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PaceAdvantage.com is now accepting member donations via PayPal. We will never require that a member donate, but thought it might be a good way for members to let us know they appreciate the man-hours and resources involved in keeping a website of this size running smoothly while expanding into the future.

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[Immortal6]

I like this idea, very similar to Reddit gold. Would we be able to gift VIP status to other members? Is there a set dollar amount required to hit VIP status? Thanks for the site and all you do for it PA :ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

No gifting I'm afraid. But the minimum donation is only $2, just like it used to be at the track...and that will be good enough to get you VIP.

Thanks!

[Tom]

You mean I'm not VIP already?? :eek:

Good idea, Mike - 'bout time you got a hand for all you for us.

Your check is in the mail!
No, really, it is!
Trust me! :D

[Tape Reader]

Can it be a check in the mail rather than Paypal?

[PaceAdvantage]

Sorry TR, going to keep it as simple and as automated as possible by using only PayPal for the time being.

Although if it's a big enough check, I might make an exception...;)

[PaceAdvantage]

BIG SHOUT OUT TO

RED KNAVE

for his AWESOMENESS...although everyone who attended those 'Toga parties of years past already know how awesome he is...

Speaking of 'Toga parties....we really need to have another one.

[Tom]

Awesome is an understatement - I remember him going out early one morning and bringing home a KEG of coffee for breakfast!!!!

[PaceAdvantage]

ANOTHER BIG SHOUT OUT TO

TAPE READER

Obviously, the current market downturn hasn't hit him very hard, given his gigantic show of support...thank you my man!

[PaceAdvantage]

Just a word about the whole donate setup here...I see a number of you may have had something go awry when trying to donate, or were just testing the waters a bit on the PaceAdvantage side of things, which is perfectly fine.

But, unless you're actually logged into PayPal and finalize the payment, no donation goes through, even if you get a private message on here thanking you for your donation. That gets sent out the moment you decide on an amount and click the SUBMIT button here on PaceAdvantage...but the actual transaction isn't finalized until you complete the next step on PayPal...

So those of you who thought you actually donated and haven't received VIP status yet, check your PayPal accounts to make sure you actually made a payment.

There are about 11 of you out there who went through step 1 on this website, but never completed things on PayPal, and thus no donation was made.

I'm all caught up with things on my end, so if you thought you made a payment but haven't heard anything about VIP yet, please check your PayPal account. Odds are it never went through for whatever reason...if that's the case, just start over again at this link http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/misc.php?do=donate

Thanks, and sorry for any confusion or inconvenience...

[PaceAdvantage]

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it possible to meet and beat our first monthly goal in a matter of HOURS...you guys and gals are, and have always been the best.

I think our first VIP handicapping contest will be during the holiday weekend...not sure whether it will be Saturday, Sunday or Monday yet...I want to have at least one contest a month, and maybe more.

I also want to play in these contests, but won't be eligible for any prize money...but if you win and you beat me in the process (which is bound to happen almost every time), you'll get a "Beat The Host" bonus...

[Red Knave]

Speaking of 'Toga parties....we really need to have another one.
Speaking of awesome, that would be it.

[lamboguy]

Speaking of awesome, that would be it.-i'd go this year too!

[johnhannibalsmith]

Glad to see you finally do this. Now I just have to mail Tom some cash here in a bit so he can PayPal it to you for me. :D

[PaceAdvantage]

I love you JHS! Always have...even when you make fun of me on OT...:headbanger:

[Vinnie]

PA:

Sir, what if we don't particularly care to use Paypal, but, would like to donate just the same. Can we send in a money order or something along those lines where the proceeds would be credited directly to you and your "one and only #1" in my estimation Pace Advantage Board. :)

Please let me know if something along these lines are in any way possible?

[JustRalph]

A guy named Vinnie wants no record of his “donation”

This board is officially New York ish all the way......

[castaway01]

A guy named Vinnie wants no record of his “donation”

This board is officially New York ish all the way......

Ralph, leave the gun and take the cannoli.

[Tape Reader]

A guy named Vinnie wants no record of his “donation”

This board is officially New York ish all the way......

Pisser! See my post #5. New York ish and Brooklyn to boot.

[JustRalph]

Pisser! See my post #5. New York ish and Brooklyn to boot.

Hey, you and Vinnie get together and send PA a truck full of TV’s and we call it even ?

[Tape Reader]

Hey, you and Vinnie get together and send PA a truck full of TV’s and we call it even ?

That reminds me.

