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  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    anyone see the fighting from goodwood the weekend, certainly puts you off the flat meetings.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    palarsehater said:

    anyone see the fighting from goodwood the weekend, certainly puts you off the flat meetings.

    I haven't but that really is a real shame. Goodwood is probably the most picturesque course that I have ever been to and to think that louts have done what they do there is very disappointing.
  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,035
    Not great scenes at Goodwood, no. Despite this, I'm still very excited to be going to my first "proper" race meet - Ladies Day at Epsom!

    I've been to Kempton twice for the AW Twilight meetings (rubbish grade 5 affairs, mainly) with work, so to go and see some proper horses (hopefully Cracksman/Hawkbill/Cloth of Stars/Happily/September, and so on) would be wonderful!
  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    royal ascot last year on the saturday is now a no go for me if you want it nice go during the week otherwise some toby in asos suit, with loafers and either no or red socks on acting like a complete wanker.
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Summer flat festivals and Saturday meetings are now spoiled by these arseholes and a completely no go area for me
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,609
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,102
    Goodwood last week, Ascot yesterday.

  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    Got to have sniffer dogs at these meets the amount of twats that can’t handle the gear and drinking Stella whilst wearing a suit is unbelievable, Cheltenham and even aintree you don’t really see this sort of thing, although Cheltenham is less of a fancy occasion and aintree you would expect trouble you just don’t really get it, issue is the weather and the amount of “lads” that go in groups. Only ever done ascot for the flat racing - was looking to go lingfeild over the summer but might not bother.
  • alan dugdale
    alan dugdale Posts: 3,076
    palarsehater said:

    Got to have sniffer dogs at these meets the amount of twats that can’t handle the gear and drinking Stella whilst wearing a suit is unbelievable, Cheltenham and even aintree you don’t really see this sort of thing, although Cheltenham is less of a fancy occasion and aintree you would expect trouble you just don’t really get it, issue is the weather and the amount of “lads” that go in groups. Only ever done ascot for the flat racing - was looking to go lingfeild over the summer but might not bother.

    Lingfield on a Saturday evening isn’t worth the hassle - always trouble
  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    alan dugdale said:

    palarsehater said:

    Got to have sniffer dogs at these meets the amount of twats that can’t handle the gear and drinking Stella whilst wearing a suit is unbelievable, Cheltenham and even aintree you don’t really see this sort of thing, although Cheltenham is less of a fancy occasion and aintree you would expect trouble you just don’t really get it, issue is the weather and the amount of “lads” that go in groups. Only ever done ascot for the flat racing - was looking to go lingfeild over the summer but might not bother.

    Lingfield on a Saturday evening isn’t worth the hassle - always trouble
    cheers for heads up will give that a miss then.
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  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    Brilliant news - FOBT maximum stake confirmed as cut from £100 to £2

    Bookmakers might just have to become bookmakers again
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,842
    Addick Addict said:

    Brilliant news - FOBT maximum stake confirmed as cut from £100 to £2

    Bookmakers might just have to become bookmakers again

    Very good news :)
  • PolzeathNick
    PolzeathNick Posts: 332
    The irony on bookies getting restricted is cause for a champagne breakfast this morning!
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,223
    No doubt bookies will be spinning the 'this will lead to shop closures and job losses' line.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,609
    iaitch said:

    No doubt bookies will be spinning the 'this will lead to shop closures and job losses' line.

    Already have done, heard it on the radio this morning.
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,254
    Going to the races for the first time ever on sat. Newbury for my cousin’s stag do. Really looking forward to it. Any of you more learned chaps got any tips for any races on that day would be much appreciated

    Haven’t got massive funds this month so was gonna just chuck £12 on a super heinz to be honest

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    cabbles said:

    Going to the races for the first time ever on sat. Newbury for my cousin’s stag do. Really looking forward to it. Any of you more learned chaps got any tips for any races on that day would be much appreciated

    Haven’t got massive funds this month so was gonna just chuck £12 on a super heinz to be honest

    Take your boxing gloves.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,763
    PolzeathNick said:

    The irony on bookies getting restricted is cause for a champagne breakfast this morning!

