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cj
05-11-2003, 09:53 PM
I'm trying to get some widespread interest, so here is how I would like to proceed.

You pick 5 races, any tracks you like, any type race, any day of the week. This way no circuit is excluded, but it is certainly do-able for the weekend player.

Here is my format:

Like the PA contest, you pick 2 horses per race, with 2 alternates to be used ONLY in the event of a scratch. You score $ for picking the winner 1st, or hitting the exacta, straight or boxed. If you hit it straight, you get the $2 price, reverse, you get the $1 price. Thinking maybe a 10 week contest.

Here's an example:

Result of race 1-10.40 2 runs 2nd 1-2 exacta $35

If someone picks the 1 but not the exacta, they get 10.40
If someone picks the 1 and the 2 second, they get $45.40
If someone picks it in reverse, 2-1, they get $17.50.

Pretty simple and easy for me to score. A week will start on Monday and end on Sunday. I will allow someone to miss one week of picks, but if you miss two weeks, you are out.

Let me know what you all think, I would like to start this next Monday!

CJ

hurrikane
05-11-2003, 09:56 PM
Here's an idea. How about we all go to the track together with $500 and see who walks away with the most money. :D

keilan
05-11-2003, 10:56 PM
Craig – couple of considerations after a little vino

Who over–sees that someone for example isn’t posting his or her selections some Wednesday afternoon or Sunday evening after the 1st quarter is run? If you think an honor system can work that’s fine with me.

10-week contest takes us to the end of July, may interfere with summer vacation? 8 weeks might work better for some.

I like this format but I also think Tee’s proposal is intriguing where the 1st ranking vs. 32nd ranking double elimination might be fun. Instead of having a qualifying round to determine rankings we would be assigned a number based on the time of our entry into the contest. For example you could be number 1 and the last person in draws you and so forth.

LureHSH
05-11-2003, 11:18 PM
Is this contest open to everyone or are there restrictions?

Lure

cj
05-12-2003, 07:23 AM
Lure:

Open to anyone and everyone.

keilan:

Simple solution, posts must be made 5 MTP, easy to tell with the PA time stamp.

As for Tee's idea, I like it, lets see how many want in first.

CJ

LureHSH
05-12-2003, 08:19 AM
I'm interested in participating.

Lure

shamrock
05-13-2003, 08:17 AM
new here but you can count me in.
shamrock.

Stonepony
05-13-2003, 09:22 AM
Count me in.

GR1@HTR
05-13-2003, 10:20 AM
IMHO, the each category should count evenly...in the PA contest about 85% of the weight was put on the P3 w/ about 8% weight on the win.

Idea:
$3 win
$2 straight exacta
$1 on revers exacta

Therefore 50% of the weight is put on the win and 50% on the exacta for equal distribution of wagers.

cj
05-14-2003, 06:16 PM
Bumping this to the top...is there any more interest?

I like your idea GR1, I would implement that. Is anyone else interested? Need to know soon, or I'm not going to waste my time.

CJ

Suff
05-14-2003, 06:27 PM
Sounds good. I'm in. See if PA will give us a forum.

If you build it....They will come. Whatver you do will not please everyone.........Question? Scoring? You gonna do it? No way we could get someone to lighten the load? Because the scoring of the PIk4 contest is a 5 year contract that we have you locked into.

or is it something you want to do? or are just willing to do?

stuball
05-15-2003, 11:07 AM
I'll give it a shot . What the heck can't do any worse than I did last time...

Stuball

kitts
05-15-2003, 02:43 PM
Would like to give this a try-sign me up, Coach!

WINMANWIN
05-15-2003, 06:52 PM
Im game. Let's get this party started CJ.....And tks again for
taking the time to start another.....:)

bucktron
05-15-2003, 08:24 PM
cjmilkowski

Count me in!

bucktron

mudcat
05-15-2003, 08:25 PM
i'm in

cj
05-15-2003, 08:37 PM
Hey all,

Just waiting on word from PA to get the go ahead, I emailed him today.

CJ

Tom
05-15-2003, 09:19 PM
What are the rules?
5 races per week, any track....one or more tracks?
Same track every week, or can you change tracks each week?
All 5 races on same day, or up to five different days?
What is the week-Sunday to Saturday?
Using Glenn's scoring format?
8 weeks? 10 weeks?
Only thorobreds, or harness too? (Might bring in a couple of guys-like melman)

andicap
05-15-2003, 09:22 PM
I'll give it a try

David McKenzie
05-15-2003, 09:31 PM
Please put me in for a hit & a giggle.

:>)

cj
05-15-2003, 09:55 PM
Originally posted by Tom@HTR
What are the rules?
5 races per week, any track....one or more tracks?
Same track every week, or can you change tracks each week?
All 5 races on same day, or up to five different days?
What is the week-Sunday to Saturday?
Using Glenn's scoring format?
8 weeks? 10 weeks?
Only thorobreds, or harness too? (Might bring in a couple of guys-like melman)

OK...here goes...

5 per week, Any track or tracks, can be spread out
You can change each race, and obviously each week
Can be all from 1 day, or spread out in any manner you wish
Week is Monday to Sunday
Yes, Use GR1s scoring, same as mine except $3 on the winner
I like 8 weeks
Sorry...No Harness...I wouldn't even know where to find results charts

One other rule...must post selection at least 5 minutes before the official off time from the equibase chart, I don't want any close calls.

CJ

BillW
05-15-2003, 09:58 PM
I'm in.

Tom
05-15-2003, 10:12 PM
I'm in with this format.
Same prizes as the inter-board contest ???:rolleyes:
(hehehe)

Derek.....how about you?

keilan
05-15-2003, 10:41 PM
Sounds like fun – count me in.

cato
05-15-2003, 11:12 PM
I'm in! Look forward to it

cato

SAL
05-16-2003, 12:20 AM
what the hey, sign me up!

Tee
05-16-2003, 12:24 AM
Sounds good to me!!

freeneasy
05-16-2003, 01:04 AM
iam in lets spin

JustRalph
05-16-2003, 01:05 AM
In, when does it start?

cj
05-16-2003, 09:26 AM
Read the threads in the contest section at the top of the selections section.

CJ

corp1956
05-16-2003, 08:03 PM
CJ... Looking forward to the challange....count me in.

joeprunes
05-17-2003, 08:09 AM
I`m in also

jotb
05-17-2003, 12:40 PM
Hello All:

Count me in!


jotb