2nd Annual Derby Trail Contest

[DerbyCat]

I just wanted to get you all ready for the 2nd Annual Derby Trail Contest. Last year our winner was Paisjpq, followed by Mclem10011 and 2 Dollar Bill (Yea for all of them! :D ). This contest is simple, each week a list of stakes races for 3 year old horses will be posted and you will be asked to pick one horse for each race that you believe will be the winner. The “bet” you are placing is a $2 WPS and where ever your horse finishes, you will get that payout across the board (ie: if your horse wins, you will get the win/show/place payouts combined, if your horse places you will get place/show, etc.). It is strongly recommended that you play each race every week. You don’t lose “money” if you don’t play (and you don’t lose “money” if your pick loses), but you do lose the chance to make “money”. If you miss a week or start late, that ok – with the right longshot winner, anyone can do well!

AND as an added bonus, anyone who places bets before the KY Derby on the eventual winner gets those points (or $$$) multiplied by 10 (ie: Street Sense in last years Tampa Bay Derby paid $4.40 / $2.40 / $2.10 for a $2 bet across the board so your return was $8.90. With this contest, after he won the KY Derby, you would be credited with an additional $89 - Winning points of $8.90 x 10 = $89).

Our first race this year will be the Tropical Park Derby at Calder Race Course on January 1st. This is a 9 furlong race on the turf and last years place and show horses from this race went on to the Kentucky Derby (Sedgefield and Storm in May). I'll post the entries and past performances as soon as they become available.

Hopefully this makes sense, let me know if you want to play in the contest, I'd like to start getting the contest spreadsheet ready early. Good Luck to everyone and Happy Holidays!

[hi_im_god]

the contest ends with the derby or belmont?

[2 Dollar Bill]

Sounds great, Thanks for running it last year. If you need a extra hand feel free to let me know. :)

[mclem10011]

My thanks to you for your work on the contest. I'm looking to move up a spot this time, though I know the competition will be fierce! I wish all the contest entrants the best of luck, it's going to another fun Derby Trail run, and contest! :)

[gamblin4ever]

count me in.thanks:D

[DerbyCat]

the contest ends with the derby or belmont?

This contest ends with the Derby. I'll also do a Triple Crown contest that will include the Derby, Preakness and Belmont (same as last year).

[cowgirlintexas]

I'm in as well. Hope I remember to make my picks... :)

[otisotisotis]

IN.

[cal828]

Count me in. Can't remember where I finished last time (conveniently), but maybe I can do better.

[swedejxn]

in it to win it

[Dunbar]

Sounds good, DC. I missed it last year, but I'll give it a go this year. Thanks for running it.

What was the winning total last year?

--Dunbar

[ninetoone]

I'm in, thanks!

[dylbert]

Yes, I'm in for this contest. Can't wait for first Saturday in May...

[Oaklawnfan]

I'd love to give it a shot!:D

[TheSpyder]

in

[DerbyCat]

Just as a reminder to everyone, after 51 races played, here are the final standings from last year:

# DT Member TOTAL
1 Paisjpq $368.30
2 Mclem10011 $362.50
3 2 Dollar Bill $361.30
4 PeteMugg $348.20
5 Swedejxn $320.40
6 Miraja2 $316.50
7 AngelSita $314.00
8 jman5581 $304.00
9 Buffymommy $278.80
10 Saucon17 $265.50
11 nwaryas $265.20
12 GenuineRisk $261.60
13 Thunder Gulch $258.90
14 Alydar $256.00
15 Hickory Hill Hoff $239.00
16 Derbycat $225.10
17 Sightseek $206.20
18 Cal828 $202.40
19 Holland Hacker $199.40
20 SniperSB23 $195.10
21 Timmgirvan $194.80
22 Merasmag $174.90
23 DaHoss9698 $139.50
24 BT $96.00
25 Carrot $80.40
26 Ramone44 $68.30
27 Eurobounce $66.00
28 Manila Rose $56.80
29 Ninetoone $37.40
30 TitanSooner $27.90
31 1 dollar pick 3 $23.10
32 MISTERGEE $14.60
33 Robfla $14.10
34 PackerBacker7964 $12.80
35 CannonShell $12.30
36 Danzig188 $9.40
37 CeeJay $3.30
38 KirisClown $2.80

[Mike]

Kirisclown is better than that,I'll say it to my grave

[herkhorse]

I'm In:cool:

[pweizer]

I will take a shot. The price is right...

