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  #1

  Pablo
  December 16th, 2011 19:52

  Hopefully at least Ascot is on tomorrow…

  3.05 Reve De Sivola
  3.35 Gibb River

  e/w double to start with…

  Good luck with your bets!

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  #2

  Pablo
  December 17th, 2011 01:56

  Have added bets in case Haydock is on:

  2.10 Reindeer Dippin
  2.45 Cape Tribulation

  Good luck with your bets!

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  #3

  Seven Towers
  December 17th, 2011 12:23

  Brian Ellison is highlighting what a poor trainer Nick Gifford is and how poor he is at placement with the nascent form of Dusky Bob.

  He used to run in the colours of an old favourite Roselier in Ballyvaddy and his pedigree suggests that he will stay four miles let alone three.

  Now with a decent trainer I hope he runs well today and perhaps even takes in the NH Chase a bit later on in the season.

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  #4

  National Punter
  December 17th, 2011 12:24

  Morning all

  Main focus is today’s Ascot races, but will follow Pablo on reindeer dippin And in the 245 will g for canning ton brook or cape tribulation

  Ascot
  155 Giorgio quercus 3.2/1 although Gilbarry with the McCoy factor around 10/1 could be interesting

  230 Is one of Those Frankel races, can you look beyond big bucks? On form defiantly not the only but is the right handed track which may not suit big bucks and may throw in a surprise . So small bets for me on restless Harry and sparky may at around 28/1

  305 reve de sivola and outsider neptune collonges, do quite like the Minack but too short for a big field.

  335 Sailers warn looks a good 10.5/1 shot, good Irish raider, been running well, has McCoy on board. Will also back Marsh Warbler as 16/1 and well weighted compared to Brampour when being beaten by Grandouet

  Good luck today everyone

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  #5

  Showlad
  December 17th, 2011 13:45

  Hi all Is this the main ‘regular’ daily contact thread?

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  #6

  National Punter
  December 17th, 2011 13:54

  Hi Showlad, I thnk it is for every day racing.
  Hope to see a few regulars on here over Christmas
  ascot 1255 dusky bob ( on at the races for those who didn’t know)

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  #7

  Showlad
  December 17th, 2011 14:01

  Hey NP Great to see you (or online version of being in touch) again

  Looking forward to The Grand National 2012

  Started catching up on the posts (lovely reading – relishing getting through them with a festive drinky poo in one hand when I get real time off very shortly) since my time out grazing in the field but am back now in training and will be red red hot hot once again!!

  Some really nice posts have been put up…really really well done and thanks to the Team

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  #8

  National Punter
  December 17th, 2011 14:03

  Hi Showlad, indeed good to see you back.
  Have filled my wine cabinet with some fine reds and will be tucking into some chianti with the afternoon races!

  Anyone else tipping this afternoon?

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  #9

  Showlad
  December 17th, 2011 14:09

  Christmas Ascot race – what on Christmas day?

  Your cabinet sounds fine indeed Sir NP

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  #10

  National Punter
  December 17th, 2011 14:26

  Thanks Showlad, not so sure it will be as full by the end of Christmas!
  A nice contrast from some heavy malbec’s for steak, some of Italy’s finest sangoinese grapes, reasonably priced concha toro trio from Chile and some heavy rioja for roasts. All this talk of wine is making me thirsty so glass no 1 poured , it is Christmas after all!

  Lancetto & passato in the 125 for me

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  #11

  Showlad
  December 17th, 2011 14:38

  Enjoy NP

  When’s this Ascot Christmas race?

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  #12

  Showlad
  December 17th, 2011 14:53

  Value tip from me today SOIXANTE 1.55 Ascot

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  #13

  National Punter
  December 17th, 2011 14:55

  I’m starting Christmas early Showlad! So am watching this afternoons races and tipping badly so far

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  #14

  National Punter
  December 17th, 2011 15:07

  Reindeer dipping and pateese in the next

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  #15

  kj
  December 17th, 2011 15:44

  Hey everyone
  you could back Big Bucks to win until he’s a 20yr old! well done that horse and Mr. Nicholls.

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  #16

  Showlad
  December 17th, 2011 15:45

  Ha ha NP

  Ye I tipped THE only remote value in the 1.55 and it finished – remote

  Have a great day all.

  Especially looking forward to Welsh Nat

  Admin – WELSH NATIONAL and KING GEORGE threads up asap please Thanks in advance

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  #17

  kj
  December 17th, 2011 16:13

  Showlad
  I think this is our christmas pressie new threads!
  I asked for some tother day, not sure we’d get more however not sure which one we should all discuss the welsh national on, its rather relevant to the GN I would suggest looking forward to those two christmas races too! just wondering if I’ll get to watch them at the outlaws!

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  #18

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 17th, 2011 17:12

  I also requested a thread for our votes which has started.

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  #19

  Matriarch
  December 17th, 2011 22:46

  Welsh Nash…just had a crunch of the stats and its all about the GG’s…Giles Cross and Galaxy Rock with pref for the latter. Trends/ground (prob soft-heavy)/dosage.

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  #20

  Showlad
  December 18th, 2011 11:26

  KJ good luck at the Outlaws

  ASM yes high time we get out Top 6 Votes thread going – as is our tradition first deadline is 31 December Admin 3 new threads please (as usual a Top 6 Thread – keeps it all in one place and it does get rather huge – oo-er missus

  Matriarch for me (and since last year’s race when obv Synchronised would be punished in the weights for his win) it’s GILES CROSS all the way

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  #21

  Showlad
  December 18th, 2011 11:31

  Great to be back gang and leaving you a couple of tips for today as I head out

  both at Carlisle:
  1.55 HAIL TIBERIOUS 19/2 this morning but going in

  and my big tip (a lot of oo-er missus going on today ha ha) today is

  2.35 RUFF DIAMOND 16s this morn but again is going in.

  GOOD LUCK ALL and have a wonderful Sunday – one week before Christmas

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  #22

  Showlad
  December 18th, 2011 11:32

  HAIL TIBERIOUS is in the 1.25 lol. Bye All

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  #23

  Irish Raider
  December 18th, 2011 15:41

  Good Man Showlad….and just in time for Santa!

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  #24

  Matriarch
  December 18th, 2011 16:01

  Ruff Diamond…..Showlad your a (Xmas) star! ;0)

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  #25

  Showlad
  December 18th, 2011 22:03

  Welcome guys. Good to be back

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  #26

  Showlad
  December 18th, 2011 22:16

  PS Admin: could really do with the Welsh National and King George separate threads. Esp Welsh for Grand National connotations. 9 days to the Welsh

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  #27

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 18th, 2011 22:59

  60 runners declared for Welsh national to be run on December 27 (hopefully. ) however Neptune College is a doubtful runner so weight might go up by at least 3 pounds by my reckoning.

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  #28

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 18th, 2011 23:04

  Sorry that’s Neptune Collonges.

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  #29

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 19th, 2011 08:04

  Showlad if you read the top of this thread, Admin says he’ll be opening up. separate threads for Welsh National & King George in a few days.

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  #30

  sling-shot01
  December 19th, 2011 14:06

  has anyone done any novity bets on paddy power before, the reason why i ask is because i have done inbetweeners on there a few weeks ago for christmas no 1 dvd, its no.1 in the chart at tesco the charts are up today and bet is still saying pending. im getting anxious cause i had a large bet at 6/1 , ive also done an trixie with inbetweeners @6/1, military wifes christmas no.1 @13/8 and mark cavindish bbc sports personality of the year 11/8 and all are looking good at the moment .fingers crossed .. ps well done showlad on all your tips yesterday , its good to see you back

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  #31

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 19th, 2011 14:22

  Any novity bets like number 1 at Christmas might be next week as Christmas day is on Sunday this year, but they should tell you the conditions of the bet. Good luck with it.

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  #32

  Showlad
  December 19th, 2011 19:06

  Thanks Sling Shot

  Thanks ASM – hopefully Welsh National thread imminent to have any clout

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  #33

  Systemsman
  December 19th, 2011 22:48

  Nice to see your first win Showlad (i was wondering where you got too and found you here)- can’t wait for your 1-6 GN (so many of the fancied runners have problems with key stats so far). Lets hope we can pick up a few pennies on the WN!!- going to check out those GG’s…Giles Cross and Galaxy Rock.

  Main stats for Welsh National anyone??

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  #34

  Showlad
  December 21st, 2011 01:44

  Hey stablemate Systemsman

  Yes let’s get our Top 6 votes in for the Grand National ready for the first vote which will close on the last day of this year Thread as usual Admin please?

  Welsh National thread too Admin – there’s only 1 week left to the race and no thread up

  On the second day of Christmas Admin gave to me…a thread for the Top 6 Tipsters League and a thread for the Welsh National… Actually fits phonetically if you sing it

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  #35

  Systemsman
  December 21st, 2011 21:24

  Showlad my friend see note 39 from me on the “Grand National 2012: Countdown To April!” thred, re dates for GN Top six round 1.

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  #36

  Showlad
  December 21st, 2011 23:19

  Hi Systemsman my stablemate;)

  The Jan 3rd close last year was to allow for the Welsh National to be taken into account which was rescheduled for that day. So, if all happy, we’ll revert to the original Dec 31st deadline.
  Gives us to the end of this year, as is our tradition, for each of us to call our first Top 6 vote
  Hopefully Admin will have a dedicated thread for our first votes to go on (I’ll paste over those who have already voted)…Admin, hello…Admin lol :)

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  #37

  Showlad
  December 21st, 2011 23:33

  Welsh National Update:
  Synchronised likely to go to Lexus!!
  http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

  Get on GILES CROSS now @8/1 ew 4 places at Ladbrokes before price crashes

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  #38

  Showlad
  December 21st, 2011 23:40

  Kauto @4/1 with Ladbrokes too for the King George – worth a ‘lil punt for Boxing Day and sit back and enjoy the great fight

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  #39

  Showlad
  December 22nd, 2011 00:38

  Will do proper analysis when sitting with a Christmas drinky poo

  But for now here are Showlad’s 3 against the Welsh National field – all super ew bets:
  GILES CROSS @ 8s
  LE BEAU BAI @ 14s
  BALLYFITZ @ 25s

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  #40

  Showlad
  December 22nd, 2011 00:42

  Just want to say what a great bunch you all are

  MERRY CHRISTMAS and All the Best for 2012 to all

  Admin – thanks and Seasons Greetings too (but get a blinkin’ move on with those threads lol – Top 6 and Welsh National).

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  #41

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 22nd, 2011 01:37

  Showlad while I’ve yet to get to work on the Welsh national, I can tell you that several experts from my racing paper The Weekender fancies Giles Cross. Looks like Darren our administrator has forgotten to put up a dedicated thread for Welsh national & King George so going to make a start on this thread very soon.

  In the meantime merry Christmas

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  #42

  kj
  December 22nd, 2011 15:37

  Ah ha ASM! just what I was saying on GN thread

  Thanks for the posting Showlad, glad to see someone has started us off. I backed Giles Cross in the Southern National, hoorah! first of a few big wins for me …Hennessey, becher chase… all those precious winners turning up for the welsh! all with a fair chance, but theres lots more to like and I couldn’t discount The Fitz either or apparently Le Beau Bai whose bounce back last time somewhat suprised me. A real christmas pickle!

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  #43

  kj
  December 22nd, 2011 15:49

  Giles Cross well fancied but worryingly few finishing gears. Didn’t beat much in the Southern Nat and was a leggless finish there. If however his nemesis Synchronised really is heading for the Lexus? it is far more tempting.
  Galaxy Rock and Any Currency are interesting.
  As for Ballyfitz will he get in? he has to be my best e/w value bet and its traditional! Cappa Bleu anyone?

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  #44

  Showlad
  December 22nd, 2011 18:10

  Hi all

  KJ may your lucky run continue

  ASM and KJ re Giles: indeed KJ more of a ‘pummeler’ from the front and wearing field down than a Don’t Push It 5th gear style horse. Easy winner last year bar Synchro. Nice prep already and still weighted well. That’s why I posted up the 8/1 announcement last night – super ew value – which has gone now (6s and 7s).

  Le Beau and Bally super ew value – with the former a real threat.

  18 get into the Welsh and they are respectively Le Beau (already in) at 17th and Bally at 20/21st) should have a great chance of getting in.

  How long we been going now on here KJ? Reckon I’ve been here coming on here since 2007…

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  #45

  sling-shot01
  December 22nd, 2011 18:12

  hi team i hope your all nearly done for crimbo and having some festive spirit, i hope some off you got on cavendish early enough best price 2/5 at the moment, and he is polling some of the online polls at 53% at the moment. i hope someone did my forecast cavendish, farah @5/1 he is now best price 11/4 and cavendish,donald @ 40/1 now best price 15/2, clark could be a fly in the ointment for me but i have not done him, i think luke donald has done much more than him this year and being english he should get more of the votes as it is in this country and the irish vote will be split between clark and mcilroy. my heart tells me cavendish , farah but my wallet would like cavendish, donald but just a cavendish win i will be very happy , i will be on later during the show if i hear any of the later polls.

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  #46

  Showlad
  December 22nd, 2011 18:21

  Weather looks set to maintain current Heavy, Soft in places going with heavy rain 2mo and light rain on Sat and Mon.

  Suits Giles, Le Beau and Bally down to a tee

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/np16

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  #47

  Showlad
  December 22nd, 2011 18:25

  Hey Slingy

  Yes large Baileys with Morgans spiced shot at the ready and to hand

  Showlad is all yours my beloved blog (oo-er) – he’s arrived and settled in at friends for Christmas and is relishing going through all things GN and GN prep races this Christmas season with you all

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  #48

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 22nd, 2011 23:29

  Going to do a dosage table for Welsh national, plus how does everybody feel about a mini vote for Welsh national.

  Dosage is about a horse’s stamina against it’s speed.

  How do we find this out?

  We look for special sires, namely Chef De race or to put it in Ben’s terms Master Of The Breed. We go back 4 generations with each generation having half the points of the generation in front of it. So 1st generation has 16 points, 2nd generation has 8 points each, 3rd generation has 4 points each and finally the 4th generation has 2 points each. These points only count if the sire is one of these special sires otherwise the points is zero.

  These points can be from any of these 5 traits, brilliant, intermediate, classic, solid and professional. Brilliant and intermediate belong to the speed side of the equation while solid and professional belong to the stamina side. Classic is split equally between the two.

  These five figures make the other three. Dosage Profile (DP ) is simply adding the five figures together. It is always even and lies between zero and 64 the higher the figure the classier the horse (or at least in theory. )

  Dosage Index (DI ) is simply dividing the speed half of the equation (including half the classic figures ) by the stamina figures (including the other half of the classic figures ). The DI is always written to 2 decimal places, the only exception is infinity. A DI of 1.00 is a perfect balance while below shows more stamina and above more speed.

  The third figure is the centre of distribution ( CD ) and shows how far a horse should get. To work out the CD you must double the brilliant points and add the intermediate points this is the speed side of the equation while the stamina side of the equation we double the professional points and add the solid. We then take away the stamina points from the speed points. We then divide the answer by the DP and this leaves us with a figure between -2.00 to 2.00 (the only exception is infinity ). A figure of 0.00 is a perfect balance while a negative figure shows a liking for long distances while a positive figure for shorter distance. The CD like the DI is always written to 2 decimal places.

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  #49

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 23rd, 2011 01:22

  Now I’ve explained the basics on dosage, I’ll explain my table. First I take the first fifteen (15) separate winners who are dosage strong. Ben used to say 6 or less is dosage weak, but after much thought I decided to include those on 8 as well. That means the sample will be those on 10 or higher.

  I take the average of the DI and CD and then the average of those above and below the original average. These figures along with the boundary of the sample form my markers.

  Using my markers I then set up nine categories instead of the original seven like last year.

  The nine categories are

  Extremely positive
  Positive
  Slightly Positive
  Above Average
  Average
  Below Average
  Slightly Negative
  Negative
  Extremely Negative.

  The actual sample and table will follow as soon as I’ve time to sort them out!

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  #50

  admin
  December 23rd, 2011 02:06

  Everyone,

  We have a dedicated Welsh National thread now – apologies for the delay. I’ve also added a voting page as requested – could one of the regulars, possibly Showlad as he was so vociferous in his requests (only kidding!), add a blurb about what is required from the voting page so any new users can join in without any confusion. Thank you.

  I’m not really sure we need a dedicated King George thread as the idea of race threads is that they predominantly act as a preliminary to the Grand National itself and it looks unlikely that any of the Kempton field will end up in the National. However, if a few of you could underline that you think a King George thread would be useful despite the relatively short space of time before the race then I will add one. If we can get three or four different people saying today (23rd of December) that they think this would be useful then I will add.

  I hope you all have an enjoyable (and profitable!) festive season and thanks as always for all your excellent posts

  Darren

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  #51

  Systemsman
  December 23rd, 2011 13:50

  My Christmas drink and tip:

  “Grands Crus”
  Monday 26th 2pm Kempton.

  “Grand cru (French for great growth) is a regional wine classification that designates a vineyard known for its favorable reputation”

  Say no more!!

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  #52

  maureen
  December 23rd, 2011 15:07

  Merry Christmas Darren. Thanks for ‘running’ such a great forum.

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  #53

  sling-shot01
  December 23rd, 2011 15:32

  hi everyone, nearly pulled the forecast of last night mo farah was a very close 3rd but i hope you all got on mark cavendish even though he was a bit short price he was a license to print money last night he has made it a very merry christmas for me he poled in 49.47% of the vote last night so looking for the inbetweeners to be number one dvd and military wise to be number one christmas single and it will be a very merry christmas.

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  #54

  sling-shot01
  December 23rd, 2011 15:37

  hi showlad keep the festive spirit going.
  systemsman, totally agree with you with grands crus iv got money on him myself.
  maureen i second you on that, darrens doing a grand job.
  asm or neil.s keep up all the good work on this and the other threads, will be posting my other christmas tips up shortly.

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  #55

  sling-shot01
  December 23rd, 2011 16:06

  king george long ran 13/8

  christmas hurdle binocular 2/1

  feltham grand crus 6/4

  welsh national giles cross 8/1 any currency 16/1 master overseer 20/1

  dial a bet golden silver 5/1

  wayward peddlers cross 6/5

  lexus synchronised 20/1 if he goes

  good luck all and have a merry christmas

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  #56

  Systemsman
  December 23rd, 2011 18:16

  Nice xmas selections sling-shot01 – i’am sure a few will win.

