Topic: The Horse Racing thread

[aedge659]

This weekends Arc looks one of the worst for a long time.

I see Through seven seas finished narrowly behind Equinox last time out, that temps me. Especially at 14/1

[Crouch Potato]

Just logged in to my Betfair account to be greeted with the message "We will no longer be offering Best Odds Guaranteed on Horse Racing, from October 10th".

If all the rest of them stop offering this, that may be me quitting betting on a regular basis!

[oldfordie]

Just logged in to my Betfair account to be greeted with the message "We will no longer be offering Best Odds Guaranteed on Horse Racing, from October 10th".

If all the rest of them stop offering this, that may be me quitting betting on a regular basis!

Yeah, I got a email talking about looking forward to the new Jumps season, scrolled down and nearly missed it, BOG will not apply to horse racing from 10 oct.
Overnight BOG is only offered by Corals now. a few offer a extra place for EW bets but you don't get BOG. 
iI wont be using Betfair for horse bets now. got out the habit of using the exchange and it's not a alternative for BOG either.
I suppose other bookies will follow this to see if Betfair lose custom and do the maths. will they lose more money for not offering BOG or gain from not paying out more when the prices go out. I hope most people place their bets elsewhere now or other bookies might follow Betfair and drop BOG.

[aedge659]

The Jump season is back and my first winner in a while (Not that I've been backing many on the flats) 😁


Look forward to seeing all the big guns come out to play over the next few months and some new faces I'm sure.


Sky have Constitution Hill to go unbeaten this season @ 5/4 if anyone fancies it?

[oldfordie]

The Jump season is back and my first winner in a while (Not that I've been backing many on the flats) 😁


Look forward to seeing all the big guns come out to play over the next few months and some new faces I'm sure.


Sky have Constitution Hill to go unbeaten this season @ 5/4 if anyone fancies it?

Yeah, over the sticks for me as well. King George and Cheltenham before we know it.
All up in the air for Constitution hill isn't it.? maybe another year over hurdles but wouldn't take the 5/4. if he goes jumping then he's never going to start big odds on for the Gold Cup.

WH chopping BOG now, devastated, max bet from me last time I tried was around 68p  got some decent anti post bets on politics a few yrs old with them, will cash them out if they win and then say good bye.

[duvva 💅]

City of Troy is still a monster. Justify has got some very good 2 year olds this year, with Ramateulle and Opera Singer as well

[duvva 💅]

Going to Ascot Saturday. Going to need mud larks by the looks of things.

Thinking Migration in the handicap even though he’s top weight should love conditions

[duvva 💅]

Ha didn’t win a thing.

He may not be riding as consistently as once but as if there was any doubt Frankie is still the man for the big occasion.

Racing really has no one else like him

[aedge659]

Interested to see how Quilixios goes today, should be too good for the rest, especially with no Teahupoo for a change

[duvva 💅]

I see Desert Crown has been put down. Sounds a similar story to St Nicholas Abbey.

They try everything to ensure they don’t over compensate by putting weight on the other three legs that aren’t broken, but it’s nearly impossible and they end up with laminitis, so sad that a broken leg is almost always a death sentence for a horse

[liversaint]

Ha didn’t win a thing.

He may not be riding as consistently as once but as if there was any doubt Frankie is still the man for the big occasion.

Racing really has no one else like him

That’s true, but his retirement tour has descended into a pisstake and comes across as money grabbing.

[duvva 💅]

That’s true, but his retirement tour has descended into a pisstake and comes across as money grabbing.

Yeah no doubt Horse Racing has made the absolute most out of it.

[aedge659]

It's my Stag do next year and just found out my best mate has booked Gold Cup Day at the Festival for us, my first time at Cheltenham so can't wait now 😁 he doesn't even like racing but knows I do.

[duvva 💅]

It's my Stag do next year and just found out my best mate has booked Gold Cup Day at the Festival for us, my first time at Cheltenham so can't wait now 😁 he doesn't even like racing but knows I do.

Super busy, but it’ll be a great day out mate.

Me an my mate usually go the first 2-3 days these days, occasionally the full 4, but every time we go Gold Cup say it’s a hectic end to a long and expensive week.

As a one off day though, it’ll be fantastic way to spend a stag

[aedge659]

Super busy, but it’ll be a great day out mate.

Me an my mate usually go the first 2-3 days these days, occasionally the full 4, but every time we go Gold Cup say it’s a hectic end to a long and expensive week.

As a one off day though, it’ll be fantastic way to spend a stag

I actually would of preferred the first day but others couldn't get time off work but more than happy with the Friday.

Can see me going chasing on GDC if I have a few loses and the beers are flowing.

On a different note, just seen ITV are showing the Breeders cup again this year, should be good Saturday night entertainment.

[duvva 💅]

Small field but a decent renewal of the Charlie Hall at Werherby shortly

[duvva 💅]

The only horse that didn’t make a mistake won. Costly error from BMG at the last probably would have won otherwise, but good to see Mouse Morris with a decent one

[duvva 💅]

Mixed fortunes for Willie Mullins this week. Vauban blew out in the Melbourne Cup but Allaho was back with a fairly straight forward win at Clonmel yesterday.

