Author Topic: Cheltenham 2018 - The 11th Annual RAWK Cheltenham Tipster Competition (Read 37862 times)

BoRed · « **Reply #480 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:03:52 pm »

16:50 Cheltenham

Blow By Blow 11/1................15 + 5 = 20
Discorama 33/1..................10 + 10 = 20
Early Doors 9/1............................7
Sire Du Berlais 10/1.......................4

Robbieredman picks up four points to close the gap to three.

The top four have all picked different horses for the final race, but gregor is now out of the running, as his pick is the same as Fazak_Red's.

BoRed · « **Reply #481 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:05:26 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on March 16, 2018, 04:27:28 pm

Since you've covered the scroing Bo i've got worse - staring down the barrel of last here with zero today - not sure my golf picks any better this week!!

Haven't done much better myself today, but I think it's one of those days. Even liversaint only picked up ten points so far, and no one has managed to catch him yet.

somersetred · « **Reply #482 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:06:44 pm »

Yay, My 1st win of the day.

BoRed · « **Reply #483 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:13:16 pm »

Just to confirm where we stand before the final race (and the remaining picks):

liversaint 251, Bouvreuil
Robbieredman 248, Le Prezen
Roady 243, Theinval
Fazak_Red 242, Dresden
gregor 233, Dresden (can't win anymore)
beefdog 222, Gino Trail (can still win)

BoRed · « **Reply #484 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:47:17 pm »

17:30 Cheltenham

Le Prezien 15/2......................15
Gino Trail 25/1.............10 + 5 = 15
Top Gamble 8/1........................7
Theinval 16/1.................4 + 5 = 9

Looks like Le Prezien won it for Robbieredman, but it's probably best to wait for Pete to confirm it.

liversaint · « **Reply #485 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:50:52 pm »

Quote from: BoRed on March 16, 2018, 05:05:26 pm

Haven't done much better myself today, but I think it's one of those days. Even liversaint only picked up ten points so far, and no one has managed to catch him yet.

yep, had a shocker today, here and at the bookies. Bouvrevil being brought down in the last sums my day up.

Well done Robbie, thanks to Pete, great stuff and enjoyable as usual.

Only 3 weeks to aintree folks.....

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #486 on:** March 16, 2018, 05:55:36 pm »

Yep thanks Pete and BoRed today for the updates. Better wait for the official results

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #487 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:04:32 pm »

Think I got zero points today

Thanks for the effort guys

Roady · « **Reply #488 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:04:37 pm »

Quote from: BoRed on March 16, 2018, 05:47:17 pm

17:30 Cheltenham

Le Prezien 15/2......................15
Gino Trail 25/1.............10 + 5 = 15
Top Gamble 8/1........................7
Theinval 16/1.................4 + 5 = 9

Looks like Le Prezien won it for Robbieredman, but it's probably best to wait for Pete to confirm it.

Great battle!!! First time I’ve come close! Nice one robbieredman!!!

Lfsea · « **Reply #489 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:04:39 pm »

Gah gutted. Predicted that it'd be a day of big price winners but just got the wrong ones in the end. So close yet so far. Should be a creditable mid table debut for me. Can't complain. Nice one for running it lads.

JM10 · « **Reply #490 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:07:56 pm »

Think that's the first time I've ever ended up with zero on a day

Congrats to Robbie, and cheers Pete (and Bo).

Bring on Aintree!

kesey · « **Reply #491 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:10:05 pm »

I was going to do all those winners too. Darn.

Who won ?

dudleyred · « **Reply #492 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:30:56 pm »

Zero I think - happy as long as not bottom

Ziltoid · « **Reply #493 on:** March 16, 2018, 06:37:57 pm »

What absolute toss.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #494 on:** March 17, 2018, 12:29:47 pm »

Cheers to those of you who took the time to post yesterday and cheers to BoRed for providing crucial final updates. Next year anyone not planning to post for all 4 days needn't bother at all.

I'll take Bo's word for it and congratulate RobbieRedman on his victory

I'll work the scores out properly and post final standings before i head off to the game later.

4 of us didn't have one winner on course yesterday and it was a betting disaster. Still got pissed and had a good time of course but the after party in the racecourse was somewhat subdued and a bit disappointing as not many there had won money.

Ah well, final update later lads when i feel almost human

Buck Pete · « **Reply #495 on:** March 17, 2018, 01:52:30 pm »

Here are the official Day 4 scores. On a ridiculously difficult day our clear winner yesterday was Gregor with 80 points who Napped the 33/1 winner in the 14:50 and also had a second in the opening race. Well played Gregor and hoped you backed it

Quite a few people scored Zero due a bad day at the office and also a couple of fresh no-shows.

dudleyred · « **Reply #496 on:** March 17, 2018, 02:02:16 pm »

Get in avoided last place it seems

Buck Pete · « **Reply #497 on:** March 17, 2018, 02:58:04 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on March 17, 2018, 02:02:16 pm

Get in avoided last place it seems

you did

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #498 on:** March 17, 2018, 06:29:59 pm »

Cheers for running Pete.

I backed pretty much everything I posted on here. Decent enough day 1, not a great day 2, good day 3 and woeful day 4. Would be happy with mid table as I know next to fuck all about horses and only £25 down in financial terms so happy with that.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #499 on:** March 17, 2018, 09:51:38 pm »

Just back from the game lads. Gonna chill and watch the Mo show on MOTD

Bo's scoring yesterday was pretty much spot on and Robbie is the champ.

Full final table and trophy presentation tomorrow.

oldfordie · « **Reply #500 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:02:29 pm »

Thanks for running the comp again Pete.
One paced again so finished midfield.

