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The Cheltenham Festival 2018 Betting Competition

Made this sticky for until after the festival....
 
I'll nominate Istabraq unless he can come up with a spectacular reason not to? :p
 
I'll nominate Istabraq unless he can come up with a spectacular reason not to? :p

It’s a struggle when you’re there all week Kev.
The daily battle of working out where you left the car let alone the phone makes this tough, it’s more suited to people who have time to consider the team position and post bets...
 
It’s a struggle when you’re there all week Kev.
The daily battle of working out where you left the car let alone the phone makes this tough, it’s more suited to people who have time to consider the team position and post bets...

All 4 selections on the Sunday from you then ....

I imagine I'll do all mine before, got 1000+ pts worth of my own selections to deal with :highly_amused:
 
Good man.



Just a reminder and late call for anybody...... we should be all starting to think about this now....

For all the debate between ourselfs, we need to make sure we're united in defeating another forum :devilish:
 
Good man.



Just a reminder and late call for anybody...... we should be all starting to think about this now....

For all the debate between ourselfs, we need to make sure we're united in defeating another forum :devilish:

I'm a little confused, is a joint decision per race or we all chuck an imaginary grand on horses we fancy for the races they contest per day?
 
I'm a little confused, is a joint decision per race or we all chuck an imaginary grand on horses we fancy for the races they contest per day?

No, I just mean all make sure we have a go :)
 
Good man.



Just a reminder and late call for anybody...... we should be all starting to think about this now....

For all the debate between ourselfs, we need to make sure we're united in defeating another forum :devilish:

Is there a time frame to put your selections in. (Mine won't differ from today) And do You quote a price with a specific bookmaker?
 
Is there a time frame to put your selections in. (Mine won't differ from today) And do You quote a price with a specific bookmaker?

The 2018 Cheltenham Festival Betting Competition Rules.

£1,000 to be staked each day (see below). Stakes will be included in returns. NRs will be void bets but may be replaced up to 5 mins before the race

Single bets only (win and ew or just place). Selections to clearly state the horse's name, race (if multiple entries), stake and type of bet. All bets settled at SP. Dead heats, full odds to full stake. All place bets settled at 1/4 SP odds as follows:
15 or more runners - place bets to 4th place
8 -14 runners - place bets to 3rd place
6-7 runners - place bets to 2nd place
Less than 6 runners – win only

Please post entries below. You may post all your selections in one go or on each day, as convenient. This may be helpful for those attending the Festival. Fatjockey entrants may place selections on their own forum. Good luck all and enjoy the Festival
 
The 2018 Cheltenham Festival Betting Competition Rules.

£1,000 to be staked each day (see below). Stakes will be included in returns. NRs will be void bets but may be replaced up to 5 mins before the race

Single bets only (win and ew or just place). Selections to clearly state the horse's name, race (if multiple entries), stake and type of bet. All bets settled at SP. Dead heats, full odds to full stake. All place bets settled at 1/4 SP odds as follows:
15 or more runners - place bets to 4th place
8 -14 runners - place bets to 3rd place
6-7 runners - place bets to 2nd place
Less than 6 runners – win only

Please post entries below. You may post all your selections in one go or on each day, as convenient. This may be helpful for those attending the Festival. Fatjockey entrants may place selections on their own forum. Good luck all and enjoy the Festival

Selections

Day 1 arkle footpad £1000 win.

Day 2 rsa al boum photo £500 win
Dounikos £500 win

Day 3 stayers hurdle supasundae £500 win.
Brown advisory the storyteller £500 win

Day 4 martin pipe early doors £500 ew
 
Day 1, Rather Be Close Brothers £500 E/W

Day 2, Tiger Roll Cross County £500 E/W

Day 3 Balko Des Flos Ryanair £1000 Win

Day 4 Mall Dini Kim Muir £1000 Win
 
Day 1: NHC - Ms Parfois £1000 win
Day 2: RSA - Black Corton £1000 win
Day 3: Stayers - Bacardys £1000 win
Day 4: Triumph - Mr Adjudicator £1000 win
 
Is there a minimum stake per horse and can you bet more than one horse in a race?