Paul

[Heels1989]

In as well.

Thanks

[PeteMugg]

I'm in ... love these contests, appreciate the efforts of those that run them.

[DelKev]

Count me in. Thank you

[wac]

I'll give it a shot.Is there a fee? let me know.Thanks for putting this together.

[mclem10011]

I'll give it a shot.Is there a fee? let me know.Thanks for putting this together.No fee, but real prizes woo hoo! :D

[DerbyCat]

Last years winner received an engraved trophy

http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/06/06/32/f3_1.JPG

The runner-ups received an autographed photo of a 1st round NBA draftee (Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey) and a t-shirt. I'm hoping this year we may be able to get some DRF or DT swag for prizes - we'll still give a trophy to the winner but I'd like to give something better to the cappers that finish place and show :o



p.s. No fee required for entry, but if you'd like to send me $$$, I'll take it! (just kidding)

[deltagulf]

i'm in as well. good learning tool.

[viscount26]

Count me in. Thanks

[declansharbor]

That trophy would sure look good in my newly renovated basement.
I'm in.

[MISTERGEE]

me too please---thanks

[Duvalier]

I'd like to join.

[Cannon Shell]

I've got nowhere to go but up

[paisjpq]

I've got nowhere to go but up


I will not be playing this year to give you a better chance.....

[fantini33]

Thanks for setting it up, I'm in!!

[PPerfectfan]

Hey I would love to play. Count me In!!

[AngelSita]

Count me in.

[FlaFemFatale]

I'm in...thanks
By what time must selections be made?

[hi_im_god]

I'm in...thanks
By what time must selections be made?

i like to wait as long as possible so i have as much info as possible before posting a choice.

i find i do best if i wait until just after the finish.

[mes5107]

Count me in

[King Glorious]

Count me in if it's not too late.

[FlaFemFatale]

i like to wait as long as possible so i have as much info as possible before posting a choice.

i find i do best if i wait until just after the finish.


Aw heck, if you're who you say you are, you shouldn't have to wait till after the finish.
:p

[my miss storm cat]

I'm in.

[2 Dollar Bill]

I'm in.
Will you also grace us with free pp's ? :D

[abe1947]

I'll play this year.

[hi_im_god]

what happens if i don't say "i'm in" but post a pick before the race?

am i in? if i am, doesn't that render all the "i'm in" post's meaningless? if i'm not why wasn't that spelled out in the rules?

i'm not sure if i'm in or not. i want to think.

you'll know once i post a pick.

[_ed_]

I'm in, sounds like fun. Thanks a lot for running it.

[dylbert]

what happens if i don't say "i'm in" but post a pick before the race?

am i in? if i am, doesn't that render all the "i'm in" post's meaningless? if i'm not why wasn't that spelled out in the rules?

i'm not sure if i'm in or not. i want to think.

you'll know once i post a pick.Is god clueless? All-knowing, omnipotent one and asking questions. Go figure... Probably grounds for early disqualification from contest before it begins.

This tongue-in-cheek moment brought to you by Budweiser. Please remember to drink responsibly.

[_ed_]

This tongue-in-cheek moment brought to you by Budweiser. Please remember to drink responsibly.
That's something I always forget to do after a few.

[3kings]

I'm in. thank you for oganizing.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Everybody's birthday on Tuesday...can't wait to begin!

[Gaines2b]

YesYesYes!!!