When I was a “runner” we used to give our “clients” Christmas gifts that “fell off a truck.”

You don’t see OTB giving out gifts.

[PaceAdvantage]

I'm going to add my Value Races & Horses selections to the VIP Forum as another perk, not that any of you seasoned VIP veterans need my help. :pound:

[Vinnie]

A guy named Vinnie wants no record of his “donation”

This board is officially New York ish all the way......

Come on JR, you know me and you've known me for a long time. Nothing ominous or odious about my request at all. It is totally straight forward. A M.O. is something easily tracked. To suggest otherwise is nothing short of silliness.

[PaceAdvantage]

He was joking, at least that's how I took it...anyhoo...as I said to Tape Reader who I believe had the same question:

Sorry TR, going to keep it as simple and as automated as possible by using only PayPal for the time being.

Although if it's a big enough check, I might make an exception...;)

[Vinnie]

I am sorry Mike (PA) and JustRalph. I am certain that you are right and JR most certainly meant what he said to be in jest. :) I think the world of JR and of course your wonderful PA board. Once again, "my bad".

[PaceAdvantage]

BIG SHOUT OUT TO

sjk

for his BIG TIME show of support for PaceAdvantage.com

Thank you, thank you, thank you sir!

[PaceAdvantage]

Abandoned the value line (GULP) today...here's how it's gone so far...all picks were posted live and well before the race in the VIP section:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022418_VRH_X.PNG

[JJMartin]

Abandoned the value line (GULP) today...here's how it's gone so far...all picks were posted live and well before the race in the VIP section:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022418_VRH_X.PNG

Whose picks are those?

[PaceAdvantage]

Mine...add a $12.40 winner (plus 2 losers, one of them DQ'd from 1st) onto that list btw...

[JJMartin]

Mine...add a $12.40 winner (plus 2 losers, one of them DQ'd from 1st) onto that list btw...

Is that 43% strike rate consistent?

[PaceAdvantage]

Is that 43% strike rate consistent?We'll see...;)

Probably more like 40% though...

[PaceAdvantage]

Updated scorecard...have lost 5 in a row...

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022418_VRH_Y.PNG

[thaskalos]

I have no idea what a Pay Pal account is...will you accept my donation in the form of a certified check? Those picks of yours look too good to pass up. :ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

I have no idea what a Pay Pal account is...will you accept my donation in the form of a certified check? Those picks of yours look too good to pass up. :ThmbUp:They were more than too good...

Here is the current record with 5 more races yet to go:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022418_VRH_X.PNG

[thaskalos]

Are these your TOP selections? They can't be "value" plays...because I see some odds-on winners there.

[PaceAdvantage]

Are these your TOP selections? They can't be "value" plays...because I see some odds-on winners there.I threw away the value line today...just top picks

[PaceAdvantage]

Here are the final results for today:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022418_XXX_.PNG

[cj]

Are these your TOP selections? They can't be "value" plays...because I see some odds-on winners there.

PA didn't use a line, but do you think odds-on winners can't be value?

[PaceAdvantage]

PA didn't use a line, but do you think odds-on winners can't be value?The probably weren't, at least today...I haven't looked back to see how I would have done had I passed races below a certain odds point. But I suspect, based on the number of odds-on horses that LOST for me today, that it would have been a net loser...

[PaceAdvantage]

It will be interesting to see how long this holds up...since I have only semi-automated the process of handicapping via TimeformUS figs, I can't test a huge number of races. But my limited testing plus today's live run gives me a lot of encouragement. Today's live run pretty much matched exactly my prior tests in terms of performance...

[thaskalos]

PA didn't use a line, but do you think odds-on winners can't be value?

That's not what I meant. I had never seen him bet odds-on horses before...that's all.

[cj]

That's not what I meant. I had never seen him bet odds-on horses before...that's all.

I assumed as much, thanks. I do think overlaid odds on horses are rare.

[PaceAdvantage]

Today I'm getting CRUSHED so far...almost every chalk I've bet has lost...and the few non chalks have also lost...

1 for 12 on the day (lone winner paid $5) :eek:

[PaceAdvantage]

After the 9 race losing streak, at least things leveled out...tons of chalk...tons of losing chalk...want to forget about this day

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022518_RECAP.PNG

[mikesal57]

PA...

Is it possible to ADD something else other than monthly?

Like a 6 month option and/or 1 year?

I'm sure others too would like this than keep doing this each month...

Mike

[PaceAdvantage]

Since I just started doing this, going to keep things as they are for now. It's possible to add some longer term stuff, and I'll definitely consider it...but not right now.

