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Announcement Of Winners, Runners-up And Top-10 Of The 2020 Four Winter Derbies Ptr Contest

By Skumar | 04-Feb-2020

03-02-2020

To,

Dear All Contestants of the 2020 Four Winter Derbies PTR Contest,

Esteemed Shri S K Sagar Ji,

Coordinators and Management Members of the PTR Contest.

 

Sub : Winners , Runner-up and Top-10 of the PTR Contest- Announcement Reg 

Good Morning to all the contestants, The PTR Team and Shri Sagar Saab!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At the outset I thank Shri Sagar Ji for inviting me to be the CG for the just concluded 2020 Four Winter Derbies PTR Contest and it was indeed a great feeling for me to hear his voice after a gap of so many months/years. It’s my privilege to announce the 2020 Results of the prestigious "Four Winter Derbies PTR Contest"

 

Preface :

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It is the Brain Child of our esteemed Sagar Ji and is considered the Most prestigious annual event concerning the Four Winter Derbies ( Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and the Grand Indian Mumbai Derby). "Infact he is the War Hammer pertaining to this Contest".  He has been sponsoring so many prizes to the winners and Runner-up and to other contestants as well in the past decade or so.

This Contest was conceptualized keeping in line with Regular PTR contest which Late Sreekanth Created in IR.com and used to run on daily basis so as to create the competitive edge within one self before one goes to the Live races. The idea of Late Sreekanth was that one should identify the prospective winners for that days races well in advance through good study of the Card and through this contest one should posts his choices and invest prudently the points budgets allocated to each contestant and later on in the day in live races invest on those horses. Thus, this PTR came into existence.

PTR = Points for Today’s Races.

Shri Sagar Ji then thought of how this contest can help further and how to make it more meaningful and at the same time associating this contest with something which forms integral of the Indian Racing calender. Thus, he aligned this contest to the Four prestigious Derbies which happens in Winter Season in Indian Racing calender. Over a period of years this contest has gained so much popularity that it is considered as the Most Prestigious and Most Happening Racing Contest by all the Rail birds. They eagerly look forward to Shri Sagar Saab's post regarding the announcement of these contests during the winter season.

 

Brief Stats of the Contest :

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2017   :  148 Posts (92 Contest entries)

2018   :  101 Posts (74 Contest Entries )

2019   :  66 Posts (48 Contest entries)

2020  :  avg for 4 contests 22  

The decline in falling numbers are attributed to the GST implementation of 28 % , uncertainties prevailing in the sport and changing dynamics this sport is witnessing, growing menace of Online betting facilities in the wake of clubs charging for so many items now. All in All , it is sad scenario for this sport .

I now present you the Winners , Runners-up and the TOP-10 for the 2020 Four Winter Derbies PTR Contest .

1. SK Sagar   = 5,34,300
2. Tiger          = 4,33,020
3. GS Bhatia  = 3,18,070
4. DRK           = 2,82,100
5. Bobby        = 2,28,150
6. Skumar      = 2,25,550
7. Manoharan= 2,13,800
8. Raj_Delhi   = 2,09,400
9. Hunter        = 2,02,400
10. Golden viper = 1,60,100

 

Many Congratulations to One and only Shri S K Sagar Ji for winning this contest like War Hammer did it in style over 7 ¾ lengths margin and he has been doing this type of performance over the past decade now. Sir, You are true inspiration to one and all in HT @ IR.com . with 5.343 Lacs NNP’s you are Ranked Number 1 in this contest.

 

Tiger has been a consistent performer in this contest over the past few years and his choices always are Impeccable and outstanding , with 4.330 Lacs NNP’s you are ranked number 2 in the contest and many congratulations to you tiger.

 

GS Bhatia Ji has been storming all the contests being run in HT in the recent times and has made a mark for himself with his fantastic choices and in this contest with 3.180 Lacs NNP’s you are ranked number 3 in the contest. Many Congratulations Sir.

 

I also congratulate all the contestants for carving their names in the scoreboard inspite of the adversities cited above and I wish each one of you all the very best in the year 2020 and thereon as well.

 

Special Mention of GS has to be made who did all the hardwork to compile scores leg by leg  and in no time he did a fantastic job in the contest. You deserve a Grand applause from one and all concerning this contest.

My sincere thanks to Indiarace.com for being such an big sport all these years to facilitate the running of this contest and I wish every team member at IR.com all the very best in all their endeavours.

 

Past the Post :

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Few years Back Major Shri Srinivas Nalgaonkar Ji expressed his desire that this contest should see entries above the century mark and keeping this in view, I request Shri Sagar Ji  to infuse some changes in these contests so that it can attract the FRESH rail birds and also our Past contestants back into these contests.

I now conclude my presentation with the above declaration and wishing you all once again ATB for the Balance of year 2020 racing season and also further with a caution to be exercised in our daily pursuit of surviving in this sport.

Thanks a million to Sagar Ji once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Warm Regards

 

SK 

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13 Replies

Tiger said ...

06-Feb-2020

It is a very humble moment for me; being recognised and appreciated for the passion I have been pursuing for years.

At the outset Heartiest Congratulations to S K Sagar Sir for winning the contest and G S Bhatia ji with whom I share the runner up position.

