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Colonel Sanders · 28-04-2014 10:43AM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

I'll run some (rough) sims in work tomorrow

No I won't

No prices up for the games after next weekend. The complexion of the market will (irrationally) change a lot depending on what's to play for on the final day

sting60 · 28-04-2014 10:50AM

RichieLawlor wrote: »

Anyone care to price up Sire De Grugy vs Sprinter Sacre if they were to meet first time up in the tingle creek next season assuming we don't see either before hand

Both fit and ready to run Sprinter Sacre 2/9 Sire De Grugy 3/1.

RichieLawlor · 28-04-2014 10:52AM

sting60 wrote: »

Both fit and ready to run Sprinter Sacre 2/9 Sire De Grugy 3/1.

They were the prices this year at Kempton

Do you not think we might see some big prices with all the questions against SS that will need to be answered

Johner · 28-04-2014 10:53AM

Don't think Sprinter Sacre would be that short sting.

UrbanSea · 28-04-2014 10:58AM

Evens we see him race again

sting60 · 28-04-2014 11:21AM

I believe he wont run again hope im wrong.Deman suffered a mild form of artial fibrillation and came back but reading a detailed report on the condition from a leading U S equine cardiologist he states less than 30% make a full recovery.I am basing my odds on a fit Sprinter Sacre who is rated 16 lbs above Sire De Grugy who runs to a consistent mark 169/171.SDG is in a very weak division with little or no opposition and his running to his mark of 169 from the Tingle Creek to the Queen Mother champion suggests he is really not improving and that is his level[not in the same planet as a fit Sprinter Sacre].If Sprinter Sacre was nobbled[mentioned in some very quite places]he should make a full recovery.Remember Willie Mullins before Cheltenham and his statement out of the blue regards Security/nobbling.

RichieLawlor · 28-04-2014 12:08PM

Once in a lifetime horse trained by a confirmed drug cheat suffers unusual medical issues. Hmmm

Simonsig is better anyway :-)

Hulk Hands · 28-04-2014 12:44PM

4/7 Sprinter, 7/4 SDG and rags making up the rest

RichieLawlor · 28-04-2014 01:24PM

This is the most awesome thing I've ever seen

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=npodj_sxO3I

carpothepunk · 28-04-2014 05:01PM

3/1 SDG would be the EW thievery bet of the century.

Colonel Sanders · 28-04-2014 11:07PM

Anyone ever used paypal to fund a betting a/c?

Just wondering as I want to have a bet with Bwin but they charge for deposits. Ironically they wouldn't be charging me if I still had a laser card!

Is it just a case of funding your paypal a/c and then transferring? Or do you do it like on ebay? I don't want "Paypal Bwin" on my statement.

NewApproach · 28-04-2014 11:28PM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Anyone ever used paypal to fund a betting a/c?

Just wondering as I want to have a bet with Bwin but they charge for deposits. Ironically they wouldn't be charging me if I still had a laser card!

Is it just a case of funding your paypal a/c and then transferring? Or do you do it like on ebay? I don't want "Paypal Bwin" on my statement.

They charge for withdrawals also FYI

Colonel Sanders · 28-04-2014 11:45PM

NewApproach wrote: »

They charge for withdrawals also FYI

Ah bollox

No point so

NewApproach · 28-04-2014 11:56PM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Ah bollox

No point so

I found out in rather painful circumstances, they had a massive rick on something, account had previously been unrestricted. I lodged up, was charged a small amount, I think 1% but the rick was so big I didn't mind. Anyway, I was restricted to about a score, then charged to withdraw again. :mad:

edit: Actually not 100% on a deposit charge but there was definitely a fee to withdraw it. Party poker introduced it also, as far as I know they are now the one company. I am told that such withdrawal fees will become more commonplace. To be fair it's hard for the bookies to make money betting to 1% on Asian Handicaps if they've to pay Skrill 3% and funds are instantly withdrawn win or lose.

sting60 · 29-04-2014 12:01AM

As I landed my Nap of the year at 6/4 Roscommon to beat Cavan Roscommon u21 to beat Dublin draw no bet 1/1 .Ros missing 3 key players a huge worry.forwards for Ros are like Barcelona with a terrible back line.

