in ROI.

Let's see where our leader takes us next week and thanks to all for playing!!!

1. 163 Real Quiet (1st Pts REPEAT w/ 20 bonus pts)
2. 149 Ruffian (2nd Pts)
3. 114 Plenilune (2nd ROI and 3rd Pts)
4. 102 JolyB (4th Pts)
5. 85 DonGudio (1st ROI, huh???)
6. 29 Cruzan
7. 23 NJ Stinks
8. 22 Indian Hemp
9. 1 Banter (Where is Banter?)
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through February 17, 2018

As we move along Real Quiet gets show points win in Pts (all in points since we all busted in ROI) and Ruffian lands the show spot for added point while JolyB grabs the super tally adding to his bank. DonGuido may be starting to warn up a bit as he takes the win for the card and the rest get a point for being in the gate.

Off to Sam Houston (where??? DG) and lets see what damage that place does to us.

Thanks for playing yas knows I luvs yas!!!

1. 168 Real Quiet (3rd pts)
2. 157 Ruffian (2nd Pts again)
3. 115 Plenilune
4. 106 JolyB (4th Pts)
5. 96 DonGudio (1st Pts)
6. 30 Cruzan
7. 24 NJ Stinks
8. 22 Indian Hemp
9. 1 Banter (Where is Banter?)
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through February 24, 2018

Real Quiet adds minor points to hang tough in the lead as Ruffian keeps the bridesmaid spot slowly gaining on RQ. JolyB handles Sam Houston just fine with a win in Pts and DonGuido manages yet a second ROI win in three weeks and a 3rd in Pts to move up and join Plen on the 4th rung of the ladder.

As we slowly work toward that first Saturday in May I'm sure we'll see some ups and downs in this group. Lets see where the Professor takes us next and how we fare.

1. 172 Real Quiet (4th pts)
2. 165 Ruffian (2nd Pts again, and again)
3. 117 JolyB (1st Pts)
4. 111 Plenilune
111 DonGudio (1st ROI)
6. 31 Cruzan
7. 25 NJ Stinks
8. 22 Indian Hemp
9. 1 Banter (Where is Banter?)
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through March 10, 2018

A quick update so I don't get 3 weeks behind since it's upon us. Points gains in the past two contests shown. And we have a new leading "Cowgirl" from the Rockie Mountain "Very High" state. Ruffian is hot, hot!!! I promise I'll try to be more punctual with my updates and not let real life get in my way . . . REALLY!!!

1. 218 Ruffian (+53 Pts including a 20Pt Bonus for sweep last contest)
2. 194 Real Quiet (+22 Pts)
3. 130 JolyB (+13 Pts)
4. 134 Plenilune (+23 Pts)
5. 119 DonGudio (+8)
6. 37 Cruzan (+6)
7. 27 NJ Stinks (+2)
8. 24 Indian Hemp (+2)
9. 2 Banter (+1)
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through March 31, 2018


Well, once again I'm letting real life get in my way, with job changes and other interesting family stuff but here goes:

TRUST ME!? Real quick (late and I need to got to bed), Plenilune moving up as is DonGuido to the detriment of JB and others staying about the same with our 1 and 2 leaders staying strong!!!

Where will DG send us next as week get closer and closer the Run for the Roses?!


1. 242 Ruffian
2. 211 Real Quiet
3. 151 Plenilune
4. 149 DonGudio
5. 147 JolyB
6. 43 Cruzan
7. 47 NJ Stinks
8. 34 Indian Hemp
9. 3 Banter
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through April 7, 2018

Ruffian continues her hotness pulling down a 1st in Pts and maintains a comfortable lead while Plenilune hits with a win in ROI and show spot in Pts to hang tough in 3rd place. JolyB and DonGuido are playing "tag your it" in the 4 and 5 spots as JB, landing a 2nd in Pts, moves ahead of DG, with a 4th in Pts, by 1.

Lets see how Oaklawn and Lexington teat us on 4/14. Thanks for playing and being who y'all are!!!

BTW - Ruffian is on pace to top DG's record totals of last year. As of now she's 16 points ahead of where DG was this time a year ago. Keep it rolllin-rollin-rollin Ruff!

1. 253 Ruffian (1st Pts)
2. 212 Real Quiet
3. 166 Plenilune (1st ROI and 3rd Pts)
4. 155 JolyB (2nd Pts)
5. 154 DonGudio (4th Pts)
6. 44 Cruzan
7. 48 NJ Stinks
8. 35 Indian Hemp
9. 3 Banter
10. 0 et Al, where are all the others????????????????

