Betting Matters....

[????]

You've an emotional attachment to losing on that horse Mick

[Mick Mac]

Someone has taken ?2 off me at 500/1 on Rip for the Arc - and fair enough he prob won't run but who wants to take a 500/1 risk like that.

It's not you is it Quids?

[????]

nope...I may even see if he's still about

[red devil]

*coughs*...

[Mick Mac]

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> You've an emotional attachment to losing on that

> horse Mick

I think I'm possibly doing ok on Rip. Its STS that I should not have opposed. Just took me a while to believe he was as good as he was.

Of course I will be a big loser on Rip if he does not win the QEII as I might make that my big bet of September. I'm only a few quid negative for September, so might as well sort that out soonish.

[Mick Mac]

So who is going to win the Leger - have a friend visiting and we are going to bet big tomorrow - please advise...

[Kells]

I think it will be Kite Wood. But I'm putting my money on over 2.5 goals in the Spurs/Man U game instead, so we'll see. So lay both of them, that's probably the safest option!

[red devil]

No big bets for me Mick, but as I said before Kite Wood will be strongly fancied for the Leger now that Age of Aquarius has withdrawn.

Will stick to footy today, see how I get on with the 3.00 kick-offs, and hopefully 'invest' any winnings on the Spurs v Utd match...good luck!

[Mick Mac]

Mourayan is tipped - coming in to 6s in the betting. Same stable as STS.

[Mick Mac]

I have decided and its got to be Kitewood ....... hasn't it?

[Mick Mac]

Saver on Yeats in the Irish version....

All in, All in.....no more bets.

[Kells]

I fancy Yeats as well. Did cross my mind that Mourayan is from the same yard as Sea The Stars, but I'm in danger of turning into a John Oxx groupie. But no more bets for me either.

[Mick Mac]

>:D

Ps. Kite wood gave frankie a good run in the leger and a good race. Bit disappointing at the time.

[Mick Mac]

Goldikova is the favourite for the QEII - just better than evens. Rip is 2/1.

After today I have funds to let Rip with next Saturday.

[Mick Mac]

Rip, with foot injury a possible for QEII

Too early to bet?

[Mick Mac]

Probably too early - but put half my stake on at a range of 2.9 to 3.35 - could not help myself.

Will put the rest on when I'm sure he will run but the odds are now 2.0 on betfair - I seem to have taken the odds down from 3.35 to 2.0 :-$ but there was not much capacity available.

[????]

Anyone doing the lottery at Ayr? I've had a small EW on Zidane..27s

[bigbadwolf]

I've got a spare tenner today lads. Any tips?

[????]

3 pints of Stella at lunch

[bigbadwolf]

You of all people should know how much I disaprove of drinking such a ruinous brew during the day Quids.

I know. I'll have a private bet with Mick Mac at 50/50 odd's that Quid's will fall down the stairs in the late afternoon.

[Mick Mac]

Ayr must be the only racetrack where the races start in a housing estate.

Not betting Quids - but will look out for yours. Seems to have come in a lot.

[Mick Mac]

Great ride by Kieron Fallon in the Group race at Newbury - on Strike the Deal. What a great jockey.

[Mick Mac]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> Probably too early - but put half my stake on at a

> range of 2.9 to 3.35 - could not help myself.

>

> Will put the rest on when I'm sure he will run but

> the odds are now 2.0 on betfair - I seem to have

> taken the odds down from 3.35 to 2.0 :-$ but there

> was not much capacity available.

Winkle odds-on as 11 stand ground for QEII

By Jessica Lamb12.24PM 21 SEP 2009

RIP VAN WINKLE has been installed as the 10-11 favourite for Saturday's Sony Queen Elizabeth II Stakes with Coral after 11 runners stood their ground for the Group 1 contest at Monday's forfeit stage.

Rip Van Winkle's trainer Aidan O'Brien holds five of the entries includingRoyal Ascot winner Mastercraftsman, while Ireland could also be represented by the Dermot Weld-trained Famous Name.

Godolphin will rely on Delegator after Donativum and Gladiatorus did not feature among the declarations.

Ghanaati, winner of the Coronation Stakes at the royal meeting in June over course and distance, is the sole filly remaining, although owner Hamdan Al Maktoum also has Group 1 winner Aqlaam engaged in the race.

Coral spokesman David Stevens explained the reasoning behind Rip Van Winkle's short price, he said: "Having chased home the mighty Sea The Stars three times this season, Rip Van Winkle sets the standard in our opinion.

"However, the presence of Delegator and Aqlaam should ensure Saturday's race provides a stern test for Aidan O'Brien's charge."

Of the other four withdrawn at the five-day stage, Goldikova, who will contest theTotal Prix de la Foret on October 3, was the most notable.

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

Coral: 10-11 Rip Van Winkle, 9-4 Delegator, 5-1 Aqlaam, 16-1 Famous Name, Zacinto, 25-1 Virtual, 33-1 Poet, 150 Windsor Palace, 200 Set Sail

[????]

I think I am going to be on Aqlaam

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Sorry to hear that about Van Winkle.:(