NFL Pick’em Sheets for 2011

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Here are a few things to think about:

1. “Do I want to run my own pool?”

If you plan on running your own pool then you will want to look through the articles and post on this site to help you manage your pool. You will be spending a lot of time communicating and setting things up so clear some space in your schedule.

2. “Do I want to have a hosting service?”

There are many services out there that can track your pool for you and help you manage it. I try to include many of those pools in my link section. CBS sports and ESPN have free sites that are very easy to use but limited in flexibility.

3. “How much do I want the entry fee to be?”

I always try to set a side my office pool and fantasy league funds. I like to do a few different pools for a variety of fees but I think $20-50 a person is a good starting point for any office pool entry. Also get the entry fee up front to avoid those that skip out on paying.

4. “What format do I want to implement?”

There are so many format that you will want to spend some time looking through them on this site. For football, I think Survivor, Pick em or Confidence pools work best. If you do an NFL office pool I suggest you DO NOT use the spread. I feel that using a spread in an NFL  pool takes away the skill of picking underdogs.

5. “Who do I want to invite to play?”

This is the easy part. Stick with people that are not going to lose interest and quit.

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THIS YEAR WINNER WILL BE:

Master of Hounds 10-1

Here is why I like Master of Hounds:

#1 Post

• Saving ground is very important in the longest race of the Triple Crown.
• Master of Hounds will be able to sit back and wait for an opening since he is not going for the lead.

Gomez aboard

• Master of Hounds has a very experienced rider.
• Gomez is one of the best riders in America
• Just like Drosselmeyer last year with Smith riding, Master of Hounds will benefit from Gomez’s experience

Getting Better

• Each of his last two races have been improving.
• His 95 Beyer in the Derby and 5th place finish show he is capable of competing here.
• He has not raced much in America so expect more improvement

Connections

• The genius connections are looking for a score America

If Master of Hounds does not win then who:

Brillant Speed 15-1 (another improving horse)

Trifecta:

Master of Hounds with Brillant Speed with Nehro (box it)

Good Luck,

The Office Pool Guy

If you haven’t followed my triple crown picks in the past, you may want to start as I successfully picked the in last years Belmont winner Droselmeyer at a whopping 14-1 odds. This year I just missed picking the Preakness with 3rd place finisher Astrology, so stay tuned.

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FREE BELMONT STAKES PAST PERFORMANCES

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Reason #1 Pedigree

This horse was one of the Derby favorites as a two-year old (similar to Drosselmeyer) and was sired by AP Indy/Seattle Slew. Any time you can get a Seattle Slew horse you have to give it a close look. The owners paid a pretty penny for Astrology and he  looked like he was going to be great route horse. Astrology has been pointed towards the Preakness so expect his best effort.

Reason #2 Mike Smith

This is the second time that Mike Smith will ride Astrology and the last time he ran his best Beyer ever at 93. Smith is a quality rider who had a bad outing in the Derby so expect him to bring in the Preakness. 

Reason #3 Racing Style

Astrology is coming out of the post #1 which I love considering his running style. He is a presser and should be right up with the leaders. When the leaders stumble he will have the shortest way to go and the best chance to hold off the closers.

Reason #4 Improving Horse

Astrology’s last 2 races this year have improved on the previous race. He ran a 87 Beyer in March and then ran his best race ever in the slop with a 93. This horse has never finished worst than 3rd. Expect improvement in the Preakness.

Reason #5 Fresh Horse

With only 2 races this year Astrology is coming into the Preakness fresh and hungry. Racing in the Triple Crown takes its toll on horses that is why it is so hard to win all three, so why not look for a horse that is not wore down. With little racing this year he is bound to show his 3 year old improvement. Not only that but at 15-1 he is a steal.

So there you have it, five reasons to go with a 15-1 horse and cash a large ticket.

Don’t be afraid to post your picks in the forum and good luck on Preakness day.

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2011 PREAKNESS STAKE PP

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