  King George – Long Run should win provided he makes no mistakes – if he does its much more open (I love MM but think the pace against LR and KS will be too fast over those last 2f [against others he could win]).

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  #57

  Billymag
  December 23rd, 2011 23:45

  Just looking at king George it’s probably the most robust dosage race of the year, so will be interesting to see if trends continue. As the horses trying 3 miles for first time (master minded, captain Chris and Somersby) make interesting reading. Looking at previous winners (I accept there have been multiple winners), master minded is the least likely winner closely followed by captain Chris, however Somersbys dosage profile is excellent so on paper he has a great chance of getting the trip (question is he good enough). The stats say that u need a lot of stamina to win king George and as I’ve backed Somersby at 50/1 each way I’m hoping they hold up for another year and he can sneak into a place or dare I dream better!! Happy Xmas to all the team another excellent year and fingers crossed we get a big result come april

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  #58

  JJF
  December 24th, 2011 11:54

  Morning all , a little while since I have been on , a lot happening elsewhere , but all good . I see all the hard work continuing and excellent banter as always . See my old friend the Shadow is still on the ball and usual contributors and rogues still providing excellent advice and profits . I will be back posting on regularly from now on and through to the biggie , hoping to get winner again , so God Bless and lets hope for more bookie bashing !! Merry Christmas to you all !

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  #59

  Showlad
  December 25th, 2011 16:21

  Hey JJF

  Merry Christmas to you and all

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  #60

  Jackie
  December 25th, 2011 18:23

  Merry christmas lads and lassies!!

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  #61

  Showlad
  December 25th, 2011 19:55

  King George:
  KAUTO was too good to ignore when I got on @ 4/1 earlier in the week. Crazy ew value too was and still is NACARAT @66/1 with Paddy Power. In a race where many will try to play and excel at an unfamiliar game and distance Nacarat will enjoy the going and could just sneak a place

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  #62

  Showlad
  December 25th, 2011 19:55

  Merry Christmas Jackie

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  #63

  National Punter
  December 26th, 2011 00:10

  Merry Christmas everyone, at this time of night I bet a few of us are quite merry.
  Hope you have all had a fantastic day. Kempton tomorrow and I am swaying towards Master Minded as a bit of a wildcard and at 7/1 seems good value.

  Showlad Although I don’t feel Nacrat front running style will prevail he may sneak a place if a few don’t finish.

  Catch up with you all tomorrow and hope not too many sore heads about!

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  #64

  speedyseagull
  December 26th, 2011 12:58

  On Somersby e/w, but more in hope than expectation

  E/W lucky 15:

  1:25 Kemp trafalgar road (7/1)
  1:45 Weth sarando (8/1)
  2:20 Weth high ransom (5/1)
  3:40 Kemp pantxoa (8/1)

  Good luck all!

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  #65

  JJF
  December 26th, 2011 13:33

  Afternoon all , hope you are all well and recovered from yesterdays festivities .

  EW Lucky 15 .
  Kempt 125 – Our Mick
  Kempt 340 – Mauritino
  Lepoardst 150 – Shariyan
  Wethb 145 – Knockara Beau

  Small win Yankee on , Plenty Pocket , Grand Crus , Overturn and all going on Long Run if other 3 win .

  Good luck all and God Bless , JJF

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  #66

  Jackie
  December 26th, 2011 13:51

  Plenty Pockets in the first at Kempton for me, had my main winner though, Speed master, too short for you guys

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  #67

  National Punter
  December 26th, 2011 14:04

  Afternoon all
  Joining JJF on our Mick in the 125 7/1
  200 grand cru 1.3/1
  235rock on ruby 2/1
  310 master Minded 7/1

  Good luck all, should be in for a good day

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  #68

  JJF
  December 26th, 2011 14:37

  Woop Woop good start to this years punting on here , go on Young Mick !

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  #69

  JJF
  December 26th, 2011 14:46

  Good pointer to 1 of the other 1 I have backed with the fav winning at Kempton in the first , it is Mauritino 340 Kempton .

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  #70

  Jackie
  December 26th, 2011 15:09

  Fantastic jumping on Grand Crus, my second big bet of day! WD all

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  #71

  Jackie
  December 26th, 2011 16:35

  What a King George! WD all on Kauto, I was, but only a few crumbs.

  I have Busker Royal and Fennis Boy ew in the last. With Knight Pass to win. We’ll see!

  Hope you are all enjoying your christmas break.

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  #72

  Jackie
  December 26th, 2011 16:49

  Good day at the office! Knight pass comes good

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  #73

  Showlad
  December 26th, 2011 17:15

  Tipped up on Welsh page – well done Kauto
  Sommersby 1/2 length away from 3rd (betfair paying 3rd).

  Well done all winners

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  #74

  speedyseagull
  December 26th, 2011 18:54

  well done winners! I was not one of them

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  #75

  Seven Towers
  December 26th, 2011 21:14

  Two each way against the field in the Paddy Power for me,

  LEANNE has shown her liking for this race previously so expect her to give a good run for my money and SOME TARGET to go close to bolster his handicap mark and get in for Aintree.

  I like AS DER FER and LE BEAU BAI to run well at Chepstow. Conditions should suit both these French breds.

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  #76

  speedyseagull
  December 27th, 2011 13:52

  WELSH NATIONAL

  Win bets for me on:

  Giles Cross
  Galaxy Rock

  Main e/w bet:

  Any currency

  Speculative e/w bet:

  Indifference Curve

  Watching that first race, the ground didn’t actually look that testing for Chepstow standards and they finished with quite a flourish. Therefore, despite any official going description, I have just about crossed Le Beau Bai off my list as don’t think it will be quite testing enough for him

  PADDY POWER

  Some Target (20/1)
  Western Charmer (40/1)

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  #77

  JJF
  December 27th, 2011 13:53

  Afternoon all , doing another ew Lucky 15 on the 4 races at Chepstow that are on BBC2 .
  Strategic Approach in first 1pm
  Consigliere in 2nd
  Giles Cross in Welsh National
  School For Scandal in last on BBC2 AT 245PM

  Also had an ew bet on As De Fer in Welsh National good luck all , God Bless

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  #78

  Jackie
  December 27th, 2011 14:18

  1.30 Cadoudalas ew. Quincy win.

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  #79

  Seven Towers
  December 27th, 2011 14:36

  Wonderful run by SCOTSIRISH. This fella is getting better even at this late stage in his career.

  Glad I’ve taken some rather fancy prices for only small outlay. Worth a £10 of anyone’s money for Aintree.

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  #80

  Seven Towers
  December 27th, 2011 15:23

  GET IN!!!!!!!!!

  He came out on top of my spreadsheet for Aintree even before this win!

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  #81

  sling-shot01
  December 27th, 2011 15:59

  becauseicouldntsee 18/1 ew 3.05

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  #82

  Jackie
  December 27th, 2011 16:12

  Nuttin Fancy 3.15

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  #83

  Mike N
  December 27th, 2011 16:26

  I’ve come good with Hollow Tree and Cross Appeal after Giles Cross’s gallant second.
  ;o)

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  #84

  Jackie
  December 27th, 2011 17:29

  2nd, not quite good enough! WD Mike, I was on 2nd again in that one, he won well.

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  #85

  Showlad
  December 27th, 2011 21:28

  Keeping the faith with Synchronised that he can make an impact on not so soft ground in the Lexus @ 16/1 ew.

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  #86

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 00:38

  hope so showlad got him in double with giles cross and le beau bai fingers crossed

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  #87

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 15:44

  Yeeeha! what a win, nice double up for me and singles. What a horse!

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  #88

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 15:45

  Synchronized that is.

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  #89

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 15:47

  20/1 and 12/1 double for me, and 20/1 and 8/1 place. So a lovely day at the office.

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  #90

  Irish Raider
  December 28th, 2011 15:51

  Go on Synchronised!!!!! Definately one for April! And maybe the ground would’nt need to be so Heavy!!

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  #91

  Irish Raider
  December 28th, 2011 15:53

  According to JP it’s off to the Hennessey next!

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  #92

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 16:09

  got 14/1 for gold cup and took 40/1 weeks ago for national looking good now

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  #93

  Billymag
  December 28th, 2011 16:11

  Wot do people think synchronised will go up by for that?

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  #94

  kj
  December 28th, 2011 16:20

  blooming hell! go Syncronised,…. just back from ‘hols’ missed the race but managed to get on yesterday hoorah! well done all winners! hope I can find a replay to watch.
  Got some 75-1 for the national 2 weeks ago as noone took my late attempt at the magic 100-1 but it’ll do hey.

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  #95

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 16:31

  if he is 11.6 or less i will lump on could be top weight me thinks

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  #96

  kj
  December 28th, 2011 16:50

  Watched on atheraces hoorah! stamina in buckets! A weight carrying machine! so all is not lost if he is poorly treated because of this, competition was not the best was it?!
  The fact that he is a little horse and can ‘corkscrew’ jump is more of a concern for Aintree, PLUS… what if Tony rides the equally deserving DPI?

  I have had such a lucky autumn of beting on big races, with one bet only,.. wins and at good odds, I can’t believe it, hope it can continue to our favourite race.
  Didn’t win or see yesterdays welsh national tho
  Only had one bet as couldn’t decide between several and did say if Le BB ran like his previous race again he could have them (syncronised diverting) but I couldn’t trust him to, so left it with Ballyfitz, who didn’t turn up
  Le BB must have just not been right last yr physically, nice to see him comeback to form… poor Giles hey.

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  #97

  kj
  December 28th, 2011 16:52

  well done on your double slingy!

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  #98

  National Punter
  December 28th, 2011 17:46

  Well done all, family still here just back from lunch and oh yes missed the racing again today and the teams synchronised win, waved goodbye to the family for a while,

  so is their any racing left to watch and winners for the team to pick?
  Let’s hope so

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  #99

  Jackie
  December 28th, 2011 17:51

  WD all on synchronised, what a fab double sling!!

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  #100

  sling-shot01
  December 28th, 2011 18:09

  cheers kj and jackie its been a very profitable christmas for me, big singles doubles.. although i did not have the winner in the welsh i had the second and doubled it up with synchronised i also doubled up the winner with synchronised i dont like to keep all my eggs in one basket so to speak so spread my bets , i was gutted yesterday but overjoyed today. im also waiting out on paddy power to pay me for christmas no.1 dvd , i had a bet on inbetweeners being no.1 @6/1 , i had a large bet. i did this in a trixie as well with military wifes and mark cavindish.

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  #101

  speedyseagull
  December 28th, 2011 18:41

  Very good work sling-shot!

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  #102

  Mike N
  December 28th, 2011 18:43

  I had 1 bet today and that was Cootehill. niice.

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  #103

  Mike N
  December 28th, 2011 18:47

  and i had the Paddy Power Chase winner yesterday at 11-1. not been a bad Xmas holiday at all.

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  #104

  Mike N
  December 28th, 2011 18:49

  theres no way Synchronised can win the national now. He will be in the mid 160s, it was going to be hard enough on 155.
  They should go for the gold cup then punchestown grade 1.

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  #105

  speedyseagull
  December 28th, 2011 19:01

  Mike N
  December 28th, 2011 18:43
  I had 1 bet today and that was Cootehill. niice.

  Well done but annoying for me as I had the one that yours touched off into 2nd!

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  #106

  kj
  December 28th, 2011 19:19

  Mike, the plan is already out for Sync and it is targeting the Gold Cup. So if he don’t go GN he can’t win ey. Agree topweight would be really hard. This plan will atleast avoid the expense of cloning Tony
  Personally I don’t think Sync had much to beat there, it was a really, really easy bet to make and I would hope handicapper will judge proportionally.

  See my little chum Treacle ran, finished 2nd at 20s,… phew, really could have missed out there.

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  #107

  kj
  December 28th, 2011 19:52

  Goodness! Dave ‘chisey’ Chisnall has beaten Phil ‘the power’ Taylor in the darts!
  Think the potter should retire now, failing eyesight not good, I know chisey can do it but Phil has won this title since time in memorial, enjoy something else like some walking mate.
  Chisey down to 9-1 to string the rest together, hmmmm.

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  #108

  Thelastfling
  December 28th, 2011 21:09

  Holy Moly when was the last time Ladbrokes went 10/1 the GN favourite before the end of the year??? That’s a pretty significant cut in odds!! 16/1 seems about right at this stage but Laddies clearly dodging the horse big style. If he turns up on the day and McCoy rides then he’ll surely go off in single figures despite reservations over the going.

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  #109

  Billymag
  December 28th, 2011 21:54

  Wud be interested to see how times measured up today to last year as Last Instalment and synchronised are obvious ones who its believed wud prefer the ground to be soft, I just wonder if the times back up the the assumption that the ground was good to yielding.
  Im not taking anything away from the way the Synchronised pulvirized the opposition, in fact more to the contrary, as I’m hoping it backs up what visually looked like it could possibly propel him into 165-170 rating (I accept that this would make winning the grand national extremely difficult). But Ive also got a bit on him to win the gold cup as I think Kauto and Long run might be flattered by their ratings.
  Unfortunately can’t get on RP website to check.
  Well done to everyone on synchronised today sounds like a few of you have had a very nice touch.
  Im at Doncaster tomorrow if anyone has anything they think could run well Id as always be grateful for any advice you have.

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  #110

  Billymag
  December 28th, 2011 21:56

  *Correct ground was officially GOOD (GOOD/YIELDING)

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  #111

  Billymag
  December 28th, 2011 22:35

  Just done a few sectional times looking at the Last Instalment race and the Synchronised race and obviously these are done with a stop watch as accurately as I can, but the first obvious thing to note is that the novice 3m was completed from the first jump to the line in 5.58 where as the Lexus was a couple of seconds slower 6.00.
  The most impressive part of the lexus seems to be where the race hots up from the second last ditch to the second last jump where the lexus was run a full 3 seconds faster than the novice race. This seems to be where Synchronised excelled with a burst of pace that appeared to brake the other runners.
  I read James Pymans piece in the RP today where if memory serves me he said that Synchronised’s finish in the Welsh National was one the fastest he has ever recorded in the race.
  As a number have said on this site it has become more important than ever to have that burst of speed at the end and it appears Synchronised posses exactly that.
  Unfortunately i think his task of winning the National if they decide to go for it has just got about 8-10lbs harder now.

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  #112

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 00:07

  Just back from travelling back from friends. Get in Synchro

  Great weekend – Welsh 1-2 and Lexus win. So grateful.

  Well done the Team of Teams this weekend! Wins all round!!

  Slingy get in with your double

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  #113

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 01:56

  OK…3 ew tips for Wednesday before I go off to bed (aah..dedication to the Team ha ha).
  Prices as I have gotten them tonight.

  2.15 Limerick LOCHAN LACHA @ 31/2

  2.30 Leopardstown DANCING TORNADO @ 20/1 Paddy Power and paying 5(!!) places

  2.55 Doncaster QUATTROCENTO @ 14/1

  Have a nice Wednesday – Enjoy!!

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  #114

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 02:20

  Night guys PS just watched the Lexus and ON GOOD GROUND!!!! Synchronised was AMAZING – gosh that accelaration after the last fence…

  Defo head and shoulders for me above the rest of the cast of 2012 and with 29 days after the Gold Cup I, for one, won’t be ‘relying/hoping’ he won’t run – I have got him whilst 25/1 (Paddy Power) remains.

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  #115

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 02:21

  PPS let’s get everyone’s Top 6 votes on the Grand National votes thread by midnight 31st Dec

  Be great if we all get our Top 6′s posted up – everyone’s thoughts means so much Thanks.

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  #116

  Matriarch
  December 29th, 2011 12:50

  Been watching ATR. Had D McCain on. Reckons Peddlers wasn’t himself other day and that goin right handed doesnt suit him. Also Kempton was too sharp for him. Will be different rematch in Arkle me thinks!

  Ballabriggs to run in same race as last yr at Kelso but he MAY have a run before. Then straight to Aintree. So poss only one GN prep run next MARCH?! Similar to our old friend State Of Play’s prep.

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  #117

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 15:14

  Any got to hand the GN winners and their ‘falls’ record? Really like BecauseIcouldn’tsee – but ANOTHER fall..

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  #118

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 15:14

  wrong thread lol – moving now

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  #119

  sling-shot01
  December 29th, 2011 15:15

  on yours showlad and done midnight club as well good luck to you

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  #120

  maureen
  December 29th, 2011 19:58

  Mike; we were at Leicester yesterday. Am I right in thinking that NTD has a good record there? It’s a smashing little track and I can’t wait to go back there again, although found it impossible to pick any winners.

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  #121

  sling-shot01
  December 29th, 2011 22:02

  hooray paddy power has finally paid out for christmas no1 dvd , not bad considering it was a christmas bet and my pay slip said 18th. i hope 2012 is as profitable as 2011, for myself and the rest of the team

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  #122

  Showlad
  December 29th, 2011 23:15

  Well done Slingy

  Today’s tips based in the main on sentimental attachment to the 3 horses – not a good idea ha ha. But I suppose after all of our Team’s successes your Showlad is allowed to be a bit silly on the 29th December lol

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  #123

  Showlad
  December 30th, 2011 14:11

  Suburban Bay great value 10/1 in the 1.10 Taunton if Menorah mis-fires at chasing again.

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  #124

  Showlad
  December 30th, 2011 14:18

  aaah Menorah delivers lol

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  #125

  Showlad
  December 30th, 2011 14:22

  Looking for any gaps in the market for the team to get a big return for lil outlay today..

  GREAT BOSS ew @ 50/1 1.25 Haydock

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  #126

  Showlad
  December 30th, 2011 14:36

  No one around today…Miereveld ew @ 80s Lingfield 1.35

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  #127

  Showlad
  December 30th, 2011 14:56

  OK moving away from our mega long shots to a final bet of the day – serious bet this time ha ha:

  2.00 Haydock

  CAMDEN GEORGE @9/2

  WHINSTONE @27/2 should love going and it could just get him in mood for a right handed track.

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  #128

  Showlad
  December 30th, 2011 16:33

  Had fun with the minority I allocated off of the Ruff Diamond, Welsh and Lexus wins but now time to say what I aim to be saying a lot next year – ala Anne Robinson – with the majority of my winnings – ‘bank!!’ and so the Lion’s share of those wins is now put away not to be touched except for GN.

  Looking forward to posting up my GN Top 6 by the stroke of midnight tomorrow

  Have a great couple of days over this and tomorrow – THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS OF 2011!!

