Spring Super Draft Comp Round 14 (Final) - Sat Nov 2 selections thread

[PWJ]

Round 14 - Sat Nov 2

Races are:

1. Awapuni R1 - 11.55pm - Property Brokers Feilding Maiden 1200 - $10k, 1200m, maiden

2. Awapuni R3 - 1.00pm - Power Farming 1200 - $ 22k, 1200m, R65

3. Flemington R1 - 1.45pm - TAB Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1200m, hdcp

4. Awapuni R5 - 2.14pm - PGG Wrightson 1400 - $25k, 1400m, R72

5. Awapuni R6 - 2.50pm - Tricklebanks 1600 - $22k, 1600m, R65

6. Awapuni R7 - 3.30pm - Courtesy Ford Redcraze Bowl - $35k, 1400m, open hdcp

7. Flemington R5 - 4.20pm - TAB Empire Rose Stks (Gr1) - $1m, 1600m, fillies/mares WFA

8. Flemington R6 - 5.00pm - Coolmore Stud Stks (Gr1) - $1.5m, 1200m, 3yos SWs

9. Flemington R7 - 5.45pm - AAMI Victoria Derby (Gr1) - $2m, 2500m, 3yos SWs

10. Flemington R8 - 6.35pm - Kennedy Cantala (Gr1) - $2m, 1600m, qlty hdcp

 

UNDER THE RADAR*  (1st) vs DYNAMITE (4th)
Sharne (7/6-3455.80/2659.60) v Junior Mac (8/5-2654.00/2089.40)
Tom (10/3-2576.20/2396.60) v Stevie N (7/6-2862.80/2928.40)
Wrinkles (6/7-1858.20/2273.20)  v Ziggy (8/5-2628.60/2285.80)
PJ (12/1-3604.80/1963.80) v Rocky (6/7-2973.20/2741.00)
Pete (9/4-2536.80/1887.60) v Ian (6/7-2695.00/3030.80)

 

LA BODEGA (3rd) vs FIVE-O (5th)
Richie (6/7-2768.80/2874.20) v Punter Pete (3/10-2413.00/3082.60)
Ashoka (8/5-4230.40/2176.80) v John (10/3-3122.20/2230.20)
Paul (7/6-2820.80/2313.80) v Hesi (6/7-2627.40/2368.20)
Rees (7/6-2669.00/2419.20) v Craig (7/6-2481.00/2397.40)
Rex (8/5-3111.60/2120.60) v Virgil (7/6-3182.00/2503.20)

 

ANIMAL KINGDOM (2nd) vs THE RUSTLERS*  (7th)
Moose (8/5-3345.80/2332.40) v Ray (7/6-2739.00/2433.20)
Graeme (5/8-2754.80/3974.20) v Brian (4/9-1707.00/3083.20)
Heather (10/3-2834.60/1940.60) v Maurice (2/11-1916.80/3135.20)
Rob (6/7-2600.40/3249.80) v The Crucible (6/7-2177.60/2101.60)
Maximus (7/6-2560.20/3245.40) v Gary (5/8-1762.20/2743.40)

 

THE WILD BUNCH* (8th) vs  FARTOOFAST*  (6th)
Gee (2/11-1228.80/2782.40) v Jack (4/9-2313.00/3611.80)
Gordy (5/8-2917.60/2884.60) v Geoff (7/6-2998.20/2877.80)
Roland (2/11-2020.20/2984.20) v Howie (5/8-2471.00/2340.80)
Jen (3/10-1490.40/2858.80) v Robert (9/4-2865.40/2286.80)
Dualis (7/6-2357.80/2468.00) v Steve P (8/5-3194.00/3112.00)

 

* Joker play

 

TABLE after ROUND 13

1st 32 UNDER THE RADAR $14,032.00

----------qualified for Finals above here------------

2nd 28 ANIMAL KINGDOM* $14,151.40

3rd 27 LA BODEGA* $15,485.80

4th 27 DYNAMITE* $13,768.20

--------- finals qual mark--------------

5th 26 FIVE-O* $13,826.80

6th 18 FARTOOFAST $13,771.40

---------unable to qualify for Finals below here-----

7th 14 THE RUSTLERS $10,287.00

8th 8 THE WILD BUNCH $9,994.60

* Joker played

The losers in the La Bodega v Five-O clash look quite likely to miss out on the Finals, so that's going to be a crucial match. Fartoofast will hope the loser scores no bonus points and that Dynamite lose and do likewise in defeat to UTR. Animal Kingdom has the easiest draw (on paper) of the 4 sides covered by 2 points but they could also be in danger of missing out if they suffered a loss without bonus points. Farttofast are well aware of what's needed - no less than a 5 pointer doubled with their Joker play. If they can achieve that then it's likely one of those sides from 2nd to 5th will slip up. Gonna be an interesting day !

