Points and ROI Totals for 2024 and 2025 Contest Year . . .
 

Starting off way behind, not the best sign but I have had cataract eye surgery recently . . . that's a good excuse for now anyway?!

JolyB starts the year off hot as a pistol with a very comfortable lead, so far. The rest is pretty to figure out.

BTW, my eye correction is for distance so this computer typing is definitely a challange until I get my prescrption readers and that won't happene until I get my other eye fixed and all healed up. Expect some typos but that's nothing new for me.


1: 63 - JolyB
2: 28 - Rea Quiet
3: 16 -DonGuido
16 - Indian Hemp
16 - Digger
6: 13 - Cal828
7: 11 - Alli
8: 7 - Ruffian

Thanks for playing y'all!!!

Don, thank you very much for tabulating these totals in spite of the challenges you have been confronting. We don't take enough time to recognize the efforts you have put in to keep our small but enthusiastic band of handicappers functioning. Hope the eye surgeries continue to be successful.

Thanks much JB!

Points ans ROI Totals through December 14, 2024

JolyB maitains a good lead as DonGuido nabs a SWEEP and move in to the second hole as RealQuiet hangs tough on the 3rd rung of the ladder. Cal828 nails two nice ROI scores moving into the 4th spot. The rest follow but not to far behind nd we added a new player, Gamblin4Ever, who we hope stays with us the rest of the year. Lets see how Gulfstream treats us.
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Thanks for playing and ya's nose how much I luvs ya!!!

1: 76 - JolyB (12/7 2nd Pts, 12/14 3rd Pts)
2: 57 -DonGuido (12/7 SWEEP w/ 20 bonus pts)
3: 40 - Real Quiet (12/14 1st ROI)
4: 30 - Cal828 (12/7 3rd ROI, 12/14 1st ROI)
5: 25 - Indian Hemp (12/7 2nd Pts)
25 - Digger (2nd Pts 12/14)
7: 17 - Alli (3rd Pts 12/7)
8: 15 - Ruffian (12/7 & 12/14 4th Pts)
9: 4 - Gamblin4Ever (12/7 4th ROI)

Points and ROI Totals through December 21, 2024


Quick update and lets see how Santa Anita treated us!?

1: 81 - JolyB (3rd Pts)
2: 68 -DonGuido (1st Pts)
3: 44 - Real Quiet (4th Pts)
4: 33 - Digger (2nd Pts)
5: 31 - Cal828
6: 21 - Indian Hemp
7: 18 - Alli
8: 16 - Ruffian
9: 4 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through January 11, 2025

Another quick update, been dealing with common cold, tooth abscess,*etc.

1: 102 - JolyB
2: 82- Digger
3: 77-DonGuido
4: 53 - Real Quiet
5: 33 - Cal828
33 - Alli
7: 30 - Indian Hemp
8: 27 - Ruffian
9: 4 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Ttals through January 18, 2035

JolyB maintains the lead handily with a nice win in Pts while Digger gains in 2nd place position with his 2nd in ROI. Real Quiet grabs a nice win in ROI in creasing his hold on the four hole and Cal828 cashes an ROI ticket staying nicely on the 5th rung of th ladder. Alli in 6th, Indian Hemp in 7th add to their totals as well . . . and Ruffian settles for the Pts bridesmaid trophy sharing the 7 hole with IH.

Thanks for playing and ya's nose how much I luv's ya's!

1: 113 - JolyB (1st Pts)
2: 90- Digger (2nd ROI)
3: 77-DonGuido
4: 64 - Real Quiet (1st ROI)
5: 38 - Cal828 (3rd ROI)
6: 37 - Alli (4th Pts)
7: 35 - Indian Hemp (3rd Pts)
35 - Ruffian (2nd Pts)
9: 4 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through February 1, 2025

A litle bit of movement up the ladder for a few players with the biggest gains by Cal828 nailing a REPEAT win in ROI, nice work Cal . . . while JB grabs a REPEAT win in Pts pulling away more with the lead, JB's reading the picks well.

1: 145 - JolyB (1st Pts 1/25 + 20 Repeat BonusPts))
2: 102- Digger (1st Pts 2/1)
3: 81 - DonGuido (4th Pts 1/25)
4: 80 - Cal828 (1st ROI 1/25 and 2/1 + 20 Repeat Bonus Pts))
5: 73 - Real Quiet (2nd Pts 2/1)
6: 47 - Alli (3rd Pts 1/25 and 4th Pts 2/1)
7: 43 - Ruffian (2nd Pts 1/25)
8: 41 - Indian Hemp (3rd Pts 2/1)
9: 4 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through February 8 , 2025

Quick update and lets see how the Fair Grounds treats us. I don't believe very well?! Nice movement up the ladder for Cal828 and Ruffian.


1: 153 - JolyB (2nd Pts)
2: 116- Digger (1st ROI and 4th Pts)
3: 88 - Cal828 (2nd ROI)
4: 86 - DonGuido (3rd Pts,tie)
5: 74 - Real Quiet
6: 54 - Ruffian (1st Pts)
7: 52 - Alli (3rd Pts, tie)
8: 42 - Indian Hemp
9: 4 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through March 1, 2025

Another quick update due to real life stuff, sorry again, and hope to get back to normal soon. Two big gainers are Real Quiet moving up tw rungs of the ladder and Indian Hemp the same landing a SWEEP on March 15.

Thanks for playing and should see ya in the gate next Saturday.

