Handicap Shortlist - Cheltenham 2020

[jack1092]

Jackie, that Sempo shout is serious in my eyes anyway. Probably would prefer a cashout option

 

[JackieMoon33]

He was also known to only give a small hike to ensure that a horse was balloted out.

Very true. Scoundrel.

 

[Eggs]

Jackie, that Sempo shout is serious in my eyes anyway. Probably would prefer a cashout option

...from JoB stable tour (dated 10th Oct) re Sempo;

“He showed a smart level of form in bumpers last season & has always looked one that would make a better hurdler. He seems good & forward, so we’ll start him off in a maiden hurdle in the near future. He looks like one that will stay more than 2 miles.”

 

[Saxon Warrior]

Eldorado Allen’s handicap career screwed this season unless there is a genius 7lb claimer out there who can negate the 7lb rise from 145 to 152 in his handicap rating.

Maybe straight into Graded 2M hurdles, which at this time of the year means Champion Hurdle trials. Now that would be an interesting added ingredient to the mix in those races.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

Sempo 33's (boost available) for 'any race', that's fair if you a handicap is what you are thinking, not many of Joesph's horses will be that in a h'cap IMO

It was 33/1 - another I've missed the price on.

I'm starting to think we need to lock this site down. Surely a dozen or so of us on here aren't moving the markets.

 

[Saxon Warrior]

It was 33/1 - another I've missed the price on.

I'm starting to think we need to lock this site down. Surely a dozen or so of us on here aren't moving the markets.

I think we are, we did for Pic D’Orhy’s opening price within minutes today I reckon. Maybe the bookmakers think it’s a Tipster bet when several bets go in, in quick succession. Maybe we are a ‘Tipster Team’ when someone has a good idea and a good price is there to take.

I would rather continue in this way, rather than each keeping things to ourselves, even if we at times miss the best early price and get the second best ones.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

I think we are, we did for Pic D’Orhy’s opening price within minutes today I reckon. Maybe the bookmakers think it’s a Tipster bet when several bets go in, in quick succession. Maybe we are a ‘Tipster Team’ when someone has a good idea and a good price is there to take.

Or are there a huge number of lurkers out there?

 

[Big Bucks]

Or are there a huge number of lurkers out there?

I'm confident we have an influence in the market, but I hope its just bookies having to shorten due to money put on a certain horse rather than lurkers! But has crossed my mind, has this part of forum ever been restricted to members only? Although maybe some members are the lurkers?

 

[Saxon Warrior]

It must be easy for some members (or non members) to lurk, and never/hardly ever post.

I definitely think the Diary section should be restricted to those with active diaries, but that may not be possible.

If concerns rise I would consider deleting all of my diary entries.

 

[Pendil]

Jackie, that Sempo shout is serious in my eyes anyway. Probably would prefer a cashout option

I know the owner and as far as I am aware the Ballymore is still the aim. He was a slow burner last year as a bumper horse and hopefully will keep improving. He needs to improve his hurdling technique however to go anywhere. Interesting to see where he next runs

 

[Quevega]

I mentioned a while ago that I didn't like this particular thread, as I have many in mind but would rather wait for more evidence or NRNB.
But once mentioned on here by like minded types, the price can go.
Pretty sure at odds of 33-1 it won't take too many bets to rack up a liability of £10k Plus and ring some sort of alarm bell.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

I mentioned a while ago that I didn't like this particular thread, as I have many in mind but would rather wait for more evidence or NRNB.
But once mentioned on here by like minded types, the price can go.
Pretty sure at odds of 33-1 it won't take too many bets to rack up a liability of £10k Plus and ring some sort of alarm bell.

I'm of the same opinion. There's nothing more frustrating than having your eye on one and the price going before you can react, but I suppose that's life!

 

[Saxon Warrior]

Will we be splitting each of the handicaps out into separate threads soon?

There is a real build up of steam on input in this one and maybe it’s time to breakout and give birth to individual ones.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

Will we be splitting each of the handicaps out into separate threads soon?

There is a real build up of steam on input in this one and maybe it’s time to breakout and give birth to individual ones.

Now seems as good a time as ever HF.

 

[Kevloaf]

It must be easy for some members (or non members) to lurk, and never/hardly ever post.

I definitely think the Diary section should be restricted to those with active diaries, but that may not be possible.

If concerns rise I would consider deleting all of my diary entries.

I found loads of stuff I can do recently, and that is one I think (although not 100% sure)...
Would also be quite a bit of effort.


With loads less effort I can change the 'Primary' colour of the forum from Blue to something else if you like :victorious:




Joking aside, it's on my mind too....

 

[Big Bucks]

I mentioned a while ago that I didn't like this particular thread, as I have many in mind but would rather wait for more evidence or NRNB.
But once mentioned on here by like minded types, the price can go.
Pretty sure at odds of 33-1 it won't take too many bets to rack up a liability of £10k Plus and ring some sort of alarm bell.

Yeah I know what you mean, but its a real shame as hold my Hands up, when the likes of yourself or a few other particular members who I like thier logic and picking in the likes of handicaps I will follow them in. So shame if people dont put thier selections up so that we can get ahead of the game together.

 

[Quevega]

I found loads of stuff I can do recently, and that is one I think (although not 100% sure)...
Would also be quite a bit of effort.


With loads less effort I can change the 'Primary' colour of the forum from Blue to something else if you like :victorious:




Joking aside, it's on my mind too....

Not that green colour.
I'll be permanently fitting.:concern:
With the dog going mad licking my face.:mad-new:

 

[Kevloaf]

Will we be splitting each of the handicaps out into separate threads soon?

There is a real build up of steam on input in this one and maybe it’s time to breakout and give birth to individual ones.

Now seems as good a time as ever HF.

I agree.

From memory wasn't it Viking Flagship who started quite a few last year with some excellent openings?

I'm sure Hamptonfox could do the same...


Well, anyone can do what they want.... but I do adore the first post of a thread being a winner :loyal:

 

[Saxon Warrior]

There are some great opinions, knowledge, ideas and news on here, it’s no wonder we read, compute and follow each other, when something makes massive sense. Keep em coming everyone.

 

[Quevega]

Yeah I know what you mean, but its a real shame as hold my Hands up, when the likes of yourself or a few other particular members who I like thier logic and picking in the likes of handicaps I will follow them in. So shame if people dont put thier selections up so that we can get ahead of the game together.

We can't have it go our way all the time I suppose.
And lets face it, they'll not all run or win anyway.
You can sometimes forget how much fun it is to actually look through a handicap at 48hr decs and still find value. Which a lot will do every day or at least every weekend.