October 31, 2010

Will You Survive ZATT’s Breeders’ Cup Contest???



Calling all Breeders’ Cup Players! You are all cordially invited to participate in the First Annual ZATT Breeders’ Cup Survivor Contest. We’re doing something a little different this year on Zipse at the Track … and the last person left standing will be the big winner! The rules are simple: Pick one horse in each BC race as your survivor selection, if that horse finishes 1st, 2nd, or 3rd you survive and move on to the next race. The person who survives the longest will be crowned ZATT’s 2010 Champion. To add a little strategy to this game, you are only allowed to pick the morning line favorite in one race in a row. In other words, if you pick the morning line favorite in the first race, you are prohibited from picking the morning line favorite in the next race, but could go back to the chalk in the third race, and so on. In the event of a late scratch, it is dependant on the player to have either listed an alternate choice, or submit your new survivor selection prior to post time. In the event of a tie, the player who picks the most winning horses will be declared the winner. If still tied, total payoffs for the winning horses will be the final tie-breaker. The 2010 Champion will take their deserving place on ZATT’s Hall of Champions beside last year’s King Eric Kalet. They will also have the option of authoring a guest blog on Zipse at the Track on a racing subject, and at a time, of their choosing. All entries should be made as a comment on this blog, must include your name, and be submitted by Friday at 1pm Eastern. Have fun and good luck to all!

48 comments:

  1. Lets talk turkey Mr. Zipse, what is the prize-I'm talking, cash, money, moola, the cheese, my tribute, the juice, the payoff, -give me a real reason to enter. Show me the money.

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  2. I came close last year, though under a different type of format. I'll give it another shot!!

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  3. A little busy over the next couple of days, so I'll have to post 'em now.

    Marathon: Prince Will I Am

    Nervous about this race more than any other. They're all mysteries at 14 panels. I'll take this one, who seems like he'll be able to run all day


    Juvenile Fillies Turf: Winter Memories

    Impressive turn of foot in the Miss Grillo. Not totally convinced she's a winner. But she should definitely beat the others that are coming out of the Miss Grillo, and that should almost ensure that she hits the board.

    Filly and Mare Sprint: Champagne D'Oro

    Thought for a second about Rightly So, with her incredible knack for hitting the board (but, of course, unless Mr. Battaglia prefers Dubai Majesty, I'd be in violation of the back-to-back ML favorites rule). I ultimately sided with Miss D'Oro, who figures to bounce back with a return to dirt. What I'm most disappointed about in this race is the fact that Nicole H will not draw in. I really liked her chances at a big price.

    Juvenile Fillies: AZ Warrior

    Loved her Frizette score. Though I don't make my own figures, the Beyer seemed to come back a little low. I think she's a standout in here. Much prefer her to Tell A Kelly.

    Filly and Mare Turf: Red Desire

    Very hard to pick against Midday in this spot. But doing so, would prevent me from picking the ML faves in the surrounding races. And so I have to take a shot here with Red Desire. Who I absolutely think will move up off of a troubled Flower Bowl trip. It might only be good enough to get her a distant second, but that's all I need.

    Distaff: Blind Luck

    Pace makes the race, and there is a ton of it for her to run at in her. This couldn't set up any better for the well-traveled Miss, who should close out a stellar 2010with a solid run in here.

    Juvenile Turf: Pluck

    If I miraculously survive to this pick, this one will, almost certainly, be my undoing. I can't take Master of Hounds, having just taken Evening Jewel. And so I'm left to take this one, winner of his last at Woodbine. Think he's the best of the N.A. contingent. Wasn't at all impressed with the horses coming out of the Pilgrim.

    Sprint: Girolamo

    He outclassed the competition in the Vosburgh, and I have a feeling he might do it again here.

    Turf Sprint: Grand Adventure

    I've got to hope he's better than he was in the Nearctic

    Juvenile: Boys at Toscanova

    If I'm still alive at this point, I'm hoping all of my remaining competitors have Uncle Mo, who I think, with all of the pace in the race, may finish off the board at a very short price. I LOVE Boys at Toscanova here. My pick of the weekend (So, congratulations Uncle Mo!).

    Mile: Gio Ponti

    With the welcome news that the Cat will be spotted appropriately in the Mile, I will take him to hit the board here. America's best hope in an absolutely loaded race.

    Dirt Mile: Crown of Thorns

    Like him on the switch from synthetic here. Good job by the connections resisting the temptation to go to the Classic. I think it pays off here.

