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View Poll Results: Any interest in a team handicapping contest?
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05-27-2021, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cj
Damn right, I had two races and picked both winners including Funny Cide that paid $25. The other paid $50. Yes, I'm still bitter. Andy had the races right before me and we got blanked for those and it killed our chances. Don't remember the scoring system but it hurt.
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If the paper trail was legit and provided
a judgement call could have been made in your favor
unless rules stated "no late entries blah blah blah"
GB
PS- From a reliable source, there was also a contest where all the data companies got together to see which supplied the best figures .
It turned out to be a scandal worse than Watergate and was quickly trashed.
Last edited by geroge.burns99; 05-27-2021 at 08:55 PM.
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05-27-2021, 08:59 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geroge.burns99
If the paper trail was legit and provided
a judgement call could have been made in your favor
unless rules stated "no late entries blah blah blah"
GB
PS- From a reliable source, there was also a contest where all the data companies got together to see which supplied the best figures .
It turned out to be a scandal worse than Watergate and was quickly trashed.
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I heard something about that, long before I was around.
As for the contest, rules were clear, there was a deadline. Without rules, there'd be chaos. I'm a stickler.
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05-28-2021, 12:10 AM
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Buckle Up
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
I heard something about that, long before I was around.
As for the contest, rules were clear, there was a deadline. Without rules, there'd be chaos. I'm a stickler.
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So....are we ready to do this or what?....Asking for a friend.
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05-28-2021, 12:19 AM
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Team event sounds good. Me, myself & I would like to play. 
Have a format in mind HeadHawg?
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05-28-2021, 03:17 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
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Originally Posted by JimG
I remember playing in that one for team Thorotech. That was a long time ago.
Jim
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I was on team DMTC, I I did Hawthorne
Last edited by Onesome; 05-28-2021 at 03:20 AM.
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05-28-2021, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
So....are we ready to do this or what?....Asking for a friend.
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I'd participate prize or no prize...... 
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05-28-2021, 08:27 AM
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The Voice of Reason!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Canandaigua, New york
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Me too. Prize or no, just for the fun of it.
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05-28-2021, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom
Me too. Prize or no, just for the fun of it.
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05-28-2021, 08:52 AM
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crusty old guy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Snarkytown USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tee
Team event sounds good. Me, myself & I would like to play.
Have a format in mind HeadHawg? |
I am open for suggestions. I wasn't thinking of being in charge of the whole contest, but I could if it comes down to that. I don't see any reason to change formats from the previous PA team contests. However, we could make this a Win-only or Win-Place contest instead of WPS and exactas counting toward the scores.
There will likely be fewer teams than in the past judging by the number of people who have expressed interest. We could increase the number of teams if we have two members per team instead of three, so that's a possibility. However, fewer teams means we would not have to use divisions/conferences, so I am in favor of that. I am also thinking that the contest should be shorter than previous ones, maybe six to eight weeks. We could have a final-four type playoff, but with fewer weeks in the "regular season" there might not be a need for it. But with enough teams we could have an American League and a National League, and then have a World Series finale.
Bragging rights is a good enough prize for some, but NorCalGreg has generously offered to contribute to prize money. I would certainly like to give players an incentive to do well, so maybe I can round up a sponsor or two who would contribute to the cause. After all, sponsoring a PaceAdvantage.com contest is great for business! (hint hint)
My suggestion to all interested players is to read the previous contest rules if you haven't already. Post any suggestions in this thread and we can come up with a good format amenable to the players.
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05-28-2021, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by headhawg
I am open for suggestions. I wasn't thinking of being in charge of the whole contest, but I could if it comes down to that. I don't see any reason to change formats from the previous PA team contests. However, we could make this a Win-only or Win-Place contest instead of WPS and exactas counting toward the scores.
There will likely be fewer teams than in the past judging by the number of people who have expressed interest. We could increase the number of teams if we have two members per team instead of three, so that's a possibility. However, fewer teams means we would not have to use divisions/conferences, so I am in favor of that. I am also thinking that the contest should be shorter than previous ones, maybe six to eight weeks. We could have a final-four type playoff, but with fewer weeks in the "regular season" there might not be a need for it. But with enough teams we could have an American League and a National League, and then have a World Series finale.
Bragging rights is a good enough prize for some, but NorCalGreg has generously offered to contribute to prize money. I would certainly like to give players an incentive to do well, so maybe I can round up a sponsor or two who would contribute to the cause. After all, sponsoring a PaceAdvantage.com contest is great for business! (hint hint)
My suggestion to all interested players is to read the previous contest rules if you haven't already. Post any suggestions in this thread and we can come up with a good format amenable to the players.
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I'd say WIN ONLY....
I wont mind if its a one man or 2 man team....
Post picks 30 mins before 1st race..so theres no editing
Then get a list of participants that are willing to get in just to see if its worth starting...
GB
Last edited by geroge.burns99; 05-28-2021 at 09:04 AM.
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05-28-2021, 09:41 AM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
So....are we ready to do this or what?....Asking for a friend.
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For sure.
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05-28-2021, 04:45 PM
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#27
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
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I'll join in as long as somebody wants me and its only on weekends as I can't commit to weekdays due to my job.
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05-28-2021, 05:28 PM
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crusty old guy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Snarkytown USA
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The contest races would be from the tracks running on Saturdays. Players will sign up as a part of team or list themselves as a Free Agent in hopes to catch on with a team needing a player. Or the FAs could get together and form a team. That's how it was it was done in the past and it seems like a reasonable way to do things. A player could only be on one team, of course.
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05-28-2021, 07:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by headhawg
The contest races would be from the tracks running on Saturdays. Players will sign up as a part of team or list themselves as a Free Agent in hopes to catch on with a team needing a player. Or the FAs could get together and form a team. That's how it was it was done in the past and it seems like a reasonable way to do things. A player could only be on one team, of course.
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heads up....Belmont is going to be a wash this weekend...
But...Churchill looks good 
GB
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05-30-2021, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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HH, can I be on your team?
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