Cheltenham....

[MrBen]

I'm going to ignore my magic shop keeper today and bet from the hip....it can't get any worse :(

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I can't believe that I have been out and about today in Peckham and ED in the only places that don't have betting shops. I now have a raging headache and can't be arsed to walk down to L.Lane.

I would have put my fiver on Imperial Commander, so if he wins I shall have a hissy fit.

[david_carnell]

Relax PGC - in neighbourly spirit I have put a fiver on for you alongside my own on Carruthers.

If IC wins I'll split the winnings with you.

[david_carnell]

Errr....idiots gambling question alert:

I went into my nearest turf accountant and placed my bets but have no idea what odds I actually got. Never bothered to find out what they were. Do I get the odds as they were at the time of my bet or the closing odds. Doesn't really make much difference since they're highly unlikely to win but you never know so.....help please....

[david_carnell]

I DON'T CARE...... COME ON!!!!!

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Imperial commander in the 3.20

Yummy

[Ladygooner]

PGC - are you having a hissy fit about now!

[david_carnell]

Nope - I promised PGC half and PGC shall have half. If only my Carruthers bet had been an each-way....grrr....

[Mick Mac]

i did imperial commander as a saver. Am glad i did but hats off to those of you who backed him up front.

[????]

Possiblly my best Cheltenham ever :))

[david_carnell]

You and me both ????.

I could get a taste for this....

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Well my giddy aunt!

I've just woken from a nap - my head is truly in a vice. Missed all the bally hoohah.

David, I think I love you.

[Mick Mac]

eh? Worst ever. No doubt about that.

[Mick Mac]

david_carnell Wrote:

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> Relax PGC - in neighbourly spirit I have put a

> fiver on for you alongside my own on Carruthers.

>

> If IC wins I'll split the winnings with you.

What a gent DC.

[Narnia]

You horsey people have ignited my interest in the sport though I'm sure it won't last. How can so many experts get it wrong though? So many favourites didn't win or even get close. If it's this difficult might you just as well invest in online bingo.????'s how did you manage to pick IC to win? Who did you listen to? Mick, what did that subscription do for you? Lost you money in seems. The experts don't seem very expert. Well done to Katie Walsh though.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Thanks for the tip Quids - owe you a drink.

Cheers to the noble D_C who brought benisons and filthy lucre to soothe my brow.

[Mick Mac]

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[Mick Mac]

Narnia Wrote:

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> You horsey people have ignited my interest in the

> sport though I'm sure it won't last. How can so

> many experts get it wrong though? So many

> favourites didn't win or even get close. If it's

> this difficult might you just as well invest in

> online bingo.????'s how did you manage to pick IC

> to win? Who did you listen to? Mick, what did that

> subscription do for you? Lost you money in seems.

> The experts don't seem very expert. Well done to

> Katie Walsh though.

All good points Declan.

I have to admit to losing a small/big fortune this week. Am very much poorer than I was when the week started.

[????]

Declan

I read the racing sections in the papers most days

I especially read bits on the big races

I look at what people are saying on Forums

When there's big favourites (in this case) I'll look for a decent alternative horse as prices will be big and an EW bet gives you some degree of insurance

But ultimately, I just look at what Mick Mack is doing and do something else.....

REAL ANSWER= LUCK...this time

['bout now]

I made it for you all by backing Kauto Star and Denman thus ensuring the BN fecal touch would anoint them both. If it wasn't for a Thousand kisses at 20's my Cheltenham could have been a disaster but Ms Walsh got me into ?20 profit for the four days.

Imperial Commander was a class act and I'm not sure KS would have won even if it didn't fall.

Well done Mr ????"s you called it from a week or so ago *doffs wad*

[Mick Mac]

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> Declan

>

>

> But ultimately, I just look at what Mick Mack is

> doing and do something else.....

>

Thanks for that - such a nice chap.

[red devil]

1.30 - Secant Star EW - Non-Runner

2.05 - Inventor EW - 9th @ 25/1

2.40 - Tell Massini EW - Pulled Up @ 10/3 fav

3.20 - Tricky Trickster - EW - 9th @ 12/1

4.00 - Amicelli - EW - Pulled Up @ 25/1

4.40 - Radium - EW - 2nd @ 14/1

5.15 - Tataniano - EW - Non-Runner

Congrats to everyone who backed IC, a worthy winner on the day...

[Narnia]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> ???? Wrote:

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> > Declan

> >

>

> >

> > But ultimately, I just look at what Mick Mack

> is

> > doing and do something else.....

> >

>

> Thanks for that - such a nice chap.

Mick, any chance of 11 tips for the 1.55 at Lingfield today please?

[????]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> ???? Wrote:

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> > Declan

> >

>

> >

> > But ultimately, I just look at what Mick Mack

> is

> > doing and do something else.....

> >

>

> Thanks for that - such a nice chap.

I know, kick a man when he's down. Come on, cheer up France should seal the Grand Slam and you'll have a good win.

[Mick Mac]

Cheltenham ......... 2011

Riverside Theatre