    Turf: Al Khali

    HORRENDOUS trips for Al Khali in his last two. A positive rider switch to Mr. Leparoux should ensure a better trip here.

    Classic: Zenyatta

    How do you argue with perfection?

    Good luck to all!

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  4. Joe D brings it with all the force of a tropical volcano! (obscure movie reference) I always wish the first to plunge a little extra good luck ... Go get 'em Joe!

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  5. Marathon - Prince Will I Am

    Juvy Fillies turf - Winter Memories

    Filly Sprint - Switch

    Filly and mare turf - Midday

    Juvy Fillies- Awesome Feather

    Distaff- Havre De Grace

    Juvy Turf - Mantoba

    Dirt Mile- Crown of Thorns

    Turf Sprint - Bridgetown

    Juvenile- Jaycito

    Mile - Gio Ponti ( if the connections aren't idiotic)
    Goldikova - alternate

    Sprint - Wise Dan

    Turf - Behkabad

    Classic - Zenyatta

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  6. Marathon - Precision Break
    Juvenile Fillies Turf - Together
    Filly and Mare Sprint - My Jen
    Juvenile Fillies - Delightful Mary
    Filly & Mare Turf - Red Desire
    Ladies' Classic - Life At Ten

    Juvenile Turf - Banned
    Sprint - Kinsale King
    Turf Sprint - Rose Catherine
    Juvenile - Jaycito
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile - Thiskyhasnolimit
    Turf - Bekhabad
    Classic - Blame

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  7. Marathon: Awesome Gem

    Juve Filly Turf: Together

    FM Sprint: Champagne D'Oro

    Juve Filly: R Heat Lightning

    FM Turf: Red Desire

    Ladies Classic: Unrivaled Belle

    Juve Turf: Master of Hounds

    Sprint: Big Drama

    Turf Sprint: California Flag

    Juvenile: Uncle Mo

    Mile: Court Vision

    Dirt Mile: Crown of Thorns

    Turf: Al Khali

    Classic: Hayensfield

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  8. Marathon – Eldaafer
    Juvenile Fillies Turf - Together
    Filly and Mare Sprint – Evening Jewel
    Juvenile Fillies – AZ Warrior
    Filly & Mare Turf - Red Desire
    Ladies' Classic – Blind Luck

    Juvenile Turf - Utley
    Sprint – Riley Tucker
    Turf Sprint - Stradivinsky
    Juvenile – Stay Thirsty
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile - Tizway
    Turf – Bekhabad (Dangerous Mide if Workforce scratches and Bekhabad inherits favoritism)
    Classic – Lookin at Lucky

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  9. The host's (winning) selections are as follows:

    Marathon – Alcomo
    Juvenile Fillies Turf - Winter Memories
    Filly and Mare Sprint – Evening Jewel
    Juvenile Fillies – Awesome Feather
    Filly & Mare Turf - Midday
    Ladies' Classic – Life at Ten

    Juvenile Turf - Banned
    Sprint – Big Drama
    Turf Sprint - Rose Catherine
    Juvenile – Uncle Mo
    Mile - Gio Ponti
    Dirt Mile - Crown of Thorns
    Turf – Al Khali
    Classic – Blame

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  10. Friday:
    Marathon - Precision Break
    Juv. Fillies Turf - Tale Untold
    F&M Sprint - Evening Jewel
    Juv. Fillies - Tell A Kelly
    F&M Turf - Midday
    Ladies Classic - Life At Ten

    Saturday:
    Juv. Turf - Master of Hounds
    Sprint - Atta Boy Roy
    Turf Sprint - Silver Timber
    Juvenile - Biondetti
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile - Tizway
    Turf - Behkabad
    Classic - Zenyatta

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  11. Just trying to find out if my comment even comes up. If so, I will try to play. Not sure my boss will like me picking horses at work though!

    Well, using my name alone does not work, so will try the anonymous. My name is Miranda!

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  12. Marathon - Awesome Gem
    Juvenile Fillies Turf - Winter Memories
    Filly and Mare Sprint - Champagne D'oro
    Juvenile Fillies - Tell aKelly
    Filly & Mare Turf - Red Desire
    Ladies' Classic - Unrivalled Belle
    Juvenile Turf - Pluck
    Sprint - Warrior's Reward
    Turf Sprint - Due Date
    Juvenile - Rouge Romance
    Mile - Gio Ponti
    Dirt Mile - Aikenite
    Turf - Al Khali
    Classic - Paddy O'Prado

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  13. Thanks for letting me play, and adding me on FB!! Denise W.

