The Sweep Is Lining Up

[The Indomitable DrugS]

In December, TVG had a great idea to do a free "fantasy horse racing" leauge, offer a 10K purse, and make it open to the public and not just TVG members.

I'm not big on contests---because they never put emphasis on long-term consistancy...which leads to favoring luck and a very short-term hot streak, over skill and sustained quality.

The TVG contest was quite different though---it was set-up to be a grind and one that rewards players who's savvy isn't limited to strictly one region of the country.

Out of the 3,274 people who've scored in that one--I'm currently in 1st place, with an insurmountable triple digit lead. It ends on Belmont Stakes day in three weeks.

TVG also did a leauge in March restricted to 3-year-old horses....after setting your initial roster, you're only allowed to make 16 roster moves from the start through the finish--which is also Belmont Stakes day. Obviously, that one puts more emphasis on luck and tactics...but I'm holding my own.

Out of the 2,789 people who've scored in that one--I'm currently in 10th place and all but two or three of the people infront of me are dead in the water...basically out of moves, and certain to be passed.

There are probably about 3 people left who have a real chance to deny me "the sweep." TVG commentator Gary Siebel is one of them.

While I know I am tooting my own horn in a big way---It would be very satisfying if I could pull off a sweep...and especially win the 3-year-old contest....as I don't feel I've had as good a gauge on the 3yo division this year, as I've had in some years past.