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  #129

  Billymag
  December 31st, 2011 00:39

  I’ve got a runner tomorrow from my syndicate (million in mind partnership) in 3.40 Newbury, where Torphichen runs over hurdles,12/1 generally. The softer the ground the better and he certainly has an each way chance, hoping he gets in prize money, although looks like olofi will be hard to beat but fingers crossed he gets round safely and continues his good recent form

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  #130

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 11:12

  Morning all, good couple of days racing to tuck in and enjoy.

  Thinking of giving cue card a go today at around 3/1 .
  Good luck with your horse Billymag, will check in with some selections later

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  #131

  Seven Towers
  December 31st, 2011 12:25

  I’m going to take a punt with SUPREME TEAM in 3:00 at Uttoxter. The RP says he is unproven on heavy, which he is but I’m going to take the general view that most Supreme Leader’s do go on heavy ground and with 9-10 on his back I think it’s worth having a tenner e/w at 14′s.

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  #132

  Seven Towers
  December 31st, 2011 13:30

  Tom Scudamore really is a very poor jockey isn’t he? Absolutely no appreciation of pace.

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  #133

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:11

  Nice, cue card wins that nicely, they all looked a little sketchy on jumping though
  good start to the day

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  #134

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:16

  220 Warwick trigger the light a 3 time course winner can’t be overlooked! Tafika as backup. Nothing really stands out so fun bets on these 2

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  #135

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 15:21

  Agree NP nothing stand out , my fun bet is Glens Boy

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  #136

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 15:30

  Blooming loose horse !!

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  #137

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:30

  Oh no JJF one of the cruelest robberies on the line, my loose horse as well. Hope you had it each way to soften the blow

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  #138

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 15:33

  Win only NP ! You couldnt make it up could you ?

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  #139

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:33

  Rey narcaro in the next 3.2/1

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  #140

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:35

  You probably would of got 1,000/1 on the winner after he nearly fell at the second last.
  With the camera angles didn’t even see it coming either, most annoying especially on win only

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  #141

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 15:35

  Going for fav win in next , QDP & Ballyegan ew good luck

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  #142

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:43

  Nice win, travelled strongly throughout

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  #143

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 15:44

  WD NP you’re on form today fella , at least I got a return there

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  #144

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 15:49

  Thanks JJF , small wins but wins netherless
  250 looks a bit of a nothing race so grand article 6/1 for a small bet

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  #145

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 15:53

  Nothing for me in this one NP

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  #146

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 16:02

  Poor card really today’s, fungal bay should win but not odds for me so small bet on top of the range 6/1

  Interesting one tonight , if anyone has been watching the darts, James wade looks large at evens to beat Adrian Lewis if he performs like he did in the last round

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  #147

  Mike N
  December 31st, 2011 16:04

  I had 1 bet today. Rey Nacarado. 2nd to Giles Cross last time. Not a strong field today. Won easy. Niice.

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  #148

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 16:05

  It really is some poor fare today NP , looking forward to tomorrow far better racing and looking forward to Lucinda Russell having a few winners . Im off for day , Hogmaneigh up here in Scotland is always fun , hope your good fortune continues God Bless

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  #149

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 16:10

  Well done Mike that drew me to him to, agree JJF will be better tomorrow. Have a good night and look forward to some views on tomorrows races?

  Tidal bay if he is back to form may be worth a bet tomorrow

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  #150

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 16:41

  Last one ruler for all torPhician and secret World all each way

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  #151

  Jackie
  December 31st, 2011 16:42

  First in queue ew Lifestlye win Hi team, well done winners today.

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  #152

  Jackie
  December 31st, 2011 16:43

  Working tomorrow, so any early thoughts welcome!

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  #153

  National Punter
  December 31st, 2011 16:51

  Nice call billymag, thought torphichen was going to win it and had earlier looked at celestial halo but thought against backing it on very old form and nostalgia!
  Got the place so can’t grumble too much!

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  #154

  Jackie
  December 31st, 2011 16:51

  Good old Celestial Halo, would not have picked him to win!

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  #155

  Billymag
  December 31st, 2011 17:26

  Heart breaking to see Torphichen run so well but find Celestial Halos bit of extra class tell in the end, unfortunately my rain dance didn’t quite make the ground soft enough, but a safe run and some good prize money. Next time.

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  #156

  Showlad
  December 31st, 2011 19:27

  VOTE VOTE VOTE ALL on GN Votes thread – Round 1 closes midnight!!

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  #157

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  December 31st, 2011 20:52

  Well done, Billy with your horse. Was on independantly to your tip, because Alan King give it a big write up in the Weekender.

  Question

  To sling-shot01 did you get paid out for your christmas novelty bet, I hope so.

  

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  #158

  JJF
  December 31st, 2011 21:14

  Evening all , here are some selections for tomorrow , Im putting them up now , as I am pretty sure by time I get home tomorrow , I wont be able to see the laptop never mind type anything !

  Musselburgh
  1210 – Momkinzain EW depending on price or WIN
  1245 – Hurricane Jack WIN ( full brother to Silevr By Nature , runs well fresh )
  150 – Vallani ( likes the track should go well )
  225 – Gordonsville EW
  300 – 2 here , Quito Du Tresor WIN & John Forbes EW

  Cheltenham
  135 – Etxalar EW
  245 – Get Me Out Of Here WIN & Artic Court EW

  Good Luck & God Bless

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  #159

  Jackie
  January 1st, 2012 10:35

  All the best for the new year to everyone!

  Off to work and won’t be seeing the racing till later

  Few very quick selecions:

  2.10 Chelt Havingotascoobydo

  Lucky 15

  2.55 exeter golden chieftan
  2.35 catterick folk tune
  2.30 southwell blue moon
  1.15 mussel. bourne

  Also single on marsh warbler. Too much weight???

  All picked quickly, I do like GC, folk tune may not perform at the level, blue moon is hard to catch right as hold up horse and bourne may have too much weight this time, there you go i have talked myself out of them all!!

  Good luck everyone today.

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  #160

  Matriarch
  January 1st, 2012 12:57

  Main bet on Chel 1:35, Richards Sundance at 6′s. Was 2nd in this race last year off 136 now down to 129 and bookies well onto that.

  2:10 Tentative bets on Calgary bay and Matuhi both EW. Since 2005 all winners ran in at least 10 chases and won 3+, Calgary won only two tho. Anyway gonna give him a chance to get back to winning ways today.

  Happy 2012 and goodluck today.

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  #161

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 14:03

  Happy new year everyone
  Champion court and sonofvic in the first

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  #162

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 14:21

  Good start to the day, onto the 135
  Going for runshan 7/1, may back either hello bud Checkerboard or Nikolar for an outsider

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  #163

  speedyseagull
  January 1st, 2012 14:31

  Oh Mon Mome – how I love you. You provided me with my biggest ever win and I am backing you to come up e/w trumps again today!

  Two e/w Lucky 15′s

  SELECTION 1
  Mon Mome
  Havingotascoobydo
  Tidal Bay
  Quicuyo

  SELECTION 2
  Richards Sundance
  Cape Tribulation
  Desert Cry
  Phidippides

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  #164

  speedyseagull
  January 1st, 2012 14:45

  A mighty effort from Mon Mome – unlucky son!!

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  #165

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 14:46

  Oh dear had 1st and second with Nikolar and runshan looked like the win was in the bag as was just over evens on both in running, then both complety tailed off!

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  #166

  Matriarch
  January 1st, 2012 14:49

  Very impressed with Mon Mome!!

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  #167

  speedyseagull
  January 1st, 2012 14:51

  Thought you had it NP – just shows what a unique course Cheltenham is!

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  #168

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 14:54

  good one speedy, I didn’t even know Mon Mome was running,….very confusing to turn on the tv and see him cross the line and hear ‘and mon mome second’ through him a few crumbs for the big one speedy

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  #169

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 14:55

  210 Reynard, hells bay and outsider the nightingale

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  #170

  speedyseagull
  January 1st, 2012 14:56

  I’m confused though that no bookies are offering any odds on him for the big one – maybe Venetia has ruled him out?

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  #171

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 14:58

  Your right Speedy didn’t have time to trade the bets out , it is a long run in , thought one would win but good to be reminded in racing you can’t count your
  chickens to early!
  well done to Mon Mome seemed to be staying on well.

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  #172

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:00

  You would of thught after that run you would give the national another go and he will turn up on the exchanges in the next week

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  #173

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 15:13

  yeah I just realised hes not on the exchanges.. yet, shame I was hoping for 100-1 take two

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  #174

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 15:15

  HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL

  Fun long shot punts today:

  2.15 Tramore THE FONZE

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  #175

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 15:17

  damn, went for the wrong Bay there…. well done Calgary finally.

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  #176

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:18

  Well done Matriach

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  #177

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 15:19

  Hi KJ

  Re Synchro – his team say he may go for GC and he will get a GN entry too. Last year was last minute they decided not to go for Aintree because of ground (tho they know different this year).

  You posted up ‘murmurings’ of his team and not running him with top GN weight – can you put link up for that – want to keep Synchro news accurate and not to get develop chinese whispers ha ha Just hadn’t heard of any such murmurings re him and GN. Thanks in advance KJ

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  #178

  Mike N
  January 1st, 2012 15:20

  1 bet today. Calgary Bay. Turned out niice again ;o)

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  #179

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:25

  Hi Showlad
  Thinking rumble of thunder and marsh warbler in th next.
  Looking forward to seeing tidal bay in the 245, wonder which horse will turn up though?

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  #180

  Matriarch
  January 1st, 2012 15:30

  Cheers NP, good shout on Champ Court. Well done Mike N.

  Richards Sundance let me down but on track again now. Good win for Everton too so enjoying my hangover free NYD!

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  #181

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 15:32

  Hi NP

  Fonze 3rd…

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  #182

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:43

  Tidal bay and hourblon des obeaux

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  #183

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 15:43

  Hey Showlad
  er…. I read things before the welsh nat and then after the lexus on sportinglife or racing post after hearing info from someone on here, welsh nat thread? sorry can’t remember who or find press links, you might be able to find somehow, but I not in fit state going to enjoy the sunny racing while its rainy and grey here. Sorry.
  There is evidence I saw printed, but these things are fluid. He’ll get a GN entry but not necessarily run with top weight,.. as in the welsh nat. Its going to be a wait n see challenge. See what the horse and Jonjo feel/say after his Gold Cup run.

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  #184

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 15:44

  On Tidal too NP Think he could just turn in a New Year’s Day treat Cover on the nose for Kayf.

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  #185

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 15:47

  Thanks KJ – ye all the fragments make the whole They didn’t think Welsh fair on top weight in heavy.
  Last year was up to the wire for the GN when they pulled him. Think tho that could be all different after the Lexus win

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  #186

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 15:47

  missed the price on Tidal there… Showlad so got him on the nose

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  #187

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 15:50

  tidal is an annoying horse….. will he win…. anyones guess

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  #188

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:52

  Showlad that was a fighting finish between our 2 horses!

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  #189

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:54

  Just got up for a nice 14/1 scoop, tidal bay frustrating as ever

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  #190

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 15:54

  Well done team I was just watching Tidals behaviour.
  never again, naughty annoying horse!

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  #191

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 15:59

  Too true KJ I got suckered into Tidal Bay for last yrs national, had visions of his finishing pace coming good at the last half mile. when in reality he is an unreliable but talented horse that is a quirky jumper and should be left alone.

  Quiche and fiendish flame in the next

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  #192

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 15:59

  #190 lol KJ

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  #193

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 16:06

  Well done NP

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  #194

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 16:07

  Fiendish indeed

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  #195

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 16:11

  Thanks Showlad, good start to the year with 3 winners.
  Quite fancy James wade beating Adrian Lewis in the darts tonight at quite good odds

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  #196

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 16:15

  Ammunition @ 20/1 ew Exeter 3.25

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  #197

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 16:17

  place only cockney trucker @ 5/2 chelts 3.20

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  #198

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 16:18

  so matey off C4 fancies Always for A national,… don’t think he’s noticed the jockey handicap for aintree showlad this is going to niggle until its all done,.. if it runs, isn’t it! can the horse prevail!?

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  #199

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 16:22

  Lil quote for you KJ re Synchro after The Lexus:
  “He had 11st 11lb in the Welsh National and it looked like being a slog,” Frank Berry, racing manager to JP McManus, said. “This gives us an idea of where we are going with him, and we can look at some of the good races. He gets the trip and he jumps, and he’ll get an entry in the Gold Cup. He had a hard enough race here and more than likely we will go straight there [and] he’ll also get an entry in the English Grand National.”

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  #200

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 16:24

  Ye KJ not getting caught out re that lark this year Only je ne regret rien for me (or whatever it is) – no regrets – was to get on Synchro Ante Post – which was on what I won on him in The Lexus.

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  #201

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 16:24

  Put a few quid on showlads tip and Oscar Whisky then that’s me done for the day

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  #202

  National Punter
  January 1st, 2012 16:33

  Nice call Showlad a good staying on 2nd, enjoy the rest of your new years everyone

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  #203

  Showlad
  January 1st, 2012 16:35

  Nice return on 2nd @20/1 for Ammunition to end the day Well done NP today

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  #204

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 16:49

  Agree Showlad, thats one of the quotes I read.
  what a generous price Sync was in the lexus! he owes us nothing high five!
  got my golden ticket 75-1 to win for the GN, missed the 100s but its still quite shiney
  will back him e/w close to the event, not any point right now… 10-1 ladbrokes! best PP 20-1
  My guess is if he runs and with top weight more likely to be 3rd best or 5th going to wait for all cards to align and 5th place pay out.
  Mon Mome is up and running on exchanges now! any news from Venetia?

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  #205

  kj
  January 1st, 2012 16:51

  kinda posting on wrong thread here, but this is the room we’re in so….
  well done all today, esp Mon Mome

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  #206

  Mike N
  January 2nd, 2012 15:58

  I had 1 bet today. Double Dizzy. Turned out niice again.

  Thats 5 bets since boxing day, 4 wins and an e/w second.

  Hasnt been a bad week off at all. lol

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  #207

  Mike N
  January 2nd, 2012 17:03

  I forgot one. Make that 5 wins ;o)

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  #208

  Showlad
  January 3rd, 2012 15:57

  Southwell 3.00 ews

  Dancing Freddie @ 12/1

  Grudge @ 21/1

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  #209

  Showlad
  January 3rd, 2012 16:04

  Yes nice place from Freddie

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  #210

  Showlad
  January 3rd, 2012 16:16

  Last Southwell ew tips for the day:

  LADY NICKANDY @ 20/1

  MISERERE MEI @ 19/1

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  #211

  National Punter
  January 3rd, 2012 20:08

  Well done Mike N for your good start to the year, but why don’t you try posting up what your betting on before the race , if you are having a hot streak I’m sure the rest of the team would like to hear your insights.

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  #212

  sling-shot01
  January 4th, 2012 14:02

  To asm or neil s To sling-shot01 did you get paid out for your christmas novelty bet, I hope so. yes i did my friend look at post #121 very nice too

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  #213

  kj
  January 4th, 2012 18:25

  Another day another tendon injury….
  JONCOL has been ruled out of the rest of the season after sustaining a tendon injury in the early stages of the Grade 1 Lexus Chase last month.

  I thought he was unhappy… and disappointing along with a few others. Be interesting to see how this race measures up with a few more of the runners.

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  #214

  Showlad
  January 5th, 2012 15:01

  2.00 Ludlow

  jolly roger @ 30./1 ew

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  #215

  Showlad
  January 5th, 2012 15:16

  Another nice long odds ew place from your Showlad Get in Jolly Roger!

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  #216

  Showlad
  January 5th, 2012 15:21

  2.20 lingfield
  ews

  in the jungle @ 10s
  ours @ 20s

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  #217

  Showlad
  January 5th, 2012 15:31

  2.30 ludlow ews

  bellaboosh @ 10s
  laughing game @840/1

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  #218

  Showlad
  January 5th, 2012 15:39

  Nice 2nd place from Bellaboosh

  Have a nice day all

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  #219

  National Punter
  January 5th, 2012 22:49

  Good skills Showlad , I should of checked in earlier

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  #220

  sling-shot01
  January 6th, 2012 13:20

  1.30 bangor absinthe 11/8 like this horse

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  #221

  sling-shot01
  January 6th, 2012 14:42

  get in nice win very good run donald mccains horse

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  #222

  Mike N
  January 6th, 2012 19:47

  My ew bets for tomorrow are Rileyev and Hold On Julio at Sandown. Doubt itll be 7 in a row, so one win will do. lol

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  #223

  Showlad
  January 6th, 2012 20:38

  Good Luck Mike.
  Funny how all of your 5 wins were posted up after the race and not tipped and posted up before each win. Hope posting up your tips before the races have actually started doesn’t break your streak

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  #224

  Mike N
  January 6th, 2012 21:06

  cheers. the 5 were already posted on here by others so didnt see the point. so got on here first this time lol

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  #225

  JJF
  January 7th, 2012 10:02

  Morning all , see the good results still coming in well done all . Here are my early selections for today , not had much luck on a saturday for a while so lets hope there is a winner or 2 in there somewhere , will check back in later , God Bless JJF .
  SAND 235 -Magnifique Etoile ew
  310 – Exmoor Ranger & Wymott both ew
  345 – Higgys Ragazzo win (NB)
  Wincanton
  220 – Iona Days win ( NAP)
  250 – Rougham win
  325 – Buckie Boy win & Gallox Bridge ew

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  #226

  National Punter
  January 7th, 2012 12:04

  Morning all

  Good to see a few tips going up today. Fingers crossed Mike N the streak continues, hold on Julio could be interesting but the odds may be a bit short to tempt me.
  2 interesting ones are tanks for that and havingotscoobydo both were short prices the other week and fell, second time lucky may be worth a punt if they have learnt their jumping lessons? What does everyone else think?

  Will study and post a few tips in a bit.

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  #227

  Systemsman
  January 7th, 2012 13:14

  Saturday tip:
  2.35 Sandown
  Prospect wells (next best Colour Squadron)

  (its hard to assess Captain Conan so keep an eye on the market, would need to be 3/1 or less to be a danger).

  At the prices available now you could dutch PW(7/4) and CS(15/8) or back PS with a stakes saver on CS (my own prefererd option).

