Breeders Cup 'Capping Contest, anyone?

[Bubbles]

If you've checked the BC forums, you know everything I'm going to say. I just figured I'd post it not only on the BC forums, but here also, where more people might see it. Want this to be huge.

As if you couldn't tell by the title, I'm holding a handicapping contest on the richest racing day in North America. So far, I have three people lined up (Myself, good ol' Suff (for the mere price of grovelling for forgiveness after the BoSox rallied to tie the series ) , and SilverSow (my stubborn old man, doesn't post often, but he has already guaranteed victory)) for it, and I'm desperately looking for as many as I can.

If you want specifics, check my many posts on the BC forums. Thanks for the time.

[Suff]

Where do I sign?

[Bubbles]

Sweet, Suff. For this, I hope your beloved Red Sox have your luck and end up wiping out the Yanks (someone should).

[cj]

Count me in, and start engraving the trophy:

c-j-m-i-l-k-o-w-s-k-i :D

[SilverSow]

Questions, questions... I have many questions...

What's the prize? I saw a post about engraving a trophy - how does one engrave plastic, pray tell???

Yes, I'm in... and in the immortal words of Wayne R. Coe, a bit character in a WKRP in Cincinnati episode:

"You people are in big trouble now..." :)

[Tom]

I'm there.

[sam i am]

Count me in also.

[Bubbles]

This is good, this is real good. We've got two arrogant guys (SilverSow and CJ;) ), a Red Sox fanatic (Suff), a monkey (Tom), and a kid by all their standards (myself). Put us together, and you've got your basic prime-time hit. :D ;) :)

[Zaf]

You have a SPONGE also , I'm in !!!

ZAFONIC

[Dave Schwartz]

SIlver Sow,


What a great show that was! My favorite quote from that show:

Johhny Fever is talking just after the news has ended and says, "What we need is more news and less Nessman."


Dave Schwartz

[Pace Cap'n]

Originally posted by zafonic
You have a SPONGE also , I'm in !!!

ZAFONIC





From an article in today's DRF:

A British-bred daughter of Zafonic, Zee Zee Top had not won since taking a listed race at York in May

Full story:

www.drf.com/news/article/50347.html

[Valuist]

Count me in.

Zafonic- are we sponge-worthy?

Go Cubs

[Zaf]

No Sponge for You !!!

Just kidding you guys are Sponge Worthy.

ZAFONIC

[Zaf]

Originally posted by Pace Cap'n
From an article in today's DRF:



Full story:

www.drf.com/news/article/50347.html

I have a lot of little sponges running around :D

ZAFONIC

[Bubbles]

OK, here are the participants that have signed up so far. If I missed you, please lemme know....

Bubbles
SilverSow
Sufferindowns
cjmilkowski
Tom
sam i am
zafonic
Valuist

If you'd like to sign up, please post on this thread. I have also set a few deadlines for a few important things...

1) If you want to register for the contest, please do so by Sunday, October 19th.

2) With a little luck, PP's come out the Wednesday or Thursday before race day. *PLEASE* have your picks in by 10:00 (Eastern time) Saturday morning. Gives me some time to get ready.

Thanks for the time, and GO BOSOX!!!!!:D

[justin]

Count me in...who could pass up a chance to embarass themselves in a public setting?!?!?!?

-Justin

[Trijack]

Hey Bubbles

I will try it. At least I can say I was among good company when I lose.

[brdman12]

Bubbles!..Count me in...nothing beats breeders cup day and what a great idea! You have to love those trifectas on breeders cup day! Alas, I'm lucky to just pick a winner but....:D

[Buddha]

I'm game for a little contest action.

[PaceAdvantage]

Of course I'm in....

[BillW]

Ditto ...

Bill

[Suff]

Originally posted by BillW
Ditto ...

Bill
We had you down already. Like I splained to the boys in another thread. If somethin's shakin. BillW isnt to far away.

[Bubbles]

This is great. Fourteen of PA's finest in a contest centering around one of horse racing's richest days.

Just so you know, I'm not going to make this WAY out of control. I'm going to cut off the entries either on October 19th or when we get to 35 people, whichever comes first. 35 is a fair number for a contest like this, so get your entries in fast.