Thanks.

[PaceAdvantage]

With one pick left (a 2/5 M/L shot no less), here is how today turned out...hardly any plays, but a profit nonetheless:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/PUB_022618.PNG

[PaceAdvantage]

Last pick won...these chalks are getting way out of hand...

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/0226_RECAP.PNG

[PaceAdvantage]

Here's how today panned out...small profit...but a profit nonetheless

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022718_RECAP.PNG

Become a VIP! (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/misc.php?do=donate)

[cj]

Here's how today panned out...small profit...but a profit nonetheless

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/022718_RECAP.PNG

Become a VIP! (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/misc.php?do=donate)

Rebate players kill for days like this. :popcorn:

[PaceAdvantage]

Been wondering how I've been doing lately? Having another great day so far...here's my current record with picks posted in the VIP section (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/misc.php?do=donate).

Have hit 6 of 11 on top so far today.

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/030218_RECAP.PNG

[PaceAdvantage]

Hit two out of the next three while we were gone...so I have now hit 8 out of 14 top pick winners today...damn...I'm good

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/030218_RECAP2.PNG

Go VIP (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/misc.php?do=donate)

[PaceAdvantage]

Here are the results of today and my current totals. Petered out a bit at the end, but all in all, a pretty solid day. :ThmbUp:

Hit 13 of 28 top choice winners. Not too shabby...

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/030218_RECAP.PNG

Become A VIP today! (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/misc.php?do=donate)

[mikesal57]

Whats your software of choice here?

Mike

[kingfin66]

I think PA has said that he uses TimeForm numbers. I also think that he uses the pace projector and then does some weighting using a Monte Carlo simulation. He may not do this any more, but I believe that is what he has done in the past.

PA, you definitely have got it GOING ON. Handicapping and playing like a BOSS.

[PaceAdvantage]

I exclusively use TimeformUS pace & speed figures...and use Excel to generate an odds line using the figures.

So I guess Excel is my software of choice?

I use a web scraping tool to generate a .csv file of the figures I need from the Timeform website for each race, so the process of inputting the figs is semi-automated...but not quite. But I can handicap a race in under a minute using my method.

I don't do trips. I don't look at jockeys, trainers or owners.

Pure figs. And my 158 race sample doesn't even consider overlays. It's just the performance of the top pick bet in each and every race.

The new 9/5 or higher sample is based on betting each pick at 9/5 or higher at 0mtp. As you can see, some of the winners got cut down drastically from 0mtp until the race went off, as is the plague of betting on horses these days.

But yet, I have overcome this handicap...to date...which shows you that you can WIN and WIN NICELY despite late odds drops, while using NOTHING BUT PACE AND SPEED FIGURES.

And they say it can't be done.

[mikesal57]

Nice going PA...

using your years of experiences and putting down to use in Excel is a rewarding experience....

:ThmbUp:

Mike

[Franco Santiago]

Well done, sir. Congrats.

[Zaf]

Outstanding !!!

[PaceAdvantage]

Outstanding !!!Good stuff Zaf! Love the graphical accompaniment! :pound:

VIP...anything goes! (within reason) :jump:

[Zaf]

Good stuff Zaf! Love the graphical accompaniment! :pound:

VIP...anything goes! (within reason) :jump:

Oh good I was worried the moderators might jump on me for that one :)

Great job really :cool: Thats just great capping !

Z

[Zaf]

This was my backup plan :pound:

[Zaf]

anyway i will keep it clean from here on. :)

Z

[PaceAdvantage]

Oh wait, I thought we were posting in the actual VIP forum...this is out in the open...:lol:

Yeah, keep it clean from now on...at least out here...:eek::pound:

[Zaf]

Me too thought this was VIP only, LOL no problem bro :headbanger:

Z

[PaceAdvantage]

Full disclosure: The Racing Gods Have Spoken

Today was about as bad as yesterday was good. My ROI is now where it was two days ago, so it's like yesterday never happened.

Still six races left tonight, so it could get even worse:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/030318_RECAP.PNG

[Zaf]

Too hard on yourself, you are predicting mass quantities of races and blowing away the takeout :headbanger: The coneheads would be proud, mass quantities :pound:

Z

[Red Knave]

The coneheads would be proud, mass quantities :pound:

Z
You have stimulated me! :headbanger:

[PaceAdvantage]

After today's action, the roses aren't quite as sweet smelling anymore:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/034218_RECAP.PNG

[PaceAdvantage]

To put a positive spin on this, in the last year, I have now posted over 750 documented picks on this board that have shown a net profit...