To The Rustlers and The Wild Bunch I say thank you for participating and being such good sports and I hope to see you again for the next comp. Good luck with your final match on Saturday. 👍

 

THE MAGNIFICENT 7
4230.40 Ashoka (La Bodega)

3604.80 PJ (Under The Radar)

3455.80 Sharne (Under The Radar)

-------profit line----------------------------

3345.80 Moose (Animal Kingdom)

3194.00 Steve P (Fartoofast)

3182.00 Virgil (Five-O)

3122.20 John (Five-O)

 

THE SERENDIPITOUS SIX

Rex (8/5- 2120.60) LA BODEGA

The Crucible (6/7-2101.60) THE RUSTLERS

Junior Mac (8/5-2089.40) DYNAMITE

PJ (12/1-1963.80) UNDER THE RADAR

Heather (10/3-1940.60) ANIMAL KINGDOM

Pete (9/4-1887.60) UNDER THE RADAR

 

the competitors with the easiest ride so far in terms of least dollars scored against them....

 

[Double R]

Race 1: 5,6.

Race 2: 2,9. (Best Bet)

Race 3: 2,4.

Race 4: 13,16.

Race 5: 2,10.

Race 6: 1,5.

Race 7: 2,9.

Race 8: 2,12.

Race 9: 1,2.

Race10:4,6. (Best Bet)

Thanks.

[Globederby19]

25 minutes ago, Double R said:

Race 1: 5,6.

Race 2: 2,9. (Best Bet)

Race 3: 2,4.

Race 4: 13,16.

Race 5: 2,10.

Race 6: 1,5.

Race 7: 2,9.

Race 8: 2,12.

Race 9: 1,2.

Race10:4,6. (Best Bet)

Thanks.

Slow down Robert ,you are making me dizzy. 

[Double R]

1 minute ago, Globederby19 said:

Slow down Robert ,you are making me dizzy. 

Hi Rees,

I do not want you to be the reason for you to be confused.

My selections might give you a lead on what horses to consider, and then dismiss!!!!

Cheers.

Robert.

 

[Globederby19]

7 minutes ago, Double R said:

Hi Rees,

I do not want you to be the reason for you to be confused.

My selections might give you a lead on what horses to consider, and then dismiss!!!!

Cheers.

Robert.

 

My dear Robert, after 6 races I am still flying a Zero and this seat is a pain in the bottom. You on the other hand made 177 bucks on a brutal day, well done lad.

[Sir Gallivant]

I am doubly worried ..... Five 0 on the hunt for us sippers of the nectar and they have given me an xtra headache being chased by a THUNDERBIRD pilot as well. !!!!!!!

[Maximus]

1 hour ago, Sir Gallivant said:

I am doubly worried ..... Five 0 on the hunt for us sippers of the nectar and they have given me an xtra headache being chased by a THUNDERBIRD pilot as well. !!!!!!!

sweet dreams Sir G ... 

[TooFast]

It was a finely-timed thing ..... Robert (who has been far too fast for most) almost got his selections in before the fields were out ! 😂

This is exactly the sort of foresight and initiative we look for in a candidate before we select players for our 'Too Fast' franchise.

What an outstanding player Robert has been for the 'Too Fast's this campaign.

[TooFast]

So here we are we 'Too Fast's ..... it's been a great past month afterus  earlier being left flat-footed in the barrier ....and now here we are at 'crunch' time.

A  month ago our prospects of making the Championship Round were 200-1, and drifting.

Yet here we are with a 'crack', albeit a very tiny 'crack' at the playoffs. But the hurdle to climb is a big one - a 5-0 win with a team profit. The obstacles to that are these :- 'Our opponents 'The Wild Bunch' have been in very steady form the past couple of weeks - they are no easy-beats for sure. We can't afford even one slip-up in a head-to-head, there is no margin for error. I'm not sure we 'Too Fast's are team-profit players with the style that we have - of the 13 rounds played we would have had 1 team-profit success, if that. But this coming Saturday a Team Profit is essential.