[SAL]

Well, since I've been posting my picks for SA every weekend anyway, I guess I can find creative ways to bet my picks in the contest eh? Count me in.

[stuball]

I would consider it an honor to compete with such a group as
this.

Stuball

[SilverSow]

Dave Schwartz:

Absolutely... WKRP is a classic... that's a great line... my favorite is this one, from Herb Tarlek right after making a sale:

"If you need anything... ANYTHING AT ALL... I'll be in my car somewhere..."

LOL... and to keep this racing-oriented... remember the episode where the terrorists bombed the transmitter? Fever destroys the phone when he tries to get a hunch bet in to his Chinese bookie (the guy's name is Wing - geez, I need a life) and the bookie puts him on hold? The longshot wins & Fever destroys the phone... then when the transmitter blows up, he thinks the "phone cops" are after him... LMAO...

By the way... WKRP is where my online monicker comes from... the Silver Sow award... the pig on Nessman's desk... LOL

And for all... I'm working on Bubbles to come up with an appropriate momento to commemorate this handicapping event, maybe something that can get passed on each year... something appropriately demonstrative of the achievement involved... and yet also... well, cheap... :D

[Bubbles]

Originally posted by SilverSow
geez, I need a life

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[gene]

I would like to join in the contest also

[Bubbles]

Just for the record, Gene's entry makes 17, so we're more or less halfway to the limit of 35. If you want in, act fast.

[kenwoodallpromos]

I'll play. SA i like!

[Shacopate]

Count me in.

[eclecticapper]

Count me in. Always up for a contest (currently still in the Hawthorne "sudden death" contest while getting soundly trounced in the Keeneland contest).

[David McKenzie]

Deal me in, please.

And I'd also like the trophy engraved, " c-j-m-i-l-k-o-w-s-k-i."

I figure it would be fun to collect the whole set, trade them with friends, etc.

:p

[Bubbles]

Here are the 21 PAers signed up for the contest thus far. If I've missed your name, let me know via PM. Thanks!

Bubbles
SilverSow
Suff
cjmilkowski
Tom
zafonic
sam i am
Valuist
jmilkowski
Trijack
brdman12
Buddha
P.A.
BillW
SAL
stuball
gene
kenwoodallpromos
Shacopate
eclecticapper
DavidMcKenzie@HSH

[TonyK@HSH]

Bubbles,

If room remains...count me in.

Tony

[Skanoochies]

Me too please, Bubbles, if there is still room.

Thanks,

Skanoochies.:D

[Bubbles]

Oh, there's room. 'Noochies, your entry makes 23, and there's still room for 12 more. C'mon guys, this is the richest day in North American racing, get into the contest!

[formula_2002]

Bubbles


Count me in...

Thanks

Joe M

[kenwoodallpromos]

Is this contest Ca 'cappers vs. the world?

[PurplePower]

Might as well add some color to this contest -- When you engrave that C-J-M etc. just make sure it's in P-U-R-P-L-E.

[railbird]

If there is still room for another,I'll give it a shot!!

[VetScratch]

Please add me too! Since no one apparently uses the Wizard's BRIS picks, maybe he should also be invited to enter! :) :)

[VetScratch]

BTW, if you are looking to hold the awards ceremonies somewhere else than E J's Tavern, I suggest the 1776 Tavern across the river at the Beekman Arms. :)

[Bubbles]

27 in, 8 spots left, and 16 days till the Cup. Gotta love it.

Also, when you've made your picks, you can either post in public or PM them to me (for those posters who don't want anyone stealing their picks). Just make sure I get 'em by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on Saturday. Thanks!

[SilverSow]

Vetscratch:

The Beekman is cool - dunno if they do it any more, but they used to do a fabulous Sunday brunch... but I much prefer Fosters, a block north & on the same side of the street... best london broil & lasagna on the planet... and make sure you try the mushrooms - best ones you'll find that aren't hallucinogenic... LOL

Dave

[Tom]

What are the rules?

[kenwoodallpromos]

Search his handle under Breeder's Cup Forum. $1,000.00 to start, extra points for certain picks.

[Suff]

Originally posted by Tom
What are the rules?

Winner gets a Free Grandstand seat at Aqueduct. For February. I know how you love NYRA in the winter....go get um.