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  14. Marathon-AU Miner
    JuvFilTurf-Winter Memories
    FMSprint-Evening Jewel
    JuvFil-AZ Warrior
    FMTurf-Red Desire
    Distaff-Blind Luck
    JuvTurf-Soldat
    Sprint-Girolamo
    TurfSprint-Rose Catherine
    Juv-Rogue Romance
    Mile-Goldikova
    DirtMile-Here Comes Ben
    Turf-Behkabad
    Classic-Zenyatta

    If I win, I want the prize to be a meeting to discuss the whole racing blog scene. TY and GL to all!

    --Matt (AndyScoggin)

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  15. Craig:

    Here we go:

    Awesome Gem
    Winter Memories
    Sara Louise
    Delightful mary
    Red Desire
    Life at Ten

    I don't think anyone will survive this far.

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  16. Precision Break
    Together
    Rightly So
    Midday
    Awesome Feather
    Life at Ten
    Soldat
    Here Comes Ben
    Rose Catherine
    Uncle Mo
    Goldikova
    Big Drama
    Behkhabad
    Lookin At Lucky

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  17. r5...Million Seller
    r6...Kathmanblu
    r7...Sara Louise
    r8...Theyskens' Theory
    r9...Red Desire
    r10..Persistently

    r4...Soldat
    r5...Riley Tucker
    r6...Chamberlain Bridge
    r7...JB's Thunder
    r8...Paco Boy
    r9...Aikenite
    r10..DeBussy
    r11..Musket Man

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  18. Marathon....Giant Oak (4-1)
    Juvenile Fillies Turf..More Than Real (10-1)
    Filly/Mare Sprint...Evening Jewel (15-1)
    Juvenile Fillies...Theyskens Theory (10-1)
    Filly/Mare Turf...Red Desire (8-1)
    Ladies Classic...Blind Luck (9-5)
    Juvenile Turf...Banned (10-1)
    Sprint...Girolamo (3-1)
    Turf Sprint...Chamberlain Bridge (6-1)
    Juvenile....Uncle Mo (7-5)

    Turf Mile..Gio Ponti (4-1)
    Dirt Mile..Crown of Thorns (4-1)
    Turf..Al Khali(10-1)
    Classic...Zenyatta (8-5)

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  19. Marathon - Eldafeer
    Juvi Turf Filly -Winter Memories
    F/M Sprint - Sara Louise
    Juvy Filly- Tell A Kelly
    F/M Turf - Midday
    Distaff - Life At Ten
    Juvi Turf- Banned
    Sprint- Warrior's Reward
    Turf Sprint- Silver Timber
    Juvenile- Jaycito
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile- Tizway
    Turf- Workforce
    Classic- Blame

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  20. "scott Cosmo" Picks,

    Marathon: Giant Oak.
    Juvenile Fillies turf: Winter memories
    Filly and Mare sprint: Sara Louise
    Juvenile Filly:TellaKelly
    Filly and mare turf: :Midday
    Ladies Classic: Unrivaled Belle
    Sprint: Supreme Summit
    turf sprint: silver timber
    Juvenile: Jaycite
    Turf Mile: Gio Ponti
    Dirt Me: Crown of thorns
    Turf: Behkbad
    Classic: Blame

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  21. brian...didnt know how to edit my post...so take here comes ben for the late scratch of crown thanks

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  22. I will replace scratched Crown of Thorns with Vineyard Haven in the Dirt Mile.

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  23. Well, I hope I followed the rules right. My "alternates" are listed in parenthesis.

    Marathon: Bright Horizon (Prince Will I Am)

    Juvy Fillies Turf: Together (Quiet Oasis)

    F/M Sprint: Informed Decision (Rightly So)

    Juvy Fillies: Tell A Kelly (R Heat Lightning)

    F/M Turf: Eclair De Lune (Midday)

    Distaff: Acting Happy (Havre De Grace)

    Juvy Turf: Utley (Manatoba)

    Sprint: Kinsale King (Girolamo)

    Turf Sprint: California Flag (Quick Enough)

    Juvy: Boys At Tosconova (Murjan)

    Mile: The Usual QT (Goldikova)

    Dirt Mile: Morning Line (Thiskyhasnolimit)

    Turf: Debussy (Workforce)

    Classic: Lucky (Paddy O Prado)

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  24. Marathon: Awesome Gem
    JFTurf: Winter Memories
    FMSprint: Champagne D'oro
    JF: AZ Warrior
    FMTurf: Midday
    Distaff: Life at Ten

    JTurf: Soldat
    Sprint: Wise Dan
    TurfSprint: Silver Timber
    Juv: Boys at Tosconova
    Mile: Goldikova
    Dirt Mile: Here Comes Ben
    Turf: Behkabad
    Classic: Zenyatta

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  25. I will replace Crown of Thorns with Tizway, a side note DELEGATOR is winning the mile tomorrow.