3 out of 4 winning days not a bad Cheltenham,

Buck Pete · « **Reply #501 on:** March 18, 2018, 02:23:57 pm »

***CONGRATULATIONS TO - RobbieRedMan - RAWK Cheltenham 2018 Champion Tipster***

A good showing from Robbie on a tough final day ensured he became the 11th Champion RAWK Cheltenham tipster. With a winner, a 3rd and a 4th already under his belt on Friday he still needed to peg back Liversaints 3 point lead going into the last race. Le Prezian obliged for Robbie and he won it by 11 points in the end.

Big shouts to Liversaint and Roady who had 4 good days tipping and could have easily won it on Friday. Them's the breaks.

From the original 69, We had 66 players who finished the comp and entered picks for 3 out of 4 days racing. Good effort lads and thanks for taking the time to post even when you were having a bad festival.

The 2018 Tipping Fail Trophy goes to aptly named 'Beneath'

He posted all 4 days and still managed to finish below posters who missed a day. The Tipster fail trophy will be presented next March to bump this thread and prepare us for the 2019 Edition.

Final Standings:-

ohweloveyerbaldyhead · « **Reply #502 on:** March 18, 2018, 02:33:50 pm »

Well played Robbie and thanks as always for running Pete, see you all for Aintree!

Ziltoid · « **Reply #503 on:** March 18, 2018, 02:35:43 pm »

Cheers for running it again Pete. Congrats to RobbieRM.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #504 on:** March 18, 2018, 06:17:36 pm »

And Finally....

Here is Robbie's virtual trophy to enjoy for 12 months.

Cheers guys for playing and cheers Bo for stepping in and doing the scores yesterday.

Its been good fun as always and see you all in a few weeks for more of the same. Next month it's the RAWK sister competition from Aintree. New thread will be up nearer the time

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #505 on:** March 18, 2018, 06:26:59 pm »

Thanks guys and thanks Pete, top man.

Hard luck to Roady, liversaint, fazak and others.

Luck played the biggest part, mud played an important part too and I was fortunate enough to catch Barry Geraghty on RUK friday morning and he gave a subtle nod towards Le Prezien in the last which made the difference in the end.

Real nice to have my name on the trophy, as lucky as I was I'm looking forward to Aintree and am hungry for the double!

BoRed · « **Reply #506 on:** March 18, 2018, 06:30:43 pm »

Thanks, Pete. Happy with a top half finish, not happy finishing behind you, but at least I beat Barney.

Fazak_Red · « **Reply #507 on:** March 18, 2018, 06:41:34 pm »

Ta for running again! Will defo be back for a crack at the Aintree one.

adruk87 · « **Reply #508 on:** March 18, 2018, 10:10:09 pm »

Nice one Pete, amazed I didn't come last with a 7 on day one and a 0 on day 4. Roll on Aintree now.

legendkiller · « **Reply #509 on:** March 18, 2018, 10:23:19 pm »

Cheers Pete . Going booking for the Friday next year , first time heading over

Red Viper · « **Reply #510 on:** March 19, 2018, 08:02:39 am »

Nice one Pete.

Blimey that was a rough Friday. Hell of an effort from gregor getting 80 points.

liversaint · « **Reply #511 on:** March 19, 2018, 09:47:44 am »

Pete, great stuff and good fun as usual, thanks for taking the time to do this.

Congrats to Robbie, I discounted Le Prezien when doing my selections as i thought Bouvrevil was better at the weights. Summed my day up as it was brought down.

come on Aintree, lets be having you!!

ollyfrom.tv · « **Reply #512 on:** March 19, 2018, 12:31:38 pm »

Happy with a Top 10 finish. Congratulations Robbie. Cheers Pete and Bo for running this. See you for Aintree.

Wyl · « **Reply #513 on:** March 19, 2018, 06:20:12 pm »

Congratulations Robbie, really well played - I hope to see you in the Aintree Tipster Competition where I'll need to be on top form to have any chance defend my crown there!

Thanks again to Pete for running this (and Bo for assisting), it gets me involved in every single race of each day of the 'Greatest Show on Turf'.

Coming 7th out of 69 is pretty alright too! Although when my NAP at 20/1 SP, Fabulous Saga, was leading at the final hurdle in the Albert Bartlett I thought it could have been so much better!

Finally, a thank you to beefdog - I had a Lucky15(EW) on some of his final day selections at big prices which all placed for me and made a nice return!

bryanod · « **Reply #514 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:57:59 am »

Phew springs to mind. $:-\$

Cheers as always Pete

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #515 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:03:37 am »

I wasn't last, that's the main thing. I know nothing about horses but did enjoy watching this on the TV, although some of those ITV presenters got right on my tits.

Thanks for running Pete.

quinny · « **Reply #516 on:** March 21, 2018, 04:10:04 pm »

Cheers for running this Pete and apologies for missing the last day (although given the results I’d probably have got 0 anyway)! This was my third year doing this and I’m getting progressively worse - hoping to buck that trend at Aintree!

LFCStephen · « **Reply #517 on:** March 21, 2018, 04:57:23 pm »

Thanks for another wonderful year Pete and everyone who entered 👌

Good laugh as always 3 solid days and a woeful last I blame the Italian Beer (as that's where I was!)

FlashGordon · « **Reply #518 on:** March 22, 2018, 03:14:24 pm »

Congrats Robbie and cheers again Pete for running the competition, adds so much to the week and it’s free.

somersetred · « **Reply #519 on:** March 24, 2018, 06:39:16 pm »

Thanks for running this again Pete. I’m happy with mid table. Congratulations to Robbie, great picks. Look forward to Aintree now.