[Bubbles]

Even two weeks till post time in the Distaff. Reserve your spot in the contest ASAP!

[WINMANWIN]

Originally posted by Sufferindowns
Winner gets a Free Grandstand seat at Aqueduct. For February. I know how you love NYRA in the winter....go get um.

GREAT, I'll reserve the adjacent seat next to mine for you SUFF when you come to visit me !!! ;)

[chrisg]

I've spent a bunch of time reading the racing and handicapping forums and not signing up, so I thought it's time I oughta.

I'm signing up for your bc contest bubbles.

And it's nice to come across a forum with such a good group of people.



--------------------
"I want my two dollars!"

:D

[Shacopate]

You've come to the right place. Lots of knowledgealble folks around here who are willing to share information.

good luck to ya

[doophus]

I'll do my best to live up to my name......Count me in.

Bubbles: Based on the responses to this contest, unemployment will never be a problem for you. If all else fails, you'd make one 'ell of a Carnival Barker. <LOL>


The Doophus

[Bubbles]

LOLOLOLOL...still laughing, good one, man.

Six spots left in the contest. Get the entries in ASAP!

[Speed Figure]

Count me in!

[JimL]

I am very intimidated however count me in. JimL

[WINMANWIN]

I'M GAME, Bubbles Tks...........:)

[Bubbles]

Doophus said:

Bubbles: Based on the responses to this contest, unemployment will never be a problem for you. If all else fails, you'd make one 'ell of a Carnival Barker. <LOL>


Great... my son, the carny... and I always thought I'd be able to inflct myself on him when I get old...

:eek:

Dave

[SilverSow]

Bubbles:

See previous post... PLEASE remember to log yourself out of this site when you're done on it! God forbid I should have to check & see if someone besides me is logged in when I try to post!

:confused:

Dave

[Bubbles]

Just three spots left in the contest, and just 13 days left until the big day. SIGN UP QUICKLY!

[BillW]

Originally posted by Bubbles
Just three spots left in the contest, and just 13 days left until the big day. SIGN UP QUICKLY!

Bubbles,

Time to start offering a 20% discount on the entry fee ... you'll get 'em sold.:p

Bill

[Suff]

How's This. The winner of this Contest gets a Free weekend at Saratoga Next year? I'll throw it in.. I go every year. Also theres a HIGH probability that 10 or so guys from last year are coming again next year Just as friends we made this year. So Either way...99% redeemable.

Hows that. Free weekend at Saratoga. Housing, Seat in the tent and lunch for 2004.

Hell, its the Championships.. we might as well play like it champions.

If the winner cannot or choose's not to accept it. We'll award it down the line until someone does!

Lil Carrot.....release the hounds. Bub's. Cap at 35 like you said ok. Only the one's that signed up for fun and pride get a shot.

[Bubbles]

You heard the man. Free weekend at the Spa for the winner. Sign up, only three more slots left!

[Suff]

Originally posted by chrisg
I've spent a bunch of time reading the racing and handicapping forums and not signing up, so I thought it's time I oughta.

I'm signing up for your bc contest bubbles.

And it's nice to come across a forum with such a good group of people.



--------------------
"I want my two dollars!"

:D

Who is ChrisG? $16.00 winner in the 4th at NY Today.

[chrisg]

Suff, hope to meet you someday; your Saratoga adventure must have been awesome.

If only I had known there was a colt named Who Is Chris G !!!

I quit playing Ny awhile back. DANG IT!

[Bubbles]

O.K., people. There are three slots left in the contest, and with a little luck, they can fill and I'll have enough time to organize everything.

***PLEASE REGISTER, PEOPLE! ***

[MarylandPaul@HSH]

Hokay, sign me up. Can't beat that 20% discount, not to mention a shot at rubbing elbows with the King :cool:

MP

[cato]

I'm in!

Cato

[Tee]

I'll take the last spot if it's still available.

[Bubbles]

Teeitup's entry makes 35 on the dot. ENTRIES ARE CLOSED. Here are the 'cappers that are signed up...

