mdwexford wrote: » What happened to Urban Sea? Who is this Beasty person I've never seen post here before and why is he banning people for talking about stuff in an off topic thread. The idea of it is people can discuss whatever they want here between themselves. Edit - Just saw he closed his account, what in gods name has happened here lately? Can an admin not take a look at this, see the thread in feedback has been locked.
rossom wrote: » I'm struggling to see why this has turned into such a huge issue. Yes, there are designated areas for the World Cup on boards.ie but all of the posters on here have built up a rapport through posting about a common interest in horse racing and enjoy a banter which is a result of like minded discussion. Personally cannot see the harm in a group of 'online friends' wanting to talk about a mutual interest in an off topic thread, as opposed to posting on a designated area of boards where you are unlikely to know anyone and where no relationship has been developed Surely the bread and butter of boards.ie is that it is a community?
Whosthis wrote: » I just posted this in the after timing thread in the gambling forum, might be more appropriate here.http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=90820944&postcount=789
Whosthis wrote: » The run continued yesterday with my only bet of the day 8.35 Clonmel 3 Old Supporter 20/1 . How do most of you decide what to back each way or win only? As stated in the post on the other thread I generally back win only but it can be frustrating at times. I kind of see it as either risking twice my stake on an E/W or splitting my stake E/W and only taking half the winnings + the place returns.
convert wrote: » Nice one - unfortunately I missed Old Supporter yesterday. I've had a few e/w bets on him in the past and have done quite nicely out of it as he's rarely a short price. I tend to back 'win' more often on the flat than NH, although I've had a few nice NH wins, Big Shu at Cheltenham being one of the most memorable, though he did give me a minor heart attack in Punchestown the following month.
Whosthis wrote: » I'd backed it win only. I was referring to the run of consecutive big priced 2nds/3rds that I'd backed win only. Its a pain in the ass but you have to expect it at the prices.
convert wrote: » Sorry mate - couldn't open the link properly as I'm on my phone in the middle of nowhere with poor signal. He's due another win soon enough as long as the ground stays good, so definitely one to keep an eye on.
the groutch wrote: » there were 5 players tied for the 3 places (4th, 5th, 6th) so you'll get 3/5 of the 7/1 place part that works out at a €42 return for €10 e/w
tomaussie wrote: » Calling all brains. I backed Dustin Johnson in the US Open and he managed to bogey 3 of the last 4 holes to finish in a tie for 4th. I backed him EW (and foolishly to win) at 28/1 so thats 7/1 the place but my bookie pays 6 places and 8 players occupied the top 6 places so dead heat rules will apply. Can anybody tell me what to expect re the place part of my bet ?
only1stevo wrote: » Had him EW too, the fecker... He's got a serious habit of dropping shots in the final 9 on Sundays when in contention.
tomaussie wrote: » Don't think he was in contention but I know what you mean. Whistling straights in 2010 is a perfect example. He is a good front runner but he'll not carry my money again until the final major this year. Kuchar was the man to take out of this weeks tournament for me. His lower ball flight will be well suited to the Open next month so I'll take the 40's available in case he wins in the interim.
