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Off Topic => Sports Arena => Topic started by: andyaston on February 29, 2012, 04:06:28 PM
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Two weeks from now and it will be in full swing. Im going on Paddys day on the Thursday and am hoping to win Big Bucks...
Anybody else going or looking forward to this event which is always a good day out?
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Friday, as usual. Didnt win a sausage last year, but the previous two years I took home more than I went with after food drinks and gambling all day, so can't complain.
Looking forward to it
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St Paddys day is Saturday...
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Not going but hugely looking forward to the week. Did pretty well last year so if I do half as good I wil be delighted.
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Oh great, its horse torturing time again in 'Nam.
This so-called sport should be banned.
Animal should not suffer for the entertainment of humans.
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Wonder if Alan Brazil will be in Broadway every night getting pissed as usual?
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Wonder if Alan Brazil will be in Broadway every night getting pissed as usual?
Broadway ?
I didn't know that Alan was a song-and-dance man
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Going on the Friday.
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Friday for me as well. Someone was offering up tips on here last year for the whole meet which provided me with a bit of ammo for the day, so I'm happy to do an Acorns/me 50/50 split if anyone sees themselves as a bit of a tipster this year and wants to play with say £100 worth of stake. No tears from me if it goes wrong of course.
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Friday for me as well. Someone was offering up tips on here last year for the whole meet which provided me with a bit of ammo for the day, so I'm happy to do an Acorns/me 50/50 split if anyone sees themselves as a bit of a tipster this year and wants to play with say £100 worth of stake. No tears from me if it goes wrong of course.
Ok, i'll have a look at things and get back to you if I can mate.
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My antepost bets so far:
Sprinter Sacre @ 6/4 in The Arkle
Riverside Theater @ 9.4 in The Ryanair Chase
Invictus @ 12/1 in The RSA Chase
For anyone who doesn't have a Stan James account, you can sign up and get 2/1 on Sprinter Sacre in The Arkle, which is a fantastic price given that Don McCain says that Peddlars Cross is doubtful to go to The Arkle. In addition to this, Paddy Power are refunding all losing bets on The Arkle if Sprinter Sacre wins, up to £100/€100. You could back SS with Stan James and put some savers on with Paddy Power backing say Al Ferof (7/2) and/or Cue Card (7/1). I think Sacres going to bolt up in The Arkle so I'm all in on him, however.
I'm a bit gutted that Kauto is only 50/50 for The Gold Cup. I've never been to Cheltenham s I was looking forward to seeing the old boy in the flesh. I can't imagine they'll race him if he's only 50/50 at this point, unless they think he's fit enough and the place money is worth going for. Ruby Walsh has said today if he does go he'll be confident, but I won't be backing him if he does. Might have a look at Burton Port (7/1) and Midnight Chase (14/1) to oppose Long Run, who will be a massive favourite and surely likely winner without Kauto. Will be very interesting if they decide to run Grand Crus in it though.
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Friday for me as well. Someone was offering up tips on here last year for the whole meet which provided me with a bit of ammo for the day, so I'm happy to do an Acorns/me 50/50 split if anyone sees themselves as a bit of a tipster this year and wants to play with say £100 worth of stake. No tears from me if it goes wrong of course.
Ok, i'll have a look at things and get back to you if I can mate.
Ok
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I really hope kauto Star recovers to do himself justice in the Gold Cup. Best horse of the last few decades.
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The best week of the year is nearly upon us and I can't bloody well wait. I'll be there the whole week. Had a few nibbles on the antepost markets so far:
Colour Squadron e/w @ 16/1 - Supreme
Cue Card e/w @ 8/1 - Arkle
Rock on Ruby e/w @ 14/1 - Champ Hurdle
Oscars Well e/w @ 12/1 - Champ Hurdle
For Non Stop e/w @ 8/1 - Jewson
Also chucked a couple of quid at Medermit for the Gold Cup @ 60 on Betfair as I have a suspicion they'll go for this instead of the Ryanair and he'll be more like 14s on the day if he lined up.
I'd happily take a losing week though if the mighty Kauto turned up and did it again.
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The best week of the year is nearly upon us and I can't bloody well wait. I'll be there the whole week. Had a few nibbles on the antepost markets so far:
Colour Squadron e/w @ 16/1 - Supreme
Cue Card e/w @ 8/1 - Arkle
Rock on Ruby e/w @ 14/1 - Champ Hurdle
Oscars Well e/w @ 12/1 - Champ Hurdle
For Non Stop e/w @ 8/1 - Jewson
Also chucked a couple of quid at Medermit for the Gold Cup @ 60 on Betfair as I have a suspicion they'll go for this instead of the Ryanair and he'll be more like 14s on the day if he lined up.