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  #228

  kj
  January 7th, 2012 14:52

  posted on GN thread,..
  Gone for Any Currency in the 3.10 to bounce back, think he’s a bit slow and careful at jumps but if others jumping lets them down and its a bit soft he has a good chance of a win and he needs it OR wise/GN wise.
  Hope to see Neptune given a break in the weights soon!
  Exmoor Ranger needs to keep the jumping together, last run was good and I will be watching.
  Wymott I like, though has been disappointing lately.
  (Haven’t checked out those stepping up in class, just hoping for some known quantities, eek!)
  Paddypower will return stake if the favourite beats your horse into second by the way
  good luck with your bets all

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  #229

  speedyseagull
  January 7th, 2012 14:52

  Two e/w lucky 15s for me today. More in hope than expectation!

  SELECTION 1
  Hold Fast
  The Knoxs
  Gallox Bridge
  Higgy’s Ragazzo

  SELECTION 2
  Devotion to Duty
  Ashfield’s Dream
  Neptune Collonges
  Arctic Wings

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  #230

  kj
  January 7th, 2012 15:12

  Hold Fast nice start speedy!
  thank god Ruby riding, likes to run at the fences hey.

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  #231

  speedyseagull
  January 7th, 2012 15:28

  cheers. A bad start for selection 2 though! Not confident about The Knoxs, quite confident though about Gallox Bridge at Wincanton

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  #232

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 15:38

  Hi Magnifique ew

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  #233

  Seven Towers
  January 7th, 2012 15:40

  Can’t understand all the plaudits Lucy Alexander is receiving for what is in effect one decent ride. I leave her mounts well alone after seeing her ride Seeking Power twice over four miles.

  What became patently obvious on those two occasions was that the horse clearly stayed four miles but unfortunately the jockey did not and she’s done nothing to enhance her unfathomably lofty reputation today.

  You wait – when she rides her next winner we will have to endure yet more unworthy praise glossing over her usual inadequacies in the process.

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  #234

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 15:42

  Hi All Threw that up in running lol and it’s the wrong horse lol. Looking for the horse who’s done really well in France, just over here in the UK and owners over today to see the race. Anyone help?

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  #235

  kj
  January 7th, 2012 15:43

  ‘captain cavemaaaannnnnnnnnnnnn’ sorry couldn’t help myself. Feature race ha, funny race.

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  #236

  kj
  January 7th, 2012 15:52

  i’ve gone for Rougham

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  #237

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 16:00

  If any of you find my horse lol re description in #234 let me know. Read about him last night on Ch4 text (and it’s replaced now).

  OK…on with today’s tips:

  3.10 Sandown ew 11/1 EXMOOR RANGER

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  #238

  kj
  January 7th, 2012 16:01

  silly bet, one paced second rate horse really.
  hope Any Currency doesn’t confirm similar worries

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  #239

  speedyseagull
  January 7th, 2012 16:01

  The Knoxs drifting like a barge. Money coming for Any Currency!

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  #240

  sling-shot01
  January 7th, 2012 16:08

  any currency and neptune cologne reverse forecast

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  #241

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 16:14

  Neptune just now in running looking good…

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  #242

  Mike N
  January 7th, 2012 16:21

  Well I did say 1 win will do lol, 6-1 Hold On Julio yesterday i managed to get. Niice.

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  #243

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 16:22

  Well done winners but what a (low qualityish) scrap…

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  #244

  sling-shot01
  January 7th, 2012 16:34

  alarazi 5/1 ew in the last at sandown

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  #245

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 16:46

  I’m so Lucky ew in the last…

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  #246

  Mike N
  January 7th, 2012 16:47

  that 3.45 hurdle race is impossible. not for me.

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  #247

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 16:55

  Ye lottery Mike – just a fun nostalgia bet for old time’s sake on I’m So Lucky for me.

  Must say really scrappy affairs today…

  Maybe the calm before the excellent storm of races to come this year

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  #248

  Systemsman
  January 7th, 2012 17:31

  As always the minute you post one up the unkown runner wins (Captain Conan). wont post any for a while and i may, just may get a winner.

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  #249

  Showlad
  January 7th, 2012 19:03

  Don’t sweat the small stuff Systemsman Your immeasurable skills are needing focused on the Big One

  And Showald’s tip for the 2.35 that he couldn’t remember (#234 “Looking for the horse who’s done really well in France, just over here in the UK and owners over today to see the race. Anyone help?”) and went on the wrong French sounding horse was of course CAPTAIN CONAN..Making his debut from France, woners over to see him today – I forgot name and went on the only French sounding horse ‘Magnifique Etoile’ in the race lol.

  So a belated win today that won me nowt ha ha

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  #250

  maureen
  January 7th, 2012 19:32

  Even when he went backwards, I knew Neptune Collonges would stay on and run his heart out. Must surely go for the National now? Another stem cell horse to win a National?

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  #251

  Seven Towers
  January 7th, 2012 23:07

  Future Grand National participant runs tomorrow in Lyreen Legend. I’ve latched on to this youngster as one to follow and can’t wait to see him go over 3 miles at some point soon.

  He’s is by the stallion that I hope beyond hope will fill the void left by Roselier (along with Martaline).

  Connections have of course already had a National runner, who was running well before coming down and old Falcon Du Coteau had a couple of spins for them over the big ones too.

  I believe this horse was purchased with Aintree in mind, so let’s hope the journey reaches a happy conclusion in years to come.

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  #252

  JJF
  January 8th, 2012 12:31

  Morning all , not much luck yesterday , going for Seven Towers tip above at Naas 140pm , Lyreen Legend currently about 2/1 small tenspot on it . Good luck all , God Bless

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  #253

  Showlad
  January 8th, 2012 14:36

  Hi JJF

  Well at least you didn’t want to bet on a winner yesterday, got the wrong name (came 3rd), sourced your horse to find out it won lol #249

  Let’s see if we can change things JJF.

  1.40 NAAS ew OWEGA STAR @16/1

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  #254

  Showlad
  January 8th, 2012 14:51

  2.00 Hewreford ews

  This novice chase throws up some interesting factors.

  Whilst those with better hurdles records and chase experience head the betting, MINELLA BLISS (100/1) and RIF (33/1) offer great value in a race of 7 and 3 places.

  MINELLA is making his chase debut but with a superb staying pedigree and a win over 26f (today is 25f) over this Hereford course already and a 7lb claimer the odds are ridiculosuly high.

  Temperamental RIF has had some lovely hurdles and PTP 3m wins and if his temperament can be calmed again could make a mockery of odds of 33/1.

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  #255

  Showlad
  January 8th, 2012 14:58

  Hard luck guys with your hot shot and my long shot both to no avail..

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  #256

  Showlad
  January 8th, 2012 15:20

  Got BRACKLOON in running to break even for the day and MILLIE misses a big third in fourth.

  2.20 Southwell PUTIN ew @15/1

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  #257

  speedyseagull
  January 9th, 2012 15:26

  E/W lucky 15 at Wolves:

  lastkingofscotland
  mataajir
  hathaway
  two turtle doves

  Does anyone know if a placepot has ever not been won? I assume it has happened before and a slightpossibility it could happen again at Taunton – 69.40 units left with 3 legs still to go! Pool is £95k

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  #258

  speedyseagull
  January 9th, 2012 15:32

  Even if the placepot stopped now, half way through, the dividend would be £1,004. I bet whoever still has tickets will be getting a bit nervous! Needless to say I am out

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  #259

  JJF
  January 9th, 2012 20:39

  Evening all , expected to log on to find out one of the team had bet the 200/1 winner earlier , disappointed was sure someone here would have been on it .

  Anyway something to make you smile ——

  ‘ I backed 3 horses at the weekend – Sunshine ,Moonlight and Good Times all lost , Blame it on the Bookie !! ‘ Lol JJF

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  #260

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 9th, 2012 21:42

  Speedyseagull I think possibly when you could only put a placepot on at the track has one not come up. Not heard of one since every major bookmakers up and down the land has a terminal linked to the course.

  JJF I have backed 100/1 winner but I doubt I would ever risk a 200/1 unless tipped by you of course.

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  #261

  speedyseagull
  January 9th, 2012 22:47

  Neither have I either A&SM. The favourites took control of last 3 races in the end and so placepot was won. £2.3k – a nice return for some people!

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  #262

  JJF
  January 9th, 2012 22:48

  ASM even I dont have that much of a bad tipping sense , lol JJF

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  #263

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 9th, 2012 23:51

  JJF it’s like I’d say. “You certainly won’t get it. If you don’t try.” However I think a just reason is needed and not just backing because of price alone. When I’d backed Iris De Balme 2008 winner (early price of 100/1) he had been noted by a tipster from my racing paper, so wasn’t totally backing blind.

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  #264

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 9th, 2012 23:55

  Meant to say that IDB was 2008 Scottish national winner. Before that my biggest price winner was 50/1 Beech Road 1989 champion hurdle but again thought he was overpriced and a good each way shot. Just struck lucky that he got first place.

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  #265

  Billymag
  January 10th, 2012 13:29

  Who am I to crab the selection of the great Tom Segal but todays ante post selection for the Champion Hurdle, Oscars Well (admittedly each way), I just couldn’t have it on my mind, its crying out for 3 miles. It finished behind 2 likely runners in Irish Xmas Hurdle.
  As I say Ill probably look daft come March and bow to the great man but I could see at least 5 possibly 6 finishing in front of him.

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  #266

  JJF
  January 10th, 2012 21:01

  Very good point ASM #263 , not much point backing a 2/1 shot never mind a 200/1 shot unless there is some reason you think it will do well really .

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  #267

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 10th, 2012 21:53

  Read on website of sporting life that somebody had £10 each way on that 200/1 who was a lucky winner because the favorite fell two fences out.

  When I had my 100/1 I had £2.50 each way and thought I did well picking up that win.

  LUCKY FOR SOME, but wouldn’t you feel gutted if that’s you’re only winner in a Yankee.

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  #268

  Matriarch
  January 11th, 2012 23:28

  2:15 Catterick tomorrow. 30f cls3 chase. Gone for Shaking Hands 7/2fav and Hennessy at 12′s. The latter down to OR 115(!!) now. Has certainly lost his way of late but an absolute cls act and by far the classiest horse in the field. a decent ew.

  my biggest odds winner was Iris De Balme in the 2008 Scot Nat. 5′s ew at 100/1! I had him and Noir Et Vert! My tv nearly fell off the wall coz of all the stamping I was doing. My mum was round at the time and asked what I was doin?! I remenber he was 14lb (?) out the hcp.

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  #269

  Matriarch
  January 12th, 2012 15:51

  Well I bombed out today!

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  #270

  Systemsman
  January 12th, 2012 22:42

  Just posted up the new 2012 Eurovision Song Contest thred on the OLBG site in the Forum under TV @ Specials betting.

  Hope many of you can join this years OLBG Team and I am sure showlad will be helping all the way. Going to take a more detached view this year (like GN) and not get too caught up with any one country unless they are really outstanding (as Germany was in 2010).
  Lots of clues and information from 2011 to help us this year (we have the jury and public voting figures for 2011 for research).

  Whoes joing the Team?? Sign up below for lots of fun:

  http://www.olbg.com/forum/topic20_39038.html

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  #271

  Mike N
  January 13th, 2012 21:36

  Its the weekend again so im back with my EW selections for tomorrow, they are
  Neptune Equester
  Featherbed Lane
  Requin

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  #272

  Matriarch
  January 13th, 2012 23:20

  One race one bet for me tomoz….Neptune Equester in the classic chase. Fits all the stats and looking forward to seeing him run a big race.

  Trainer wants to go to Aintree this year, hes currently 40/1 for the GN. Really like his profile for the GN. Needs to win this I feel for that big chase win and get his OR up.

  Heres what his trainer says about tomoz and GN….

  Neptune in Classic frame
  (UKPA) – 4 days ago
  Grand National hope Neptune Equester could take his chance in the Betfred Classic Chase at Warwick on Saturday.

  The nine-year-old showed stamina in abundance when winning an attritional contest at Haydock on his penultimate start and he was not disgraced when fifth in the Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day.

  Trainer Brian Ellison is keen for his charge to increase his rating to enhance his chances of getting a run at Aintree and a good showing at Warwick would aid his cause.

  “We’ve put him in there and we’ll have a look at the race and make a decision later in the week. There aren’t that many options for him,” said Ellison.

  “He ran well enough at Wetherby. They just went too slow for him and all he does is stay. Ideally he could do with a bit further as well.

  “He’s won over three and a half miles at Haydock, so you’d think the trip on Saturday would suit him well.

  “He’s rated 136 at the moment and we’d like him to go up a bit as the race we really want to go for is the Grand National. We have the option of the Scottish National as well, but we’d like to go to Aintree.”

  Neptune Equester is one of 17 entries for this weekend’s Grade Three handicap, with last year’s winner West End Rocker an absentee as expected.

  David Pipe has Faasel, Shaking Hands and Sona Sasta all engaged, while other interesting contenders include potential top-weight Hey Big Spender, Key Cutter, Blazing Bailey and the 14-year-old Hello Bud.

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  #273

  Showlad
  January 13th, 2012 23:45

  Right on Systemsman Eurovision 2012 detectives on the case

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  #274

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 02:36

  Some tips for 2mo.

  Looking in the main for ew value for the team. Prices are as tonight:

  2.00 warwick superforeman @12/1
  2.15 kempton only witness @ 5/1
  2.30 warwick el dancer @50/1
  2.50 kempton swincombe flame @7/1
  3.05 warwick castle conflict @ 16/1
  3.20 kempton coup royale @ 12/1
  3.40 warwick fortification @ 16/1; neptune equester @ 7/1; mega ew value hello bud @ 44/1 (one big last race in him??) and if the real blazing bailey turns up have a cover bet in place @8/1.

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  #275

  sling-shot01
  January 14th, 2012 11:56

  on nepture equester aswell in the 3.40 7/1 ew and marvo 16/1 ew 12.25 at lingfield good luck to all

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  #276

  Systemsman
  January 14th, 2012 12:51

  OK trying a Saturday tip once more:

  Well supported this morning in the market and its the best in the race on my ratings:

  3.05 Warwick
  Highland Lodge

  11/10 available – i know its not big but should prove hard to beat on Gd/Sft.

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  #277

  Systemsman
  January 14th, 2012 12:55

  Just in case i’ve got it wrong (see post 276)again this Saturday a stakes saver (wont cost much at his price) on my mates Showlads selection may be in order:

  3.05 warwick castle conflict @ 16/1

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  #278

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 13:50

  Hi all, looks like some nice tips on here and liking your style with the long odds, always nice when one of those comes in so fingers crossed and will follow a few as well

  Lingfield 1pm Emerald witness 7/1
  Punchdown 225
  Ut de sivola should walk it but at such odds on was the last run really that good? I’m going to take on the favourite with For one cool shavers and discotEca 13/1 and 10/1

  Kemp ton
  105 menorah, rubbish odds but hopefully a kitty filler for the live on tv races
  215 Harvest song 18/1 and for a place as well and back up in secret Witness
  250 swincombe flame on showlads tip

  Will post a few more later, good luck today

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  #279

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:05

  Nice little start to the day

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  #280

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:12

  Punchestown 125
  Miss pepper pot 10/1

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  #281

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:15

  Get in Menorah 2 wins from 2 so far

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  #282

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 14:20

  Showlad checkin’ in sah!!

  Cuppa at the ready, brekky sarny too soon (it is Saturday afetr all!).

  1.20 Punches

  SUPREME BUILDER @ 22/1 ew

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  #283

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 14:21

  Well done that NP

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  #284

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:29

  Thanks Showlad the good run comes to an end but can’t grumble at two firsts and a second

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  #285

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:34

  Kempton 140 small fun bet on kings sunset 19/1 and the Druids nephew 11/1

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  #286

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:40

  Big move on kings sunset on betfair in from 21 to 12′s surely that can’t be the market following NP’s tipping!!!

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  #287

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:42

  Efistorm 7/1 lying field 135

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  #288

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:51

  Get in Druids nephew 3rd win and at a tasty 11/1!

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  #289

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 14:52

  NP on fire

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  #290

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 14:54

  Let’s hope I don’t fizzle out before the live races start!
  155 punches town western leader 4/1 with a small one on china rock 18/1

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  #291

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 15:01

  ROI DE ROSE my double up tip in the 2.00 Warwick

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  #292

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:03

  Maradina 2.00

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  #293

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:07

  

  Hi all, I was at Fontwell Thursday and saw him run, he was unbelievable then, just had to chance him today!

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  #294

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 15:10

  Well done Jackie
  215 Stolen thunder , secret witness and small one on harvest song

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  #295

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 15:14

  Looked great – did you get him in running Jacks?

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  #296

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:19

  Fav and One Cool Shabra ew Punchestown.

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  #297

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:27

  No Showlad, got on him this morning when I saw he was out again My pc’s not quick enough for ‘in running’ bets!

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  #298

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 15:28

  2.30 Warwick ELY BROWN @ 44/1 ew

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  #299

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 15:29

  Cool Jacks Just wondered as I thought he looked so good in running and pondered going on but then left it lol…

  Well done

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  #300

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 15:30

  230 simonside, pause for clause & pettifour

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  #301

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 15:34

  Pettfour in the 2.30 @ 20/1

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  #302

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:36

  Phew, had Biggg bet on him at P’stown.

  Almost done for the day, I have Highland Lodge in 3.05 Warwick. Agree with your post Systems.

  Quite fanccied Swincombe Flame as I’ve won before with selection, but small bet for me n that one, rather competitive. 3.40 will follow teams selection Neptune Eq.

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  #303

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 15:38

  Well done Showlad you got the place but had every chance of a big scoop winner!

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  #304

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 15:38

  So nearly my 44/1 tip! Still a nice 2nd

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  #305

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:38

  Fab 2nd Showlad!!

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  #306

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:41

  Quite like Featherbed Lane too, trainer in good form and very good jock, he rode well at font. the other day.

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  #307

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 15:46

  250 SwinCombe flame
  Going to add lightning strike, domtailine ( third to Grandouet recently and over 30/1 ) American trilogy

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  #308

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:46

  Swincombe Flame, Featherbed Lane, Lightening Strike ctc, for fun pennies!

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  #309

  Pablo
  January 14th, 2012 15:51

  Well Regarded e/w

  Good luck with your bets!

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  #310

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 15:59

  OOoooooo……

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  #311

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 16:01

  Whew never thought swincombe lane would come back from that far back, win number 4 but not taking the credit off Showlad for that pick. Looks like a few happy faces after that win

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  #312

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 16:01

  Guys I try so hard to make you some pennies with my long odds tips which my real speciality is when in major prep/major long distance chases…but so glad to have given you Swincombe Flame today

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  #313

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:01

  Got the FC too!!

  WD all on Swincombe Flame!

