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Francome: Ch4's Tipping Genius?

  • 20-01-2010 11:10AM
    #1
    slothrop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭


    I want this thread to be about Francome's comments on Channel 4 racing.
    I could be very wrong here but whenever John is asked to pick a horse as part of the pre-race build-up he seems to pick good things often at good prices.

    I've wanted to try and make a record of this for a while but I cannot get to watch Ch4 racing every week because my gaffer hates racing (infact she'd have the Curragh a shopping centre dedicated to glue products if she had her way).
    So I'm asking that if any of you lads see any of Ch4's racing and you think Francome tips a horse then post the selection and result in here...

    The comment that made you think he fancies something would be great but dont worry if you dont get that (he's often very cagey about races he clearly wouldnt want to pick in and then, usefully, very definite when he sees a good thing).
    The key thing is that you're convinced he would be on it with a bit of his chip-shop fortune...

    Thanks Tyrone


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  • #2
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,982 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    I'm sure if John has a good thing he's not going to tell millions on tv plus the fact I don't think he's a patch on Jim mc grath


  • #3
    slothrop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭slothrop


    Thanks King.

    I hadnt considered Jim.

    I got belief in John after he tipped up Silver Birch for the GNational.
    I wanted a small punt for interests sake but couldnt be bothered to wade through the field, didnt like a name (favourite dog, aunt, place) and hadnt a pin to hand. I read his convincing views in some rag.
    After that, if I caught Ch4 racing, I listened a little harder to the commentary and have just decided, subjectively like, that Francome could be worth following.

    If I get to keep some kind of score that would be better than speculating.

    I have my HD box set but dont even necessarily get to see the taped show.

    On your point about information - I'm convinced that he's not interested in deception so to avoid giving anything away, or worse, that in this day of valuable misinformation, he's hedging a well-laid position.

    I think he's made/making his money elsewhere - there's no O800 Francome's Tips Direct line - which is some how reassuring.

    I'm happy to have anything offered by Ch4 team, as long as its only the live show from the courses - a lot of horses get mentioned on the morning line.


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