Bubbles
SilverSow
Suff
cjmilkowski
Tom
zafonic
sam i am
Valuist
jmilkowski
Trijack
brdman12
Buddha
P.A.
BillW
SAL
stuball
gene
kenwoodallpromos
Shacopate
eclecticapper
DavidMcKenzie@HSH
TonyK@HSH
Skanoochies
formula_2002
PurplePower
railbird
VetScratch
chrisg
doophus
speed figure
JimL
WINMANWIN
MarylandPaul@HSH
cato
teeitup

As Suff said, winner gets a free weekend at Toga 2004. Picks are due to me by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on Saturday, October 25th. You can either post them on the BC forums or you can PM them to me. Here are the rules, once again...

-Every PAer gets $1,000 to use any way they wish on Cup day.

-There will be a $100 bonus in order if you hit a cold triple or super, hit on two 25-1 shots, or you have the biggest hit of the day.

-In the event of a tie, the percentage of bets hit will be used to break it.

Thanks a lot for the interest, and I'm sure that this'll be one heckuva contest. Good luck to everyone!

[brdman12]

Thank you Bubbles! What a great idea!....Lets see now...I better call one of those "handicapping services" at the back of the daily racing form.....or better yet, sneak into Suff's computer when he picks....Good luck everyone!:D

[SilverSow]

Bubbles,

My compliments on putting the contest together - you're gonna have a lot of coordination work to do... it'll be a pleasure checking your math... LOLOL...

SilverSow

"The turkeys are hitting the ground like sacks of wet cement!"

- Les Nessman, WKRP in Cincinnati

[Tom]

I'm calling Mike Warren for his picks!:p

[John]

O.K. you contest guys. Go get em.....I will be away for BC day at Foxwood Casino. I am meeting up with Panda 1, and friends.

For the prize Suff is giving. A weekend at Saratoga. Whispering Pines cottage with a room/bed. A seat every day at the tent. Plus lunch every day. it's worth $500 easy.

Winmanwin, Am I right or am I right.

Good luck to all of you.

John

[Bubbles]

With pre-entries coming out tomorrow, threads for posting picks should be up very soon. Only a week and a half left till the big day, use the time wisely!

[WINMANWIN]

Originally posted by rocajack
O.K. you contest guys. Go get em.....I will be away for BC day at Foxwood Casino. I am meeting up with Panda 1, and friends.

For the prize Suff is giving. A weekend at Saratoga. Whispering Pines cottage with a room/bed. A seat every day at the tent. Plus lunch every day. it's worth $500 easy.

Winmanwin, Am I right or am I right.

Good luck to all of you.

John

John the Man....:) Enjoy Breeders day, and John, When your RIGHT your RIGHT ! :cool:

[Bubbles]

Just six days until the Cup. Remember to get your picks to me by either post or PM by 10:00 AM Saturday morning. It'll give me time to organize stuff. Thanks, and go get 'em!

[Fastracehorse]

I'm in.

fffastt

[Fastracehorse]

Thanx,

fffastt

[Bubbles]

Hate to break this to you, but we cut entries off at 35 people, which was reached roughly a week ago. We dance with the crowd we've got. No hard feelings or disrespect intended, just letting you know what's up.

[TonyK@HSH]

Bubbles,

Just wanted to make sure I understood the rules. As I understand them there is $1000 to bet for the entire day. It can bespread over all races or bet in 1 race. The winner is the person with the highest bankroll.

Please let me know if i'm correct.

Tony

[Fastracehorse]

I can't imagine why you would have a cut-off - there can't be hundreds of people trying to get in to make scoring that difficult.

I would never turn down the chance to compete against a good horse player - never.

I suggest you re-consider.

Afterall,

It is for fun isn't it??

fffastt

:) :cool: :) :cool: :) :cool: :)

[Bubbles]

First off, Tony, you're correct. There are also bonuses for certain feats/accomplishments, which are addressed in my posts on the BC boards.

FRH, I see your point. However, the cut-off was 35. I am proposing a compromise. Why don't the other contestents decide? Ya know, an impromtu, unbiased poll?

Ladies and gentlemen of the Pace Advantage Breeders Cup Challenge, is Fastracehorse@DRF in or out? Let the voting begin, and make sure to state your reasons, just try to be quick, as PP's come out Wed. or Thurs.

[John]

Ya Bubbles, let Fastracehorse in. He needs the challenge to keep his sainty.

my best to you all in the contest.