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through April 21, 2018

Ruffian stays hot with nice scores in both weeks and RealQuiet maintains the 2 spot hitting as well in both weeks. But JolyB is the big mover and groover getting his keen edge ready of the Triple crown and jumps up to the 3rd rung of the ladder with mega points for both weeks. DonGuido adds a little to his till hanging tough in the 5 hole and Cruzan slips a notch as NJ Stinks takes the 6th rung away from him with a nice win in ROI and Indian Hemp lands points to "keeps on keepin on" in the 8 slot.

Great to see Roamin back and lets see what the Derby prep does for us at Churchill and then we go to the DERBY!!!


1. 269 Ruffian (4th Pts 4/14 and 1st pts 4/21)
2. 231 Real Quiet (4th Pts 4/14 and 3rd Pts 4/21)
3. 204 JolyB (SWEEP 4/14 w/ 20 bonus pts and 2nd Pts 4/21)
4. 168 Plenilune
5. 163 DonGudio (2nd Pts 4/14)
6. 59 NJ Stinks (1st ROI 4/21)
7. 49 Cruzan (4th Pts 4/21)
8. 43 Indian Hemp (2nd ROI 4/14)
9. 3 Banter
10. I'm waiting to put Roamin42 on the board (great to have him back in the game!!!)

[RUFFIAN]

DON:
Think U Have TYPO on => ''Ruffian 5th Pts 4/14''
Didn't Know We Get Pts For 5th! LOL!
Should Be *3rd* 4/14

4/14 Points Results
*RUFFIAN-333 takes a sweet third.
Real Quiet nicely rounds out the super.

1 JolyB ABC 35 204
2 DonGuido ACB 30 180
3 RUFFIAN-333-DC CAB 20 159
4 Real Quiet ABC 35 149

WE ALL DO TYPOS!
Even WORSE is SIRI When Using Microphone To Type
SO many words SOUND The Same But Spelled Differently ~
So How Can SIRI even Know which one is meant!

Example: I say The MARE is In Foal And SIRI Types: MAYOR!
(How's THAT for A Mental Image of the MAYOR IN FOAL!

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

DON:
Think U Have TYPO on => ''Ruffian 5th Pts 4/14''
Didn't Know We Get Pts For 5th! LOL!
Should Be *3rd* 4/14

4/14 Points Results
*RUFFIAN-333 takes a sweet third.
Real Quiet nicely rounds out the super.

1 JolyB ABC 35 204
2 DonGuido ACB 30 180
3 RUFFIAN-333-DC CAB 20 159
4 Real Quiet ABC 35 149

WE ALL DO TYPOS!
Even WORSE is SIRI When Using Microphone To Type
SO many words SOUND The Same But Spelled Differently ~
So How Can SIRI even Know which one is meant!

Example: I say The MARE is In Foal And SIRI Types: MAYOR!
(How's THAT for A Mental Image of the MAYOR IN FOAL!

Yes, I'll take care of it. I had you beat this week but a typo "WE ALL DO TYPOS" screwed me in race 6. I had 8-4-2 on my picks but typo-ed 8-4-1. Oh well the slip of a finger is a FICKLE freaking thing. Nice win that really shoulda been . . . 'nough said!!! You're running away with it like I did last year. Best of luck to keep it going . . . but I may not be done yet???

[DonGuido]

Points and ROI Totals through April 28, 2018

Ok say Ruffian is setting them up and knocking them down with a nice REPEAT and adds to expanding lead while JolyB adds minor point to his wallet. Plenilune gains some with a 3rd in Pts and DonGuido moves a little closer to her with a 2nd place finish in Pts. No position changes, so lets see how the always tough Derby card treats us with double points gained.

One more time, a very warm WELCOME BACK to our "old" friend Roamin!!!

1. 300 Ruffian (REPEAT in Pts with 20 bonus pts)
2. 232 Real Quiet
3. 208 JolyB (4th Pts)
4. 173 Plenilune (3rd Pts)
5. 171 DonGudio (2nd Pts)
6. 60 NJ Stinks
7. 50 Cruzan
8. 44 Indian Hemp (2nd ROI 4/14)
9. 3 Banter
10. 1 Roamin

[RUFFIAN]

Don
Math = Not My Strong Suit...
But if you Add 10 Pts For 1st On 4/21 + 20 Pts For Repeat To 269
..........Wouldn’t That Be 299 Not 290?

4/21
1. 269 Ruffian (4th Pts 4/14 and 1st pts 4/21)