[DerbyCat]

In an ideal world, you will have your picks posted an hour before post time, but because I know that none of us live in an ideal world (except for hi im god, obviously he's in paradise) I'm ok with you posting your picks up until post time. If I'm home and watching the races on the computer, I'll monitor the thread and let you know when the contest is closed for that race. If I'm at the track that day (which I hope to be as much as possible since this is the last racing season for my home track, Bay Meadows), I'll go by what time your post was made and what time the race went off at - as long as your pick was made before the race started (your post must be time stamped the minute, or more, before the race started based on Equibase's "Time off" notation on the results page) your pick will count. This is not scientific nor precise but it's the best I can do and still give you a chance to see the post parade.

If you don't like my rules, if you b*tch and complain, if you think you're being cheated and it's unfair - I don't care. It's my contest (I pay for the prizes myself), my rules and everything worked fine last year and we all had fun. If you cause me grief and make this difficult, I just won't tally your score. This is suppose to be fun and help you keep track of the potential Derby horses leading up to the first Saturday in May. Please let's keep this fun.

I will continue to try to post free PP's whenever possible. If someone finds them before I do, send me the link and I'll get it up. Thanks for playing everyone, may the best capper win!

[GBBob]

I'll give it a shot...thnx for running this
Bob

[ryonker]

I'm in

[saucon17]

Everyone should be very thankful for DC for running this great contest. I helped DC a couple times in last years contest and it's time consuming get everybodies correct totals on days with multiple 3yo races. So if DC needs some help when needed don't hesitate, it will be greatly appreciated

[GenuineRisk]

Hurrah! Thanks for running this again, DerbyCat. I had such fun doing it last year. And it will keep me amused while I'm away from home.

[Hoist Her Flag]

Sounds fun, Sign me up.

[hi_im_god]

In an ideal world, you will have your picks posted an hour before post time, but because I know that none of us live in an ideal world (except for hi im god, obviously he's in paradise) I'm ok with you posting your picks up until post time. If I'm home and watching the races on the computer, I'll monitor the thread and let you know when the contest is closed for that race. If I'm at the track that day (which I hope to be as much as possible since this is the last racing season for my home track, Bay Meadows), I'll go by what time your post was made and what time the race went off at - as long as your pick was made before the race started (your post must be time stamped the minute, or more, before the race started based on Equibase's "Time off" notation on the results page) your pick will count. This is not scientific nor precise but it's the best I can do and still give you a chance to see the post parade.

If you don't like my rules, if you b*tch and complain, if you think you're being cheated and it's unfair - I don't care. It's my contest (I pay for the prizes myself), my rules and everything worked fine last year and we all had fun. If you cause me grief and make this difficult, I just won't tally your score. This is suppose to be fun and help you keep track of the potential Derby horses leading up to the first Saturday in May. Please let's keep this fun.

I will continue to try to post free PP's whenever possible. If someone finds them before I do, send me the link and I'll get it up. Thanks for playing everyone, may the best capper win!

"except for hi im god, obviously he's in paradise"

right.

running the contest is hard. running the universe is paradise.

that wasn't a complaint. just an observation.

i'm all for setting parameters and allowing free will. then smiting the whiners.

i'm sure this will be a great show.

[Scav]

Who wants to get nominated to remind me to do this? I don't want to do what I did last year and never remember to do it

[Immanuel Kant]

would like to play,

thanks

[Many Others]

sounds fair enough ! will play, good luck to all...

..........If you don't like my rules, if you b*tch and complain, if you think you're being cheated and it's unfair - I don't care. It's my contest (I pay for the prizes myself), my rules and everything worked fine last year and we all had fun. If you cause me grief and make this difficult, I just won't tally your score. This is suppose to be fun and help you keep track of the potential Derby horses leading up to the first Saturday in May. Please let's keep this fun.

I will continue to try to post free PP's whenever possible. If someone finds them before I do, send me the link and I'll get it up. Thanks for playing everyone, may the best capper win!

[Lava]

I am in Thanks for running this:D

[sundaysilenceforever]

I am in...thank you!

[tiznowthegreat]

mad I didn't do it last year so I will give it a try this year.