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  26. Marathon: ROMP-Kristin HOT 75% at HOL
    Juvie Filly Turf: Winter Memories...how can you beat that turn of foot?
    Filly/Mare Sprint: Gabby's Golden Gal...Saw her work, ass like a hippo...it's Baffert off the long layoff.
    Juvie Fillys:Awesome Feather...doesn't know she can lose.
    F/M Turf: Red Desire...amazing work, dead game
    Distaff: Life at Ten...it's her turn to school the 3yo's

    Juvy Turf:Master of Hounds...peaking right
    Sprint:Pashito the Che...my friend had a dream,...
    Turf Sprint: Rose Catherine...brilliant speed, loves surface
    Juvenile: Uncle Mo...looks like a 4 year old
    Mile:Goldikova...come on, who else?
    Dirt Mile: Here Comes Ben
    Turf:Champ Pegasus...Euros do NOT like the firm turf, he does
    Classic: The Queen...ZENYATTA!!

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  27. Pretty sure I broke the no back-to-back favorite rule twice in previous post.

    Marathon: Prince Will I Am (from Awesome Gem)
    JFTurf: Winter Memories
    FMSprint: Champagne D'oro
    JF: AZ Warrior
    FMTurf: Harmonious (from Midday)
    Distaff: Life at Ten

    JTurf: Soldat
    Sprint: Wise Dan
    TurfSprint: Silver Timber
    Juv: Boys at Tosconova
    Mile: Goldikova
    Dirt Mile: Here Comes Ben
    Turf: Behkabad
    Classic: Zenyatta

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  28. May have violated the morning line favourite rule going Uncle Mo-Goldikova...replace Uncle Mo with Boys at Toscanova

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  29. Marathon - Bright Horizon
    Juvy Filly Turf - Kathmanblu
    Filly/Mare Sprint- Rightly So
    Juvenile Filly - Awesome Feather
    Filly/Mare Turf - Harmonious
    Ladies Classic - Blind Luck



    Juvenile Turf - Mantoba
    Sprint - Atta Boy Roy
    Turf Sprint - Silver Timber
    Juvenile - Boys At Tosconova
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile - Tizway
    Turf - Winchester
    Classic - Quality Road

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  30. OK...here's my picks:
    Classic - Zenyatta (Looking At Lucky)
    Turf - Behkabad (Al Khali)
    Sprint - Smiling Tiger (Warrior's Reward)
    Mile - Goldicova (Gio Ponti)
    Juvenile - Uncle Mo (Biondetti)
    Mile Dirt - Gayeco (Morning Line)
    Juvenile Turf - Pluck (Soldat)
    Turf Sprint - Silver Timber (Bridgetown)
    Ladies Classic - Blind Luck (Persistently)
    Filly & Mare Turf - Harmonious (Forever Together)
    Juvenile Fillies - Awesome Feather (Tell A Kelly)
    Filly & Mare Sprint - Informed Decision ( Champagne d'Oro)
    Juvenile Fillies Turf - Winter Memories
    Marathon - Alcomo

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  31. Cool Coleman's Offical Selections
    Marathon
    A.U. Miner (alt Bright Horizon

    Juve Fillies Turf
    Kathmanblu (alt more then real)

    F&M Sprint
    Champange D'Oro (alt informed Decision)

    Juve Fillies
    Tell a Kelly (alt R Heat Lightning)

    F&M Turf
    Miss Keller (alt Midday)

    Ladies CLassic
    Harve De Grace (alt Life at 10)

    DAY 2

    Juve Turf
    Master of Hounds (alt Soldat)

    Sprint
    Big Drama (alt warriors reward)

    Turf Sprint
    Chamberlin Bridge (alt bridgetown)

    Juve
    Stay Thirsty (Biodentti)

    Turf mile
    Goldikova (alt Sidnys Candy)

    Dirt Mile
    Cool Coal Man (alt Geyego)

    Turf
    Winchester (alt Al kahli)

    Classic
    Quality Road (alt Musket man)

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  32. I violated the consecutive favorite rule. Please change Uncle Mo to Jaycito in the Juvenile. Thanks!