[JustRalph]

To put a positive spin on this, in the last year, I have now posted over 750 documented picks on this board that have shown a net profit...

Nice!

Derby time is right around the corner......that’ll humble ya :lol:

[Zaf]

To put a positive spin on this, in the last year, I have now posted over 750 documented picks on this board that have shown a net profit...

You are doing great :headbanger: Better than any public handicapper I know :ThmbUp:

Z

[cj]

To put a positive spin on this, in the last year, I have now posted over 750 documented picks on this board that have shown a net profit...

Yeah, you can't live day to day in this game or it will drive you nuts. Easier said than done of course but very important.

[MONEY]

To put a positive spin on this, in the last year, I have now posted over 750 documented picks on this board that have shown a net profit...
Good job, I wish that I could say the same.

I keep my stats by field size, and I have found that I do best in 7 & 8 horse fields.
So I just bet races with 7, 8 and sometimes 9 horses.

I took a quick look at your double digit winners in this thread.

You had,
4 in 6 horse fields,
3 in 7 horse fields,
2 in 9 horse fields,
1 in 8 horses and 1 in an 11 horse field.

Unless I missed something, none of your big winners came in fields with coupled entries.

Your lowest ML odds double digit winner was 5/2, and you had 3 ML 12/1 winners.

It also looks to me like you are being clobbered by fields with 10 horses and more.

Good Luck

[PaceAdvantage]

Good job, I wish that I could say the same.

I keep my stats by field size, and I have found that I do best in 7 & 8 horse fields.
So I just bet races with 7, 8 and sometimes 9 horses.

I took a quick look at your double digit winners in this thread.

You had,
4 in 6 horse fields,
3 in 7 horse fields,
2 in 9 horse fields,
1 in 8 horses and 1 in an 11 horse field.

Unless I missed something, none of your big winners came in fields with coupled entries.

Your lowest ML odds double digit winner was 5/2, and you had 3 ML 12/1 winners.

It also looks to me like you are being clobbered by fields with 10 horses and more.

Good LuckSince I tend to be on speed horses, this isn't a surprising analysis. Speed horses tend to do better in smaller size fields, or so I've been told...it makes sense anyway. Something to consider. Thanks.

[PaceAdvantage]

Would just like to say....ever since I had that day where I picked 13 of 28 winners on top (this was almost two weeks ago), I have since posted the absolutely worst set of picks I have ever seen someone post on here or anywhere. else

I mean, I really, really, really have SUCKED.

So let that be a lesson to you all.

NEVER

EVER

PISS off the racing GODS by bragging about how good you think you are.

Even if you have a day where you pick 13 winners out of 28 races.

[Zaf]

All good man :headbanger: Keep picking :jump: You know how this game goes sometimes.:ThmbUp:

Z

[PaceAdvantage]

This doesn't fix the constant losing I've been doing for the past month and a half, but it helps a bit:

6:11 PM Will Rogers Race 10 :6: 7/2
6:11 PM Will Rogers Race 10 :7: 4/1
6:11 PM Will Rogers Race 10 :2: 4/1This was pretty cool.

http://www.paceadvantage.com/images/VRH/BAM.png

[PaceAdvantage]

Big Time Shout-Out to:

P Matties Jr

for his big time VIP support of PaceAdvantage.

Thank you dude! :headbanger::ThmbUp:

[jocko699]

Welcome dude :headbanger::headbanger::headbanger:

[horses4courses]

Big Time Shout-Out to:

P Matties Jr

for his big time VIP support of PaceAdvantage.

Thank you dude! :headbanger::ThmbUp:

That would be the NHC champion P Matties Jr?
We are in good company :ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

He's posted on here from time to time...been around for a while...

[PaceAdvantage]

Over the past 4 days, I've posted 168 top choice picks.

I've only won 22 races (13%)

But I've gotten back $476 for an ROI of 1.41

My largest winner was $48

I don't look at the tote board.

And my horse's odds don't ever get cut in half after the break...lol

Most picks are posted 30-60 minutes prior to post.

[lamboguy]

Over the past 4 days, I've posted 168 top choice picks.

I've only won 22 races (13%)

But I've gotten back $476 for an ROI of 1.41

My largest winner was $48

I don't look at the tote board.

