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  • #31
    Originally posted by ziggym View Post
    Can't wait, banging on the gate and in the centaur by 10.40. Fingers crossed for another profitable festival. 19 winners two years ago and 17 last year. Would be happy with double figures this year. Does anyone have a number of winners they aim for?
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    • #32
      Originally posted by ziggym View Post
      Can't wait, banging on the gate and in the centaur by 10.40. Fingers crossed for another profitable festival. 19 winners two years ago and 17 last year. Would be happy with double figures this year. Does anyone have a number of winners they aim for?
      Yeah I get disappoined with less than 20 too...

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      • #33
        I had 3 winners last year and came out 150pts up

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        • #34
          Can’t say I’m greedy lads.. one decent winner a day I budget for.

          I’ve been fairly lucky of recent years with 2016 being a cracker.

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          • #35
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            Half?

            I aim to make money from each and every race to be honest ... which usually equates to winners

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            • #36
              Originally posted by ziggym View Post
              Can't wait, banging on the gate and in the centaur by 10.40. Fingers crossed for another profitable festival. 19 winners two years ago and 17 last year. Would be happy with double figures this year. Does anyone have a number of winners they aim for?
              Not numbers of winners no, but I aim to, at the very least, break even, that way I see it that I have had a fantastic time in the build up, the following of horses, races etc.... and come away from it unscathed.

              Of course, I always aspire to achieve nice profit too, but having been playing this game for many years now the reality is that it is not quite as simple as that sounds.

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              • #37
                I have a similar goal CoD. If I break even im happy. The best week of the year and if I dont lose im happy

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                • #38
                  There was a time where if I hit three winners over the old three days. In those days, it was one horse in every race. In believe it was 2014 when I decided to give it a good old go and really do my homework, as well as my outlay increasing tenfold. It didn't work for the first year, but the last three have been incredible to be honest. I realise my luck can't continue and a bad year is due, but I can't cope with that, as money isn't everything for me. As long as I can cover my four tickets and expenses, then I'm fine, but picking winners at the festival means everything to me. The rest of the year doesn't come close. In is definitely my week of the year, one for the horses, one for the socialising and finally one for leaving her in doors, in doors...

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                  • #39
                    That is what happens when u send from a crappy mobile. Appauling grammar, etc, etc......

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                    • #40
                      First time poster. Occasional punter but love Cheltenham. All help and advice on not losing all my bets appreciated!!

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by ryanh97 View Post
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                        Yeah, after last year I will be absolutely over the bloody moon if I break even!

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                        • #42
                          Cheltenham is a year-round (ish) hobby and whilst it is great to make a profit, the first aim is to break even.
                          Winning or losing isn't going to make or break me financially (unless a Mayo Million Maker comes in!! ) - it's more about having a hobby that I enjoy. (If it pays-out in March - even better).
                          Like the majority - it's a nice feeling if you pick out the winner 6 months in advance at a juicy price. The actual monetary returns are secondary.

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                          • #43
                            We should arrive mid afternoon Monday. Sort the house arrangements out, couple of hours chat re handicaps, fancies etc. Might be The Beehive or The Retreat Monday night, and then RACING. Hopefully a good day followed by a nice dinner at The Daffodil. And on to the next day.....................

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                            • #44
                              Cheltenham is a year-round (ish) hobby and whilst it is great to make a profit, the first aim is to break even.
                              Winning or losing isn't going to make or break me financially (unless a Mayo Million Maker comes in!! ) - it's more about having a hobby that I enjoy. (If it pays-out in March - even better).
                              Like the majority - it's a nice feeling if you pick out the winner 6 months in advance at a juicy price. The actual monetary returns are secondary. Exactly Leman14 every year hobby for me.

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by doctorwu View Post
                                We should arrive mid afternoon Monday. Sort the house arrangements out, couple of hours chat re handicaps, fancies etc. Might be The Beehive or The Retreat Monday night, and then RACING. Hopefully a good day followed by a nice dinner at The Daffodil. And on to the next day.....................
                                Can you afford the Daffodil!!

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