    William Hill have already had to start relaxing restrictions on bets on TV races. The only logical explanation for me is that it's in expectation they will lose out on that sweet FOBT money. I expect others will start to follow suit? We can hope.

    https://www.racingpost.com/news/william-hill-trialling-bet-guarantee-on-itv-racing/328261
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,842
    Callumcafc said:

    PolzeathNick said:

    The irony on bookies getting restricted is cause for a champagne breakfast this morning!

    William Hill have already had to start relaxing restrictions on bets on TV races. The only logical explanation for me is that it's in expectation they will lose out on that sweet FOBT money. I expect others will start to follow suit? We can hope.

    https://www.racingpost.com/news/william-hill-trialling-bet-guarantee-on-itv-racing/328261
    There is another logical explanation - which you will likely see in the fullness of time!!
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Cabbles enjoy your day and here are two for you today
    Newbury 3.00 Mekong
    Newbury 4.50 Athena
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  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,254
    killer kish said:

    Cabbles enjoy your day and here are two for you today
    Newbury 3.00 Mekong
    Newbury 4.50 Athena

    Top man, thanks Killer. Really looking forward to it despite all the silliness over recent weeks.
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,254
    Mekong middle of the pack in the end. Fingers crossed for Athena - stuck a tenner on each
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,254
    Some quality birds here though
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,254
    Can also see how racing can get those punch ups as well. So many people are hooned
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Nearly got Athena.......
    Always get plenty of top class fillies when going racing on Saturdays
  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,035
    killer kish said:

    Nearly got Athena.......
    Always get plenty of top class fillies when going racing on Saturdays

    Ladies Day at Epsom in two weeks! But the main gal Enable is out, boo
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,254
    God knows how you lot pick them

    I think the first 2 times I dabbled at Cheltenham I got lucky

    Absolutely none of that in a while though. My cousin was about £300 up just picking winners

    Good day though
  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,035
    Having had a cursory glance at the cards today, I'm really intrigued by the 7.45 at Windsor. D'BAI (13/2) is only going over 6f for the second time (looked alright when doing it at Meydan but might not have run the right race for himself), having previously been a winner over 7f/1m. Always runs well - very smart - and I'd be very tempted by a small each-way flutter, with The Tin Man quite easily opposable at evens.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    PaddyP17 said:

    Having had a cursory glance at the cards today, I'm really intrigued by the 7.45 at Windsor. D'BAI (13/2) is only going over 6f for the second time (looked alright when doing it at Meydan but might not have run the right race for himself), having previously been a winner over 7f/1m. Always runs well - very smart - and I'd be very tempted by a small each-way flutter, with The Tin Man quite easily opposable at evens.

    PaddyP17, as a man who appears to spend some considerable time studying the horses.
    I'd be interested to know if you win overall on the horses ?

    I ask because I've often wondered, if I studied it all (a bit like Peanuts and the Grand National), whether I could make a profit. I reckon I'd struggle.

    (Please feel free to tell me to mind my own business :smile: ).
  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,035
    Covered End said:

    PaddyP17 said:

    Having had a cursory glance at the cards today, I'm really intrigued by the 7.45 at Windsor. D'BAI (13/2) is only going over 6f for the second time (looked alright when doing it at Meydan but might not have run the right race for himself), having previously been a winner over 7f/1m. Always runs well - very smart - and I'd be very tempted by a small each-way flutter, with The Tin Man quite easily opposable at evens.

    PaddyP17, as a man who appears to spend some considerable time studying the horses.
    I'd be interested to know if you win overall on the horses ?

    I ask because I've often wondered, if I studied it all (a bit like Peanuts and the Grand National), whether I could make a profit. I reckon I'd struggle.

    (Please feel free to tell me to mind my own business :smile: ).
    I turn a small profit. Nothing to write home about but probably a 7-10% ROI over the last 18 months or so. It's a fun pastime and pays for the occasional beer or two!

    That said, you have your ups and downs and my last few months have been a bit poor. The GN was a loss, Cheltenham I probably turned a small profit, Punchestown was a fair loss.

    If you're willing to study, then a profit is definitely possible! But it's not easy. My mate on Twitter (profprofitable) had a phenomenal 40% ROI but that's since slipped with a fallow spell at the start of this flat season.

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