John

[SAL]

Sure, one more entry won't hurt you that much time wise. Plus since he was the winner of the last contest we had, maybe he should have an automatic slot.

[BillW]

Yea, but no entry fee discount for being late.

Bill

[Zaf]

Agree with SAL, exemption for winning the last contest. Would be interested in seeing his selections, he has a knack for long shots.

ZAFONIC

[cj]

Agreed, let him in Bubbles. I'll split the scoring load with you if it gets too much. Let anyone in who wants in.

BTW, you may want to scrap the bonus stuff. Won't make much difference and probably won't be needed anyway. If you are hitting tris straight, $100 isn't going to mean much. JMHO.

[Shacopate]

Also, I think Lurking Bettor should be given a grant.

[Suff]

ffast is 2nd person that wanted tio sign up late. The rules were 35. .. the number was 35....and thats the number. I put up the prize. If you exempt him. I'll either pull the prize or fffast can play for fun only.

The contest was for 35 people. Its Bub's Contest.

If you want a Contest where you set or change the rules. Then start one. This contest was closed a week ago.

[Fastracehorse]

Suff,

I tell you what - in the unlikely event that I would recieve a prize, I will not accept it.

But play-for-fun status kind of makes it less meaningful.

Why would the contest be capped at 35 anyways??

The more the merrier right??

WE all love full fields!!!!!!

:) :cool: :) :cool: :) :cool: :) :cool:

[Suff]

Mainly because we did'nt want a "run" on the contest just because we Added a Prize.

I've seen you compete in just about anything and everything we've had here...and at DRF. I know your a Competitor.

Seeing as you are the AAC champ... and your track Record... I would'nt be too upset at all if BUB's gave you a Exemption. You can even have the weekend if you win it...

But what do we tell Jimg? The 36th entrant? Your actually the 2nd guy that Missed,,,

Also.. where you been? we could'nt fill this thing a week ago and now we have this spot?

35 was picked out of the air to make scoring easy....seemed like a healthy number...and we Sured it up after we made a prize available.


Whatever Bub;s wants to do... Like I said.,.. I know you are a competitor and you've played when it was for Nothing so I doubt the weekend thing is your only motivator,,,

two things?

Did you miss this Thread? Why have'nt you signed up? I see you've been around every day? What happened? You just miss it? I don't want some competeing for the Juice and others not.. If you get in your in...

The consenus seems to be that you get in... I'll step back and let Bub's and the consensus be the final Judge...

Nothing Personal at all FFFast.. I know your a Competitor. Believe me I know. Tough call.. If you get in... Good luck.

btw. I fully intend on winning this thing? People do know that right? Its mine. I'm taking this crown.

My Last 4 contests I've been 2nd. You know what I learned after coming in 2nd for four straight times?

2nd Sucks.

I'm in for real. Bring your -A- Game. Cuz I'm bringing Mine.

[Bubbles]

O.K. Here's what's up...

1) Fastracehorse@DRF and JimG, you're both in. NOW I'M SAYING THIS FIRMLY:

ENTRIES...ARE...CLOSED.

2) CJ, I capped it @ 35 just to make things a little less stressful on me (Mom's wedding is the next day, but that's another story entirely), but 37 is fine. Thanks for the offer of help, but I've got it covered.

3) Suff, you may be the king, but the guy who's running the contest (me) is the heir to the throne. You're a very worthy challenger, but this contest is mine for the taking.

Let the trash-talking begin...

[Fastracehorse]

See this pin????????????

You don't????????????

Pop!!!!!!!!!!!!

fffastt

[SilverSow]

Hi all...

Admittedly late to enter the "let himin or not?" fray... but I'm with Suff.. closed meant closed... but now that the Bub-ster has let in entries #36 & #37... thereby delaying dinner that night even more while I work with him tabulating all this stuff... LOL... the point is moot...

A BIG thanks also to Suff for putting up a hell of a prize for this thing... Bubbles started this as a fun way to get folks involved here on the board, and we were gonna dip into the family archives for an old athletic trophy (golf or bowling or something stupid) that would become the commemorative memorabilia that would get passed back & forth and add to the trash-talk and quick repartee the board has become famous for... that'll probably still happen - we gotta do SOMETHING with all these old IBM things... LOLOL...

