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07-22-2018, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyJet
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You mean the KING OF CHALK?
I'll gun him down! 
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07-22-2018, 04:16 PM
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#152
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Originally Posted by BCOURTNEY
Why aren't there any double elimination bracket contests is beyond me, the math says the largest contest pool size of entrants should not exceed the average number of horses per race, such that "stabbing" is not rewarded, and at that point you could even remove the cap win and place payoff too! 
really wish they had double elimination 5 person contests leading to a final table, that would be much more reflective of skill of selection and wagering acumen. |
i hate stabbing in live contests, its why I usually do the pick and prays
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07-22-2018, 04:18 PM
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#153
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Originally Posted by BCOURTNEY
Why aren't there any double elimination bracket contests is beyond me, the math says the largest contest pool size of entrants should not exceed the average number of horses per race, such that "stabbing" is not rewarded, and at that point you could even remove the cap win and place payoff too!
really wish they had double elimination 5 person contests leading to a final table, that would be much more reflective of skill of selection and wagering acumen. |
I don't understand what a double elimination tournament is?
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07-22-2018, 04:29 PM
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#154
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
I don't understand what a double elimination tournament is?
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5-man contests, you win you advance to the next level, you lose twice at your current level you are out. Is a multi person bracket, would be much more reflective of handicapping skill.
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07-22-2018, 04:43 PM
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#155
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
You mean the KING OF CHALK?
I'll gun him down! |
The "KING OF CHALK"...missed by a lip with a 13-1 shot.
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07-22-2018, 04:49 PM
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#156
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
The "KING OF CHALK"...missed by a lip with a 13-1 shot. |
That was a GREAT pick. He wins and I'm toast. Long road back. I think I can do it. Won't be easy.
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07-22-2018, 05:15 PM
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#157
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
The "KING OF CHALK"...missed by a lip with a 13-1 shot. |
1 Dimitrios Patouhas - Entry 1 $32.20
2 victor stauffer - Entry 1 $7.40
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07-22-2018, 05:39 PM
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#158
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
1 Dimitrios Patouhas - Entry 1 $32.20
2 victor stauffer - Entry 1 $7.40
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Uh Oh. We have a match!
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07-22-2018, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
Uh Oh. We have a match!
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1 Dimitrios Patouhas - Entry 1 $32.20
2 victor stauffer - Entry 1 $27.80
$5.80 to place with a 30-1 2nd.
Whata Gyp 
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07-22-2018, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
Uh Oh. We have a match!
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And 3 races of 6 in which the place horse paid more than the winner's combined WP.
It all rides on the last race now! 
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07-22-2018, 06:10 PM
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I wonder...should I hedge by making a place-bet on Vic's longshot in the last race?
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07-22-2018, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
I wonder...should I hedge by making a place-bet on Vic's longshot in the last race?
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YES
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07-22-2018, 06:20 PM
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Ah, the bane of pick-and-pray players: Vic's 15/1 ML pick is at 6/1 on the board at 17 MTP.
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07-22-2018, 06:30 PM
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#164
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Originally Posted by Mulerider
Ah, the bane of pick-and-pray players: Vic's 15/1 ML pick is at 6/1 on the board at 17 MTP.
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I didn't think that horse would be 15-1.
Thask's horse is strictly the one to beat.
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07-22-2018, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
I didn't think that horse would be 15-1.
Thask's horse is strictly the one to beat.
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Yours has climbed back to 11, so you never know.
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