Isn't Stan usually on here by now pimpin his Breeder's Cup numbers? It usually picks this place up a bit since everyone gets all riled up. It gets entertaining and we could use it as it's been a bit on the slow side lately. Maybe I'm just looking for trouble lol.

64% of all UIC members want to argue with Stan, and these 64% make 85% of all postings, creating a .544 CIIV (Cari-Induced Impact Value) vs. a Standard Impact Value of 0.1.......so Stan, come back, we need ya!

Note: This 0.544 impact value is exceeded only by the 1.00 impact value of posters who yearn for the steel cage match between Dudley & Funnier Cide.....

US stats for 2004:

* Average number of starters per race was 8.3. So, each horse's random chance of winning was about 12%.

* But favorites won about 33 - 35% of the time.

* Betting only the favorites has an impact value of 2.7 (.33/.12 = 2.7)

Now we can all get rich by betting the favorite in every race that is run! Unless impact values have no meaning.

A family walks into a talent agency. It's a father, mother, son, daughter and dog. The father says to the talent agent, "We have a really amazing act. You should represent us."...

Cockpit,3yo colt by Awesome Again-Baby Zip.
Hooper

Hoop, you are one clever man. Nicely done!

BTW, sorry to read about Mr. Pons. I know that you have a lot of respect for the family.

Mike

Thanks Mike.Was at the farm on Sunday and had the pleasure of talking to Mr Pons once again.It won't be the same walking into that office and not being able to watch a couple of races on the dish with him.
Hooper