And my horse's odds don't ever get cut in half after the break...lol

Most picks are posted 30-60 minutes prior to post.
i saw some of your picks go up in price after the bell and win to boot. thats what i really love to see. anytime you can do that you are barking up the right tree. i hope you find a way to make money on this.

[SandyW]

That would be the NHC champion P Matties Jr?
We are in good company :ThmbUp:

Paul Matties Jr. and his brother Duke Matties, ALL CLASS and great handicappers.

[PaceAdvantage]

Over the past 4 days, I've posted 168 top choice picks.

I've only won 22 races (13%)

But I've gotten back $476 for an ROI of 1.41

My largest winner was $48

I don't look at the tote board.

And my horse's odds don't ever get cut in half after the break...lol

Most picks are posted 30-60 minutes prior to post.Back today with some more picks...

So far, top pick is 3 for 13 with the following prices:

$34.60, $4.70, $36.60

[PaceAdvantage]

5 days
199 top picks
25 winners
An ungodly 12.5% strike rate
$398 wagered
$551.9 returned

+1.39 ROI

Largest winner still = $48

I really need to get my win% up. The coming losing streaks are going to be disastrous.

That's why I'm actually posting top two picks...but...those are only breaking even and only hitting at about an 18% (per race, not per horse) strike rate, which is actually worse than the single pick performance if you think about it. The top pick is kicking ass but inviting a massive losing streak to come and wipe it all away.

[PaceAdvantage]

Here are my stats over the last 5 days, and a list of today's races that I wagered on.

Is there any significance to the fact that I've won 25 races, placed in 25 more, and showed in 26 more? An interesting progression...essentially 25 more each time. Is there any significance in this? I'm thinking no...but it's interesting nonetheless.

[PaceAdvantage]

2 for 10 thus far today ($26.20 & $23.20)

[JustRalph]

2 for 10 thus far today ($26.20 & $23.20)

Nice prices when it hits :ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

Now 2 for 16...

[PaceAdvantage]

Things didn't go as well today...but, it wasn't a disaster, so all is well

[PaceAdvantage]

MASSIVELY HUGE SHOUT OUT TO

sjk

for his VERY generous show of support for this website.

Thank you sir! :ThmbUp::ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

Just in case you guys forgot about me...here's how I'm doing today

[PaceAdvantage]

As you can still see, that little progression where my place total = 2x my win total and my show total = 3x my win total is still in force almost perfectly.

I didn't get an answer before, but I'll ask again. Does anyone think this is significant, and if so, why?

It was there at 199 races and still there at 268 races...and has basically been like that from the start.

[PaceAdvantage]

Also, you can see, I no longer set an odds line, I no longer EVER look at the tote board or fiddle with conditional wagering, and I no longer SUFFER through massive odds drops after the gate opens.

Adapt or die.

[incoming]

As you can still see, that little progression where my place total = 2x my win total and my show total = 3x my win total is still in force almost perfectly.

I didn't get an answer before, but I'll ask again. Does anyone think this is significant, and if so, why?

It was there at 199 races and still there at 268 ...and has basically been like that from the start.

Congrats PA.....very impressive. For myself, the most astonishing fact. Your rep for your handicapping skills are renowned and well documented but your ROI is still well outside of the norm.:ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

I was in an absolutely HORRIBLE SLUMP for a few months....I would literally go 0 for a zillion at some points when I was experimenting with this and that.

But I've recently started using something that I will reveal soon enough if this keeps up through 500 races that has literally turned my game on its head. It's a commercially available piece of software that you all have heard of.

I still use TFUS as part of my arsenal, but adding this other powerful weapon has so far turned my game completely around. And the best part is, it's not a black box, so you can adapt it to your game as I have (and no, I have no personal stake in this product...I'm just a very happy user thus far).

[incoming]

Thanks for the heads up. Hard dedicated work will never be replaced.:ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

Finally got my big winner today after missing by a nostril yesterday at 45-1 at Canterbury...man I love that track.

[JustRalph]

Nice pickin!

[PaceAdvantage]

BIG TIME SHOUT OUT TO

v j stauffer

for his generous show of support for this website.

Thank you sir! :ThmbUp::ThmbUp:

[PaceAdvantage]

Special big time thanks going out to


P Matties Jr

&

Augenj

for their level of support this month.

Thank you!

[mikesal57]

I was in an absolutely HORRIBLE SLUMP for a few months....I would literally go 0 for a zillion at some points when I was experimenting with this and that.

But I've recently started using something that I will reveal soon enough if this keeps up through 500 races that has literally turned my game on its head. It's a commercially available piece of software that you all have heard of.

