CONTEST 2: PicksNetwork.com Challenge

[Jay Trotter]

This is the "official" contest thread for:

PicksNetwork.com "He Hate Me" Challenge

presented by

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$799.00 VALUE CONTEST

NO ENTRY FEE

Wednesday, January 20th to Sunday, February 28th

(31 playable days)

Minimum of 30 plays required to qualify for Prizes

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1st Prize - PicksNetwork.com Lifetime Reseller Package

Valued at $699.00 or "if you hate it" $100.00 Cash

2nd Prize - $75.00 Cash

3rd Prize - $25.00 Cash

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Co-sponsored by:

PicksNetwork.com

&

PaceAdvantage.com

&

www.assiniboiadowns.com

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POST YOUR PLAYS IN THIS THREAD

ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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[ALL CIRCUITS GO]

I missed the last contest, but I saw how it went. I'm looking forward to participating this time. To you, to PA, and everyone else that makes the effort to keep this board interesting, a big thanks!!!!!!

[Jay Trotter]

PicksNetwork.com "He Hate Me" Challenge

presented by

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OFFICIAL PRIZES

1st Prize - PicksNetwork.com Lifetime Reseller Package

Valued at $699.00 or "if you hate it" $100.00 Cash

Here's what the LIFETIME RESELLER (A $699 VALUE) prize package to the WINNER will include:

1. LIFETIME Access to my "Top Sports Picks" Daily via Picks Network Global Login.

2. A Fully Customized Turnkey Reseller Picks Website called: LifetimePicksATS.com where you keep 100% of the $299 membership fee and the picks are supplied to your customers via the Picks Network global login page. All you need to do is PROMOTE http://www.lifetimepicksats.com/, and the site will do the rest.

3. You'll receive up to 35% Net Revenue earned from customers who sign up through the Sportsbook Affiliate Banners placed on your new reseller site.

4. You'll receive $90 per new sign-up from Full Tilt Poker Affiliate banners placed on your new reseller site.

For more information about the Lifetime Reseller package visit:
http://www.picksnetwork.com/sports/showpage.php?page=19 or the Reseller F.A.Q. page at: http://www.picksnetwork.com/sports/showpage.php?page=42


Thanks,
James
Owner Founder Picks Network

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2nd Prize - $75.00 Cash

3rd Prize - $25.00 Cash

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[Jay Trotter]

OBJECTIVES

1. To accumulate the largest bankroll over time based on successful Win, Place or Show parlay wagers.

2. To increase our collective knowledge of handicapping, display sportsmanship and have fun!

3. To create awareness of various racing products and encourage wagering at sponsor tracks.

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RULES

1. Wagers may be made at any thoroughbred race track in North America with posted entries and results in the Daily Racing Forum (www.drf.com).
2. Selections are allowed on race days from Wednesday to Sunday only unless specified otherwise. (ie. American & Canadian Holidays)
3. Each player begins with a $5.00 bankroll.
4. All subsequent bets are made with the original $5.00 bet plus profits.
5. All bets must be rounded down to the nearest full dollar value.
6. All breakage (profits greater than nearest full dollar) above the nearest full dollar value can be added to the winnings of subsequent plays.
7. A player may make a maximum of three bets per day. Each wager is a separate entity and can be to Win, Place or Show.
8. A player may post all three bets at the same time if he chooses, but they must be made in order of official listed post time.
9. A scratched selection counts as no action (no bet).
10. A cancelled race counts as no action (no bet).
11. A race with No Show Betting will count as no action (no bet) if the bet is a Show Wager.
12. To place an "official play" and receive credit for the results the play must be posted at least one full minute prior to the "official off time" as stated in the DRF. All posts are time stamped.
12a. If the time stamp and the "official off time" are the same, or later, and your selection "loses", your selection will count as an official play as your intention was clear.
12b. Edited selections will be scored in the same manner as presented in rules 12 and 12a.
13. If a selection ends up being No Action, the player may post a new selection to take its place.
14. An entry selection must be explicitly stated as such or the posted play will be scored as stated. (ie. Entry of #1 and #1A will be scored as such if posted as #1/#1A ~ if you post only part of the entry and that selection scratches, you will have no action (no bet) for that race.
15. Further to entries, if you post only part of the entry (ie. 1A) and the other half of the entry actually wins, places or shows, the player shall be awarded similar to what would take place at the race track. The purpose of the Entry Rule is to protect the player from late scratches.
16. If a player fails to declare Win, Place or Show, the play will automatically become a Win play.
17. It is recommended that when placing your bet, you state the number and name of the entry. The name of the entry will supersede the number in case of discrepancy.
18. A player must successfully parlay the original $5.00 wager over a minimum of three races.
19. Upon reaching the plateau of three successful Parlay bets, the Player can:
(a) Choose to “Parlay” and continue on with the Parlay, extending the length and value of the play;
(b) Or “Bank It”, thus locking in the value of the parlay into his Bank Account.
20. A player can continue to “Parlay” as long as he wishes, but if he doesn’t cash out prior to losing, all will be lost and he will have to return to the Bank and begin again.
21. When a player Banks the winnings his account balance will be credited with the full amount of all winnings including any breakage less the original $5.00.
22. At any point where a player’s parlay is broken (selection does not place as wagered) he will have to return to the Bank and begin a new parlay.
(a) His bank account will be debited the original $5.00 less any breakage he might have on balance.
(b) He may begin a new Parlay with $5.00.
23. All parlays are cashed out at the end of the contest.
24. The contest winner will be declared based on the largest increase in their Bank Account for the contest period.
25. A minimum of 30 selections during the contest period are required to be considered an official entry.
27. The moderator (Jay Trotter) or his designate will have the final say on any challenge or amendment to the rules. This is a fun contest intended to be played in good faith!
28. Only one entry per individual is allowed.