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  33. Ok, hope I'm not too late, was swamped at work this morning and taking a 15 minute lunch so I can enter. Having Breeders Cup on Friday is stupid.

    Marathon: Alcomo
    Juvy Fillies Turf: Winter Memories
    F&M Sprint: Evening Jewel
    Juvy Fillies: Awesome Feather
    F&M Turf: Harmonious
    Distaff (refuse to call it Ladies Classic, sorry.): Blind Luck

    Juvy Turf: Utley
    Sprint: Atta Boy Roy
    Turf Sprint: Bridgetown
    Juvenile: Jaycito
    Mile: Goldikova
    Dirt Mile: Vineyard Haven
    Turf: Dangerous Midge
    Classic: Zenyatta

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  34. Friday:
    Marathon - Alcomo
    Juv Fillies Turf - Winter Memories
    F&M Sprint - Evening Jewel
    Juv Fillies - Delightful Mary
    F&M Turf - Harmonious
    Lady's Classic - Life at Ten

    Saturday:
    Juv Turf - Banned
    Sprint - Girolamo
    Turf Sprint - Rose Catherine
    Juvenile - Jaycito
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile - Hurricane Ike
    Turf - Debussy
    Classic - Zenyatta

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  35. Marathon: Prince Will I Am
    JF Turf: Winter Memories
    F&M Sprint: Champagne D'Oro
    JF: Theyskens Theory
    F&M Turf: Midday
    Distaff: Life At Ten
    JTurf: Utley
    Sprint: Warriors Reward
    Turf Sprint: Chamberlain Bridge
    Juvenile: Uncle Mo
    Mile: Paco Boy
    Dirt Mile: Tizway
    Turf: Bekhabad
    Classic: Zenyatta

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  36. Vet scratch??? Must change Filly Sprint!

    Filly Sprint - Evening Jewel

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  37. In case of a scratch, alternates are listed in parentheses

    Marathon: Eldaafer (Atoned)
    Juvie Filly Turf: Kathmanblu (Winter Memories)
    F&M Sprint: Champagne d'Oro (Moontune Missy)
    Juvie Filly: Awesome Feather (Believe in A.P.)
    F&M Turf: Keertana (Midday)
    Distaff: Life At Ten (Blind Luck)

    Juvie Turf: Banned (Air Support)
    Sprint: Pashito the Che (Riley Tucker)
    Turf Sprint: Silver Timber (Canadian Ballet)
    Juvie: Stay Thirsty (Murjan)
    Mile: Goldikova (Proviso)
    Dirt Mile: Tizway (Thiskyhasnolimit)
    Turf: Champ Pegasus (Behkabad)
    Classic: Lookin At Lucky (First Dude)

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  38. marathon - Alcomo
    Juv F Turf - winter memories
    F Sprint - Switch
    Juv F - Theysken Theory
    F&M Turf - Midday
    L Clasic - Life at Ten
    Juv Turf - Banned
    sprint - Wise Dan
    Tur Spr - Grand Adventure
    Juv - Biondetti
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile- Here comes Ben
    Turf - Al Khali
    Classic - Zenyatta

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  39. Day 1 only

    Marathon - AU Miner
    Juv F Turf - Winter Memories
    F. Sprint - Champagne D'Oro
    Juv F - Believe in AP
    F&M Turf - Midday
    L Classic - It's Tea Time

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  40. Day 2

    Juv Turf - Master of Hounds
    Sprint - Paschito the Che
    Turf Sprint- Quick Enough
    Juv - Boys at T
    Mile - Goldikova
    Dirt Mile - Tizway
    Turf - Behkabad
    Classic - Blame

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  41. Congratulations Andy Scoggin, aka Secretariat! You are the 2010 ZATT Breeders' Cup Survivor Champion. The contest proved too tough for most, and Andy was able to take home the win by surviving the first three races with A.U. Miner, Winter Memories, and Evening Jewel. Well done Andy! Let me know what you want to write about.

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  42. OK.....who came in second...third....we wanna know how close we came!

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  43. Vivian, there were several who lasted through two races ... something like a seven-way tie for second.

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  44. I just need a little explanation, would anyone care to elaborate on the last comment?
    You wanna see a truly realistic movie? How about Inception. 100% realistic scenario - shit like that can only happen in dreams :)
    There was a story about this in our newspaper. People come to steal other people's content from blogs and then publish on their own sites.
    How do people blog on other people's blogs? Can I guest post on your site, I have lots of interesting articles.

    I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

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