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:highly_amused::highly_amused: ! ., yes , similar for me ! . Reckon i'll end up as part of the polytrack at Lingfield !! . :sorrow: .

About 20 years ago, a stalwart of the Talking Horses forum passed away. Members at the time sponsored a race at Lingfield in his memory and his ashes were scattered by the winning post after racing.

 

[Eggs]

….I was at Aintree some years ago to pick up one of my kids who was taking an exam in the arena. The course looked idyllic and peaceful & for the only time in my life, I thought what a lovely place to rest in peace.

A bit morbid but I’ve got so many happy memories of the place & in that moment it was a haven.

 

[Kautostar]

Thanks for the replies. Good to know I should get a fair hearing with Betfair.

Saxon, I’m assuming I’ll need to deposit from different bank accounts etc with my wife’s new betting accounts?

To be honest I’m baffled. The winning returns I’ve had from PP in the two years I’ve had the account have been small fry, never more than three figures, and I almost never bet more than a tenner. Their exposure to me must be minuscule, so how I’ve attracted attention and they’ve decided I should be restricted is beyond me.

It’s not always about winning big amounts it’s your behaviour eg only betting with them when they are top price etc that can bring about unwanted attention.

 

[Magpie]

Unibet giving evens for Liverpool to score first and win match, gave me ?1-52 max stake! What a useless outfit. If you need to save money stop giving it to Henderson to talk shit in the winter months.

 

[Atlantic Viking]

Unibet giving evens for Liverpool to score first and win match, gave me ?1-52 max stake! What a useless outfit. If you need to save money stop giving it to Henderson to talk shit in the winter months.

Where else are we going to read about the best novice he's had in years though? All 27 of them...

 

[Many Clouds]

Thanks for the replies. Good to know I should get a fair hearing with Betfair.

Saxon, I’m assuming I’ll need to deposit from different bank accounts etc with my wife’s new betting accounts?

To be honest I’m baffled. The winning returns I’ve had from PP in the two years I’ve had the account have been small fry, never more than three figures, and I almost never bet more than a tenner. Their exposure to me must be minuscule, so how I’ve attracted attention and they’ve decided I should be restricted is beyond me.

Will need to be a different bank account yes. Also they may pull you on opening an account from the same address as there is a limit of one account per household with most bookmakers. They can monitor IP addresses too, whenever Iv opened accounts in others names I have always made sure all these things are different, not easy if its a spouse you live though.

 

[Fouroverthrutwo]

Where else are we going to read about the best novice he's had in years though? All 27 of them...

The best novice he's had in years wasn't even mentioned this time last year :boxing:

 

[Saxon Warrior]

Thanks for the replies. Good to know I should get a fair hearing with Betfair.

Saxon, I’m assuming I’ll need to deposit from different bank accounts etc with my wife’s new betting accounts?

To be honest I’m baffled. The winning returns I’ve had from PP in the two years I’ve had the account have been small fry, never more than three figures, and I almost never bet more than a tenner. Their exposure to me must be minuscule, so how I’ve attracted attention and they’ve decided I should be restricted is beyond me.

DM me :encouragement:

 

[Alexmilton]

Morning all, bit of a random one, is there an actual website where you can see change of trainer notifications, or is the first we know about it from the rp/twittersphere
Hope everyone is well

 

[BarrowNH01]

Jeremys Flame running at Bellewstown tonight for Gavin Cromwell in the Gerry Cromwell memorial hurdle. Think thats as good a sign of it having a good chance than anything. Might be good leverage for some potential roll ups if anyone is keen.

 

[Lobos]

Agree Barrow. They'll make sure she wins. Good spot

 

[BigChaang]

Kinnegad Lad - 33-1 , - 6-15 bellewstown / constitution hill - ch hdl - 13-8 . each way double .
Straight in the bin i reckon !!. :welcoming:.
edit .. Yep !!.

