General Chat

[Topofthegame2021]

Off topic (sorry lads); does anyone know when Mark Howard’s OJA is usually out?

[The King Pimm]

I was genuinely surprised to see Richard ‘Dicky’Johnson announce his retirement today, a bit of a strange end for a brilliant career finishing on a 3rd placed horse at Newton Abbot. I think he can be considered a National hunt legend for his longevity and career wins. I’ve never heard or read anything negative about him, just a top class professional in every way. I hope he goes on to enjoy his retirement and a big thank you Dicky for the winners you gave me over the years.

[Outlaw]

Richard Johnson has retired. Odd timing with Thyme Hill to run next week. He may not be in the class of AP or Ruby, but he's been so consistent over so many years and throughly deserved his jockey championships.

Indeed and who is going to ride the hcap good thing that is Zanza now ? Great professional thou, never hear bad things about him and always happy to interact on course.

[The King Pimm]

Is there a thread for the Masters this year? I just had a look in the other sports section but couldn’t see one, only a general golf ...I’m happy to start one?? I had vowed to never bet on golf ever again after last years Masters massacre but I’m happy to suspend that holy vow for a week as I’ve always wasted money on the Masters so it can be considered a good loss tradition for the better health of my online accounts, like a small electric shock or burning your back

[Atlantic Viking]

He's always seemed an impossibly nice bloke, proper gentleman and good to listen to. Not a bad jockey either of course! Strange time to call it a day but he obviously has his reasons. Wonder if he'll get in to training.

[The Fellow]

Off topic (sorry lads); does anyone know when Mark Howard’s OJA is usually out?

got mine on the 22nd of September last year

[Topofthegame2021]

got mine on the 22nd of September last year

Thanks Pal!

[The King Pimm]

Off topic (sorry lads); does anyone know when Mark Howard’s OJA is usually out?

It was on general sale a few weeks later this year than normal due to the pandemic, Mark was waiting to finalise interviews. Hopefully it will be available early September as it usually this year. I did well following the the main horses both Mark Howard & Paul Ferguson put up in this seasons addition

[nortonscoin200]

Is there a thread for the Masters this year? I just had a look in the other sports section but couldn’t see one, only a general golf ...I’m happy to start one?? I had vowed to never bet on golf ever again after last years Masters massacre but I’m happy to suspend that holy vow for a week as I’ve always wasted money on the Masters so it can be considered a good loss tradition for the better health of my online accounts, like a small electric shock or burning your back

good idea KP

[Topofthegame2021]

It was on general sale a few weeks later this year than normal due to the pandemic, Mark was waiting to finalise interviews. Hopefully it will be available early September as it usually this year. I did well following the the main horses both Mark Howard & Paul Ferguson put up in this seasons addition

Cheers TKP - I had Sir G & Quilixios in a double after reading OJA! Was a lovely double to land after reading a couple of quotes!

[Geegees]

Run Wild Fred had a lot of positive mentions in the lead up to the festival... looks to be on good terms vs latest exhibition... what’s peoples thoughts?

[Atlantic Viking]

Anyone still have their price boosts available with William Hill? Either they’ve removed my privileges or that has now been taken away?

Mine are back now

[Hurdles or chasing]

Cash out only at 50% with PP and Betfair this year for me compared to 100% last year. This the same for others?

Not ideal but 100% was never going to last forever

[Atlantic Viking]

Cash out only at 50% with PP and Betfair this year for me compared to 100% last year. This the same for others?

Not ideal but 100% was never going to last forever

100% for me. I accidently played a blinder in having almost all my Envoi Allen bets with BF so that's probably helped keep the show on the road

[Magpie]

I’m hoping we have a few Aintree specialists in the coming week, as I’m dismal at picking them at this meeting. Anyone has anything at current odds?