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  #314

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 16:05

  305 jumps road & Castle conflict for 2 big priced outsiders

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  #315

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 16:14

  Highland really lost it there, huh… Step back in trip?

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  #316

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 16:16

  Fine parchment & coup royale & Alfie sherrin

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  #317

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:16

  That’s it for me, very good day at the office! Will pop on yr selection for 3.40.

  Good luck with your bets for the rest of the day!

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  #318

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:17

  Never really looked comfortable to me Showlad, run out of juice very quickly.

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  #319

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:18

  Highland Lodge that is!

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  #320

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 16:26

  3.40 my tip Fortification is a NR.

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  #321

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 16:34

  So many claims to the last big race. Neptune surely has his time today…Faasel – could he land it when you just write him off for not having enough? – will the brilliant bailey turn up? – hello bud on e big last race?

  Tips
  Neptune Equester ew
  Blazing Bailey nose
  Hello Bud ew

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  #322

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:36

  2 ews for me, trying Hey Big Spender and Morning Moment, small ews.

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  #323

  Pablo
  January 14th, 2012 16:37

  3.40 Major Malarkey e/w

  Good luck with your bets!

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  #324

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 16:38

  Neptune equester, hey big spender and blazing bailey all on the nose

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  #325

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 16:41

  gone for Neptune and thrown a crumb at old Bud, he looks great hope he gets back safe atleast. Good luck

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  #326

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:50

  woo hoo

  WD all

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  #327

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 16:52

  ah, good old bud certainly gave me value which is more than can be said of neptune.
  I thought Big Spender could do it under top weight, but thought I’d join the team gamble here.

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  #328

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 16:53

  So glad all came back safe.

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  #329

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 16:54

  oh, a couple went for Spender,… splendid

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  #330

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 16:54

  Crikey what a TERRIBLE run by the fancied

  No really strong claims today and only Strongbow Legend of the favs did himself a credit…

  Got the winner Hey Big Spender but only as a friend’s fun pick old fav tip – so saves the day but to no credit of at all of my own, backed it for nostalgia.

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  #331

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 16:55

  Woo hoo 5 th win of the day and a tasty 15/1 return, well done Jackie and anyone else on. Neptune equester never got going .
  NP will quit while he is ahead

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  #332

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 16:58

  Well done ALL on Spender!! Me real good win on him but to no credit of my own (as I say backed him for luck) didn’t think he’d do it with top weight…

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  #333

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 17:01

  btw – how did Hello manage to loose being placed?

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  #334

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 17:07

  I think poor old Bud just couldn’t keep up in the end Showlad

  Shame as he has been a good servant over the years, but he is at the grand old age of 14 so can’t be far off retirement.
  the last few times I have seen him run he looks to be running a strong race then fades at the end.

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  #335

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 17:08

  Thanks to our infrequent visitor Whacky for originally tipping up Swincombe Flame to me

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  #336

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 17:09

  Exactly NP – would have been so nice for him though.

  Pretty good day at the office for the esp King NP

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  #337

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 17:14

  Well done NP!
  Showlad- several picked up quickly and old bud couldn’t,..simples!.. shame I was counting on him placing
  Bad day for me so glad I didn’t post my tips…. been kinda locked out of GN thread, so didn’t try, I keep writing my piece and it won’t post?! works occasionally but ??? can post on other threads no prob. Bit fed up with it, but hey will take the hint of the gods,…my winning streak seems to have ended with the end of the yr, knew it would I will ignore any new fancies I have at this time. Keep up the good luck you guys!

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  #338

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 17:15

  Be great if we could correct typos on our posts on this site lol…meant to say ‘Pretty good day at the office for the Team’

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  #339

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 17:16

  funny you should mention Wacky Showlad, I remember when he was locked out of the main GN thread and I found him in another room, ha, ha! thats me now

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  #340

  Jackie
  January 14th, 2012 17:20

  If you want anything c&p’d on Gn sub forum, just give one of us here the nod kj and we can do it for you. Admin may read this and be able to sugest an answer too.

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  #341

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 17:38

  thanks Jackie, I can see y’all but for the most part I can’t post myself, like I said tho no loss for you guys really as lady luck is not with me so far in 2012

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  #342

  National Punter
  January 14th, 2012 17:50

  Luck is normally temporary, so by the time the national comes round you could be On fire KJ. Good thing about this blog is someone is normally on form so helps when your not n form yourself, I have probably used up all my luck for a while today.

  KJ why don’t you copy your post before you press submit , then if it does play up you don’t have to rewrite it and it may work the second time? Not a fix but may work and reduce frustration levels

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  #343

  kj
  January 14th, 2012 17:59

  Ironically the blog won’t let me and says ‘you’ve already said that’ and ‘detects a duplicate post’
  I have saved one recently I may try post if it still makes sense

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  #344

  Systemsman
  January 14th, 2012 18:56

  Going to have to listen to showlads advise. Post a loser again on Saturday (i did have it covered with the winner) and then have a winner i did dont post up. No more Saturday tips from me i think.

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  #345

  Showlad
  January 15th, 2012 03:18

  2 late night Navan Sunday tips for you:

  1.30 ew PERFECT SMILE @ 20/1

  3.30 ew WICKLOW LAD @ 4/1

  Nite all

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  #346

  Showlad
  January 15th, 2012 03:21

  KJ this Blog without your regular posts would be a REAL LOSS

  Hope Admin can fix these irregularities.

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  #347

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 02:47

  Just a late line to say I fancy Britain’s young Laura Robson to take the scalp of Jankovic tonight min the Ozzy Open.
  5/1 cracking value.

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  #348

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 11:57

  Crikey what a depressing start for British tennis. Young Laura nearly put out world no.3 Sharapova at Wimbledon last year and this year is meant to be her big breakthrough. Thought playing the former world no.2 (now plummeted to 13) Jankovic could be her big chance – Laura takes only 2 games in defeat!!

  ALL 5 BRITISH PLAYERS OUT AT FIRST HURDLE WITHOUT WINNING A SINGLE SET!!!!

  Gosh…heavy is the burden on a certain young Andy Murray’s shoulders…

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  #349

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 13:12

  Cold winter Monday’s tip:

  Richard Johnson can take top weight She’s Humble to victory in the 2.10 at Plumpton and renew his 1 win and 1 place record with her. Ew @ 5/1

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  #350

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 16:02

  Well done She’s Humble A nice 5/1 winner!

  Hope you on guys

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  #351

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 16:52

  Wolv 3.55

  Chelsea Mick ew @ 10/1

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  #352

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 17:08

  4.10 Plumpton

  Jodawes @ 9/2 on nose
  Where’s Johnny @18/1 ew

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  #353

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 17:17

  Hey! 18/1 Where’s Johnny grabs a nice 2nd place

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  #354

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 17:39

  Very good day today

  Finshing off with at 5.25 Wolverhampton:
  RHYME ROYAL ew @ 38/1
  CLEAN BOWLED ew @ 7/1

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  #355

  Showlad
  January 16th, 2012 19:14

  ..and to round off a rather lovely day the 38/1 shot RHYME ROYAL grabs a place

  Have a nice nite all

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  #356

  National Punter
  January 16th, 2012 20:41

  Well done Showlad , nice tips today
  forgot to check in, bit busy with work.
  Laura Robson did look like she would be the new British hope a few yrs back and like Murray not being trained in the uk she was full of promise. Heather Watson had looked like she would develop into a top 50 player too.
  The lesson to be learned is always bet on English tennis players to flop!

  Hopefully Murray will take on some of Ivan Lendl dogged determination and finally come good, don’t think I would bet on it though as likely to go out to Djorkovic in the semie’s. I would probably go Djorkefic or Nadal for the 7/1 value bet

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  #357

  Jackie
  January 17th, 2012 01:06

  Missed your tips Showlad Well done though!

  NP, I never trust Nadel these days, a;ways seems to pick up an injury, or mentions an injury, I was thinking of giving Murray a chance this time??

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  #358

  National punter
  January 18th, 2012 11:18

  I know what you mean Jackie, he does put alott of strain on himself the way he plays and hasn’t been too reliable over the last few yrs, odds do reflect this and if he stays fit just think he offers better value then Murray who is I’n djorkovic half of the draw.

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  #359

  Jackie
  January 18th, 2012 12:55

  True NP.

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  #360

  Billymag
  January 18th, 2012 13:37

  Hi team does anyone know whats happened to Woolcombe folly, I noticed it didn’t get an entry for the Champ Chase so wondered if it was injured, as hasn’t run since Novemeber.
  Part of me wonders whether Nicholls will be entering it in the Grand Annual to frame the weights for Ghizao (with possible claimer on)?
  Cheers
  p.s. Torphichen is entered up at Haydock on Saturday in the Champion Hurdle Trial, there are only 5 entries and loads of prize money, so although he should be outclassed he has a decent chance on the heavy ground. He has it all to do to turn the form round with Celestial halo but if it really is bottomless ground I can see him running him closer this time.
  Torphichen also has an entry at Ascot the same day but that looks super competitive and ground only G/S so wouldn’t advise anyone to back him at either venue yet as King hasn’t decided which engagement he will take up yet. But if its Haydock 10/1 looks value to me, he’s fit and ready to battle

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  #361

  Showlad
  January 18th, 2012 16:33

  Hi All

  1 race tip for today:

  6.55 Kempton
  ew DARK RANGER @ 4/1 (price coming in now though)
  ew WHERE’S SUSIE @ 8/1

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  #362

  speedyseagull
  January 18th, 2012 18:09

  Optimistic e/w Kempton lucky 15 for me:

  she ain’t a saint 14/1
  vinces 8/1
  le king beau 6/1
  first avenue 6/1

  Will be interesting to see if Cinders and Ashes runs at Haydock on Saturday as I have him ante-post for Supreme. Also have Grumeti ante-post for Triumph – he slipped up at 2nd last today when in the process of hacking up!

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  #363

  Showlad
  January 18th, 2012 20:07

  Hey my 2 selections 2nd and 3rd – fab place returns Hope team on

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  #364

  Showlad
  January 18th, 2012 20:23

  7.25 ews

  dingaan @ 15s
  gazbaloo @ 25s
  chandrayaan @ 60s

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  #365

  speedyseagull
  January 18th, 2012 22:27

  well done Showlad. Poor from me!

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  #366

  speedyseagull
  January 18th, 2012 23:45

  A Speedy favourite races tomorrow at Thurles – THE TOTHER ONE! Will have to have a dabble!

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  #367

  Showlad
  January 19th, 2012 15:12

  2,10 ludlow ews

  hohlethelonelie @ 11/2
  what an oscar @ 17/1

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  #368

  Showlad
  January 19th, 2012 15:20

  WHAT AN OSCAR wins the 3 mile hurdle handicap @ 17/1 Yipee!!

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  #369

  sling-shot01
  January 19th, 2012 16:59

  Nice one showlad missed it myself got my head stuck in africa cup of nations. my first tip is papiss cisse top goal scorer 16/1 ew 4 places 1/4 the odds at bet365 get on this one will post why later

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  #370

  sling-shot01
  January 19th, 2012 17:53

  Top goalscorer /winning team double

  papiss cisse/senegal 50/1 ladbrokes couple of pound methinks

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  #371

  sling-shot01
  January 19th, 2012 18:03

  longshot team to win zambia 50/1 e/w 1/2 odds first two. Worth a couple of quid

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  #372

  sling-shot01
  January 19th, 2012 18:10

  value team to win e/w senegal best price 13/2 coral 1/3 top two or 11/2 bet365 1/2 top two got on 10/1 bluesq weeks ago

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  #373

  sling-shot01
  January 19th, 2012 18:26

  My reasons behind Papiss Cisse being top goal scorer are, this player come 2nd to Mario Gomez in the bundesliga 2010-2011 season scoring 22 goals. Breaking the record for the highest scoring african player in the bundesliga. Or put it another way, Mario Gomez is the bookies favourite for euro 2012 top goal scorer. International career for Senegal he’s played 13 scored 7 and Demba Ba has played 11 scored 3. Demba Ba is the 2nd favourite goal scorer at 5/1 and Papiss Cisse is 16/1 so the value has got to be with Cisse. Plus the fact Newcastle have just singed him to pair up with Demba Ba, the scouts obviously knows something. So get on while the value is still there.

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  #374

  Showlad
  January 19th, 2012 19:00

  closing a really nuice day with couple of long odds shots in the 6.00 kempton ews

  novay essjay @170
  memphis man @ 44/1

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  #375

  wacky
  January 19th, 2012 20:24

  Fancy taking the credit for the tip i gave you last saturday SHOWLAD!!!I had better not see 2mrws tip on these pages my good friend!!Lol wackyraces

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  #376

  National punter
  January 19th, 2012 23:50

  Hi slingy , that does seem a good longshot I’n cisse worth a few quid. Nice win too showlad

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  #377

  Jackie
  January 20th, 2012 11:55

  Hi Wacky, there was a post from Showlad saying that he had a tip from you, I’m sure I remember seeing your name mentioned.

  You could always pop on and give the tips yourself, haven’t ‘seen’ you around for ages.

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  #378

  National Punter
  January 20th, 2012 13:25

  Post 335 Jackie. Hopefully see a few of you on here tomorrow and hope the teams good start to 2012 is continued

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  #379

  speedyseagull
  January 20th, 2012 17:21

  Sling-shot – I am also on Senegal and Cisse! Although I think I may also have a dabble on Sow. The problem is that they will leave one out of Niang, Sow, Cisse and Ba on the bench but not sure which one. Ba may well finish top scorer but no value compared to others.

  Cheeky e/w lucky 15 at Wolves tonight:

  raimond ridge 8/1
  canadian danehill 11/4
  worth 9/2
  transmit 7/4

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  #380

  Jackie
  January 20th, 2012 17:36

  Cheers NP, knew i’d seen it somewhere!

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  #381

  wacky
  January 20th, 2012 21:27

  Hi Jackie,I’m good mates with Showlad and i put the message up to pull his leg!!Trouble is he always goes A BRIDGE TO FAR!!!

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  #382

  Systemsman
  January 20th, 2012 22:09

  Wacky – go on spill the beans on that Saturday runner sometime before the off!

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  #383

  Mike N
  January 21st, 2012 00:01

  Im back for the weekend and just the 1 bet tomorrow. Pearlysteps e.w. in the Peter Marsh Chase.

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  #384

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 00:02

  Yes Jacks I did thanks Whacky for that SINGLE tip ha ha!!

  Showlad
  January 14th, 2012 17:08
  Thanks to our infrequent visitor Whacky for originally tipping up Swincombe Flame to me

  Amongst the MANY winning tips I give you whackyraces ha ha ha

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  #385

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 00:40

  Glad to hear it’s all in jest

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  #386

  Matriarch
  January 21st, 2012 08:42

  Haydock ON!

  Fancy According To Pete and King Fontaine in the Peter Marsh Chase and All For Free in the Ascot 3:45. They’re my main bets.

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  #387

  National punter
  January 21st, 2012 11:34

  Grrr just spent 20 minutes analysing today’s races and error and everything wiped!!!

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  #388

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 11:44

  Take 2
  Anyone who is superstitious don’t follow these tips as someone didn’t want them posted! Let’s hope I do don’t use up all my luck last week.

  Haddock
  110 our Mick is a reliable sort, good jumper , stamina and seems to be able to hold it in the closes stages so at just over 2/1 could be one to add more funds to today’s kitty

  145 celestial halo had an unexpected win lto but at under evens, I prefer to go for the upset and torphichen looks good value at 9/1 is carrying more weight then when they met lto so will go for backup with marsh warbler at 4/1 also

  220 rindeer

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  #389

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 12:07

  Mon Mome out today, in the Peter Marsh Chase. My liking though is Bold Ransom in same race.

  Smad in the 2.35 Ascot could run well
  and watchout for THUNDERBALL lingfield 3.00

  Good luck everybody

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  #390

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 12:16

  t

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  #391

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 12:20

  this blog appears to not want me to put my tips in, anyone else experiancing this?

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  #392

  National Punter 2
  January 21st, 2012 12:28

  i give up, it wont let me post and the pasted version wont upload to any page, very frustrating that this will post

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  #393

  wacky
  January 21st, 2012 12:47

  Al Ferof 3-10 ascot looks a fantastic e-w bet.4/1 at stan james looks very tasty. Good luck.

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  #394

  maureen
  January 21st, 2012 13:02

  Not having a bet, but a comment about Oscar Gogo caught my eye ‘he probably wants a track like Chepstow when it has been raining for a week’. However, he was also down as a 2 – 2 1/2 mile horse, so the Peter Marsh might be out of the question!

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  #395

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 13:16

  1

  Ascot
  14:35
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 14:35:00
  Pateese @ 12/1

  2

  Ascot
  15:10
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 15:10:00
  Finians Rainbow @ 15/8

  3

  Ascot
  15:45
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 15:45:00
  Pearlysteps @ 9/1

  4

  Haydock
  12:40
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 12:40:00
  Cinders And Ashes @ SP

  5

  Haydock
  13:10
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 13:10:00
  Our Mick @ SP

  6

  Haydock
  13:45
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 13:45:00
  Celestial Halo @ SP

  7

  Haydock
  15:30
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 15:30:00
  According To Pete @ 6/1

  8

  Haydock
  16:05
  Race winner
  2012-01-21 16:05:00
  Mad Max @ 5/2

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  #396

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 13:31

  speedyseagull im with you on sow he is a danger so will cover with him, demba ba no value not for me.
  hi np glad your on cisse be interested on any other African cup of nation bets you got going and any insight, looking forward to the senegal game tonight.

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  #397

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 13:35

  haydock 220 reindeer dippin e/w

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  #398

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 13:37

  330 take the breze , pearly steps or course specilst king fontaine. 405 giorgio quercus

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  #399

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 13:39

  ascot 145 torphichen and marsh warbler as backup, 310 wishfull thinking and gaurvin, 345 noland hot tip today based on his 5th to syncronised shorter trip and r/walsh on board , tatenen or gilbarry outsider,

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  #400

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 13:40

  sorry for the scrabled posts but if i dont leave it as one sentance it doesnt work, if someone can repost my tips on one page if they are able too, thanks

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  #401

  maureen
  January 21st, 2012 13:42

  slingy’ Pealysteps is running at Haydock is he not? [2nd preference?]

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  #402

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 13:43

  235 smad place

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  #403

  Pablo
  January 21st, 2012 13:43

  1.00 Bunclody e/w

  and in very small e/w yankee with:
  2.20 Reindeer Dippin
  3.30 King Fontaine
  3.45 All For Free

  Good luck with your bets!