I’d like them to give the King George a go with him but doubt they will

[duvva 💅]

The November meeting means the jumps is properly underway. 7/2 seems a good price for  Galvin with James taking 7 off and the ground not too soft

[duvva 💅]

Bit disappointed in Galvin. Obviously it’s all about March and giving that weight in softer ground than ideal made life more difficult but thought he might have done a a bit better. Although it looked like he maybe needed the race. Think I’ll still be with him in March if the ground is decent

[duvva 💅]

Thought Stage Star was very good. To make that error at the last and get going again is tough to do. Real player in the Ryanair

[aedge659]

The seasons really got going this weekend, some good performances from some of the big names. Really looking forward to a cracking line up in the Betfair Chase next weekend.

[duvva 💅]

Ah at last someone to talk to

Jonbon won nicely today, but Stage Star the standout performance for me. Nice to see Bob Olinger get a win again.

Be nice if BMG lines up next weekend, but looking at the ground I think it could be a doubt. If it is testing I think I’d be leaning towards L’Homme Presse.

Edit: L’Homme Presse hasn’t been declared so perhaps he’s not over his injury or they’re looking at something a bit easier for his comeback, also sounds like the ground may be drying so BMG may take his chance, still looks a cracking race if he does run.

Be very interesting to see the outcome if State Man and Impaire Et Passe take each other on.

[duvva 💅]

See Thyme Hill has died in after being injured on the gallops, was probably Hobbs best horse currently

[duvva 💅]

The seasons really got going this weekend, some good performances from some of the big names. Really looking forward to a cracking line up in the Betfair Chase next weekend.

Now Shishkin has diverted to Ascot, if BMG doesn’t turn up it’ll end up being a poor renewal

[duvva 💅]

Gaelic Warrior wins wherever he goes at Cheltenham. Just wish I knew where it would be so I could start backing him

[duvva 💅]

Wonder if they’ll go over fences with Impaire Et Passe. Beaten over 2.5 miles by a stayer, and they have a better one in State Man. Doesn’t seem a lot of point in aiming him at the Champion Hurdle

[1892tillforever]

Wonder if they’ll go over fences with Impaire Et Passe. Beaten over 2.5 miles by a stayer, and they have a better one in State Man. Doesn’t seem a lot of point in aiming him at the Champion Hurdle

It was his first run of the season. I was at Fairyhouse and he wasn't beaten much. I think he wins had it been his second or third run and Teahupoo is a terrific horse rated in the 160s over hurdles. [I also backed him at 3/1 ] In fact, they had the same OR on the day and Teahupoo is a year older so it wasn't that big a shock IMO.

[duvva 💅]

I get he didn’t go down by much and Teahupoo is a very good horse, particularly when fresh.
It just seemed to develop into a bit of a sprint late on and I’d have expected the speedier horse to come out on top.
Willie Mullins seemed quite disappointed, but said they’ll continue on the Champion Hurdle path

[1892tillforever]

I get he didn’t go down by much and Teahupoo is a very good horse, particularly when fresh.
It just seemed to develop into a bit of a sprint late on and I’d have expected the speedier horse to come out on top.
Willie Mullins seemed quite disappointed, but said they’ll continue on the Champion Hurdle path

It's a moot point since Constitution Hill is winning it again anyway! By the way, he is entered at Sandown on Saturday for his season debut. Shishkin (first hurdle race in 3 years) is also entered in that race along with Love Envoi.

[duvva 💅]

Feels like Nicholls has got some very good horses again. Hermes Allen, Stay Away Fay and Stage Star all have real chances at Cheltenham.

Gaelic Warrior being pointed at the Arkle would help

[1892tillforever]

Shishkin and Constitution Hill pulled from today's race. I assume it is down to the heavy going.

[duvva 💅]

The King George is shaping up nicely with Allaho and Gerri Colombe both probable runners, imagine BMG and Shishkin will run as well.

Hoped they’d give Allaho a run here. Just think the race should suit his style.

[liversaint]

Venetia Williams yard on fire so far this season. 3 winners Friday and a couple of live chances Saturday at Cheltenham, just hope Funambole Sivola can carry the weight.

[duvva 💅]

Looks like we’re going to get two Christmas crackers instead of one.
With Gerri Colombe going for the Savills Chase against Fastorslow and Galopin Des Champs the race is just as big a showdown as the King George if Allaho, BMG and Shishkin all turn up.

Such a good line up of racing over Christmas

[1892tillforever]

Looks like we’re going to get two Christmas crackers instead of one.
With Gerri Colombe going for the Savills Chase against Fastorslow and Galopin Des Champs the race is just as big a showdown as the King George if Allaho, BMG and Shishkin all turn up.

Such a good line up of racing over Christmas

It's horse racing so it's likely none of them win 🤣

[duvva 💅]

Il Est Francais looks a bit good

[1892tillforever]

Il Est Francais looks a bit good

To say the least; very impressed.

Looking forward to the King George now. Very much a "no bet, just enjoy" race.

[1892tillforever]

Wow! Hewick came from nowhere! 

[duvva 💅]

Mad that. Bet he went to a massive price in running

550/1 apparently
Shishkin unlucky

£800 they paid for Hewick