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Hi, everyone! Putting out a Derby GDT thread in case anyone wants to drink half a handle of Bourbon and then pass out before the main event. You know, like me two years ago*. (* every year) Wut Last year was particularly exciting because we got to watch the first Triple Crown winner in approximately forever. Otherwise, I'm not going to describe the Derby too much for you: four legged animal goes fast, try to pick one from the list and win. But! We'll also be starting this early in case anyone wants to bet on the previous races as well. Don't listen to Tom Hammond, Hank Goldberg, or Jerry Bayley. They are idiots. I don't care if Bayley was a jockey, he's still an idiot. Where NBC, around 6:49 PM. Depends on race times before, organizational nonsense, the phase of the moon and tides, etc. Do I need to know anything about horses to post here Absolutely not. And, in fact, that's a good sign you should immediately run out and bet on a horse based on its silks/name/number/is-a-grey/whatever because you will instantly clear more money than any other horseman will see in their lifetime.  Other than that, swill Bourbon (or whatever, all drinks welcome here, one love), watch horses run around in a circle, and call Tom Hammond bad names. Same as every year! Betting Tips? hahahahahaha you're asking me Normally I would tell you to ABB (always bet Borel) but he just retired suddenly a month ago. I don't blame him, he's won just about everything except the entire triple crown (belmoooooont) and at this point he probably sleeps on a bed made of woven  . He's probably earned the right to call his shots. Other than that, Geroux was hot yesterday, or so I heard. I wouldn't bet him for the derby but he's probably worth a look in the undercard.Really though, the Derby is basically "throw a dart and good luck." The program/racing forum won't help, you have to pick based on rep and past performances, which means you follow the races religiously. My wife has done this and has $125 in her betting account right now. I have not and have not won a single goddamn thing since last year. Anyway, she has no clue who to pick in this field, so every man for themselves. Personally, I like Nyquist, because on paper he's stomped everyone flat he's faced. This means he will not win. Ways to Lose Money Twin Spires is run by Churchill Downs and accepts Paypal. This is a fantastic idea for them and a terrible idea for everyone else. A bit late in the day for it, but if you like to crunch numbers, Daily Racing Forum is your huckleberry. The McGee Household Pick 4 (Don't play this, you'll lose all your money) Race 9: 3/6/8 Race 10: 5/6/11 Race 11: 12 Race 12: 5/13/16 Post here! It's cool! I'm not expecting more than a handful of people, but it's usually a fun time. There's a lot of time between the late races, so there's still plenty of time to get blind stinking drunk and spam bets for no reason! DO IT IT'S AWESOME Chokes McGee fucked around with this message at 20:21 on May 7, 2016 |
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Late update: Mrs. McGee just hit a pick 3 for $100+  Also final bump before I say gently caress it and close the thread! 
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May 7, 2016 19:49
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my money's on the horse
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May 7, 2016 20:01
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R.D. Mangles posted:my money's on the horse you lost and now owe me $12.50
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May 7, 2016 20:12
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I guess I'll watch - the Kentucky Derby is between two Stanley Cup playoff games.
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May 7, 2016 20:13
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CaptainYesterday posted:I guess I'll watch - the Kentucky Derby is between two Stanley Cup playoff games. Cool. There's a shitload of time between races but you can catch the three undercards left and watch a horse do a thing
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May 7, 2016 20:15
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Mo Tom for me, odds seem too short on Nyquist and Exaggerator.
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May 7, 2016 20:19
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Arkane posted:Mo Tom for me, odds seem too short on Nyquist and Exaggerator.  but you almost have to use him for vertical plays, I feel.
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May 7, 2016 20:22
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McGee Household Pick 4 Race 9: 3/6/8 Race 10: 5/6/11 Race 11: 12 Race 12: 5/13/16 @$0.50 costs $13.50 @$1.00 costs $27 You have 10 minutes to throw your money away on these picks. Race 9 Chokes Sez: Shakamat (8) is the one to beat here. Consider a wheel with Converge (3) and JR's Holiday (6)—especially the last one, who looks to be a serious contender.