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  #404

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 14:04

  yes your right maureen i done a super heinz last night and copy and pasted today i suppose that will go down as a non runner then damn.

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  #405

  Matriarch
  January 21st, 2012 14:08

  I like the look of Stow in the Hay 2:20. Has won on sft and at Hay on a mark of 131 in a Nv Hurdle…hes now on a mark of 120. Has won 24f so on paper must have a good shout.

  Somersby EW finished bridesmaid (1L and shd) to MM twice on same OR as last yr.

  According To Pete, fis a few trends and King Fontaine, like Hay and down to last Hay winning mark so both EW.

  3:45 All For Free, fit trends. Zaynar also excellent chance and still well in on his Hurdles mark.

  Had a scoop6 also.

  Good luck all!

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  #406

  maureen
  January 21st, 2012 14:15

  Whatever happens in the Peter Marsh, it’s ood to look at the pedigrees of some of the horses and see names like Roselier and Gunner B! I think the Roselier was the Reveley horse [could be wrong] so he’d love the ground. Really looking forward to the race.

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  #407

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 14:18

  Great start to the day with our mick winning.
  in my earlier blog that wouldnt post, i had our mick as a short odds kitty builder bet
  so going to plan so far

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  #408

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 14:19

  np on noland as well totally agree with what you said in post #398 was thinking exactly the same.

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  #409

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 14:20

  1.20 lingfield

  dancing lord ew @ 14/1

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  #410

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 14:22

  2 from 2 for me i hope it keeps going.

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  #411

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 14:24

  Well done Slingy, our Mick was drifting in running up to 7/1 but he does seem to be a tough horse that keeps going, shame I couldn’t watch the race.
  Let’s hope we combine our hot streak for Noland to win too!!

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  #412

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 14:25

  Lovely start 14/1 shot gets place

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  #413

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 14:30

  2.45 winc

  rainbow warrior ew @ 8/1

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  #414

  maureen
  January 21st, 2012 14:31

  Noland ran a super race in Ireland. Remember McCOY saying how brave and tenacious he was when he rode him the other year. Another stem cell horse doing well. Could be a good day for Mr Hales. He says Al Ferof is the best since One Man and I hope he’s right.

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  #415

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 14:36

  Let’s hope so Maureen . Well done Showlad missed backing your tip for a place by a split second

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  #416

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 14:42

  2.05 ascot ew violin davis @ 5/1

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  #417

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 14:44

  hey NP

  well done slingy

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  #418

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 14:51

  Well done Slingy , 3 in a row!

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  #419

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 14:53

  cheers np and showlad fingers crossed

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  #420

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 14:54

  Our girl sally in the 2.05 around 2.5/1
  Fun small bet on Efistorm 13/1 in the 155

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  #421

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 15:12

  Yes Hope u got the 5/1

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  #422

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 15:13

  Nice call Showlad, had a saver on Violin Davis

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  #423

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 15:22

  tippering and gilwen glory ew in hay 2.20

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  #424

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 15:28

  lst min dot come bet is rightly punished

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  #425

  Pablo
  January 21st, 2012 15:32

  Reindeer Dippin loves the bad ground at Haydock against cr*p horses!

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  #426

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 15:34

  Got Joseph Lester in this race. (2.35 Ascot) but Smad could run a big race.

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  #427

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 15:35

  Hi all, only just in, WD all winners so far!! Not had time to look at racing today properly

  GL everyone, had a nibble on your footie bets sling

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  #428

  Pablo
  January 21st, 2012 15:35

  Cannot believe ‘Chemical’ Nicky has the nerve to call the exchanges unsavoury. Pot kettle Hendo!

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  #429

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 15:35

  Meant Joseph Lister, not Joseph Lester

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  #430

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 15:52

  Get in reindeer dippin and Smad place

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  #431

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 15:53

  yes get in rainbow lovely 2nd place

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  #432

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 16:00

  keep it going everyone nice

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  #433

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 16:03

  3 wins a piece Slingy so far
  Gauvin and wishfull thinking and a little saver on al ferof in the next

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  #434

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 16:11

  fordydeplastere ew in the nxt @ 16/1

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  #435

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 16:12

  Al ferof could run big in this

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  #436

  kj
  January 21st, 2012 16:23

  missed that! woulda gone Sommersby there,… darn! I knew it had a big chance and reindeer dippin.
  Got a day of pain after the night before clearing up for guests only saw the last 4 jumps.
  See some of you having a good day…. woulda joined in but no time. Hope to watch Mon Mome but so much to do, enjoy the rest of the racing my racing friends

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  #437

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 16:26

  Peter Marsh:

  BOLD RANSOM ew @ 5/1
  THE SAWYER ew @ 7/1
  MOUNT OSCAR ew @ 32/1 (value pick)

  Bold looking GREAT and Sawyer a real danger but could possibly puff out near finish. Accoriding to Pete could do this but feel he won’t handle his 7lbs up – if he does he has everything but we have to take a call don’t we

  Mount Oscar is dark horse Mon Mome could place but feel as said on here not quite long enough of a trip for him to excel. LOVE the horse though

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  #438

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 16:27

  Thought nice run from fordydeplasterer there will come on for that…

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  #439

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 16:29

  Let’s hope it’s a great race all – not like last weekend’s scrappy affairs…

  Team doing REALLY well today

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  #440

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 16:30

  Can’t believe I missed Somersby, I tipped him up to my manager last week, then forgot to back him! Doh! (I work a few hours at Corals)

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  #441

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 16:38

  Get in Pete – made me eat my words

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  #442

  kj
  January 21st, 2012 16:42

  well done the many Pete fans
  Mon Mome pulled up but seemed fine,.. just a tester to try keep up with the pace?
  not bad.

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  #443

  Matriarch
  January 21st, 2012 16:42

  What a day so far!!!! Nice 2nd with Stow, then 2 very nice wins with Somersby and A cording To Pete. Also, have Acc To Pete in a EW double with All For Free…Will be my biggest win since Welsh Nash if that one comes in!! Well done everyone else today.

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  #444

  Showlad
  January 21st, 2012 16:46

  Well done Matriarch

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  #445

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 16:46

  imsinging the blues having missed somersby! ew

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  #446

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 16:47

  ive got according to pete in a double with noland and ive just had according to pete and pearlysteps in a forecast, its been a very nice day

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  #447

  Matriarch
  January 21st, 2012 16:53

  Jackie…..you was robbed!!!!

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  #448

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 16:53

  Ooo how close was that!! 2nd.

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  #449

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 16:54

  unlucky jackie

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  #450

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 16:54

  Yep, didn’t make much on my stake ew! Never mind

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  #451

  kj
  January 21st, 2012 16:54

  damn, I went for the group choice Noland over my natural thought Tatenen, wish I hadn’t started betting now, almost identical to Sommersby win earlier ah dear…

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  #452

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 16:55

  glad your on footie bets jackie

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  #453

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 16:56

  noland bad jumping today kj

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  #454

  National punter
  January 21st, 2012 16:58

  Get I’n Tatenen!!

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  #455

  kj
  January 21st, 2012 16:59

  yeah, he was looking good before the jumping errors crept in.

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  #456

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 17:01

  nice one np mad max for me in next

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  #457

  National punter
  January 21st, 2012 17:04

  Thanks Slingy, giorgios Quercus the last for me

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  #458

  Matriarch
  January 21st, 2012 17:12

  Wonder how Bovril got on at Haydock today?

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  #459

  National punter
  January 21st, 2012 17:13

  What a day, 5 winners . Hope you all got on

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  #460

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 17:15

  WD NP!!

  Reads as though you’ve all had a good. WD

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  #461

  Pablo
  January 21st, 2012 17:17

  Well played NP!

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  #462

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 17:22

  Hello

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  #463

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 17:23

  Just seemed to be having problems posting.
  Unlike earlier with post 389.
  Can’t believe no recognition for putting up Smad (Smad Place 7/1)

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  #464

  Jackie
  January 21st, 2012 17:29

  Hey Neil, sorry I’ve missed the earlier posts today, WD

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  #465

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 17:35

  good day for me 4 wins 2 seconds and a forecast,a big well done np, our luck was in today. and to all other winners theres been so many winners and places today its hard to keep track. ill leave you with my last tip of the day. senegal to win tonight in the african nations cup. good luck all have a good night and well done to you too neil.

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  #466

  National Punter
  January 21st, 2012 17:55

  Well done everyone. Slingy, Showlad, matriach, Jackie & Neil. Everyone chipped in some winners or places so a stunning team effort
  Neil I was having major problems earlier so had to put up quite a few posts which is probably why you didn’t get the plaudits, as my posts pushed yours back in the threads, sorry.
  14 horses posted got 5 winners And some nice prices

  Celebratory glass of red methinks, enjoy your weekend everyone

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  #467

  sling-shot01
  January 21st, 2012 18:29

  jacobs creek sparkling shiraz ice cold methinks

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  #468

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 21st, 2012 20:13

  I myself had Joseph Lister in the race concern, but Alan King who writes in the weekender sounded confident of Smad Place.

  Alan King rates West End Rocker too for national, but my impression is WER is a mud lover.

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  #469

  sling-shot01
  January 22nd, 2012 00:04

  sorry for anyone on senegal in the first half they played like a load of under nines they were rubbish, they didnt bring cisse on till the 67th minute, and his first touch of the ball he set up a goal. on the plus side my 50/1 side zambia as in post #371 won and looked quite good

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  #470

  speedyseagull
  January 22nd, 2012 01:25

  Well Sling-shot – not a good start for our boys! I still believe they will qualify. they would probably have to face Ivory Coast in round 2 but they have to beat the big boys at some point to collect the cash. I hate 4-3-3 formation and hope that they will revert to 4-4-2 with Cisse/Ba or Cisse/Sow up front. Thought Cisse did OK. He could fall behind in the goalscorer race if any IC or Ghana player notch a double in their opening game

  My only other bet to win is Guinea e/w – purely speculative in case the big boys all falter. I have 3 other e/w top scorer bets, again specualative:

  Hadji – Morocco – 40/1. Morocco should do Ok, hadji banged a hat-trick in recent friendly. Not bad odds

  Bony – Ivory Coast – 50/1 – probably won’t play much but hoping he will get some time in the opener, impress, and then start later games instead of the terrible Kalou!

  Alassane Bangoura – Guinea – 100/1. Highly specualtive. Young player who probably won’t start but their other forwards are poor and this kid has interested Real Madrid. There is a reason why he is 100/1 – I had to ask for odds to be added!

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  #471

  Jackie
  January 22nd, 2012 12:44

  Terible game! They couldn’t appear to finish any moves off apart from the one goal. Weren’t plsying as a team, imo either.

  Had a couple of 50p scorecasts, so not too bad!!

  Looking at Dance for Livy Tow. 1.10 ew today and Volcun Surprise in 1.40 Tow.

  GL if you’re betting today

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  #472

  speedyseagull
  January 22nd, 2012 13:41

  Yep, they were poor Jackie. Just hoping they are slow starters! They should beat Libya who were awful, with some carthorse up front. Equatorial Guinea were better, quite fluid in attack, but hopefully their naievity will tell against the big boys

  Straws….Clutching…

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  #473

  sling-shot01
  January 22nd, 2012 14:24

  the trouble with senegal last night , speedy seagull and jackie i think is they thought they could just turn up and win, they played very much like england did against germany in the world cup last time. their back four were to far up and they were trying to catch them on the offside trap but it clearly didnt work. on a plus side id say that was the best team in the group they played against in the group last night , the others will be easier and i cant see them playing any worse. prior to the tournament their defence has been really good, i think they were all looking for glory and goals.. dont throw you tickets away yet lol.

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  #474

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 14:41

  Well done all yest inc Neil

  1.50 Fairyhouse
  ew BLAZING TEMPO @ 10/3

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  #475

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 14:43

  PS u 3 are so so funny with the Africa football competition

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  #476

  National Punter
  January 22nd, 2012 14:56

  Nice tip Showlad , not studied the form today so happy o follow the inform team picks

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  #477

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 15:09

  Well done ruby – he’s a master of working a 2nd or 3rd fav in short 5/6 fields

  You were on then NP ye?

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  #478

  National Punter
  January 22nd, 2012 15:43

  Indeed I was Showlad thanks

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  #479

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 15:52

  2.50 bennelong ew @ 12/1

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  #480

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 16:04

  3.05 Market Rasen
  1/2 MICS DELIGHT bodes very very well for him in this 3 horse race

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  #481

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 16:14

  Get in Mic

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  #482

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 16:53

  following our odds on success let’s look at sone mega odds value at 4.00 fairyhouse:

  ew silver circle @ 65/1
  ew alasty @ 130/1

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  #483

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 17:15

  Yes! ALASTY grabs a place (place 10/1 betfair)

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  #484

  Showlad
  January 22nd, 2012 17:26

  Kempton 4.25 ews

  HAZRAD COUNTY @ 13/2
  TEVEZ @ 30/1

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  #485

  National Punter
  January 22nd, 2012 19:36

  Good days tipping Showlad

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  #486

  Systemsman
  January 22nd, 2012 22:35

  “PADDY POWER have installed Synchronised as their 9-4 favourite for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 12. Trained by Jonjo O’Neill, Synchronised landed his first Grade 1 in the Lexus Chase at the same track at the end of December when he finished 11 lengths clear of third-placed Quito De La Roque, who Paddy Power rate as their 100-30 second-favourite.

  The Willie Mullins-trained Quel Esprit is a 4-1 chance, while Diamond Harry and RSA Chase second Jessies Dream are both available at 8-1.

  Firm spokesman Paddy Power said: “When Synchronised arrived at Leopardstown last month for the Lexus, Irish eyes viewed him as more of a good, tough, quality staying handicapper. “After ruthlessly exposing the likes of Rubi Light and Quito De La Roque, he returns to reinforce claims to his position above any of our domestic three mile chasers.”

  Now this looks a good oppportunity to take Synchronised on to me.
  Nov 19th tan off OR147
  Dec 28th ran off OR155
  Now OR168
  A step too far i think. In total its +21lbs since Nov 19TH

  Surely Diamond Harry OR166 (4th in Betfair chase – his first run this season and winner of the Hennessy at Newbury 2010 of OR156). In total +10lbs since Nov 2010.
  or another (Quito De La Roque? – but has been beaten by Synchronised) but not Synchronised, Views Team???

  This looks a good race for the Team. Perhaps we should have scores for it nearer the time. A GN kitty builder.
  Showlad my friend whats your view on this? I know you like Synchronised for the GN (if he runs)but is this a run too far in Feb on such a high OR?

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  #487

  sling-shot01
  January 22nd, 2012 23:22

  systemsman im gonna put my head on the block now, i think this horse in my eyes is one of the best horses since red rum, if only he could have protected his handicap mark which he hasnt i think he could have been good enough to get 2 grand nationals wins out of him f not very good runs.
  but having said that i think he could still win it at 11/8 i think think its such a gutsy little horse and stamina is certainly not a problem with him. does anyone know of any odds on the gold cup/ grand national double for him, each way of course. ps does anybody know the exact dates for the weights in febuary

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  #488

  Matriarch
  January 23rd, 2012 01:00

  Tues 14th Feb Sling.

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  #489

  Systemsman
  January 23rd, 2012 12:09

  sling-shot01 I agree he’s a good horse and had he ran in the GN off that lower mark of OR155 would have been in my top six for sure (even now i have not discounted him but the Gold Cup WILL take a lot out of him. If he has a light race in the GC and runs in the GN off OR160 to OR163 then who knows – but will he run??). But winning the Irish Hennessy of OR168 – he would have to be a a potential 2012 Gold Cup winner to do that in my opinion and i think he will not win that race for whats its worth. So i am happy to take him on as every horse has his limits and for me OR168 is that limit at this point (in the GN he may get in on less ofcourse).

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  #490

  Systemsman
  January 23rd, 2012 12:28

  Irish Hennesssy Feb 12th
  Pablo has rigtlty pointed out to me that this is not aa handicap race – I must learn not to rush things. But I still have Diamond Harry as the one to possiblily turn over Synchronised on the day. Still however need to see final card and going on the day to make a final decision so will come back on this nearer the day.

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  #491

  admin
  January 23rd, 2012 18:48

  NP2,

  Sorry you are having problems – please list the details on the technical problems thread and we will try to investiage

  Thanks

  Darren

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  #492

  Carl L
  January 23rd, 2012 19:05

  Any chance of some dosage and trends analysis for the SKYBET CHASE at Donny, cheers

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  #493

  National Punter
  January 23rd, 2012 19:54

  Hi Admin/admin

  Did have a problem posting Saturday , so tried many different things e.g name change to Np 2 to no avail. Just tried again and it still won’t post.

  Must of been their was too many winners in my long post!!!

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  #494

  Showlad
  January 23rd, 2012 20:33

  Hi All have done really well on this year’s Celebrity Big Brother.

  Get on Denise in the ‘Top Woman’ category NOW before prices collapses after tonight’s show (Ch 5 @ 9pm).
  Currently available @ 7/4
  http://www.oddschecker.com/specials/tv/big-brother/celebrity-big-brother/top-woman

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  #495

  sling-shot01
  January 23rd, 2012 22:11

  cheers matriarch.systemsman if only we could be a fly on the wall and know there real plans ?

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  #496

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 00:11

  Prices are strange Showlad, Hills are now odds on Denise, the other 2 are still against?

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  #497

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 11:06

  Not sure if he can sustain the effort, but have Berdych to beat Nadel. Thought he was the only value last night in semis, not looking too bad this morning; so far!

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  #498

  Showlad
  January 24th, 2012 11:32

  Hi Jackie.

  Yes that’s why I posted up you needed to take the 7/4 odds on offer before the show started at 9pm as I knew they’d then plummet – they did she’s now 1/3 on

  Berdych lookin g good

  Hope you got on Denise

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  #499

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 11:52

  I did.

  Nadal is always dangerous when he’s losing though, he gets angry and then ups his game!

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  #500

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 12:12

  Just like that!! I have to go out for a couple of hours, hope it’s still going when I get back, in my favour Good game though!

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  #501

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 14:04

  

  Caught the last 15 mins, what a great match though!

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  #502

  Showlad
  January 24th, 2012 14:34

  Losing the 2nd set tiebreak is what did Berdych in ;( Still got to admire the awesome never-say-die-never-give-up work ethic of the master Nadal

  What odds did u get on Denise Jacks?

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  #503

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 15:36

  6/4 PP

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  #504

  Showlad
  January 24th, 2012 17:10

  Get in Jacks I topped up on that one too

  HOT PRESS SO NO ONE PLACES BETS – OSCAR TIME OUR FOR SEASON WITH LEG INJURY!!!!

