13 Days of Christmas Round 1 - Thu Nov 21 - Ascot Park

[PWJ]

This will be an individual comp. Same rules as the usual Super Comp. Note rule change for subs in Scratching Rule (#3)

 

THE RULES

1. Duration. Comp will run for one month across 13 race days in NZ only.

2. Selections. Competitors are required to select two runners per race. No subs are to be posted. All selections should be posted at the same time although I may make allowances if this is not possible due to late arrival for posting.Posting the same numbers for each race is not permitted.

3. Scratching Rule. You may post replacements for any scratching up until 11.00am on raceday. After that time any selection which is scratched will be replaced by the highest number which is a starter in that race. i.e. In an 18 horse field it would be #18 if it is a starter. If #18 is scratched then #17 and so on. There will only be one scratching replacement. If both your selections are scratched there will only be one sub.

4. Investments. Each selection will be regarded as an imaginary $10 win bet while if both selections start, a $2 quinella combining the two selections will also be credited to the competitor. So that's a $22 investment per race per competitor if two tips are submitted.

6. Best Bet. Each selector may choose two races as "best bet" selections. All $$$ earned from these races will be doubled. In the event of scratchings the same best bet (BB) will apply. There will be no transference to a subsequent race. If your best bet race is abandoned - bad luck !@

9. Points. Individual Points will be awarded at the completion of each day's racing as follows:
25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 For placings 1st to 10th. If you make a profit but fail to finish in the top 10 you will be awarded a bonus 0.5 points.

10. Joker. Once during the Comp each player can choose to play their Joker. They must advise this in the post in which they make their selections. The Joker will double the final points tally for that competitor for that day (if they score any).

12. Posting. Please post your selections by number (names are optional and unnecessary). If you post replacements for scratched horses then do so in a new post rather than edit your original. Do not post subs with your original selections.

13. Closing Time. There is no closing time but selections are only valid if posted at least one minute before the starting time of the first or any race. My decision is final in this and all other matters.

 

ASCOT PARK - THU NOV 21

All Races 1-9 starting 12.47pm

Good luck !

[Steve Paul]

Is it me or do rules 3 and 12 re' scratchings contradict?

[pete]

3 minutes ago, Steve Paul said:

Is it me or do rules 3 and 12 re' scratchings contradict?

It's not you no Steve. I'm sure PJ will clarify.

[Stevie Nicks Off]

1 hour ago, PWJ said:

Note rule change for subs in Scratching Rule (#3)

3. by editing your original post up until 11.00am on raceday. 

I’m not sure how long the window of opportunity stays open for mere mortals like myself to edit one’s original post

 

[PWJ]

1 hour ago, Steve Paul said:

Is it me or do rules 3 and 12 re' scratchings contradict?

My mistake. Was contradictory and confusing. Fixed now. Thanks

[Guest]

Brian        
1    ~~    1.3
2    ~~    5.9
3    ~~    3.8
4    ~~    1.7
5    ~~    1.3
6    ~~    6.7
7    ~~    1.7
8    ~~    1.2*
9    ~~    1.3*
        
Betty        
1    ~~    3.7
2    ~~    5.9
3    ~~    3.8
4    ~~    1.5
5    ~~    1.7
6    ~~    1.6
7    ~~    1.7*
8    ~~    1.2*
9    ~~    3.9
        
Rosina        
1    ~~    1.7
2    ~~    5.9
3    ~~    1.3
4    ~~    5.7
5    ~~    1.7
6    ~~    1.6*
7    ~~    2.7
8    ~~    1.2*
9    ~~    1.9
        
Isaac        
1    ~~    1.7
2    ~~    5.13
3    ~~    3.8
4    ~~    5.9
5    ~~    3.7*
6    ~~    1.7
7    ~~    5.6
8    ~~    1.2*
9    ~~    5.11
        
Damion        
1    ~~    1.7*
2    ~~    1.5
3    ~~    1.3
4    ~~    2.9*
5    ~~    3.6
6    ~~    2.7
7    ~~    2.5
8    ~~    2.7
9    ~~    5.8
        
Claire        
1    ~~    1.7*
2    ~~    1.13
3    ~~    3.8*
4    ~~    5.9
5    ~~    6.7
6    ~~    1.2
7    ~~    2.6
8    ~~    1.2
9    ~~    8.11
        