On the plus side Stevie P and Robert have been in scintillating form; Jack has been chiming in very nicely these few weeks and has played a significant role in getting us back on track. New Gold Card recipient Geoff, the BB king, has been very consistent and always a threat. And the Team Captain has managed a Donald Trump impersonation wonderfully well .... promised much and produced little.😊

So we go in to Saturday with modest expectations, but with a chance. And we value that chance, and hopefully we can grab that chance with all ten hands.   

Good luck to all those still alive with Championship Round aspirations. I  Saturday is gonna be great, a day of much excitement whatever the outcomes. Where else would you get a competition like this ? The supreme competition brilliantly organised and run by the legendary PJ.

Just glad to be part of it.

Can't wait for Saturday. Enjoy, my friends. ☺️

[Globederby19]

On 10/29/2019 at 1:45 PM, PWJ said:

$15,485.80

Could be our Saviour., and our Ace in the hole.🍷

[Maximus]

Strategic clue for the FarToos ...go for a wide range of value picks throughout the afternoon and hope it's yer lucky day.! 

[Globederby19]

44 minutes ago, Maximus said:

Strategic clue for the FarToos ...go for a wide range of value picks throughout the afternoon and hope it's yer lucky day.! 

I some how think a more conservative approach might be wise.  Keep the totals ticking over, providing the more favoured runners win. I think in Aussie the cream will rise to the top this weekend, with the real talent winning out.

[Maximus]

1 minute ago, Globederby19 said:

I some how think a more conservative approach might be wise.  Keep the totals ticking over, providing the more favoured runners win. I think in Aussie the cream will rise to the top this weekend, with the real talent winning out.

if in doubt a video conference avec SNM?

Edited October 31, 2019 by Maximus

[Globederby19]

22 minutes ago, Maximus said:

if in doubt a video conference avec SNM?

No Maxi , I bought a box of tissues, just waiting for SNM to give me Five0,s headquarters address so I can send them.😜

[TooFast]

Thanks for your thoughts Maxi & Rees. All input gladly accepted and appreciated. Personally I think I'd lean more towards Maxi's idea of going for a wide range of 'value' bets through the day  rather than a more conservative` approach, as it won't be any good getting a 5-0 result (if we're fortunate enough to do that) if we ain't achieved a Team Profit in doing it ! hehe ...so many possibilities. My head's spinning. 😁

Edited October 31, 2019 by TooFast

[richie]

1=3/5

2=2/9

3=3/4

4=1/16 BB

5=2/10

6=3/7

7=2/4

8=2/12 BB

9=1/2

10=7/8

[Guest]

Brian            
1    A-1    ~~    3.5
2    A-3    ~~    3.9
3    F-1    ~~    4.7
4    A-5    ~~    15.16**
5    A-6    ~~    2.5
6    A-7    ~~    2.5
7    F-5    ~~    2.7
8    F-6    ~~    2.12**
9    F-7    ~~    1.2
10    F-8    ~~    5.8
            
Good Luck Graeme            
            
Good Luck Animal Kingdom            
            
MANY THANKS PJ            
 

[PWJ]

I should remind everyone that there is also the matter of the Minor Premiership which any of the top 4 teams can still claim...

[PWJ]

last time they met.....

From Round 2...

4 ANIMAL KINGDOM  $1180.40

1 THE RUSTLERS        $849.40

There was trouble at the korral in the last, despite 6 of the 10 tipsters labelling the winner …as The Moose broke free from leading Rustler Maurice with a tasty ($131.20) BBQ of his own, to be his team’s MVP in a 4-1 AKs victory. Only Rustler Ray held sway head to head (his BB on Lacustre in the Ellerslie feature being crucial in beating Graeme). Beasts’ Heather, Rob and captain Maximus posted reasonable totals on a day when quite a few short-priced faves got home and picking the right ruffie was …difficult.
No bonus points were earned, so it looks like 3 comp points to the AKs and 0 pts to The Rustlers.

 357.00 Moose

204.40 Maurice

 

197.80 Maximus

62.00 Brian

 

111.20 Graeme

226.60 Ray

 

255.00 Rob

154.00 Gary

 

259.40 Heather

202.40 The Crucible

 

From Round 3...

4 UNDER THE RADAR (4th)

$1122.60

3 points 

1 DYNAMITE (1st)

$944.60

0 points
 

Under The Radar had it won before the last but finished with BBs from Sharne and Pete plus a quinella from Man of the Match PJ. Dynamite's final collects came via BBs from Stevie and Ian plus another win from Rocky. Sharne's BB on the sub was enough to get her past Ziggy and claim a bonus point for a 4-1 margin.