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  #505

  Jackie
  January 24th, 2012 17:48

  They were the last ones standing!

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  #506

  National Punter
  January 24th, 2012 20:22

  Cheers Showlad already did months back, didn’t go big but just confirms why I am not going ante post crazy this year.

  Nadal at 8/1 is now looking quite tasty, didn’t put a bet on and federer is looking back to his best so a really open open pardon the pun!

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  #507

  speedyseagull
  January 24th, 2012 22:48

  Done a Thystes/Skybet ante-post double:

  Prince de Beauchene (8/1)
  Galaxy Rock (14/1)

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  #508

  sling-shot01
  January 25th, 2012 00:39

  speedy ive done prince de beauchene 8/1

  and aiteen thirtythree 10/1

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  #509

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 25th, 2012 00:39

  For those following the Aussie Open: It was a walk in the park for Nadal winning 3 sets to 1.

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  #510

  Matriarch
  January 25th, 2012 00:44

  Thyestes Chase, Some Target 16′s and Start Me Up 12′s.

  SkyBet Chase, Fruity O’Rooney 20′s.

  Argento, Diamond Harry, 11/2.

  Done a double on last two and two single bets on Thyestes.

  Will recap once final decs out but happy with my bets!

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  #511

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 25th, 2012 00:51

  Hi Carl L “Any chance of dosage and trends for SkyBet Chase at Donny.”

  I assume you mean the race formly known as the Great Yorkshire Chase.

  I’ll see what I can do during the week for you. .

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  #512

  Carl L
  January 25th, 2012 14:48

  Cheers Aldaniti,

  I like Some Target tomorrow in Thyestes, had to settle for 14′s though

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  #513

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 25th, 2012 21:51

  Still working on dosage, but found some other stats to start you off.

  Age (past 10 runnings)
  6 year old 7 runners, 1 winner 0 placed.
  7 year old 14 runners, 3 winners, 2 placed.
  8 year old 24 runners, 2 winners, 5 placed.
  9 year old 43 runners, 3 winners, 5 placed.
  10 year old 28 runners, 1 winner, 7 placed.
  11 year old or older 23 runners, 3 placed.

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  #514

  TC
  January 25th, 2012 21:57

  Bob Lingo, lovely price at 25′s tomorrow

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  #515

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 25th, 2012 22:11

  Recent/Past Form

  7 of 10 winners finished in the first 2 on their last completed start (2 of 3 exceptions were unplaced in grade 3 handicaps)

  8 of 10 winners had run in the past 35 days

  10 of 10 winners had run in no more than 10 chases

  10 of 10 winners had run in no more than 8 handicap chases

  7 of 10 winners had yet to win a handicap chase

  9 of 10 winners were either 1st or 2nd season chasers

  7 of 10 winners had won over 3M+ (1 exception was a maiden who had been runner-up over 4M 1F and other two were having their first try over 3M+)

  10 of 10 winners had won at a left-handed track

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  #516

  sling-shot01
  January 25th, 2012 22:15

  does anyone know whats happening to prince de beauchene , i cant find him in the betting , neither can i find him as a non runner, ive got on start me up instead 9/1 just incase .

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  #517

  Jackie
  January 25th, 2012 22:48

  Sling, on racing post site, says he’s not entered into a race until Feb??

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  #518

  JJF
  January 25th, 2012 23:04

  Evening all , just moved house so been out of loop for a while , glad to see the winners keep coming . 2 horses for tomorrow’s Thyestes 1 , Shakervilz ew and nap is , all aboard the bus , Jack The Bus win . Good luck all and as always God Bless

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  #519

  speedyseagull
  January 25th, 2012 23:56

  Have got Start Me Up (win) and Some Target (e/w) tomorrow.

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  #520

  speedyseagull
  January 25th, 2012 23:56

  Prince DB not running unfortunately

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  #521

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 26th, 2012 00:48

  Stamina or Speed

  In the better handicap chases over 3 miles at Doncaster you need the right mix of speed and stamina to get competitive.

  It is interesting to note that 8 of the last 10 winners had won over the big race trip, yet 6 also had the necessary tatical speed to score over 2 1/2 miles. Stamina is always a factor in the finish of this race but Town Moor is a relatively flat course that provides one of the easiest 3 miles in the country. Therefore the ability to cruise through the race and remain in one’s comfort zone is every bit as important, as is the need to jump well.

  Only 1 winner had fallen in any of their recent outings. Prominent runners also do well, as Doncaster is not a track for those who like to come from off the pace.

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  #522

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 26th, 2012 00:53

  A weighty problem

  Heavy weights have won but recently no winner has carried more than 11-2(1998 Speaker Weatherill).

  6 of the last 7 winners finished outside the frame last time out, but all bar 2 had finished 1st or 2nd in either their last 2 outings so was in decent form.

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  #523

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 26th, 2012 01:01

  OR from past decade (2010 and 2001 was abandoned)

  OR 114-125 38 ran, 3 won 6 placed.
  OR 126-138 52 ran, 5 won 7 placed.
  OR 139-150 21 ran, 0 won, 21 placed.

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  #524

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 26th, 2012 01:02

  Dosage will follow ……….

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  #525

  National punter
  January 26th, 2012 14:15

  Grand cris swerving the argenti Saturday.
  Shame I didn’t follow my Nadal tip, would be looking good for laying the bet now. But u have to be I’n it to win it!!

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  #526

  Showlad
  January 26th, 2012 15:24

  Thyestes:

  Showlad’s merit picks:

  SOME TARGET loads of promise but looks like he may need longer distance…
  TINA KELLY LAD may need heavier ground and can he get the 24f? Still off a feather weight…
  GLAM GERRY great feather weight again but also with 7lb claimer and looks like 24f could just fit the bill
  JACK THE BUS sheer class and could be there at the end if 7lb rise doesn’t scupper him..
  THE BISHOP LOONEY bags of poetntial and will like ground – if can master
  TULLINTAIN really nice 2nd last time out beating the now NR fav for this race START ME UP into 3rd behind Sea Bass. Not sure wil get trip over chasing

  3 against the field:
  GLAM GERRY
  JACK THE BUS
  THE BISHOP LOONEY

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  #527

  Matriarch
  January 26th, 2012 15:38

  Just seen my original pick Start Me Up is NR! Only got one on the race now (Some Target @ 16′s) so my back up or third pick was Bishop Looney, not very well hcp’d now tho. Put my original bets on Tues night do not sure if I’ve lost my dosh on SMU now.

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  #528

  Jackie
  January 26th, 2012 16:53

  I had The Bishop Looney and Bob Ligo ew.

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  #529

  Jackie
  January 26th, 2012 16:55

  Have Morning Royaly in the last, jock has ridden a second, so should now know about the ground, so hopefully he’s on the best horse!

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  #530

  Jackie
  January 26th, 2012 16:55

  Off to Fontwell tomorrow, have had week off, nice way to finish off (hopefully!)

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  #531

  Jackie
  January 26th, 2012 17:10

  Or not!!!

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  #532

  wacky
  January 26th, 2012 18:13

  I like Brough Academy in the 1st jackie.Have a lovely day and good luck.

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  #533

  maureen
  January 26th, 2012 19:55

  neil; where do you get your stats from? i used to look them up on racecaller.com, but the site just crashes on me now.

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  #534

  Jackie
  January 26th, 2012 20:22

  Definately has the pick on form Wacky, ground heavy, so could throw some strange results up. Thanks for good luck wishes.

  I went earlier this month too, and saw an outstanding horse in paddock, coat was fab etc. Checked price, it was 40/1, totally friendless; so I picked others that weren’t such a price………

  yep, the 40/1 hosed in!! Doh, won’t be making that mistake again, he was the pick of paddock for sure.

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  #535

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 26th, 2012 21:37

  Hi Maureen,

  Where do I get my stats from?

  Used to get them from Irish racing website, but seemed to have stopped.

  However I found racecaller now on the Sun racing forum (Racing Chat)

  http://sun.racecaller.com/forum/index.php

  Upcoming races. Hope it’s helpful

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  #536

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 26th, 2012 22:23

  Here for the first time is my dosage explanation in layman’s term.

  If you go to the PEDIGREE ENQUIRE site and key in NICHE MARKET, careful of spelling and where necessary check parentage you will see a chart of his pedigree going back 5 generations. For dosage we only need to look at the first 4. You will also notice along the top just after his name DP=1-2-3-4-2 (DP) DI= 0.60 CD= -0.33 but what does it mean and how do we get it?

  The figures 1-2-3-4-2 are Niche Market’s dosage make-up figure and from left to right are called Brilliant, Intermediate, Classic, Solid and Professional, the other 3 figure are made up from these 5.

  How do we get these 5 figures?

  If we look at the first 15 sires of an animal we might see some letters in square brackets these correspond to the initial letter of the 5 make up numbers above.

  So in Niche market’s case the 15 sires are:

  1 Presenting (1st generation)
  2 Mtoto (2nd generation)
  3 Jurado (2nd generation)
  4 Busted (3rd generation)
  5 Persian Bold (3rd generation)
  6 Alleged (3rd generation)
  7 Le Prince (3rd generstion)
  8 Crepello (4th generation)
  9 Mincio (4th generation)
  10 Bold Lad (4th generation)
  11 Riverman (4th generation)
  12 Hoist The Flag (4th generation)
  13 L’Enjoleur (4th generation)
  14 Prince Bio (4th generation)
  15 Artist Son (4th generation)

  The letters tell you which part of the make up figures get the points and the position in terms of which generation tells you how many to award.

  1st Generation gets 16 points
  2nd Generation gets 8 points
  3rd Generation gets 4 points
  4th Generation gets 2 points

  If the are more than 1 letter for a sire then its split evenly between the two letters.

  To show you what I mean let’s just work through Niche Market’s pedigree.

  Busted is a 3rd generation so is awarded 4 points. His letter is S so 4 points to Solid.

  Crepello is a 4th generation so is awarded 2 points. His letter is P so 2 points to Professional.

  Riverman is a 4th generation so is awarded 2 points. His letters are I & C so that’s 1 point each to Intermediate & Classic.

  Hoist The Flag is a 4th generation so is awarded 2 points. His letters are B & I so that’s 1 point each to Brilliant & Intermediate.

  Prince Bio is a 4th generation so is awarded 2 points. His letter is C so that’s 2 points to Classic.

  The other sires have no letters so score no points.

  So looking at this we get

  Brilliant 1
  Intermediate 2
  Classic 3
  Solid 4
  Professional 2

  The figure after these first five is simply the product of these five. The higher the figure the more influence these special sires have. It will always be an even number between 0 and 64 and is called the Dosage Profile (DP)

  The sixth figure is the Dosage Index (DI) and is got by adding up the speed side (Brilliant+Intermediate+50% of Classic) and adding up the stamina side (50% Classic+Solid+Professional) Then dividing the speed figure by the stamina figure.

  0.60 shows more stamina than speed.

  The last figure is Centre Of Distribution (CD)
  Here on the speed side we double the Brilliant Points and add the Intermediate, while on the Stamina side we double the Professional points and add on the solid.

  Then we subtract the stamina answer from the speed answer and finally divide the whole lot by the dosage profile. The answer will usually lie between +2.00 and -2.00

  A negative number will show the animal breed to stay long distances, positive the opposite.

  Both DI and CD are written to 2 decimal places unless the answer is inifinity which is caused generally by no points in DP and is ignored because it’s dosage weak.

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  #537

  speedyseagull
  January 27th, 2012 00:33

  Early thoughts Jackie:

  Brough Academy
  Rateable Value
  Clever Dick
  Sir du Bearn
  Mirific
  Goring Two

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  #538

  Jackie
  January 27th, 2012 00:39

  I was on Goring Two lto, so he owes me speedy! Sir du Bearn will be good if odds aren’t too silly. Nicholls often sends his new recruits chasing at Fontwell, usually sucessful too.

  I notice there’s money for Mirific too. Many thanks for your thoughts

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  #539

  Jackie
  January 27th, 2012 00:39

  Shame R Johnson isn’t there, he rides Fontwell really well.

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  #540

  maureen
  January 27th, 2012 00:47

  Thanks Neil; I’m lost without racecaller! I like me stats!

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  #541

  Jackie
  January 27th, 2012 09:25

  Well it’s a bitter morning, but bright, fingers crossed it doesn’t rain any more. I have my lists ready, but I will trust my instincts when I see the horses in the paddock too.

  Not leaving for a bit, so will pop back before I go. Sir Du .. is 2/5 at mo, not a price I can capitalise on. Big move for Merific 7/4 fav now, I like Time Book and Amirico too.

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  #542

  National Punter
  January 27th, 2012 10:10

  Morning all
  Interesting race today in the 310 at Huntington benny be good at 7/1! Carrying bags of weight but in november beat syncronised, knockara beau , reindeer dippin to name a few and narrowly lost to dynaste. Only downside is a tendency to get 2nd so an ew bet looks good value.

  Of the outsiders Dorset square appeals

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  #543

  wacky
  January 27th, 2012 15:52

  Nice 2/1 winner in the 1st jackie.It was 6/1 in running on betfair!!Happy days

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  #544

  National Punter
  January 27th, 2012 18:23

  We’ll done Jackie, benny be good missed out on the place with fourth

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  #545

  Jackie
  January 27th, 2012 21:22

  Had a fab day, ended up quite a bit, for me

  Had the first at 2/1, I left Nicholls, but actually ended up a price I could have backed to make a fiver, but I didn’t, I had Nagpur at 7/2, he opened at 11/2, but I went and saw the runners, he was the paddock pick again, he looked really good and hosed in even with top weight!

  Then I was on Goring Two at 4/5 who had let me down lto, but came good, then I was n the German horse in the last at 9/4, he ended much shorter, with one ew, not placed. Again he was looking fine in the paddock.

  So covered my fare, with a nice profit too

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  #546

  Jackie
  January 27th, 2012 21:23

  Thanks for your thoughts.

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  #547

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 27th, 2012 21:56

  Here is the dosage league table for Skybet Chase based on how good their DI and CD are, then by if they have points in all five categories making up the dosage profile and finally by how high their dosage profile is, the higher then the more influence the special sires have. Any with a DP lower than 10 is considered dosage weak.

  Extremely Positive
  value of DI is 0.62 or lower and
  value of CD is -0.57 or lower.

  1 Hold On Julio [doubtful] (0-0-8-4-2) DP 14 DI 0.40 CD -0.57

  Positive
  Value of DI 0.62 or lower or
  Value of CD -0.57 or lower

  2 Cape Tribulation (3-3-13-2-13) DP 34 (PATB) DI 0.58 CD -0.56

  3 Carrickmines (2-0-8-8-2) DP 20 DI 0.43 CD -0.40

  Slightly Positive
  Value of DI must be between 0.63 to 1.36 and
  value of CD must be between -0.56 to 0.07

  4 Wayward Prince (2-1-15-3-6) DP 26 (PATB) DI 0.68 CD -0.31

  5 Galaxy Rock (2-1-11-4-4) DP 22 (PATB) DI 0.63 CD -0.32

  6 Fruity O Rooney (3-1-6-6-2) DP 18 (PATB) DI 0.64 CD -0.17

  7 Wymott (4-0-13-4-3) DP 24 DI 0.78 CD -0.08

  8 Shalimar Fromentro (1-0-8-3-0) DP 12 DI 0.71 CD -0.08

  Better than Average
  Value of DI must be between 0.63 to 1.36 or
  value of CD must be between -0.56 to 0.07

  9 Aiteen Thirtythree (4-0-6-6-0) DP 16 DI 0.78 CD 0.13

  9 Nikola (2-2-10-2-0) DP 16 DI 1.29 CD 0.25

  11 Osric (3-0-4-3-0) DP 10 DI 1.00 CD 0.30

  Average
  The value of DI must be between 1.37 to 2.35 and
  Value of CD must be between 0.08 to 0.54

  12 Riguez Dancer (3-2-9-1-1) DP 16(PATB) DI 1.46 CD 0.31

  13 Merigo (1-1-8-0-0) DP 10 DI 1.50 CD 0.30

  Below Average

  The value of DI must be between 1.37 to 2.35 or
  Value of CD must be between 0.08 to 0.54

  NONE IN THIS CATEGORY

  Slightly Negative
  The value of DI must be between 2.36 to 4.00 and
  The value of CD must be between 0.55 to 1.10

  NONE IN THIS CATEGORY

  Negative

  The value of DI must be between 2.36 to 4.00 or
  The value of CD must be between 0.55 to 1.10

  NONE IN THIS CATEGORY

  Extremely Negative

  The value of DI must be 4.01 or more and CD must be 1.11 or more or the DP must be 8 or less regardless of DI and CD values.

  14 Qianshan Leader (3-1-0-4-0) DP 8 DI 1.00 CD 0.38

  14 Shakalakaboomboom (3-1-0-4-0) DP 8 DI 1.00 CD 0.38

  16 Calgary Bay (1-0-4-1-0) DP 6 DI 1.00 CD 0.17

  16 I’msingingtheblues (0-0-6-0-0) DP 6 DI 1.00 CD 0.00

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  #548

  Aldaniti&Spartan Missile
  January 27th, 2012 21:57

  Hope this is all helpful Carl

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  #549

  speedyseagull
  January 27th, 2012 22:16

  Good work jackie

  Good info A&SM

  Anyone know any key race trends for any of the big races tomorrow, such as Sky Bet? I’ve had a little search but can’t seem to find anything definitive

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  #550

  sling-shot01
  January 27th, 2012 22:37

  well done jackie nice wins and places.

  boylesport 100/1 any currency in the 2.45 to big had some of that ew

  2.05 tamarinbleu 8/1

  2.50 aitteen thirtythree 9/1

  3.20 stephanie kate 8/1

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  #551

  Matriarch
  January 27th, 2012 22:52

  In work tomorrow so picks done throught the week….

  EW double struck on Tues on Fruity O’Rooney )20/1) in SKYBET along with Diamond Harry in the Argento at 11/2.

  I have another double with Galaxy Rock at 8/1 again with Diamond Harry but at 7/2 done today.

  Will also have single bets.

  Single bet i the 2:05 Chelt on Tamarinbleu. Still on an attractive chase OR of 150, and last won at Chl off same mark.

  GOOD LUCK and GOODNIGHT!