Maureen        
1    ~~    6.7
2    ~~    2.4*
3    ~~    2.3
4    ~~    4.5
5    ~~    1.6
6    ~~    6.7
7    ~~    1.7
8    ~~    1.7*
9    ~~    3.9
        
Lisa        
1    ~~    3.6
2    ~~    2.7
3    ~~    2.8*
4    ~~    5.8
5    ~~    5.6
6    ~~    6.7
7    ~~    1.7
8    ~~    1.7*
9    ~~    3.9
        
Paddy        {Playing JOKER]
1    ~~    3.7
2    ~~    4.7
3    ~~    2.8
4    ~~    4.8*
5    ~~    5.6
6    ~~    6.8*
7    ~~    1.2
8    ~~    1.7
9    ~~    3.7

MANY THANKS PJ

 

Edited November 19, 2019 by Guest

[Double R]

Race 1: 1,3.

Race 2: 5,9.

Race 3: 3,8.

Race 4: 1,2.

Race 5: 1,3.

Race 6: 6,7.

Race 7: 1,5.

Race 8: 1,7. (Best Bet)

Race 9: 3,5. (Best Bet)

Thanks.

[Ye Old Pete]

• r1.....2 / 5
• r2.....3 / 5
• r3.....2 / 7
• r4.....4 / 8
• r5.....2 / 5.....bb
• r6.....2 / 4
• r7.....4 / 7.....bb
• r8.....3 / 10

[TooFast]

I'm getting underway with these, and am hoping I've found a winner or three amongst them :-

• R1) 1x7
• R2) 2x5
• R3) 1x8
• R4) 6x7
• R5) 3x7     Best Bet 
• R6) 1x6     Best Bet
• R7) 6x7
• R8) 1x2
• R9) 6x8

  Thank you, PJ.     Good luck, everyone ! 

[Plovdiv]

 

 

 Joker

 

1,7

2,4

2,8

4,8      *

3,7

1,6

1,7

1,2      *

1,3

 

Mauruura

[Guest]

On 11/19/2019 at 1:30 PM, PWJ said:

This will be an individual comp. Same rules as the usual Super Comp. Note rule change for subs in Scratching Rule (#3)

 

THE RULES

1. Duration. Comp will run for one month across 13 race days in NZ only.

2. Selections. Competitors are required to select two runners per race. No subs are to be posted. All selections should be posted at the same time although I may make allowances if this is not possible due to late arrival for posting.Posting the same numbers for each race is not permitted. I don't think your team mates would want you to do that anyway.

3. Scratching Rule. You may post replacements for any scratching up until 11.00am on raceday. After that time any selection which is scratched will be replaced by the lowest number which is a starter in that race. There will only be one scratching replacement. If both your selections are scratched there will only be one sub.

4. Investments. Each selection will be regarded as an imaginary $10 win bet while if both selections start, a $2 quinella combining the two selections will also be credited to the competitor. So that's a $22 investment per race per competitor if two tips are submitted.

6. Best Bet. Each selector may choose two races as "best bet" selections. All $$$ earned from these races will be doubled. In the event of scratchings the same best bet (BB) will apply. There will be no transference to a subsequent race. If your best bet race is abandoned - bad luck !@

9. Points. Individual Points will be awarded at the completion of each day's racing as follows:
25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 For placings 1st to 10th. If you make a profit but fail to finish in the top 10 you will be awarded a bonus 0.5 points.

10. Joker. Once during the Comp each player can choose to play their Joker. They must advise this in the post in which they make their selections. The Joker will double the final points tally for that competitor for that day (if they score any).

12. Posting. Please post your selections by number (names are optional and unnecessary). If you post replacements for scratched horses then do so in a new post rather than edit your original. Do not post subs with your original selections.

13. Closing Time. There is no closing time but selections are only valid if posted at least one minute before the starting time of the first or any race. My decision is final in this and all other matters.

 

ASCOT PARK - THU NOV 21

All Races 1-9 starting 12.47pm

Good luck !

3. Scratching Rule. You may post replacements for any scratching up until 11.00am on raceday. After that time any selection which is scratched will be replaced by the lowest number which is a starter in that race. There will only be one scratching replacement. If both your selections are scratched there will only be one sub. 

