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kksaints · 23-01-2018 07:57PM

Sad to hear about Richard Wollacott death at only 40 years of age not too long after Beer Goggles great success at Newbury in the long distance.

https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/trainer-woollacott-dies-aged-40/316767?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Tuesday%20News&utm_content=Richard%20Woollacott

NaiveMelodies · 23-01-2018 11:33PM

Any thoughts on the Thyestes? Think Wounded Warrior might be worth a good look if he gets a run. Handicappers really giving him a chance and he ran well for a fairly long way at Fairyhouse.

BumperD · 23-01-2018 11:55PM

https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/phil-middleton-in-the-money-as-holly-bush-henry-nets-trainer-50000-from-bet/316693

100ew yankee “social” bets that’s a 2,200 bet on a Saturday or near 10k a month just betting each Saturday he must be made of cash.

Shemale · 24-01-2018 07:29AM

BumperD wrote: »

https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/phil-middleton-in-the-money-as-holly-bush-henry-nets-trainer-50000-from-bet/316693

100ew yankee “social” bets that’s a 2,200 bet on a Saturday or near 10k a month just betting each Saturday he must be made of cash.

The funny thing is he is boasting about winning over 50k and I dont remember seeing this type of story about him every 20 weeks. #gamebytheballs

Fanny Wank · 24-01-2018 01:22PM

https://twitter.com/aftertimeansell/status/956136914725359616

Francie Barrett · 26-01-2018 05:51PM

Got a bit of a word from a fella who usually does provide good tips from Dundalk for Wooster in the 6pm. Have not been able to pick my own nose in the last few weeks, so have taken a punt.

Fanny Wank · 27-01-2018 02:14PM

Star Sports tweeted they laid 20k Mr Whitaker at 5/1. 8.2 on Betfair. The kind of punter you'd pay for his taxis to and from your office

BumperD · 27-01-2018 02:23PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Star Sports tweeted they laid 20k Mr Whitaker at 5/1. 8.2 on Betfair. The kind of punter you'd pay for his taxis to and from your office

He's a happy man

Fanny Wank · 27-01-2018 02:38PM

BumperD wrote: »

He's a happy man

Could be happier. Left 40k+ on the table

BumperD · 27-01-2018 02:39PM

was there 20K available at 8's on bf?

Fanny Wank · 27-01-2018 02:43PM

BumperD wrote: »

was there 20K available at 8's on bf?

No idea what was there but you'd definitely have got filled at 7.0+

Probably not all in one go but in dribs and drabs with patience

danganabu · 27-01-2018 03:20PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Could be happier. Left 40k+ on the table

No he didnt

ste2010 · 28-01-2018 02:41PM

Long time lads! I'm heading to chelt march again and for a change I'm considering staying in Bristol or Birmingham for a change of scene at night time! Can anyone recommend one over the other for nightlife?

BumperD · 28-01-2018 02:48PM

Welcome back Ste!!!!!!

ste2010 · 28-01-2018 02:50PM

BumperD wrote: »

Welcome back Ste!!!!!!

Just the 4 years ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚! I've had a growing family which took my time away from boards..now that my priorities are straightened out again ðŸ˜€ I'm back!

BumperD · 28-01-2018 02:51PM

Congrats on the family! I havent stayed in either. I stick around closer to track but i few here will give you pointers on one over the other

ste2010 · 28-01-2018 02:54PM

BumperD wrote: »

Congrats on the family! I havent stayed in either. I stick around closer to track but i few here will give you pointers on one over the other

Cheers bumperd, yeh have been debating whether I do the same but this year thinking of trying the city for a change! I know it won't have the same festival buzz but wouldn't mind something new either.

danganabu · 28-01-2018 02:59PM

ste2010 wrote: »

Long time lads! I'm heading to chelt march again and for a change I'm considering staying in Bristol or Birmingham for a change of scene at night time! Can anyone recommend one over the other for nightlife?

Birmingham for me, done both and Bristol is a student town, nothing else really going on there. But maybe I'm just too old for students

Gavin "shels" · 29-01-2018 02:28AM

Haven't done Bristol, but the nightlife in Birmingham is great. Broad St and the surrounding areas do be hopping Fri & Sat.

Shemale · 29-01-2018 08:14AM

Welcome back Ste, congrats on the 4 children....

I stayed in Bristol once for two nights and I may as well have stayed in, very quiet for my liking

ste2010 · 29-01-2018 08:47AM

Thanks guys! Sounds like there is consensus for Birmingham or the home of racing !

31-01-2018 09:44PM

Whisper has been ruled out for the season by Henderson.

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/whisper-ruled-out-for-the-season/142276

krustydoyle · 15-02-2018 03:18PM

Tom Malone went to £400k for Envoi Allen out of the Bowes yard at the Cheltenham sales

Joseph O Brien went to 410k for Dlauro from The Monbeg Stables as well

WickIow Brave · 15-02-2018 04:10PM

krustydoyle wrote: »

Tom Malone went to £400k for Envoi Allen out of the Bowes yard at the Cheltenham sales

Joseph O Brien went to 410k for Dlauro from The Monbeg Stables as well

That Tom Malone fella just spend fortunes on everything. Some man for spending other people's money. Literally.

longshotvalue · 15-02-2018 05:57PM

krustydoyle wrote: »

Tom Malone went to £400k for Envoi Allen out of the Bowes yard at the Cheltenham sales

Joseph O Brien went to 410k for Dlauro from The Monbeg Stables as well

Bonfire of money. More chance of wining euro millions that making any profit incl training fees over either horses lifetime.

The Bowes have the game solved all the same, they always seem to be getting top for something each year.

Fanny Wank · 15-02-2018 08:03PM

To be fair I don't think any buyers think they'll make money (on average) with these horses. It's rich people throwing cash around looking for "Saturday horses" and Cheltenham winners at all costs.

Even still, prices are completely out of hand. It's utter madness at this stage

krustydoyle · 15-02-2018 08:47PM

Turns out the crowd that own Cheveley Park bought Envoi Allen and it's off to Gordon Elliotts

BumperD · 16-02-2018 09:49AM

I was reminded during the week of a funny experience at last years festival. I was standing in the stands beside this smarty dressed woman in her late 20’s (quite a stunner too ) and a few older people with the usual tweed etc. anyway everyone was shouting for their horse as they rounded the home bend when finally as the winner (outsider) surged clear in the final 100 yards up the hill the only voice everyone could hear was hers, clutching a docket in her raised first shouting at the top of her lungs in a cockney accent “YES, YEAH, YES, GET THE FUXK IN!!”.

show me the money.1 · 16-02-2018 12:08PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

To be fair I don't think any buyers think they'll make money (on average) with these horses. It's rich people throwing cash around looking for "Saturday horses" and Cheltenham winners at all costs.

Even still, prices are completely out of hand. It's utter madness at this stage

But it is great for small Irish owners and breeder's a lot of money can be made if they find/breed an exceptional horse.

Earendil · 16-02-2018 01:03PM

BumperD wrote: »

I was reminded during the week of a funny experience at last years festival. I was standing in the stands beside this smarty dressed woman in her late 20’s (quite a stunner too ) and a few older people with the usual tweed etc. anyway everyone was shouting for their horse as they rounded the home bend when finally as the winner (outsider) surged clear in the final 100 yards up the hill the only voice everyone could hear was hers, clutching a docket in her raised first shouting at the top of her lungs in a cockney accent “YES, YEAH, YES, GET THE FUXK IN!!”.

And did you Bumper? :pac:

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