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04-30-2017, 11:11 PM
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I missed a trifecta at Churchill Downs...
...by this much
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It keeps us playing, because we were real close. 
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04-30-2017, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Charli125
There was no giveth for me today, only taketh.
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Gee, Charli...you don't give yourself much margin of error.
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04-30-2017, 11:54 PM
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Location: Sioux Falls, SD
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
Gee, Charli...you don't give yourself much margin of error.
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No I don't, and that's by design. When I'm right, I get paid, and long term it works out very well. That was a particularly difficult one to deal with though!
Though I'll admit that in the Hi5 I used the 1 in the 3rd spot. Missed that too when the 11 got dq'd.
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Last edited by Charli125; 04-30-2017 at 11:56 PM.
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05-01-2017, 12:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charli125
No I don't, and that's by design. When I'm right, I get paid, and long term it works out very well. That was a particularly difficult one to deal with though!
Though I'll admit that in the Hi5 I used the 1 in the 3rd spot. Missed that too when the 11 got dq'd.
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Wow that's crushing. Sorry.
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05-01-2017, 05:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charli125
No I don't, and that's by design. When I'm right, I get paid, and long term it works out very well. That was a particularly difficult one to deal with though!
Though I'll admit that in the Hi5 I used the 1 in the 3rd spot. Missed that too when the 11 got dq'd.
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Ouch. Was surprised to see the stewards DQ'ed the horse from an incident in the first turn. Must have been pretty flagrant. Cost you $40 to $70K or so, by my estimates.
That would have set you up for quite a few of those Tomacelli's Specials. Man I miss that place, but I sure don't miss the scenery or weather there in Sioux Falls....
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05-01-2017, 08:38 AM
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Location: Beaverdam Virginia
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
A double-disqualification costed me the entire Saturday superfecta pool some 20 years ago. Both the longshots in the win and place slots were taken down...and I would have still cashed if either one of them stayed up. Soon after that, I adopted a disciplined diet and exercise program...because I wanted to make sure that I was around long enough for this stroke of bad luck to "even out". It's been about 20 years now...and I am still waiting. But I am still following the diet and the exercise program...just in case...
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Some people are just followed around by a dark cloud, I am one of those, I do believe I am even on the racing luck, it is just other areas where I am owed plenty of good luck.
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05-01-2017, 10:16 AM
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Location: Denver
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Originally Posted by Charli125
There was no giveth for me today, only taketh.
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It's very small consolation, but it was a great bet.
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05-01-2017, 02:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bruin95
The most interesting part of the story was that he didn't watch a race because it was after 9PM. Say what?
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Isn't it fun to wake up the next morning to some winners?
To answer you question--
I usually am in bed by 8:30 -9. I like to read. I also get up every day 4-5 AM for work and 5-5:30 on weekends, unless there's a reason I have to say up later.
Could be why I've never married.
Also, I don't mind putting in bets, if I guess the odds won't dip below 5-2, and not watching.
Canterbury lets us bet the next day's card, which I did a few times last year. I then get refunds for scratched horses.
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05-01-2017, 02:45 PM
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Location: Sioux Falls, SD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HalvOnHorseracing
It's very small consolation, but it was a great bet.
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It's a tough one to take of course but yes, I'm happy with how I bet it.
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05-02-2017, 08:27 AM
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Location: Wisconsin
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Hi Charlie
Charlie is the very best player that I know of and he has proven it on the big stage..Also a great guy...Wow Charlie I feel your pain...though I have never been in that position I am happy for your success and sorry for the tuff ones.
Hope you have a great week....
Stuball
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05-02-2017, 02:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stuball
Charlie is the very best player that I know of and he has proven it on the big stage..Also a great guy...Wow Charlie I feel your pain...though I have never been in that position I am happy for your success and sorry for the tuff ones.
Hope you have a great week....
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I've channeled my inner Charlie and have been punching cold pick 3s, tris, etc recently.
I guess the philosophy is that it's hard to be right but when you are you need to be paid handsomely!
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