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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
Best format for a tournament by far. And Jim Goodman, who runs the tournament, is the best organizer out there.
When Jim relaxed the rules and made it so that you could bet 5 races plus the half bankroll (you used to have to bet 8 of 9 races) he made it so that you were DQ'd if you failed to make the minimum bets. That is the system that every event needs to adopt. It is the only way to ensure people keep betting and the contests are, after all, about betting.
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Totally agree with all positive comments about Jim Goodman. Such a well-rounded gentleman that knows the game and its players. He not only is Director of Mutuels at Keeneland, but runs great Handicap Tourneys, as well as playing some (not Keeneland of course). He also makes daily Picks for Keeneland Select along with Mike B., Katie G. and a few other Cappers that is passed out freely each day of the live meets.
On a personal note, Jim went out of his way to reimburse me for a voucher I left in a self-betting machine a few years ago while at a Tournament there in July. I think I left it in after hitting the only ticket I cashed in 2 days there. It could have been a terrible time in Lexington if not for Jim!
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