The Horseplayer Magazine redesigns HorsePlayerdaily.com; Adds new exclusive content
May 1st marked the launch of the new HorsePlayerdaily.com website. You'll still be able to find some of the regular features you've grown to appreciate such as the NTRA Race of the Month and the Carryover Watch/Guaranteed Pool and Track Takeout lists, but they've added some very exciting new content.
One of the new features is "Your Blogs" where anyone that chooses to can setup their own blog linked right from the HorePlayerdaily.com website and powered by 21publish.com. In an effort to get things off to a fast start they've even offered up a contest called "Blog Your Way to a Job" where the winner will get a paid freelance contract valued between $1,800 and $3,000 for the six issues of the magazine to be published in 2007.
For me, the most exciting new feature is The Players' Lounge which can be found under the link titled "Tourney News." Here you're going to find a couple of firsts. One is the first ever Tournament Money Leaderboard (think golf money list) and the second is the first ever Tournament Player Rankings (think college basketball/football polls).
The money list will consist of players that have earned cash in any major contests from February 1, 2006 right on through the end of the year Championships, both the DRF/NTRA NHC and the Horseplayer World Series. The player poll will rank the Top 20 tournament players in the country and will also include an "others receiving votes" list. The rankings are determined by a "blue ribbon" panel made up of 10 tournament players (myself being one) from all around the country. Each voter will rank their Top 10 players one through 10. Points are given on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 scale. The inaugural poll has NHC VII Champ Ron Rippey ranked #1 with 71 points on the strength of six first place votes. If you're a tournament player I don't think it can get any better than this, and I think this is just the beginning of something great!
In addition to all of the above in The Players' Lounge you're also going to find a full tourney schedule (includes NHC and HPWS contests), recaps of past contests, and coming soon they will have previews for upcoming contests. Last but not least, you'll also find a monthly topic/question that each panelist will talk about/answer. This is/will be a definite can't miss destination for any tournament handicapper.
$1,000 Play of the Day Cajun style
I'm very excited to announce that I will be providing a daily tip sheet for the 2006 Meet at Louisiana Downs beginning with opening day on May 5th. The tip sheet will feature a "$1,000 Play of the Day" where the challenge is to turn $100 into $1,000. Not an easy feat by any stretch of the imagination. I guess going in the goal will be to hit one out of 10 to break even and see how it goes from there. In addition, there will be four to five other races will analysis, and the remaining races will just have the top three picks listed. You can pick up the tip sheet for free at the track or on the Louisiana Downs website at ladowns.com. I'm very excited about the opportunity and I hope you decide to follow along.
Kentucky Derby 132, who ya got?
It's pretty easy and I'm not going to second guess myself. I think the best horse in the field is Sweetnorthernsaint. I loved him going into the Hawthorne Derby and, as you may have seen, he didn't disappoint, and hasn't done anything wrong since to make me jump off. He's fast early and faster late. A lethal combination. My key to riches will be Deputy Glitters. The Wood was a nutty race with Keyed Entry running off and getting the pace all out of whack. Other horses I like to be in the mix are Brother Derek, Barbaro, Bob and John, and the aforementioned Keyed Entry. I do give Point Determined and Cause to Believe a chance to clunk up for minor awards.
I'm not a big fan of Lawyer Ron at all. He's simply too slow. His one fast race was against Mark of Success and Hyte Regency. Exactly. That figure, I believe, is dead wrong. If he wins I'm okay with losing. Sinister Minister. Whatever. He killed me in the Pick 4 last out and I'll give him the chance to do the same Derby Day.
Good luck to all and just know that if it comes in Sweetnorthernsaint over Deputy Glitters I'll no longer have a day job!
Peace out.
Related Links:
The HorsePlayer Magazine
Harrah's Louisiana Downs
Kentucky Derby 132
DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship
Horseplayer World Series
13 comments:
I am very disgruntled about the start of horse races. A two or three day suspension is not sufficient to deter the lack of effort by jockeys to maintain a straight course at the start of a horse race. Bridgmohan and Nakatani, while they may not be totally new to the Kentucky Derby game, certainly were not in it last year; to me, that is no excuse. And you may just feel the same way about those "saints" that ride those horses for us all.
How many totally losing days will it take for you to rename your Louisiana Downs free picks "How to turn $1,000 into NOTHING, ZERO, ZIP" ? Ten totally losing days, five if we double up on your suggested wagers. Your first five days sure have been totally losing days. You are giving horse racing, wagering, and especially contest playing a very bad knock.
Let me smarten you up a little bit. Granted I haven't set the world on fire up but don't get it twisted. So far, the total investment has been $1,110.00 with a return of $558.80 for a total net loss of $551.20. You (Mr. or Ms. Anonymous) have to admit it's not easy trying to turn $100 into $1,000 in a single race, and I have no choice - I have to try to do that every day. I'm putting myself out there by even accepting the "Challenge." Aside from the wagers listed I did have a top pick win at 14-1 (5/12, Race 6) and my top two picks in the finale on 5/12 came in one-two for a $253.80 Exacta. Spin it any way you like... it's not all bad. Also, as far as contest playing goes my resume speaks for itself. If not for contests I wouldn't be providing a tip sheet and/or be on the "blue ribbon" panel voting for the best tournament players in the country. Don't hate the player.
Hi,
I was searching for a few good Horse Racing Blogs over the net, and thankfully came across 'EI's Horse Racing Blog '.
Since, this blog is in most ways dedicated to horses, thought of dropping in a line or two on the upcoming Derby here in the UK.
The Epsom Derby, which is considered to be one of the most prestigious flat thoroughbred horse races in the world is one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar. It will take place, this week, at the Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surry, England.
I've been covering the latest news and tips on the Derby at my website - www.jumpingjockey.com
For the 2006 Epsom Derby Video please visit http://www.jumpingjockey.blogspot.com
Regards,
JJ.
Hey El, pretty cool blog. I thought I'd post my picks for tomorrow if anyone is interested. Well, actually I grabbed them off dhfigs.com they're a handicapping site and they're handicapping Belmont now. Saratoga and Del Mar were great for me and he/she's a pretty good handicapper. Well, here are the picks:
Belmont 9/7/07
These are some picks for belmont tomorrow Sept. 7th 2007 if you like em, go to www.dhfigs.com to get them. If you want to play in a great contest, go to www.betdhc.com
Race 1
Top Level: 3,4,5
Race 2
Top Level: 7
Race 3
Top Level: 2
Race 4
Top Level: ,7,8
Race 5
Top Level: 2,5
Race 6
(pass)
Race 7
Top Level: 4,5
Race 8
Top Level:4,5,7
Race 9
Top Level: 9
Wow I love your blog. I hope you and your horses continue to grow and be successful partners. Feel free to check out my blogs at http://www.horsegalore.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=9&Itemid=362
Hello,
My name is Duane Brown and I am a retired jockey. I was disabled during a riding aciident. I started a new website or blog at www.thehorsejockey.com and I am trying to promote it. If you can help me do that in any way I would appreciate it. I rode races at Emerald Downs, Turf Paradise, and almost every track in california. I was mainly riding at Los Alamitos when I was injured. Thanks for the help,
Duane
"How many totally losing days will it take for you to rename your Louisiana Downs free picks "How to turn $1,000 into NOTHING, ZERO, ZIP" ? Ten totally losing days, five if we double up on your suggested wagers. Your first five days sure have been totally losing days. You are giving horse racing, wagering, and especially contest playing a very bad knock."
I agree with this!!!
Hi,
I own www.racedaily.com and I'd like a text link to appear on every page of your blog linking to my site.
Would you consider that?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Kind Regards, Richard.
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