94.00 Wrinkles 

211.00 Junior Mac


357.20 PJ 

191.60 Rocky

 

284.20 Pete

237.20 Ian
 

217.20 Tom 

151.00 Stevie N
 

170.00 Sharne 

153.80 Ziggy

 

1 FARTOOFAST * (5th) 

$817.40

0 (x 2 Joker play) = 0 points

4 THE WILD BUNCH (8th)

$1152.40

3 points
 

Fartoofast gambled on the Wild Bunch not getting their mojo back and came unstuck with their Joker play coming to nought. Two of their players - Geoff and MVP Robert each labelled 7 winners including the last. The Wild Bunch ended the day with wins from Gordy and Jen (each bagging BBs ) plus Dualis (7 winners also). Gordy's winner saw him nail Blues bro Howie  and hand the Wild Bunch a bonus point for a 4-1 margin. Captain Roland, returning to form, was Man of the Match.

69.00 Steve P 

364.60 Roland
 

293.40 Robert 

135.00 Jen
 

144.00 Jack 

248.00 Gee
 

74.00 Howie 

98.00 Gordy
 

237.00 Geoff 

307.20 Dualis

 

From Round 4...

2 FIVE-O* (1st)

$336.00

0 (x 2 Joker play) = 0 points

3 LA BODEGA (7th)

$683.80

2 points

No fairytale ending for the Joker-playing table leaders as everyone missed the first two home in the Feehan. Ashoka just edged Rees by 15 cents for Man of the Match honours while Craig - the Five-O MVP - was the only member of his side to get into triple figures. Swabs anyone ??? No bonus points were earned. La Bodega are no doubt delighted to weather a Joker play and enjoy a first victory downing the table toppers.

53.00 Virgil 

182.60 Rex
 

43.40 John

215.60 Ashoka
 

101.00 Craig 

96.60 Richie
 

94.00 Punter Pete

43.40 Paul
 

43.60 Hesi

215.00 Rees

 

[PWJ]

Surely Five-O's worst score of the comp last time against La Bodega - could it happen again ?

Fartoofast's hopes of a 10 pointer won't take much encouragement from when they last met The Wild Bunch who spanked them !!

Quite a few match-ups offering repeat pairings for an opportunity for redemption for some...

[Globederby19]

2 hours ago, PWJ said:

Surely Five-O's worst score of the comp last time against La Bodega - could it happen again ?

Please Peter ,we don,t need you to give them any unnecessary encouragement , they will be in desperate mode as it is and we wouldn't like to confuse the poor little darlings,  would we, would we???.

[VC!]

Scenarios 

Dynamite hold the key 🔐 

A win by Dynamite has the ripple effect to end every team in contention for the semi’s bar UTR 

Now from memory Dynamite has played FARTOOFAST twice for a win and a loss

FiveO twice for a win and a loss

LaBodega twice for a win and a loss

Animal Kingdom twice for a win and a loss

Under the Radar once for a loss....now go do the maths

 

[Stevie Nicks Off]

34 minutes ago, VC! said:

 

Now from memory Dynamite has played FARTOOFAST twice for a win and a loss

FiveO twice for a win and a loss

LaBodega twice for a win and a loss

Animal Kingdom twice for a win and a loss

Under the Radar once for a loss....now go do the maths

 

Skip I may not be the smartest at maths but the last time we played FTF it was a Loss the last time we played 5/0 it was a loss, the last time we played La Bodega it was a loss, the last time we played Animal Kingdom it was a loss, dare I say it now you go do the maths🥵

Edited November 1, 2019 by Stevie Nicks Off

[Jenlove]

1. Awapuni R1 - 11.55pm – 9,10
2. Awapuni R3 - 1.00pm – 3,10
3. Flemington R1 - 1.45pm – 1,2
4. Awapuni R5 - 2.14pm – 11,12
5. Awapuni R6 - 2.50pm – 5,7
6. Awapuni R7 - 3.30pm – 7,12 bb
7. Flemington R5 - 4.20pm – 7,12
8. Flemington R6 - 5.00pm – 1,12
9. Flemington R7 - 5.45pm – 11,12
10. Flemington R8 - 6.35pm – 14,16 bb

All the best to you Robert and The Wild Bunch. Thank you Peter
 

[mooseman]

 SSD (MKR) bbq time...Ray Wings... yum...

Edited November 1, 2019 by mooseman