Made the finals at Htr contest
 

I have made the finals at the HTR contest.

What started out as a field of about 75 shooters from boards everywhere and included national contest winners has now whittled down to the surviving 14.

The Belmont Stakes will decide the champion who will get a paid entry into that huge Vegas tourney late summer.

So it's 13 Super sophisticated computer users and one "Matchup Guy" to settle things in 2 weeks.

I can hear Jim's feedback that he gave me months back - "Show them what you can do Rich. Play to WIN"

Ok "Teach" will do! :)

I know you can
 

Thats Fantastic :)

I know you can do it I just know it!!
Its there because you listened and worked
Good for you Rich

The best skill to you
Bill

You got the stuff. Go and get them!!!!!!

emilio

HTR Contest
 

Congratulations, quite an accomplishment.

The "match-up" has many adherents, but as in everything else, few masters. Stay with that aggresive "show them what you can do attitude" and you'll do well.

Personally, I know when I play conservatively, and don't assume a "show them what..." I do poorly. Few remember those legendary infielders who sported a mid 200 batting average - peppered with singles and walks, but legends are made of the home run kings, they're not soon forgotten, and they usually made more money!

Though we play on a smaller field, our accomplishments are as real. Go get them and swing for the fences!

Regards,
Chris

Good luck Rich. If anyone can make the Match Up concepts dance it is you, so give them hell.

I am sure Jim would be very proud of you,

Robert

Put The Hurt On Them
 

Put The Hurt On Them Big Time Richie P. :D THE STORM

Chris,Luis Aparico and Mark Belanger to name a few.Jeff

Congrats on making it to the finals,may the force be with you.Jeff

Good job Richie!

Go take names and kick butt!!

Budman:D

Go Richie
 

I will be rootin' for you Rich!

Have fun .
BobC :)

Richie.....

Good Skill...We are all rooting for you!!!

Pete

HTR Contest
 

Richie,
Congratulations. What a great way to show the world of handicapping
what the 'Match-Up" is all about? I know Jim will be real proud of you
when you win this thing.
Billylump.

Chris,I forgot Bill Mazeroski.I like this idea of yours putting together horse racing and baseball,it makes me remember some of the old timers.Jeff

You Da Man
 

Great job rich
punch

Leaving for Vegas in the morning, will warm a seat up for you, sik em paisan!.

Richie,

Congratulations! Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, I am very happy for you! The Hat, very proudly, is looking down upon you with a great, big grin on his face.

Needless to say, I hope you take top prize!

All the best,

Jon

good luck richiep!

Congrats Richie,
Tournies are great fun..best advise..go in prepared and well rested. n Strut your stuff, man.
May the Great Spirit guide you!
Cecil

Richie , Thats Great ! Very Cool ! Good Skill !

Black Magic is that good , eh??

Good luck, Richie!

Good Luck!
 

Richie, way to go. Swingforthefences and take it all.

Good luck Richie, there are some real sharpies over there - count yourself amoung them.

with all I've got
 

Rich
My biggest wish is that you do your best
and reach your dream

If I can I want to send out a request for a group
possitive energy force to you
We all love you here
From all of us I wish you good skill
Nothing would be greater than for you to
put it together and move on to the big show

We love you Richie

Bill Varone
and the friends at Pace and Cap

Hi My name is Bill I saw you sitting here ,

Can You Help Me ?

The best of luck Richie. Show em where it's at.
Ira

HTR Contest
 

RichieP

I will be rooting for you all the way . Match them up and win this contest Richie

Vanoy

Result
 

I finished 2nd losing the title on a tiebreaker man.

The winner is a tremendous capper who has won the last 2 Gold Coast tourneys in Vegas to the tune of over 100k

number 1 here
 

Gee Rich

I hope you get something for your great effort
No matter what you are # 1 here

GS
Bill

Hey bud
Ken is sending me 100 bucks as the runner up. Gonna take Mom and Debbie up the block out for a lobster dinner when it comes.

"I finished 2nd losing the title on a tiebreaker man."

Richie,

First of all, welcome back! It was just too quiet here in your absence! :)

Second, be proud of your accomplishment!! There are folks that NEVER make it that far. And remember: a) there will be other contests! And b) the son of The Hat has only just begun!!!

And most important, remember this: You are numero uno HERE and that's what really counts!

Again, welcome back!!!

Jon :D

Hey Jon
I'm the son of Frank P and the student of the Hat both racing and life wise. I am blessed to have 2 unbelievable mentors in my Dad and Jim.

I need this time for myself to prove something to ME regarding racing. I'll be back in the Hat Check after Labor Day.

Hope you are doing great and stay cool!
Richie

Good Show Ricarddo !"poco A Poco Si Va Montano"
Te Salute

Ignacio.

Richie,

Talk about going down to the wire!!!!!

You're in pretty good company at the finish line. Enjoy the lobster dinner.......

Congrats, and have a restful summer.

Pete

Richie,

Congratulations Buddy. Good time in good company.

Its great to see you working at the level you belong.

Dick

Take no prisoners!

;>)

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You are representing to the fullest, Richie.

That 2nd place is as good as 1st for someone who is doing pure "HAT" style MatchUp.

And , for someone who started learning it within the past 1-3 years.

You really just got out the "dojo" to fully implement,practice and recall ALL that you have been taught, all out, by THE MASTER.

What I mean by that is going Head-to-Head with other 'cappers....outright, FULL ON COMBAT , if you will.

In the handicapping world, that's almost as close to getting personal as you can get. Not just winning for profit, but trying to crush and dessimate the other guys, your opposition,your opponents.

That's like someone just getting out of bootcamp yesterday, with the fresh smell of paper and pencils from class still lingering fresh in the nostrils, and going dead center to the front line in live battle, bullets flying ,grenades exploding, blood being splashed, the overwhelming smell of dead corpses, life or death at any second, any moment.

To be the 2nd soldier ALIVE out of many battle hardened/experienced vets is as good as 1st for one just finished his 1-3 year Ph.D in Jim "THE HAT" Bradshaw style MatchUp not so long ago.

Especially one of the few, really hardly any, to accomplish that who is just recently added on a very, very, very short list.

VoodooFan