PJ....By lowest number....do you mean number 1-2-3 etc or from the bottom of the field 20-19-18 etc

[richie]

1-1/5

2-6/9

3-3/8  BB

4-1/4

5-6/7

6-2/6

7-3/7

8-1/7  BB

9-5/8

 

Thanks PJ

[Maximus]

3 hours ago, Mafioso said:

3. Scratching Rule. You may post replacements for any scratching up until 11.00am on raceday. After that time any selection which is scratched will be replaced by the lowest number which is a starter in that race. There will only be one scratching replacement. If both your selections are scratched there will only be one sub. 

PJ....By lowest number....do you mean number 1-2-3 etc or from the bottom of the field 20-19-18 etc

if i may assist ..he means by saddlecloth number, starting from the highest saddlecloth in the field of starters

Edited November 20, 2019 by Maximus

[Turny]

R1 2 7

R2 7 10

R3 3 8 bb

R4 8 10

R5 5 6 bb

R6 1 6

R7 2 4

R8 2 7

R9 9 11

Enjoy

[Blind Squirrel]

The hunt for the elusive golden acorn begins!

R1 - 6,7

R2 - 7,8

R3 - 7,8

R4 - 3,4

R5 - 1,6 BB

R6 - 7,8

R7 - 4,6

R8 - 2,6

R9 - 3,8 BB

[Globederby19]

37 minutes ago, VvD said:

the highest saddlecloth in the field of starters

Then again just to confuse things , runner one may have the, figuratively speaking ,highest saddlecloth number, but only be 14 hands high ,where no 2 in the book is 15 hands high and has a higher saddlecloth therefore.

[Maximus]

1 hour ago, VvD said:

You may assist, but unfortunately I don’t think you did.  

By “highest saddlecloth” do you mean #20 or #1??

i took Peter’s “lowest number” to mean #1, as that is lower than #20.

But you’ve said “highest” and 20 is higher than 1.

Perhaps you meant “highest“ in the book or the handicap which would of course be #1 

 

well for goodness' sake VvD, if PJ stating #18, then #17  etc isn't plain enuf, mere Mustelids like me can't help at all at all at all

[Maximus]

26 minutes ago, Globederby19 said:

Then again just to confuse things , runner one may have the, figuratively speaking ,highest saddlecloth number, but only be 14 hands high ,where no 2 in the book is 15 hands high and has a higher saddlecloth therefore.

has anyone ever ever ever in the field of human conflict suggested you are a troublemaker  Rees?

Edited November 20, 2019 by Maximus

[Maximus]

In an 18 horse field it would be #18 if it is a starter. If #18 is scratched then #17 and so on.

The Mustelid rests his (heavy) case.

[Maximus]

1 minute ago, VvD said:

Peter has edited his original post to make it entirely clear.  Thanks Peter.

I was simply making the point Maximus, that your post did nothing to clarify.  I reckon we leave the running of the comp to Peter - he seems to know what he is doing.

 

so was I right or r-r-r-rong??

[Maximus]

4 minutes ago, VvD said:

I'd suggest "ambiguous" would be a better description

Not to be confused with the lutrinae branch of your family who are "amphibious"

I'll pass on your best regards to Cousins Otter and Beaver et al

Good luck tomorrow...the start of another of PJ Comp!!!

Edited November 20, 2019 by Maximus

[Globederby19]

14 minutes ago, Maximus said:

so was I right or r-r-r-rong??

N-n-n-n neither !!, but you have taken over my mantel of "trouble maker". My wife will be pleased.

[Hesi]

55 minutes ago, VvD said:

I'd suggest "ambiguous" would be a better description

Not to be confused with the lutrinae branch of your family who are "amphibious"

And I thought you were just a dumb footballer

[Hesi]

1 hour ago, Maximus said:

has anyone ever ever ever in the field of human conflict suggested you are a troublemaker  Rees?

You pinched part of that saying

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few, Winston Churchill 20 August 1940

[JustPlodded]

R1: 1, 3
R2: 4, 7
R3: 3, 8
R4: 6, 8
R5: 1, 5
R6: 2, 7
R7: 3, 6
R8: 1, 2 BB
R9: 2, 8

thanks PJ