1: 182 - JolyB
2: 126 - Digger
3: 109 - Real Quiet
4: 98 - Cal828
5: 90 - DonGuido
6: 89 - Indian Hemp
7: 68 - Alli
8: 64 - Ruffian
9: 11 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through March 15, 2025

Significant movement by JolyB who nails a REPEAT and 20 bonua pts in the Points Congest for March 8 and widens his lead over the rest of the pack. No other changes of note . . . so lets seee how The Fair Grounds treats us!?


1: 221 - JolyB
2: 135 - Digger
3: 125 - Real Quiet
4: 110 - Cal828
5: 92 - DonGuido
6: 90 - Indian Hemp
7: 80 - Alli
80 - Ruffian
9: 11 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through March 29, 2025


Some movement here and there as JB still holds on as the "Leader of the Pack", compliments of the "Shangra Las" 1964, the year I graduated from HS. I'm sure JB and a few others here will remember that.

Lets see how Santa Anita treated us as we move closer to the first Saturday in May!

1: 240 - JolyB (2nd ROI 3/22 and 1st ROI 3/29)
2: 148 - Real Quiet (3rd Pts 3/22 and 1st Pts, 2nd ROI 3/29)
3: 147 - Digger (1st Pts 3/22)
4: 112 - Cal828
5: 108 - Indian Hemp (2nd Pts, 1st ROI 3/22
6: 97 - DonGuido (3rd Pts 3/29)
7: 92 - Ruffian (4th Pts 3/22 and 2nd Pts 3/29)
8: 85 - Alli (4th Pts 3/29)
9: 13 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Yes, I do remember at least parts of the song. I guess that makes me old:(

There was a line that said,"That's when I fell for the Leader of the Pack" and another that said, "I'm sorry I hurt you the Leader of the Pack", each of which was followed by the sound of a big Harley revving up.

I think her love's name was Jimmy.

I don't have to guess about it. I am old, if not ancient. I remember Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard singing Tutti Fruiti and how people thought Elvis' gyrations on stage were shocking and probably the work of the Devil. Of course that was a bit before 1964. More like mid 50s, I think.

I remember the same and a whole lot more JB, essentially certifying we are like well aged wine but perhaps of a dfferent vintage?!

Points and ROI Totals through April 29, 2025

Apologies for the huge gap of time but here's the update with no weekly notations, trust me.

1: 259 - JolyB
2: 193 - Real Quiet
3: 182 - Digger
4: 116 - Cal828
5: 144 - Indian Hemp
6: 114 - DonGuido
7: 109 - Ruffian
8: 103 - Alli
9: 13 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Total through May 3, Derby Day 2025

First off, the only points awarded for the extras for those who played, was Ruffian who guessed the closest official attendance of 147,000. Equibase showed it as 142,206. Indian Hemp had a great day and moved up one into the four hole. Derby updates below showing double points and I'll get to May 10 next.

1: 275 - JolyB (2nd Pts)
2: 203 - Real Quiet (3rd Pts)
3: 198 - Digger (2nd ROI)
4: 186 - Indian Hemp (1st ROI and 2nd Pts) nice job IH
5: 118 - Cal828
6: 122 - DonGuido (4th Pts)
7: 119 - Ruffian (Extra Pts for winning attendence quess)
8: 105 - Alli
9: 13 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through May 10, 2025

JolyB hangs tough in the leaed wigh a win in Pts while Digger nabs a nice win in ROI and jumps over RQ landing on the second rung of the ladder. Real Quiet is close behind in the 3 hole and Ruffian takes the 6 spot away from DG landing a 3rd in Pts. Alli turns in a nice 2nd in Pts standing tall in the 8 hole.

On to Maryland for crab cakes and beer as The Preakness draws ever so near. Ga'luk to all and Enjoy the Day!!!

1: 286 - JolyB (1st Pts)
2: 209 - Digger (1st ROI)
3: 207 - Real Quiet (4th Pts)
4: 187- Indian Hemp
5: 118 - Cal828
6: 124 - Ruffian (3rd Pts)
7: 122 - DonGuido
8: 113 - Alli
9: 13 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI Totals through May 24, 2025

Here we go with another quick update. Movement of note, not much except JB joins the 300 club holding on to a comanding lead. (Corrected by giving Ruffian double points for her Preakness ROI win).

1: 303 - JolyB
2: 231 - Digger
3: 222 - Real Quiet
4: 189- Indian Hemp
5: 146 - Ruffian
6: 137 - DonGuido
7: 125 - Alli
8: 120 - Cal828
9: 13 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever

Points and ROI otals through May 31,2025

JB nabbed another win increasing the lead on the pack while Digger came in 3rd in Pts adding nicely to his totals on the second rung of the ladder. IH took the show position for the day staying #4 in the group and Ruffian nailed a nice win in ROI hanging tough in the 5 hole. DG was the bridesmaid again in Pts adding to his totals holding down the 6th rung of the ladder.

Thanks for playing all and y'all nose how much a luvs yas as we move on to Belmont Day.

1: 314 - JolyB (1st Pts)
2: 236 - Digger (3rd Pts)
3: 223 - Real Quiet
4: 193- Indian Hemp (4th Pts)
5: 157 - Ruffian (1st ROI)
6: 145 - DonGuido (2ndPts)
7: 126 - Alli
8: 121 - Cal828
9: 13 - NJ Stinks
10: 7 - Gamblin4Ever