So hey... best of luck to all... and the trophy's staying right here at home with the winner... the same place Bubbles'll be staying after I win Suff's graciously offered prize as well... which is bravely said... since my most recent conquest at the BC was "Caressing... She's A Devil Due.. and who was 2nd? NOT one of mine!!!" Geez, I pick a 38 to one horse on top and I don't get a sniff of the exacta... such is life... Saturday's MY day, gang!

Dave

[Suff]

Most Handicapping Trophys come Pre-Engraved with "SUFF" on them. Thats why I did'nt need to make any special requests.

[Red Knave]

Contest !
I don't need no stinkin' contest !
I'm gonna post my picks anyway !!

May the best 'SUFF' win.

I told Suff once that I don't need luck ...
( but I am praying ... <G> )

:D

[Fastracehorse]

Also.. where you been? we could'nt fill this thing a week ago and now we have this spot?


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Yah, sorry about that Suff..

I had my own contests going on at DRF and with handicapping 4 or 5 tracks a day I couldn't get into the B's Cup.

I honestly don't care about the prize - and actually, there are so many talented horse players on PA that I don't expect to win it anyways.

My sole motivation is the opportunity to compete in a prestigious event.

I swear :cool:

fffastt

[Fastracehorse]

If you are the type of player that enjoys mutuels of 9:2 or less, you will finish in the bottom 30's of the contest.

Bombs will be flying all day long so, if you aren't good at picking them, you might as well throw darts because: At least you have a chance of a decent finish.

fffastt

:eek: :mad: :) :cool: :confused: :rolleyes: :D

[cj]

No joke about the bombs, I was rolling on the floor when I saw those show bets! Could very well be profitable, I wouldn't know, but it won't win anything here.

[Bubbles]

Bombs WILL be flying, and you won't win solely on "sure things"...but they sure help. I'll figure anywhere from 8-10 grand wins this thing, but if longshots are REALLY firing, I wouldn't be surprised to see someone to win with like 5. One wager could change everything.

[chrisg]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bubbles
[B]Teeitup's entry makes 35 on the dot. ENTRIES ARE CLOSED. Here are the 'cappers that are signed up...

Bubbles
SilverSow
Suff
cjmilkowski
Tom
zafonic
sam i am
Valuist
jmilkowski
Trijack
brdman12
Buddha
P.A.
BillW
SAL
stuball
gene
kenwoodallpromos
Shacopate
eclecticapper
DavidMcKenzie@HSH
TonyK@HSH
Skanoochies
formula_2002
PurplePower
railbird
VetScratch
chrisg
doophus
speed figure
JimL
WINMANWIN
MarylandPaul@HSH
cato
teeitup


:eek: :eek: :eek:

so does this mean more rules are going to change?

Can't see why anyone that doesn't want the prize and missed the deadline couldn't have just posted their picks AWAY from the contest...

My thoughts too late, nonetheless...

[Bubbles]

With PP's promised by 8:00 tonight at DRF, I just wanted to remind everyone of a few things...

1) $1,000 bankroll, no more.
2) $100 bonuses for the largest wager hit, hitting a cold triple or super, or picking 2 25-1+ shots.
3) Get your picks in by post or PM and by 10:00 AM Saturday morning.

Good luck to everyone!

[Suff]

Point of order.

All pick will be posted Publicly by the player or you Bubbles Correct?

By Post time of race 1 they should be up no?

I can understand if a player wanted to keep his or her selections, and bet structure to themself. But I think in the spirit of an open contest. All Picks and bets Gotta be up when the gate opens for race 1.

I figure your in agreement? I just have'nt seen you say anything in your "rules" posts.

[Bubbles]

Yeah, you're right, Suff. It IS an open contest. Therefore, ALL BETS MUST BE POSTED IN THE APPROPRIATE THREADS I STARTED IN THE BC FORUMS. I don't want any rumors of one silently making wagers and ending up winning by the length of the stretch.

[Suff]

right.. But if people PM you thier Picks as you suggest.. Then you will be responsible for Posting them prior to first post.

[chrisg]

Bubbles & Suff I like what I hear

[Fastracehorse]

To be able to see what everyone is doing race-by-race.

