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Istabraq's latest activity
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.I think that's the obvious conclusion and the markets pretty much reflect that, but you have to say Teahupoo is probably regressing so... -
Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.I'd make this one a big BANC runner if he got there but I'm not sure 16s is massively enticing right now....
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.As of a few weeks ago this is correct...
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.A very obvious answer and a very big bugbear of mine; the racing press basically rely on advertising revenue from bookmakers so they...
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.Hills stopped you betting on ante post horses over the counter about 3 years ago, they want all their ante post liabilities managed by...
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….just for info, I do try and keep an index of all OFTS horses in post #1 of that thread. As always the intention is to keep traffic to...
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.@Wayward Lad The modern bookmaker. they can your online accounts and offer reduced service in shops. I use Corals on Sat morning for...
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Istabraq replied to the thread 26/27 Out for the Season.Lump Sum from Sam Thomas out for the season…
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.Completely agree, in terms of racing though I’d love to know who sanctioned the model where bookmakers dictate how the sport is funded...
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The bookies are just another prime example of corporate greed. Like the supermarkets and energy/fuel suppliers making record profits off...
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Yeah There’s definitely more to it than closing courses etc. It’s a bit like the government itself really. It’s hard to be certain how...
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.Yeah I get that, and I know you've always been an advocate for reducing the schedule and/or closing courses, but don't you think the...
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.And of course it goes deeper than just 'racing', the number of people and businesses working in related industries is enormous, if/when...
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What a blinded and uneducated view of betting shops the Prime minister must have that doesn't bode well for the industry one bit. it...
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Istabraq replied to the thread General Chat.The narrative has been set for a few years and various governments have viewed the sport as ‘dodgy’ as you put it. It used to make me...
