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Benjy23 said:
I'm sure I'm missing something but this year it seems pretty clear what the targets are now doesn't it? I can't think of any I've backed that I'm still unsure of.

Obviously injury or even any slight setback at this stage is a concern with antepost bets.
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To be fair I always thought Envoi Allen's target was obvious !
Generally you're right but there are always a few surprises and the uncertainty of ground conditions might still play a part...
 
Remember the Samcro supreme chat
 
Aye, last year you had GDC and L'homme Presse both switching fairly late from the races I was expecting to see them in.

Even DD and Sir G I seem to remember (maybe wrongly) being unknown until fairly late.
 
Bumble said:
And last year GDC - Turners or BANC.
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In fairness I don't think Mullins ever considered the BANC for Galopin des Champs, it was only the masses in here (me included) that were sitting on BANC vouchers that created the chat, not sure Mullins ever wavered...
 
Istabraq said:
In fairness I don't think Mullins ever considered the BANC for Galopin des Champs, it was only the masses in here (me included) that were sitting on BANC vouchers that created the chat, not sure Mullins ever wavered...
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Yep, denial is one of the key early phases in the change curve. It seems when money is involved it is the only phase :welcoming:
 
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Yea, disregarding Allaho, which was increasingly a concern as the weeks went by, apart from those like Redemption Day and The Nice Guy, we've been blessed without any big named beasts being withdrawn. I fear a long weekend of fretting is ahead of us.
 
Stormez said:
Did he not get caught in the end? Forgot to check the last few weeks.
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He did, yeah Mullin beat him by 4 if memory serves?

I had him doubled with GDC in the BANC and Shishkin in the CC anyway:beaten:
 
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Does anyone know what kind of deposit levels are triggering the affordability checks with bookmakers currently? (I imagine it varies a fair bit between firms).

I think some books are beginning to use this single customer view which I believe allows books to see a Customer's total recent deposits across other bookmakers (with the intention to stop problem gambling, in theory).

Anyone setting up new accounts for the festival should probably be mindful of the affordability checks that can be applied but it would good to get a rough idea of the kind of deposit levels where these kick in
 
You can tell we are nearly there.........the stuff posted on this forum over the last week or so (including by myself) has been so pointless/boring. We just need the games to begin now. Our work is done.
 
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anyone know what day the bookies typically get their sign up bonuses for the festival up? thought they'd have them up by now but they all seem a bit mediocre
 
Lobos said:
You can tell we are nearly there.........the stuff posted on this forum over the last week or so (including by myself) has been so pointless/boring. We just need the games to begin now. Our work is done.
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Hahahhaaaaaaa

Name and shame .... don't stop there.....
 
Bayoffreedom said:
OK - I have a polite request. Can we ban the term 'Double Green' please? A year ago, it was nowhere to be found but it has entered the body of racing vernacular like an unwanted parasite. First it was commentators, then trainers and jockeys and now we have respected racing experts like Kev resorting to its use. It could be argued that there are more important things to be concerned about 8 days before Cheltenham, but to passively accept its usage would be to allow a thin end of a very long wedge. I. for one, am determined not to allow it to affect my mental health and am committed to preventing it from surreptitiously entering my subconscious as we approach the 14th.
Finally, a tip for the Supreme: Chasing Fires - I really like his colours! :wink-new:
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My friend.....

Please go to 10 minutes, 5 seconds.... and watch for 10 seconds....




I await your apology, Sir :love_heart:
 
Bayoffreedom said:
Kev - please don't be so respectful; I would never treat you like that! Jacobs is the worst culprit and really should know better,
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:highly_amused: 'Literally' from the horses mouth
 
Has anyone had their Sky Boodles NRNB money back?
Waiting on 3 NR’s to be refunded..
 
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