Makes for some drama.

fffastt

[PurplePower]

Originally posted by Suff
Most Handicapping Trophys come Pre-Engraved with "SUFF" on them. Thats why I did'nt need to make any special requests. Just wondering as I read about the "pre-engraving" -- anyone else noticed the Saratoga "getaway" shirts actually were the Saratoga "gateway" shirts. I actually like "Gateway" better because it was a "gateway" to new friends, new knowledge and even more appreciation for this sport of horseracing.

(My purple handicapping pen is about out of ink, my handicapping glasses are scratched, someone put the BC preview sheets on the floor for the dog -- and I'll just pick the horses that got the most "flow"!)

[PaceAdvantage]

Some were Gateway, some were Getaway...the Gateway ones are, of course, worth a lot more money.....sort of like that upside down postage stamp.....LOL


==PA

[DiamondHorseshoe]

I am a newbie but would love to play in the contest for Breeder's Cup Day if it is OK.

[kenwoodallpromos]

I would like to give up my spot to Diamondhoreshoe. I will be busy all week raising money for chilren's hospitals in California!

[Suff]

Originally posted by PurplePower
Just wondering as I read about the "pre-engraving" -- anyone else noticed the Saratoga "getaway" shirts actually were the Saratoga "gateway" shirts. I actually like "Gateway" better because it was a "gateway" to new friends, new knowledge and even more appreciation for this sport of horseracing.

(My purple handicapping pen is about out of ink, my handicapping glasses are scratched, someone put the BC preview sheets on the floor for the dog -- and I'll just pick the horses that got the most "flow"!)

That was Funny Ried. I did'nt tell you about that? On Travers Day.. I told everyone. I had 45 t-shirts that said gateway..and 45 that said getaway. They made a Goof and I got a double order ...but 1/2 were typo's. When I dropped you at the Airport you graciously gave me $200.00. But If I recall.. I did'nt charge you for the T's? If I did it was my error. I don't think I did. I don't think I charged you for the Polo's either did I? I forget Reid.

From 125 shirts. I think I sold 30. The other 95 , typo's, polo's and getaways i just Gave away.

First thing I did with the shirts was put away your "Purple" stuff. I did my best to accomdate you.... I apologoze for not telling you about the Gateway thing. Do they all say that? I thought I gave you a Couple of Blue one's that said GetAway?

[kenwoodallpromos]

Just saw by the profile Diamondhorseshoe is a nurse and I would like to give her my spot! Very appropriate! I'm circulating a Ca. state petition fpr special funding for new equiptment at children's hospitals in California.

[PurplePower]

Originally posted by Suff
That was Funny Ried. I did'nt tell you about that? On Travers Day.. I told everyone. I had 45 t-shirts that said gateway..and 45 that said getaway. They made a Goof and I got a double order ...but 1/2 were typo's. When I dropped you at the Airport you graciously gave me $200.00. But If I recall.. I did'nt charge you for the T's? If I did it was my error. I don't think I did. I don't think I charged you for the Polo's either did I? I forget Reid.


First thing I did with the shirts was put away your "Purple" stuff. I did my best to accomdate you.... I apologoze for not telling you about the Gateway thing. Do they all say that? I thought I gave you a Couple of Blue one's that said GetAway?

Oh no, Suff. You wouldn't even let me think about paying for those shirts -- and I wear them much of the time. They are my favorite T's and the polo is the only one I wear besides my LSU purple one. What I was most noticed, was that I never noticed mine said gateway. My girlfriend asked where the Saratoga Gateway was and I was telling her about the entrance and how you went through the gate by saying you were with NYRA, etc. She said, "No, I mean THAT gateway", and pointed to my shirt logo. I had not even noticed. I checked the blue one to see and it had gateway on it too. I laughed and said, "Suff was probably talking so fast when he was ordering the shirts, he said "getaway", the T-shirt guy wrote "gateway" -- and Suff probably got the shirts for $4.00 -- I saw him at work when we roamed the streets!"

Regardless, - I LOVE my shirts and as I mentioned in previous post -- I actually like Gateway better. I did "getaway" for three days (and already have some August days marked on the 2004 calendar) and walked through a "gateway" that opened into a sunshine bathed field where I met new acquaintances, handicapping buddies and horseplayers - not to mention the "King of Saratoga" who I can now count as one of my friends indeed.