I'd happily take a losing week though if the mighty Kauto turned up and did it again.
See you down the Sunderlands marquee on Thursday for a couple of Lansons.
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Oh great, its horse torturing time again in 'Nam.
This so-called sport should be banned.
Animal should not suffer for the entertainment of humans.
Different year, same ill informed argument. Its easy to see why people fall into the trap, but they do so without full knowledge of the facts.
Race horses are in the vast majority of cases treated like absolute royalty. This is both during their racing days and after. Horses love to run and jump, no horse would ever consider jumping a fence if it didn't want to.
Race horses are greatly loved by owners, trainers and stable workers. Racing provides numerous jobs and an exciting social experience.
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If Horse Racing were a working class sport, it would have been outlawed long ago.
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If Horse Racing were a working class sport, it would have been outlawed long ago.
Cheltenham next week is pretty working class. One quite often spots Association Football oiks in the cheaper areas ! ;-)
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Oh great, its horse torturing time again in 'Nam.
This so-called sport should be banned.
Animal should not suffer for the entertainment of humans.
Different year, same ill informed argument. Its easy to see why people fall into the trap, but they do so without full knowledge of the facts.
Race horses are in the vast majority of cases treated like absolute royalty. This is both during their racing days and after. Horses love to run and jump, no horse would ever consider jumping a fence if it didn't want to.
Race horses are greatly loved by owners, trainers and stable workers. Racing provides numerous jobs and an exciting social experience.
Until they fall awkwardly and get shot.
Why is my argument ill-informed ? I don't believe that animals should be bred for the entertainment of people.
I don't care how well they're looked after while they're alive. That's not the point.
Horse Racing isn't even a proper sport, its just a vehicle for gambling.
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organised a trip for next friday, there is still a couple of seats left with club tickets if anyones interested but leaving from N Pagnell,
come on UK Redsox, you know you want too !
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Oh great, its horse torturing time again in 'Nam.
This so-called sport should be banned.
Animal should not suffer for the entertainment of humans.
Different year, same ill informed argument. Its easy to see why people fall into the trap, but they do so without full knowledge of the facts.
Race horses are in the vast majority of cases treated like absolute royalty. This is both during their racing days and after. Horses love to run and jump, no horse would ever consider jumping a fence if it didn't want to.
Race horses are greatly loved by owners, trainers and stable workers. Racing provides numerous jobs and an exciting social experience.
Until they fall awkwardly and get shot.
Why is my argument ill-informed ? I don't believe that animals should be bred for the entertainment of people.
I don't care how well they're looked after while they're alive. That's not the point.
Horse Racing isn't even a proper sport, its just a vehicle for gambling.
It's ill informed for a no of reasons.
One being that the amount of horses that suffer injuries is incredibly low. Horses suffer injuries no matter what "line of work" they are in.
Another being that the health and safety of the horses and jockeys is made absolutely paramount by the relevant bodies. Fences have been noticeably shortened over the years and courses are never left too soft or firm.
Gambling is a big part of racing, that's true. However, its also true of all major sports.
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Oh great, its horse torturing time again in 'Nam.
This so-called sport should be banned.
Animal should not suffer for the entertainment of humans.
Different year, same ill informed argument. Its easy to see why people fall into the trap, but they do so without full knowledge of the facts.
Race horses are in the vast majority of cases treated like absolute royalty. This is both during their racing days and after. Horses love to run and jump, no horse would ever consider jumping a fence if it didn't want to.
Race horses are greatly loved by owners, trainers and stable workers. Racing provides numerous jobs and an exciting social experience.
Until they fall awkwardly and get shot.
Why is my argument ill-informed ? I don't believe that animals should be bred for the entertainment of people.
I don't care how well they're looked after while they're alive. That's not the point.
Horse Racing isn't even a proper sport, its just a vehicle for gambling.
It's ill informed for a no of reasons.
One being that the amount of horses that suffer injuries is incredibly low. Horses suffer injuries no matter what "line of work" they are in.
Another being that the health and safety of the horses and jockeys is made absolutely paramount by the relevant bodies. Fences have been noticeably shortened over the years and courses are never left too soft or firm.
Gambling is a big part of racing, that's true. However, its also true of all major sports.
i'm a big horse racing fan, and have been going to Cheltenham for the last 20 years, i absolutly love it.
but the fact that in certain years there have been up to half a dozen deaths on the coarse sugests that UK Redsox does have something of a point,
i agree with the points you have made and racing is certainly a safer sport today, but tragedies do still occur, even for a died in the wool enthusiast like me its hard to justify at times,
i love boxing as well and i find the same questions arise
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I go to the Bars around the Montpillier area because its nearer the station, they are ok. Does anyone know of other places worth drinking in if we go for a change?