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  #552

  JJF
  January 28th, 2012 00:06

  Evening all , tomorrows selections but given my luck recently Im not hopeful , going to the Ayrshire Derby not bothered who wins , as Im a Celtic Fan just going for the crack . Good luck everyone , God Bless All .
  Donc 250 – Shakalakaboomboom
  Chelt 130 – Charmister
  205 – Tamarinbleu
  235 – Any Currency
  415 – Art Professor

  An EW Canadian and also done single win bets on Diamond Harry 235 Chelt and an ew bet on Riguez Dancer 250 Donc .

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  #553

  wacky
  January 28th, 2012 00:11

  Looks like its RUBY RUBY RUBY 2mrw with BIG BUCKS,AERIAL & HINTERLAND.

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  #554

  Pablo
  January 28th, 2012 08:13

  out on the lash all day so hope to come back to find this lot have obliged

  1.30 lexicon lad
  2.45 what a charm
  2.50 galaxy rock
  3.20 montan

  all e/w plus various e/w multis

  good luck with your bets!

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  #555

  maureen
  January 28th, 2012 09:47

  A good run from Little Josh will throw him into the National betting, I think. 1833 sounds like a proper staying chaser; National horse of the future, perhaps?

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  #556

  Matriarch
  January 28th, 2012 09:57

  1833′s breeding is exceptional for a GN horse. Deffo one for next year or 2014.

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  #557

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 11:27

  Not in till later now, but first thanks to Showlad, BB prediction came good! Also popped a couple of grains on at 6/1 for her to win. Very nice return from the 6/4 too.

  I like: 12.25 Chelt Baby Mix
  3.10 Chelt. Knight Pass
  1.15 Donny Alasi (not to U again!)
  3.25 Donny Gullinbursti

  That’s my L15 today. Back later.

  Good luck everyone!

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  #558

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 12:15

  Morning all , only had a little time to study the form as have the mother in law over so hopefully won’t miss all the racing!

  Doncaster
  150 menorah, pot builder bet for the day
  250 galaxy rock and maybe fruity or Rooney following the team on this one

  Cheltenham
  130 that will be the boy
  205 auraldur and chance du Roy
  235 time for rupert and m/chase
  340 big bucks is nailed on but no value so dynaste £2 fun bet
  Good luck all

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  #559

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 12:38

  A little challenge should anyone choose to accept it. The 2:45 and 3:20 at Leopardstown look like needle in the haystack jobs.

  I challenge you to put a £1 e/w double on those races and see who (if anyone!) gets most profit

  I will start with:

  2:45 Staying Article (12/1)
  3:20 Stephanie Kate (7/1)

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  #560

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 13:30

  speedy on stephanie kate 8/1 anyway and like what a charm 14/1

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  #561

  Showlad
  January 28th, 2012 13:36

  Hi all

  Skybet:
  QIANSHAN LEADER
  GALAXY ROCK
  CALAGRAY BAY

  ..and just in case he FINALLY takes his FINAL chance to make his dream come true by getting his OR high enough to get in and subsequently win the GN spread your loose cahnge on MERGIGO – in crap form but normal at in ‘lead-up’ races but has won at Donc before, is on a dangerously low weight and can get nearly 20/1 place (4 places) and nearly 200/1 the win on betfair

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  #562

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 13:42

  grumeti to win and hollow tree 6/1 ew in the first

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  #563

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 13:45

  No bet for me in opener but have Grumeti for Triumph so hoping for a good show

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  #564

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 14:03

  Great ride from Ruby on Pearl Swan. Time for him to become yet another new favourite for The Triumph?

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  #565

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 14:21

  Amended result – nice one Sling Shot!!

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  #566

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 15:23

  Speedy:

  Quinscover Fontaine 2.45 and Harolds Cross 3.15

  1 ew double

  WD sling. I first for me Alasi (just!)

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  #567

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 15:26

  I have Midnght Chase in next

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  #568

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 15:30

  cheers speedy and jackie

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  #569

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 15:31

  Yep, got e/w on Quiscover too.

  I have Tidal Bay. A Speedy favourite, but who knows what he’ll produce!

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  #570

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 15:32

  Small one on midnight chase, but main bet
  Rupert
  Rupert the horse
  He’s going to win on this course
  He’s Rupert the horse!!

  Or it could be , Rupert , Rupert they call
  I wasn’t expecting him to fall

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  #571

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 15:44

  

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  #572

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 15:46

  Nice one midnight chase small win but a classy bit of front running.
  time to give up on Rupert, that’s two big races he has flopped in for me.
  Tidal bay who I love and have bet on a few times gave me a few flutters roaring up the straight.

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  #573

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 15:46

  Well done Jackie

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  #574

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 15:47

  well done np jackie and speedy nice wins and places

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  #575

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 15:48

  Gone with team 1833 and I like Shakkalaka.

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  #576

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 15:51

  3 of us on- good good!!

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  #577

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 15:52

  Good work Jackie

  Shakalaka and Qianshan for me here. Also a cheeky reverse forecast on the two

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  #578

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 15:53

  And had Galaxy Rock ante-pot. Got to get something back surely…

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  #579

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:01

  Did a last minute bet and added the team shakalaboom and had a slipping saddle fruity o Rooney third, who may well have won at 30′s arrrrrrr ( pirate sized grimace)
  Looked like it was going to be a one two finish and only ended with a place bet and breaking even!!

  Got to love it though

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  #580

  Matriarch
  January 28th, 2012 16:01

  One third today!! I bombed big time this week. Big OR trend smashed in the SKYBET. Well done Calgary, was on him NYD but not today. Well done everyone else today tho!

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  #581

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:02

  2nd, wd on Fruity O Rooney Matriarch, shame the saddle slipped

  My Irish bet still running!!

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  #582

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:03

  O dear NP, got your money back at least

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  #583

  kj
  January 28th, 2012 16:04

  blooming hell, Calgary Bay big and impressive. Certainly has matured, nearly thought naughty Tidal might have earlier but he’s not having my money no more! and neither is Any Currency. Some good cheltenham /GN runs today though.
  Well done all playing today.

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  #584

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:05

  good second there jackie and speedy showlad had the winner

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  #585

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:07

  unlucky np

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  #586

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:07

  unlucky np

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  #587

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:08

  I missed that, well done Showlad

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  #588

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:09

  Well done Showlad nice longshot in CAlgary bay

  Polisky and hawk mountain in the next

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  #589

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:09

  had a little on calgary bay only because we share the same name

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  #590

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:10

  not calgary lol gary

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  #591

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 16:10

  Good work Showlad.

  2nd, 4th and 5th – shame it was only top 3!

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  #592

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 16:10

  Quite like Batonnier e/w in this next at Cheltenham

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  #593

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:14

  staying article got third then speedy

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  #594

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:17

  Blimey Speedy how did you pick that one!! WD, Knight Pass disappointing today.

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  #595

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:19

  Well done Speedy, missed that post as was searching for inspiration nice odds too

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  #596

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:21

  Gullenbursti in e next for me, not super confident though

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  #597

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:26

  Gullenbursti for me, in my L15

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  #598

  sling-shot01
  January 28th, 2012 16:33

  thats it for me good luck all and have good weekend

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  #599

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 16:36

  cheers!

  Stephanie Kate awful at Leopardstown!

  Two remaining bets are Lancetto (8/1) at Donny and Art Professor (6/1) at Cheltenham. Might have a cheeky e/w double

  Nearby is one of my favourite horses but woefully out of form and now left Hobbs. However, will have a token £1 e/w at 28/1

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  #600

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:37

  Just got a winner in seabass at leopardsdowne, I think someone tipped it here and takers?

  Unless it was on the morning line on sky

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  #601

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 16:40

  Good work NP

  Still in both Cheltenham and Donny placepots – do not let me down Big Buck’s!!

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  #602

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:45

  I have chosen to give my money to the bookies with small wins on dynaste and mourad.
  415 first in the queue ( gave celestial halo a run for his money before clattering the last and getting beaten by 11 l ) will go for a team choice in art professor and add outsider nearby

  355 rileyev

  That’s me done for the day

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  #603

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 16:48

  Big Buck’s is just awesome!

  Forgot about Rileyev – might have to have a bash NP!

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  #604

  National Punter
  January 28th, 2012 16:48

  Just when I thought big bucks could be in trouble, the afterburners fire up and goodbye Dynaste!
  Why of why does NP think big bucks will fail eventually, save those £2′s as they will add up!!!

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  #605

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 16:52

  Hope he doesn’t fail at Cheltenham. Quite pleased with my Big Buck’s & Quevega double. Quevega is strange – never races but then hacks up at Cheltenham! More competition this year though

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  #606

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:52

  Good luck with your PP Speedy.

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  #607

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 16:55

  3.55 grain on Lancetto

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  #608

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 17:01

  Good front running ride there!

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  #609

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 17:01

  Missed out on Doncaster PP by a nose – gutted!

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  #610

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 17:13

  Dare Me in last, taking fitness on trust! I’m done for day.

  WD winners today

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  #611

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 17:15

  Last ones of the day.

  Art Professor WIN
  First in the Queue E/W
  Nearby E/W

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  #612

  Showlad
  January 28th, 2012 17:47

  Hi all – just back in

  See my 3 selections for Skybet came 1st, 4th and 5th So a win and a place in the one race – get in!!!

  Well done all winners today

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  #613

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 18:07

  Not sure you’ll get a place for 4th Showlad because of the non-runner?

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  #614

  Showlad
  January 28th, 2012 19:30

  Hi Speedy Ye got 4th place – as I had bet on betfair. Betfair don’t reduce place market places as set out originally (unless severely reduced to an undoabLe scale), so ye got my 4th on Galaxy

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  #615

  Showlad
  January 28th, 2012 19:33

  Jacks you’re welcome re BB winning tip – glas you went on her in winner market too She TOTALLY deserved the win

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  #616

  Showlad
  January 28th, 2012 19:34

  ‘glas’ should read glad lol zzzzzzzzzz

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  #617

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 20:41

  My £5 treble on Everton, Crawley & Brighton just came in – Happy Days!!

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  #618

  maureen
  January 28th, 2012 20:44

  Just saw that Kangaroo Court won today. Followed that horse over a cliff for two seasons and then forgot about him; till I just looked at the racing results.

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  #619

  maureen
  January 28th, 2012 20:46

  Does anyone think that Unaccompanied could beat The Fly tomorrow?

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  #620

  speedyseagull
  January 28th, 2012 20:56

  I think he could do if Hurricane isn’t fully wound up. But I wouldn’t put money on it.

  Looking forward to seeing Sea of Thunder in the 3:05

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  #621

  maureen
  January 28th, 2012 21:03

  Mares allowance, plus the fact that she’s very fast. Also on the bit of paper on my wall where, one year I wrote Snoopy Loopy when he beat all the big guns…..

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  #622

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 23:07

  I’m thinking the same as you Maureen, HF just may not be 100% ready, she travelled very well lto.

  kangaroo Court flew at the end to win, replay is on ATR site if you want to catch it Maureen.

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  #623

  Jackie
  January 28th, 2012 23:09

  WD on your footie Speedy, I have given up on my footie bets, haven’t had a 4/5 team accum up all season, so gave up!!

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  #624

  speedyseagull
  January 29th, 2012 00:12

  Thanks Jackie. The footie accas this season when I’ve tried to study the form have been diabolical.

  So, every weekend I always do a £5 treble on Everton, Brighton, Crawley. Has not produced the goods this season (mainly due to Everton) but today it did, at very good odds!

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  #625

  maureen
  January 29th, 2012 11:18

  Crikey; hadn’t realised it was a flat race KC won. Trainer always said the key to him was good ground, but never thought that would mean fibresand [or whatever it was!].

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  #626

  maureen
  January 29th, 2012 11:43

  Going in Ireland now soft. Maybe things are looking favourable for Thousand Stars? Amazes me that their ‘Champion Hurdle’ has so few runners.

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  #627

  kj
  January 29th, 2012 12:39

  wonder what price I coulda got for Djok and Azerenka being world no.1s a few yrs ago, I did think it might happen.
  Bizarre how the Federer era, now looking slightly (only slightly) like a horse race where the front 2, so busy taking each other on, they cut each others throats (so to speak) and another good sort flies on past!
  Feeling sorry for Rafa, he has to be brilliant as he ever was, his whole career has seen him up there working so hard. I even feel sorry for Murray with these three to contend with, but I’m sorry Murray ‘ you are the weekest link goodbye’

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  #628

  kj
  January 29th, 2012 14:28

  God- Rafa has unbelievable strength, mentally he is spot on, such spanish grit!
  I still think Djok will win, as his game is so good now. Mentally though Nadal has it, thats why he’s taken it to five sets….. watch and learn (weep) Andy

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  #629

  Jackie
  January 29th, 2012 14:33

  What a fabulous game it is, such unbelievable shots! 5th set, come on Raffa! (I do think Djok game is stronger though, but I agree Raffa can have the mental edge.)

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  #630

  maureen
  January 29th, 2012 15:00

  C’mon Raffa….

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  #631

  kj
  January 29th, 2012 15:03

  glad someone else is watching
  Obviously since the end of the 4th set, Djok has had it physically, needs a miracle suddenly,… or Nadal to start missing!!!!! more twists! what a match.
  Djok should have put in extra effort to finish it in the 4th easy to say. Even if Djok looses this match I think players will still see him as no.1, he has played so much tennis here.

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  #632

  kj
  January 29th, 2012 15:05

  this is certainly one for the ladies!
  gladiators ready!

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  #633

  Jackie
  January 29th, 2012 15:11

  Such skill, tactics and raw energy, just an unbelievable game! Who wants it most; they both seem to!

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  #634

  sling-shot01
  January 29th, 2012 15:23

  im sticking with hurricane fly its won me lots of money last year, im keeping the faith as it runs well fresh.

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  #635

  National Punter
  January 29th, 2012 15:25

  Although Hurricane fly is a classy sort, been off the track for a while so at short odds i will leave alone and go for Unaccompanied at 4/1 holds value for me.

  Will it be rafa , will it be Novak? Either way I can see this going for a far while

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  #636

  speedyseagull
  January 29th, 2012 15:27

  Going now heavy. This could bring in Thousand Stars or even Oscars Well. Interesting…

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  #637

  speedyseagull
  January 29th, 2012 15:29

  Forecast – Hurricane to beat Thousand

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  #638

  Jackie
  January 29th, 2012 15:31

  Going Unaccompanied

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  #639

  speedyseagull
  January 29th, 2012 15:35

  Wow. Impressive

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  #640

  Jackie
  January 29th, 2012 15:36

  All powerful Fly! WD those on!

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  #641

  National Punter
  January 29th, 2012 15:36

  Unaccompanied poor, the hurricane was not rusty at all and really did fly as he cruised to the win.

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  #642

  sling-shot01
  January 29th, 2012 15:37

  get in there i love that horse

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  #643

  speedyseagull
  January 29th, 2012 15:40

  Hurricane now odds on for Champion Hurdle.

  Hope they are not tempted to put Unaccompanied in Mares Hurdle now, as that would be a danger to my Quevega/Big Buck’s double!

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  #644

  kj
  January 29th, 2012 18:34

  can one post here???? or has everyone given up.
  Bring on the technology chaps quick!

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  #645

  kj
  January 29th, 2012 18:37

  my post shirt ripping high, I mean Novaks is lost in the ether….
  great 6 hr match and they didn’t even give them a chair to sit on while they made their suity speeches. Treated like animals they were!

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  #646

  Seven Towers
  January 30th, 2012 08:55

  Flemenstar was fantastic yesterday but my goodness, how good must Bog Warrior be?

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  #647

  wacky
  January 30th, 2012 10:02

  Prince Blackthorn 4-00 Ayr looked like it would win last week,but its stamina ran out so step back to the minimum trip should suit.5/2 looks a fair price and its evens on betfair to be placed. Good luck

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  #648

  montbazon
  January 30th, 2012 12:08

  nelson de ronceray 325 ayr win bet

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  #649

  sling-shot01
  January 30th, 2012 21:54

  nice win there montbazon

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  #650

  Showlad
  January 31st, 2012 01:03

  Hi Team

  Analysis and an update of Stage 1 of our GRAND NATIONAL TOP 6 TIPSTERS LEAGUE is now posted up over on the Grand National Votes thread.

  STAGE 2 of the Voting will open as soon as The Grand National 2012 Weights are announced on TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY and this Stage 2 of the Voting will CLOSE at MIDNIGHT on SUNDAY, 19th FEBRUARY.

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  #651

  Seven Towers
  January 31st, 2012 09:11

  Yeah, well done montbazon. That’s a 100% strike rate on this thread for you.

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  #652

  Matriarch
  January 31st, 2012 15:47

  Just been on my twitter account and Tom Dascombe is bigging up his only runner in the 3:30 Southall… Fantasy Fry. Said he likes the course and is on a good mark. 5/2fav tho.

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  #653

  Matriarch
  January 31st, 2012 16:35

  Well he was well beaten!

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  #654

  speedyseagull
  January 31st, 2012 22:48

  Do we reckon any meetings will be on tomorrow?!

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  #655

  Irish Raider
  February 1st, 2012 23:30

  Interesting to see how The Midnight Club will go tomorrow in Clonmel. Cooldine in there as well.
  Going with The Midnight Club in the 3.40 and Folsom Blue in the 2.40
  Also Falcon Island 3.45 Wincanton.

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  #656

  speedyseagull
  February 1st, 2012 23:57

  Good luck Irish Raider.

  I’ve avoided the jumps (which is unusual for me) and have had a go at Wolverhampton. I don’t like all weather but this is my lucky course for punting purposes. An extraodinary record over the last couple of years. Unlike Kempton, where I can’t pick a winner for toffee! I have now put the curse on this bet and it is doomed to failure!

  Does anyone else have a lucky betting course?

  Anyway, my Win Lucky 31 is as follows. Have covered it with a small e/w acca in case they all place. Have placed it early to take advantage of Bet365 (my favourite bookie) best odds guaranteed. Run the risk of non-runners and rule 4 deductions but c’est la vie:

  2:50 Black Iceman (5/2)
  3:20 Ad Vitam (8/1)
  3:50 Standpoint (5/1)
  4:20 Leyte Gulf (3/1)
  4:50 Miss Cato (3/1)

  Standpoint’s record in class 4 races is a big worry (0/25!) but this is such a weak class 4 that I am hoping he gets off the mark…

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  #657

  Showlad
  February 2nd, 2012 14:23

  Clonmel 3.10 ew @ 14/1 UP THE GIRLS

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  #658

  admin
  February 2nd, 2012 16:25

  Hi all,

  Slightly late but can you bring this thread to a close and start using the new February thread please