[Bubbles]

Diamondhorseshoe, welcome to the contest!

[freeneasy]

Originally posted by PaceAdvantage
Some were Gateway, some were Getaway...the Gateway ones are, of course, worth a lot more money.....sort of like that upside down postage stamp.....LOL


==PA
thats the famous upside down doe-doe bird stamp. i first heard of it while watching a beanie and cecil cartoon, when captain huff n' puff and crew set out to capture this prized specimen. it took quite a fiasco to catch the little bugger, kinda like that big dumb sheepdog trying to catch screwball squirrel, but they caught him, and afterwards they couldnt bring themselfs to take him away from his natural habitat at doe-doe island, so they let him go.

[SilverSow]

Beanie & Cecil?

"I'm comin', Beanie Boyyyyyyyyyy!"

LOL...

Dave

[Suff]

Originally posted by freeneasy
thats the famous upside down doe-doe bird stamp. i first heard of it

Anyone remeber the 1988 Upper Deck Billy Ripken card?

Thats the First HOLOGRAM'd card set. Also Upper decks first year. The Bat knob had a profanity written on it. In the Picture you could see the profane word at the end of the bat. So there are 3 types. The Error, The error's that were caught at the Factory and airbrushed And the New photo.

The Airbrushed is worth more than the error as there are Less. I had 2 error'd. I sold them for $200 a Piece in 1990.

[freeneasy]

and what word of gracious profanity was it suff that was written on ripkens fat o' the bat? or need i guess? thats gotta be at least a $1500 - $2500 card. i know if i had it, it would be in a frame on my wall.

[freeneasy]

Originally posted by SilverSow
Beanie & Cecil?

"I'm comin', Beanie Boyyyyyyyyyy!"

LOL...

Dave

ok dave, heres your cartoon trivia question for the day. in the beanie and cecil cartoon, what was the name of captain huff n puffs boat and what kind of or type of boat was it. i love cartoon trivia

[freeneasy]

Originally posted by freeneasy
and what word of gracious profanity was it suff that was written on ripkens fat o' the bat? or need i guess? thats gotta be at least a $1500 - $2500 card. i know if i had it, it would be in a frame on my wall.

now thats "class-a all the way"

crissg sent me a pm which was a picture of upper decks billy ripken card. and the first half of my guess, as to what hymn of profanity a ball player would or could possibly inscribe on his bat, was right but the second word of this two word sentence quite suprised me as it is one of a much cleaner nature. all in all, what a great crad. you guys gotta see this, what a riot.
hey thanks criss for the photo shot, a real treat. man thats funny stuff.

send it to p.a. n' see if he'll let you go ahead and post it on the board. wait till you guys see this, its a crack up.

[freeneasy]

Originally posted by freeneasy
ok dave, heres your cartoon trivia question for the day. in the beanie and cecil cartoon, what was the name of captain huff n puffs boat and what kind of or type of boat was it. i love cartoon trivia

well, well, looks like big billw shot me over the answer in a pm and i must say its good to know that iam not alone. i was starting to scare myself there for a minute thinking i was the only one of a handful in the world that knows the name of cap'n huff n puffs boat.

ok dave, give ya a clue.
1) the name of the boat is a two word name.
2) the first letter in each word is the same letter
3) and the first letter in the first word of the name is L
4) the second word in the name is a girls name.
5) and in order to keep from flubbing up, you cant say the name 10 times as fast as you can, without streatching the cornors of your mouth out to your ears by the 10th time youve repeated the name of captain huff n puffs boat :D

[Bubbles]

OK all. I should have the results up sometime tonight, although I can't make any promises as to when. My high school football team was losing to their arch-rivals 48-0 at the half last night, so Lord, if this is at all ANY indication as to how I'll do in this contest, thanks for the warning. :D ;)

[Bubbles]

Turns out there are a few posters who did not heed the original 10 AM EASTERN deadline. These do count as wagers, however, you guys gotta think next time, huh? I can understand a family emergency, power outage, etc., but the past performances came out on WEDNESDAY NIGHT!