Colonel Sanders · 29-04-2014 08:18AM

NewApproach wrote: »

I found out in rather painful circumstances, they had a massive rick on something, account had previously been unrestricted. I lodged up, was charged a small amount, I think 1% but the rick was so big I didn't mind. Anyway, I was restricted to about a score, then charged to withdraw again. :mad:

edit: Actually not 100% on a deposit charge but there was definitely a fee to withdraw it. Party poker introduced it also, as far as I know they are now the one company. I am told that such withdrawal fees will become more commonplace. To be fair it's hard for the bookies to make money betting to 1% on Asian Handicaps if they've to pay Skrill 3% and funds are instantly withdrawn win or lose.

I think Pinnacle stipulate you've to roll a deposit over 5 times before withdrawing. In fairness it makes sense for them, 102% on 1X2 football market and 101.5% on Asians.

Surely Powers/Spoils etc won't start it. they won't want to annoy mugs looking to bet into 200%over rounds on score casts etc

Hulk Hands · 29-04-2014 08:29AM

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Anyone ever used paypal to fund a betting a/c?

Just wondering as I want to have a bet with Bwin but they charge for deposits. Ironically they wouldn't be charging me if I still had a laser card!

Is it just a case of funding your paypal a/c and then transferring? Or do you do it like on ebay? I don't want "Paypal Bwin" on my statement.

Im fairly sure Paypal Bwin would come up, it does for ladbrokes. Bwin are charging me 3% for withdrawals though, which is a joke. Only 5% of punters are winning, and only about 5% of those are beating 3%. Basically renders bwin as useless. Has to be a flat out rick for me to deposit there now. Partially restricted also

Colonel Sanders · 29-04-2014 08:45AM

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Basically renders bwin as useless

That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw NewApproach's reply

Very strange one

Johner · 29-04-2014 01:31PM

Must Kill Moe, Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Must Kill Moe, Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Colonel Sanders · 29-04-2014 08:38PM

Bscked Liverpool for the title at 2.42 on Matchbook

That's the 3rd time I've backed em in about 4 weeks.

I'm not at all comfortable about this new development

UrbanSea · 29-04-2014 08:40PM

Off your rocker Colonel. Think Mark Walsh gave Stockton's Wing a very quiet ride today. Had it each way but still a bit disappointed.

ft9 · 30-04-2014 07:41PM

Adebayor 3 goals ahead with 2 games left, away to West Ham, home to Villa. Looking good.

tomaussie · 01-05-2014 12:46AM

Think the bookies have got some prices wrong this upcoming weekend.

West Ham should not be as big as 3/1 at home.

Villa are very good value at 5/4.

I thought Cardiff may be bigger than 3/1 but could be worth a punt.

Everton at 7/2 are savagely overpriced. They have won this fixture for the last four consecutive seasons.

Hammers and Villa double at 8/1 with a separate treble including Everton at about 39/1.

BumperD · 01-05-2014 12:48AM

Droidy is all over that hammers bet..,

01-05-2014 11:49AM

BumperD wrote: »

Droidy is all over that hammers bet..,

as dire as the hammers are this season, I am tempted by the 3/1.

Johner · 01-05-2014 08:08PM

Greyhound derby trials and a few beers. Happy days. :cool:

Johner · 01-05-2014 08:15PM

And darts. :cool:

Barney about to beat Taylor for the first time ever in the Premier League.

Johner · 01-05-2014 08:25PM

Johner wrote: »

And darts. :cool:

Barney about to beat Taylor for the first time ever in the Premier League.

Draw in the end.

sting60 · 01-05-2014 08:43PM

Johner wrote: »

Greyhound derby trials and a few beers. Happy days. :cool:

Greyhound Derby trials???

Johner · 01-05-2014 08:45PM

I mean heats!

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