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May 7, 2016 20:25
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lol out in the first race
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May 7, 2016 20:39
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Race 10 Chokes Sez: I dunno bet the 6 (Sharp Azteca) or some poo poo. I guess the numbers have been getting ridiculously better every race? It's not like I know what I'm talking about here 
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May 7, 2016 20:48
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Chokes McGee posted:you almost have to use him for vertical plays, I feel. nah, gently caress em
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May 7, 2016 21:00
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I bought peppers and an onion today and it came to $3 so put all my chips on the horse number three.
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May 7, 2016 21:02
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Coco13 posted:I bought peppers and an onion today and it came to $3 so put all my chips on the horse number three. why would you waste chips like that, we bought french onion dip and everything
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May 7, 2016 21:03
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Run fast, hosre
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May 7, 2016 21:05
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The Kraken posted:Run fast, hosre don't sign your posts 
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May 7, 2016 21:19
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I picked a horse right!! ... hilariously my wife bet the wrong horse for me Race 11: Chokes Sez: In the grim dark future, there are only horses, extending out forever across the galaxy. Dehumanize yourself and face to Big Blue Kitten (12) who has owned people up and down the board in all his races. Yes, his. That poor horse.
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May 7, 2016 21:34
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Chokes McGee posted:I picked a horse right!! ... hilariously my wife bet the wrong horse for me I threw down 2 bucks on a 12,10 exacta so I now expect both horses to collide, flip over and burst into flames.
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May 7, 2016 21:44
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Let's go horsies
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May 7, 2016 21:47
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Benne posted:Let's go horsies same
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May 7, 2016 21:52
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CAVVIN BUWELLL AIN' GON RIDE HORSIE NO MO.  My favorite Derby moment (I think it was the Derby) was Borel getting in a fight with another jockey. The rage in the eyes of that unintelligible Cajun was amazing. CaptainYesterday posted:I guess I'll watch - the Kentucky Derby is between two Stanley Cup playoff games. You can break from the hockey, but you can't escape the Olczyk. E- gently caress OFF RUTLEDGE CBJSprague24 fucked around with this message at 22:45 on May 7, 2016 |
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May 7, 2016 22:35
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I did a 4, 19, 15 exacta box and bet on each of them to win. Also bet on 10 to show for whatever reason, I forget.
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May 7, 2016 23:12
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I was told Exaggerator months ago so I've been following him and he'll definitely win imo
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May 7, 2016 23:18
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I'm rooting for Nyquist because I like the lovely hockey team his namesake plays for. Go Wings.
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May 7, 2016 23:29
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If a horse backkicks Darren Rovell in the groin, it would be the greatest horse of all-time
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May 7, 2016 23:35
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Alright, I got the 5/11/14/17 in an exacta box, plus a couple .50 trifecta part wheels. One using the same 4 horses plus some bonus horses in show/place positions and one with the favorites in first plus some bonus horses in place/show position.
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May 7, 2016 23:36
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My money is on Good Massa
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May 7, 2016 23:37
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I think Tom's Ready to win this.
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May 7, 2016 23:46
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How big is Exaggerator's dick?
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May 7, 2016 23:46
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I wish women wore big hats in more settings
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May 7, 2016 23:48
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They're off! 
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May 7, 2016 23:50
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Toilet Mouth posted:How big is Exaggerator's dick? Not as big as I was told
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May 7, 2016 23:52
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Nyquist is good
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May 7, 2016 23:53
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Other horses have to keep Nyquist out of the high slot like that.
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May 7, 2016 23:54
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that was A Good Race welp cya until the next 5 seconds in the Preakness thread
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May 7, 2016 23:54
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I need to know the third place horse! If it's the 5 horse, I lost but if it's the 14, I hit a trifecta.
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May 7, 2016 23:55
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The Red Wing horse defeated the horse promoting illegal gun distribution, a morally correct victory
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May 7, 2016 23:56
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TMMadman posted:I need to know the third place horse! If it's the 5 horse, I lost but if it's the 14, I hit a trifecta. Just missed it my man
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May 7, 2016 23:58
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marioinblack posted:Just missed it my man Yeah, I just saw it. drat it. Oh well, even if it had hit, I would have only won about half my total bets back because it was all the favorites.
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Damnit, I hate this stupid sport You failed me,Victor
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