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I go to the Bars around the Montpillier area because its nearer the station, they are ok. Does anyone know of other places worth drinking in if we go for a change?
We get to Cheltenham at 9.00am. Get the bus from the station which will take you to the town . We go to Witherspoons for a breakfast with a pint. £3.50 for a cracking nosebag and a choice of ales. The bus outside the pub takes you straight to the course.
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I go to the Bars around the Montpillier area because its nearer the station, they are ok. Does anyone know of other places worth drinking in if we go for a change?
We get to Cheltenham at 9.00am. Get the bus from the station which will take you to the town . We go to Witherspoons for a breakfast with a pint. £3.50 for a cracking nosebag and a choice of ales. The bus outside the pub takes you straight to the course.
Might consider that one, cheers its one option.
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I'm getting the coach from London at 9am, get to Cheltenham just after 11, I think.
Never been before... presume we will be dropped off at the course, so where do we go for a few bevvies?
Is it ridiculously super jam packed with people everywhere you go inside?
Will there be a H&V meet up or is that a total logistical nightmare?
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Bob, its busy at the Bars inside the course but nothing like pubs before a Villa game. Plenty of staff but you have to put up with plastic cups. Great atmosphere though, hope you have a good day out.
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Alan King rules Invcitus out the RSA. Unfortunate as I really fancied him for it. Thankfully had only put a tiny bet down before NRNB.
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Cheers andy!
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Bob, if you can get off the coach in the town centre, it's great for a few bevvys. There are buses to the track every minute, or alternatively follow the crowd as it's only a 20 min walk. Inside the course it's packed but as Andy said getting a beer is no problem, couple of minute wait at most. I'm probably going on the Wednesday this year after years of going on gold cup day, I always look forward to it.
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Nice one Warren, will bear that in mind. Can't wait!
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Not long left to go. Anyone got any fancies?
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I'm getting the coach from London at 9am, get to Cheltenham just after 11, I think.
Never been before... presume we will be dropped off at the course, so where do we go for a few bevvies?
Is it ridiculously super jam packed with people everywhere you go inside?
Will there be a H&V meet up or is that a total logistical nightmare?
I'm going with one of the H & V sellers so if anyone spots him (he's rather tall) and asks him for a copy I'll shout you a free Guinness*
*subject to state of us !
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Am I the only person who has noticed the thread title is spelt wrong?
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Planning a lucky 15 tomorrow. Only a few quid. Try and raise some extra betting money for when I go on Friday
Im not great at the 'osses mind!
Galileos Choice
Al Ferof
Mossley
Zarkandar
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Am I the only person who has noticed the thread title is spelt wrong?
Yse
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New Years Eve in the Bumper, Burton Port in the GC. Glad Kauto Star is running, I never back the horse but it's a pleasure just to see him run.
I'll be there tomorrow, then Thursday and Friday.
Have a great time if you're going, it's the highlight of the year for me.
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Am I the only person who has noticed the thread title is spelt wrong?
Yes your right and I started the topic. I need your glasses.
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For info fellas I had Jockey Randall on earlier during his pre-festival walk of the course - said the grounds pretty soft in places so expect good to soft tomorrow. I reckon Montbazon of Alan Kings is a good thing in the opener and I can see him following up with Hold on Julio in the 2.40. The more I look at the Arkle the more I think Sprinter Sacre could get turned over, might have a few quid with Paddy Power on a couple of others - Menorah and Al Ferof. Best of luck for day one.
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Sprinter Sacre you fucking beauty! Never in doubt.
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had Binocular, not a great ride by McCoy there.
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Shocked by that Champion Hurdle, and gutted! Thought Fly and Binocular were going to fight it out, never got involved. Had a place only bet on Overturn. Knew he would make the running and McCoy and Ruby looked to have underestimated the pace. Can't imagine too many were on Rock on Ruby, but he did it very well.
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Shocked by that Champion Hurdle, and gutted! Thought Fly and Binocular were going to fight it out, never got involved. Had a place only bet on Overturn. Knew he would make the running and McCoy and Ruby looked to have underestimated the pace. Can't imagine too many were on Rock on Ruby, but he did it very well.
I was, cheeky tenner each way
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Fair play andy, didn't think he had a chance personally.
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i'm going Thursday. I can't back Big Bucks because i'm not a millionaire so might have to look elsewhere. The Ryanair looks interesting i'm looking at picking one of four horses in that one.