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SCORING EXAMPLE

Starting bankroll = $5.00

Bet #1 – Aqueduct Race 1 (PT 12:32) $5.00 Show

Places 2nd paying $3.20 to Show

$5.00 Show pays $3.20 = $8.00 (Bankroll at $8.00)

Bet #2 – Beulah Race 5 (PT 1:21) $8.00 Place

Places 2nd paying $6.70 to Place

$8.00 Place pays $6.70= $26.80 (Bankroll at $26.80)

Bet #3 – Hawthorne Race 8 (PT 4:12) $26.00 Show ($ .80 breakage)

Places 1st paying $3.00 to Show

$26.00 Show pays $3.00 = $39.00 + $ .80 = $39.80 bankroll

Option 1: Player can continue to “Parlay” with a Bankroll of $39.80; or

Option 2: Player can “Bank” their winnings of $39.80 and start a new parlay with $5.00.

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[Jay Trotter]

GUIDE TO POSTING YOUR PLAYS

* Players are allowed a maximum of three plays per day.

* If a play ends up as "No Action" (scratch, no show betting, etc.) you may make an additional play to a maximum of three.

* Please do not post Scratch Alternates.

* All Post and/or Edits must be made one full minute prior to the official post time.

* You must indicate Win, Place or Show. If you fail to post your option the play will be scored as a Win play.

* You may post all three of your daily plays at the same time or play live and post throughout the day.

* When posting please indicate the Date of your plays in the Title.

* When posting multiple plays please put them in order as listed for offiical post time in the DRF.

POSTING EXAMPLE

TITLE

November 25th Plays

BODY OF POST

Play 1: Hollywood 4 - #2 Zillytheprofessor Place

Play 2: Golden Gate 6 - #7 Boxcarontheright Show

Play 3: Portland Meadows 3 - #5 Whosleftofhcap Show (Bank)

***IMPORTANT***

Always post the name of the selection as that will be used to rectify any errors if the track, race number or program number was posted incorrectly.

Read the complete Rules & Objectives post for the complete set of rules.

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[Jay Trotter]

Some helpful pointers and noteable facts before the contest begins:


THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Without our sponsors we would not be able to bring you a Cash Prize contest with NO ENTRY FEE. Please be sure to drop a quick note to the contest sponsors to express your appreciation of their efforts:

PaceAdvantage.com - Message Mike at PaceAdvantage

Assiniboia Downs - Email Sharon Gulyas, General Manager at sgulyas@assiniboiadowns.com

PicksNetwork.com - Message James at EndlessSportsPicks

A special "thank you" to James at PicksNetwork.com for coming on board in a major way with a Prize valued at $699.00! Way to step up aggressively on behalf of the handicapping crowd! Much appreciated!


MODERATOR

As moderator of the contest, I (Jay Trotter ) will be participating but will not be eligible for the prizes.


POSTING

The contest is desgined as a handicapping and wagering contest and not a "tote board watching" event, so we ask that you get your plays posted in a timely manner.


IT IS NOT A GRIND

The great thing about the UPC is that it doesn't need to be a "handicapping grind" You have 40 days to post the required minimum of 30 plays. This means you can be very selective and don't need to play every day.


MANY WAYS TO WIN

Throughout the history of the game many routes have been taken to arrive at the top! We've had players churn away with Show plays on the favorites and we've seen a 3 play Win parlay worth $850.25 do the trick. What's your strategy?


QUESTIONS

I welcome your questions, thoughts and ideas! Please feel free to message me at Jay Trotter or email me at jcbear12@gmail.com.

GOOD LUCK & GOOD RACING

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[duke13]

Duke13 is ready

[PA2009]

This looks like fun again...I missed the break in the last contest ...

[Charli125]

I'll take part in this one, and thanks to everyone that puts it on.

I did have one question. Do you have to decide to bank prior to your 3rd pick, or can you decide after seeing the payouts?

[Jay Trotter]

Charli,

You don't have to decide until you make your next play -- so, if you have 3 successful plays, before posting your 4th play you can declare "Bank" to lock in the profits or continue to "Let It Ride!". You can then move forward never needing to declare "Bank" until you wish.

Trotter

Originally Posted by Charli125

I'll take part in this one, and thanks to everyone that puts it on.

I did have one question. Do you have to decide to bank prior to your 3rd pick, or can you decide after seeing the payouts?

[ndsc32]

Wasn't in the first one, but gonna give this one a shot.

[scb5679]

Tam R1) #4 Perfect Photo--Place
GP R1) #6 Barge---Show
Tam R3) #7 Sea Scamp---Show

[ndsc32]

Jan. 20th plays


Aqu 1st race - #8 Newfy (place)
Aqu 5th race - #4 Not "A Peep (place)
Aqu 6th race - #7 Crema D'Oro (win)


Thanks.

[Trotman]

Jan,20 Plays

Aqueduct Race #1 Horse #3 UNTOPABLE (SHOW)

Aqueduct Race #4 Horse #6 SUDDEN SILVER (SHOW)

Gulfstream Race #6 Horse #1 RUN JAMAICAN'S RUN (SHOW)


Good Luck To All

[JWD]

01-20
Aqueduct
r1....#1 all in no outs ... place
r2....#2 my lucky way ... place
r6....#8 wind capper ... place/bank