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Colonel Sanders · 22-04-2014 07:05PM

1.81 now, as strong a football punt as I've seen in a while

Colonel Sanders · 22-04-2014 07:46PM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

1.81 now, as strong a football punt as I've seen in a while

1.76

WTF? Backed em at evens but didn't think they'd go this short

Pinnacle seem to be well below Betfair al say

Serious, serious punt

BumperD · 23-04-2014 09:55AM

Everywhere I go of late I seem to have complete strangers address me as "Buddy".

Buying the paper, buying petrol, buying a pint or even getting breakfast. "Cheers Buddy!" and "Thanks Buddy!" are the new catchphrase at the end of the transaction. Gone are the days of the ould codger giving you a disgruntled grunt as part of your retail purchase experience. Strange this new Ireland we live in.

Colonel Sanders · 23-04-2014 12:02PM

It's the proliferation of Americanisms

I work with an awful bunch of gimps, the young people constantly say sh!te like "that sucks", "I'm only kidding", "true dat" etc. Gets on my t!ts.

I've no problem with American people but hate idiots who think they're American

jimjamcos · 23-04-2014 07:28PM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

It's the proliferation of Americanisms

I work with an awful bunch of gimps, the young people constantly say sh!te like "that sucks", "I'm only kidding", "true dat" etc. Gets on my t!ts.

I've no problem with American people but hate idiots who think they're American

Chillax duuuude! :P

convert · 24-04-2014 01:02PM

Lads, c'mon... you've been warned umpteen times about the style of posting.

NewApproach · 24-04-2014 01:57PM

I really enjoy tomorrow's Sandown card every year. Those 3yo handicaps are very interesting with a view to the future. I'm also liking 5/2 about Sacred Act in the first. If he isn't rated above 90 by the end of the year I will donate my left nut to medical research.

UrbanSea · 24-04-2014 02:04PM

Look out for the Aga filly Shamkala she looks potentially top top class

BumperD · 24-04-2014 02:48PM

I'm on a day out Saturday. High stool time. And about 6 cards to trawl through tomorrow. But I will only have 2 bets and see can I turn a profit. Cleaned out my tracker as NH season is over. Need to start populating it with flat horses. The early flat season is a minefield punting wise (for me anyway).

Pinesky · 24-04-2014 05:49PM

UrbanSea wrote: »

Look out for the Aga filly Shamkala she looks potentially top top class

Saw that race today looked very useful alright .

shy-tall-knight · 24-04-2014 07:45PM

"The lads" obviously have a lot of faith in War Front as a sire, another bunch of them entered in the 2yo maiden at Naas on Monday. The Great War looked smart tonight.

BumperD · 24-04-2014 11:07PM

Richard Hughes returns to the saddle this w\e after that nasty fall in meydan.

MadHorse · 25-04-2014 02:48PM

NewApproach wrote: »

I really enjoy tomorrow's Sandown card every year. Those 3yo handicaps are very interesting with a view to the future. I'm also liking 5/2 about Sacred Act in the first. If he isn't rated above 90 by the end of the year I will donate my left nut to medical research.

Prepare for surgery boy...... Lol

NewApproach · 25-04-2014 03:05PM

MadHorse wrote: »

Prepare for surgery boy...... Lol

I note you only slag me off after the horse ran moderately. I don't recall you claiming the opinion was misguided before he ran?

Take a hike, child.

premierstone · 25-04-2014 03:20PM

NewApproach wrote: »

I note you only slag me off after the horse ran moderately. I don't recall you claiming the opinion was misguided before he ran?

Take a hike, child.

Jaysus bit on the defensive there lad, I'm sure he was only joking with you.

NewApproach · 25-04-2014 03:33PM

premierstone wrote: »

Jaysus bit on the defensive there lad, I'm sure he was only joking with you.

Ah I know but I hate aftertiming more than you can imagine.

premierstone · 25-04-2014 04:00PM

NewApproach wrote: »

Ah I know but I hate aftertiming more than you can imagine.

Tha fact that you had just lost a few quid probably had you a little over sensitive aswell

Colonel Sanders · 25-04-2014 04:09PM

West Brom could be the EPL springer for tomorrow. Pinnacle a good bit shorter than Betfair & the reciprocal of their 2.07 West Ham +0.5 (1.935) is shorter than Betfair back price

People telling me they've West Brom ahead on ratings but that looks very skinny, possibly yet another "need to win" gamble

Colonel Sanders · 25-04-2014 04:12PM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

West Brom could be the EPL springer for tomorrow. Pinnacle a good bit shorter than Betfair & the reciprocal of their 2.07 West Ham +0.5 (1.935) is shorter than Betfair back price

People telling me they've West Brom ahead on ratings but that looks very skinny, possibly yet another "need to win" gamble

Mid point of Sporting's goals line isn't that far higher than typical either.

I've an itchy trigger finger! Will consult a few of the (more knowledgable than me) lads before supporting The Hammers

UrbanSea · 25-04-2014 04:13PM

Asian Wing Asian Wing Asian Wing

MadHorse · 25-04-2014 05:02PM

NewApproach wrote: »

I note you only slag me off after the horse ran moderately. I don't recall you claiming the opinion was misguided before he ran?

Take a hike, child.

No offence intended new approach. His initial run did look quiet promising and I even took your advice and had a few quid on him. But you need to calm down little...... Surgery may not be that bad...

25-04-2014 05:32PM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Mid point of Sporting's goals line isn't that far higher than typical either.

I've an itchy trigger finger! Will consult a few of the (more knowledgable than me) lads before supporting The Hammers

Steady on there colonel.

MadHorse · 25-04-2014 05:59PM

NewApproach wrote: »

I note you only slag me off after the horse ran moderately. I don't recall you claiming the opinion was misguided before he ran?

Take a hike, child.

No offence intended new approach. His initial run did look quiet promising and I even took your advice and had a few quid on him. But you need to calm down little...... Surgery may not be that bad...

NewApproach · 25-04-2014 06:26PM

premierstone wrote: »

Tha fact that you had just lost a few quid probably had you a little over sensitive aswell

Not in the slightest to be honest, this is a long term game! If every 5/2 shot I back goes off 6/4 I'll be delighted!

sonnky · 25-04-2014 07:57PM

BumperD wrote: »

Everywhere I go of late I seem to have complete strangers address me as "Buddy".

Buying the paper, buying petrol, buying a pint or even getting breakfast. "Cheers Buddy!" and "Thanks Buddy!" are the new catchphrase at the end of the transaction. Gone are the days of the ould codger giving you a disgruntled grunt as part of your retail purchase experience. Strange this new Ireland we live in.

Look who goes and wins in the 6.45 in Dundalk at 16/1, ''Cheers Buddy''

Johner · 25-04-2014 07:59PM

Anyone on the scoops?

carpothepunk · 25-04-2014 08:07PM

On the Of Foam and Fury. Bould.

tomaussie · 26-04-2014 09:58AM

Are Fulham really 5/4 ?

Stealing money if true.

BumperD · 26-04-2014 10:41AM

My head.

Is sore.

Not sure how I'm going to rescue this day.

shy-tall-knight · 26-04-2014 12:20PM

Great interview with Michael Ronayne on the Marion Finucane show this morning, worth listening to on the player when uploaded, should be later today or tomorrow. For those who don't know Michael, he's the 84 year old trainer of Moon Racer who won the Tattersalls bumper last week, his first ever winner. The horse sold to David Pipe for £225,000 yesterday.

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