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i had one of those phone tips from the 'couch' this morning for Balthazar King,
got on at 10/1 and just nosed home, so feelin swell
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i'm going Thursday. I can't back Big Bucks because i'm not a millionaire so might have to look elsewhere. The Ryanair looks interesting i'm looking at picking one of four horses in that one.
i'm going with Alberta's Run, on the basis that i've won on him before and i have a little nipper called Albert, so it has to be done,
all very technical
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i had one of those phone tips from the 'couch' this morning for Balthazar King,
got on at 10/1 and just nosed home, so feelin swell
had a new story £10 that was just nosed by your horse at 20-1. never mind also had ruby at 11's
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i had one of those phone tips from the 'couch' this morning for Balthazar King,
got on at 10/1 and just nosed home, so feelin swell
had a new story £10 that was just nosed by your horse at 20-1. never mind also had ruby at 11's
yes it was very close as they were tireing, couple of inches i reckon, i think me shouting very loud at the telly brought him home for me,
but you had ruby so good day for us both, hope it continues.
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i'm going Thursday. I can't back Big Bucks because i'm not a millionaire so might have to look elsewhere. The Ryanair looks interesting i'm looking at picking one of four horses in that one.
andy, Big Buck's can't be beaten. Oscar Whisky for 2nd.
Riverside Theatre will win the Ryanair in style.
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i'm going Thursday. I can't back Big Bucks because i'm not a millionaire so might have to look elsewhere. The Ryanair looks interesting i'm looking at picking one of four horses in that one.
andy, Big Buck's can't be beaten. Oscar Whisky for 2nd.
Riverside Theatre will win the Ryanair in style.
Riverside Theatre is a class act but his record at Cheltenham puts me off.
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Not long left to go. Anyone got any fancies?
Get your money on 'zeinab badawi's twenty hotels' in The Partridge Classic
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3 horses killed at Cheltenham yesterday, I notice.
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3 horses killed at Cheltenham yesterday, I notice.
Horse Date Course Cause of death
Scotsirish (IRE) 2012-03-13 Cheltenham Broke Hind Leg - Destroyed
Garde Champetre (FR) 2012-03-13 Cheltenham Broke Down - Destroyed
Educated Evans (IRE) 2012-03-13 Cheltenham Fell - Injured - Destroyed
http://www.horsedeathwatch.com/
Also, another horse has died in connection with the filming of "Luck". Therefore, all filming with horses has been stopped.
Difficult to see how the show can continue without horses, seeing as its a programme about gambling on horses
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17364029
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Two more yesterday.................
Abergavenny 2012-03-14 Cheltenham Fell - Broke Elbow - Destroyed
Featherbed Lane (IRE) 2012-03-14 Cheltenham Broke Leg - Destroyed
Is everybody being suitably entertained ?
"Luck" has now been cancelled due to the horse deaths connected with filming the show.
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WOW! What a ride from Geraghty!
RIVERSIDE THEATRE never looked in it, just found something from deep down to beat Alberta's Run by half a length thanks to a jockey absolutely on fire!
I'm 3/3 today in what looked like a very tricky day this morning, including 19.5 on CAPE TRIBULATION EW!
My mate £3,380 on a £23 flag bet yesterday... tomorrow at Cheltenham is going to be special!
Gone with Big Buck's and Oscar Whisky in the next. Would be chuffed if Oscar Wisky can pull it out of the bag,
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I'd like to announce that I cannot friggin wait for tomorrow.
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I'd like to announce that I cannot friggin wait for tomorrow.
Me too. Hoping for a winner this year, didn't have any last year. Hope Kauto Star wins the big one, think Long run might do it though. Barry Geraghty has been on fire though, so I'm not ruling out his ride
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Yeah I fancy Burton Port big time.
Don't think Kauto can do it unfortunately, the way Nicholls yard is going.
Like Midnight Chase also... might change in favour on Long Run tomorrow once I've calmed down a bit.
Scooped the 306/1 placepot!
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Two more yesterday.................
Abergavenny 2012-03-14 Cheltenham Fell - Broke Elbow - Destroyed
Featherbed Lane (IRE) 2012-03-14 Cheltenham Broke Leg - Destroyed
Is everybody being suitably entertained ?
"Luck" has now been cancelled due to the horse deaths connected with filming the show.
By the replies it seems you are flogging a dead horse.
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back from Cheltenham last night, Penniless
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back from Cheltenham last night, Penniless
But still alive...unlike some of the horses. Still, as long as everyone had a good time eh and there was some terrific craic...
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back from Cheltenham last night, Penniless
But still alive...unlike some of the horses. Still, as long as everyone had a good time eh and there was some terrific craic...
any chance you could lend me a tenner ?
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I had a bad meeting only one winner, Sunnyhill Lad in the last on Thursday. Good fun though.
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I had a bad meeting only one winner, Sunnyhill Lad in the last on Thursday. Good fun though.
Only Mullins in the bumper got me out of jail - still to hear of anyone other than the bookies that ended up in profit Friday.
Roll on Aintree.