A big Thank You to our chief guest S Kumar ji and India race Admin for providing us this amazing platform.

Last but not least Thank you again S K Sagar Sir, S Kumar ji, Ramiyer ji, GS, DRK, BKD Dada and others for kind words.

 

TIGER".......................................................................

S.k.sagar said ...

06-Feb-2020

 

First off I wish to thank all the participants who took part in the competition, specially those who played all the four legs of the PTR.

Due to enormous Tote deductions at all the Turf Centres ( average 35 % ) the par score is About 209000 points, which means all those who scored over 209000 are above average. Eight participants scored above this level. Well played to all of them.

 Heartiest congratulations to  TIGER for an impressive performance particular in getting The SHP right in three derbies. If you had picked `TROUVAIL` as the second placed horse in the Indian Derby, you would have probably surpassed  10 Lakhs.

Heartiest Congratulations to GS Bhatia for finishing third in a field of 22 with an impressive tally of 318000 points.

Thanks to all for your congratulatory messages to me and for your kind words.

Dear SKumar .. thank you so much for accepting my invitation to be the Chief Guest and for  your excellent posting. You have played the role of Chief Guest to perfection, you covered every aspect of the proceedings and did not overlook anything.

Dear GS … many many thanks for your very prompt postings of the scores of each and every participant. You worked very hard on this and I really appreciate your effort. Thanks once again.

Thanks to Admn. Indiarace for their unstinted support in making this PTR a success. Though the number of participants was not very high, interest and enthusiasm was not lacking.

I would like to present my new book ``BRIGHT LIGHT IN THE SKY`` to `TIGER ` for finishing 1st Runner up, to `GS Bhatia` for finishing 2nd runner up, to SKumar for being the Chief Guest, and to GS for his enormous help in providing the Leadership Boards. Request let me have your postal address so I can courier the books

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Viper said ...

05-Feb-2020

Congrats to sagar jee  GS  and Skumar for this wonderful contest.

The current trend is to go for only one winner,hence this response.

It does not matter to us Please keep  up

 

Vinay.gowda said ...

05-Feb-2020

Will definitely participate in invitational weekend contest only if there is any prize. Was runner-up in 2014.  My Sore course is very challenging to pick winners.

Vampsvenom said ...

05-Feb-2020

Hello Respected Friends

First of all I would like to thank India race com for the platform

Congratulation to RESPECTED  Sagar sir for lovely performance and also like to congratulate RESPECTED RUNNER UPS for lovely performance and also would thank Respected Admin and Respected S.Kumar sir for presentation and awards.

Regards

Vampsvenom

Gs said ...

04-Feb-2020

Hello Everyone

Thanks Skumar Sir for your very nice write up  while announcing the results with your messages to Winners..Thanks BKD Sir for your appreciation

Heartiest Congratulations SK Sagar Sir for Winning The 2020 Four Winter Derby  PTR Contest with a remarkable performance

Congratulations Tiger and GS Bhatia for securing 2nd and 3rd Place..you both are very consistent in this contest..The Top 3 performance was well above average ..You three able to score above the invested amount of 3,24,000..GS Bhatia Sir was very close to that invested amount.

Congrats to all other Participants...Great overall performance

Thanks

Regards

GS

Ramiyer said ...

04-Feb-2020

Congratulations to Sagar sir,tiger,bhatia and all other performers.

Thanks to S.Kumar for presenting the awards as always in a flamboyant style.

thanks to india race com and admin.

Heers said ...

04-Feb-2020

Hearty congratulations to the top winners.

Libero said ...

04-Feb-2020

Dear SK Sagar ji

Hearty congratulations for topping the chart, excellent performance

All other contestants

Congratulations to all the podium finishers and participants

Regards

Santhosh

PS: Sorry for not participating in this PTR due to time constraints, and promise my participation in the invitation PTR

Drk said ...

04-Feb-2020

Congratulations to sk Sagar distance winer

Congratulations both tiger and gs batia

Good contest, thanks to all HT Friends. 

 

Bkd said ...

04-Feb-2020

Hello Everybody,

Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to....

--Sagar ji....You have been the kingpin of  several contests and thoroughly deserve to be at the top of the ladder in the Derby PTR as well.

--Tiger...Hat's off to your fighting spirit in all forms of Horse racing contests,. your sporting attitude is most commendable!

-- GS Bhatiaji...A stalwart of many a duels. You have an eye for picking the right choices, even in the mundane daily selection's column. Your followers are blessed..indeed!

And to ALL others, including our dear SK, a BIG THUMBS UP!

-- Not to forget Gouri Shanker's (GS) sincerity and hard work in maintaining various statistical records voluntarily, and being such a great help to the organisers.

Needless to mention, the Admin at HT who have been rendering a yeoman;s service, year in and year out, in conducting the COS, so very diligently.

Warmly,

BKD

Bonding008 said ...

04-Feb-2020

Congratulations Sir Sagar , wonderful performance till the end , wishing the same to the top ten and the other contestants, in-fact, I  must sincerely  say that who ever joined this contest are winners also , kudos to India. com and the administration and staff for encouraging these type of contest , looking forward for many more contest of skill ...

Againstodds said ...

04-Feb-2020

Congrats to @SK Sagar sir and all other top finishers. Congrats to all other participants.