I still use TFUS as part of my arsenal, but adding this other powerful weapon has so far turned my game completely around. And the best part is, it's not a black box, so you can adapt it to your game as I have (and no, I have no personal stake in this product...I'm just a very happy user thus far).

Didnt you mention it before?

P.S.- Glad things turned around for you :)

[PaceAdvantage]

Another huge shout of thanks to

Augenj

for their continued big-time support month after month.

Thank you!

[PaceAdvantage]

Special big time thanks going out to


P Matties Jr

&

Nicky_Dags

&

Mulerider

for their level of support this month.

Thank you! Thanks you! Thank you!

[PaceAdvantage]

Special big time thanks going out to


tophatmert

for their level of support this month.

Thank you! Thanks you! Thank you!

[bpiets]

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PaceAdvantage.com is now accepting member donations via PayPal. We will never require that a member donate, but thought it might be a good way for members to let us know they appreciate the man-hours and resources involved in keeping a website of this size running smoothly while expanding into the future.

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If I used pay pal I would donate just to enter the contests....and since the pay outs are also done so for winning the contests I can not join....but just how much does it cost to operate a good site as this ? I understand there are so called free sites one can set up a blog etc...but then be charged to upgrade once one has x amount of patrons or members...:6::coffee:thanks for your site ...

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We haven't had any contests in a while. That will change soon.

As for how much it costs to run a site like this...that depends. You can be hosted on a shared server for not too much money a month but it will be slow with the kind of traffic I get and will likely turn away viewers with the sluggish performance. Or you can do what I did and get a dedicated server with fairly recent hardware. Or you can host it yourself if you have an internet provider that will let you get away with that (most or all won't, in which case you'd have to upgrade to one of their business packages etc).

You can spend anywhere from probably $30-$40 per month up to hundreds of dollars per month to host a site like this...depends on the level of performance and level of service you want from your hosting provider.

[Thomas Roulston]

Is it possible to set up an account that will automatically debit my card by $2 or whatever every month?

Memory loss has been an extremely serious problem for me ever since I hit my head at a trolley stop in San Francisco in December of 2014, leading to a two-month stay in the hospital, the first 32 days in a medically-induced coma.

This led to my getting approved for disability in 2019.

Let me know what I need to do.

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Sorry to hear about your injury. A lot of people had asked for this kind of thing in the beginning, so I'll look into it again. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Thomas Roulston]

Sorry to hear about your injury. A lot of people had asked for this kind of thing in the beginning, so I'll look into it again. Thanks for the suggestion.


What can I say? I'm on a roll today! :D

And while we're on the subject of suggestions, how about adding the icons for saddle towels 21 through 24?

http://equispace.blogspot.com/2012/04/winning-colors.html

[Thomas Roulston]

Sorry to hear about your injury. A lot of people had asked for this kind of thing in the beginning, so I'll look into it again. Thanks for the suggestion.


What can I say? I'm on a roll today! :D

And while we're on the subject of suggestions, how about adding the icons for saddle towels 21 through 24?


"When you check out my Derby SpaceSheet 3.0 on the right sidebar of this website, you'll notice that the first few columns are dedicated to the post positions and the number of winners each post has produced over the past 42 years of the big race.

In 2012, four more numbers will be added to the mix, although a horse may not run as an also-eligible out of posts 21 through 24, unless one of the 20 qualifying horses happens to scratch after the draw.

The four also-eligible positions were announced in December of last year in efforts to provide a full field of 20 horses in the event of a scratch prior to 9 a.m. on Oaks Day. That time is significant as that is when betting on the Kentucky Derby is open to the public.

Which post has produced the most Derby winners in the last 42 years, you ask? Post position 10 has produced seven (7) winners as the leading post, and post position 4 is the runner-up with six (6)winners, followed by posts 2, 3 and 12, all with four wins. Which are the worst posts? Posts 14, 17 and 19 have not produced a winner in the past 42 years, so you may want to stay away from those!

Yesterday, while planning for this post, I was curious as to the saddle cloth colors for the four additional post positions, so I e-mailed Darren Rogers, Senior Director of Communications at Churchill Downs who was quick to respond with a link to the colors, PMS numbers and the color of the number on the saddle cloth, too!

So here are the colors for numbers 21-24:

#21 Lavender (with navy numerals)
#22 Postal Blue (with white numerals)
#23 Seafoam (with dark green numerals)
#24 Olivez (with white numerals)

So, there you have it. What will 2012's winning colors be?"
GENE KERSHNER

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