 

[Mighty]

In Prestbury for the week with the family, and just had a walk over to the edge of the course. They’ve obviously been watering but there’s a fair few bare patches and it definitely needs a fair bit of rain.

Only seven months to go…

 

[RoadToCheltenham]

Grand National takes place on Saturday 15th April 2023 - 29 days after Gold Cup day.

First take we've had a 4 week gap for a fair while... Hopefully that means we'll see plenty run at both. Also for anyone looking at National Hunt Chase/Cross Country horses who may run at Aintree, that gives them 31/32 days to recover for the Nash.

Last time we had a 4-week gap was in 2018. Tiger Roll won the Cross Country and Grand National!

 

[Spectre]

For those interested in these things, I've finally got my 2023 diaries up and running. My multiples are all up to date, but my singles diary will be a work in progress because of the detail I include. My Supreme Novices book and analysis is complete already and the others will continue to follow as time permits.

Could I ask for your feedback on any holes that you can see, or any obvious errors as I don't want to mislead with stats. Plus any additional stats or trends you may have picked up in addition to those I cover. I'm also happy to answer any questions anyone has.

Thanks in advance for any comments or contributions you guys make.

 

[BarrowNH01]

Jeremys Flame running at Bellewstown tonight for Gavin Cromwell in the Gerry Cromwell memorial hurdle. Think thats as good a sign of it having a good chance than anything. Might be good leverage for some potential roll ups if anyone is keen.

Wasnt to be for Jeremys flame, apologies if anyone followed me in. We'll get one next time!

 

[Quevega]

For those interested in these things, I've finally got my 2023 diaries up and running. My multiples are all up to date, but my singles diary will be a work in progress because of the detail I include. My Supreme Novices book and analysis is complete already and the others will continue to follow as time permits.

Could I ask for your feedback on any holes that you can see, or any obvious errors as I don't want to mislead with stats. Plus any additional stats or trends you may have picked up in addition to those I cover. I'm also happy to answer any questions anyone has.

Thanks in advance for any comments or contributions you guys make.

When you show the results from the previous year (on the individual races), it ought to be noted that the points staked and profit does not factor in any losses or indeed profits made prior to the Off.
Undoubtedly with the volume of bets you and others on here make, the festival will start in the red for most grade 1 races.

I'll ignore the after timing :highly_amused:.

 

[Kevloaf]

I set today aside to do two somewhat related tasks..... watch back Day 1, and dismember the temporary hot tub I bought after last years festival.

As I'm sure none of you will care to remember:lemo:, I bought a temporary one (blow up from B&Q) to just make sure I wouldn't be 'wasting my money' by buying an all-singing-all-dancing edition that I'd worked towards all year..... and after waiting over a month to bother initially filling it, I forgot the chemicals and therefore never even switched it on to heat it... it's been sat, stagnent, for months :crushed:


Today I emptied it.


What an absolute ordeal. Tried my best not to have to touch the water, despite watching Bear Grylls once drink water from elephant shite, I was being overally cautious at first..... and then made a huge error in forgetting to attach the rubber 'stoppers' before I unscrewed it and the rancid water started gushing all over the garden! Had to dive in and plug the gaps and stuff the stoppers in place. I've had about 4 showers since :applause:



Might be the worst use of a days annual leave ever too :hopelessness:

Not sure where I'm going to dispose of it either. That'll be tomorrows problem, and another day of annual leave well spent :stupid:

 

[Saxon Warrior]

So what’s the decision on a Big Shiny New Hot Tub then Kev ?

 

[Fouroverthrutwo]

I set today aside to do two somewhat related tasks..... watch back Day 1, and dismember the temporary hot tub I bought after last years festival.

As I'm sure none of you will care to remember:lemo:, I bought a temporary one (blow up from B&Q) to just make sure I wouldn't be 'wasting my money' by buying an all-singing-all-dancing edition that I'd worked towards all year..... and after waiting over a month to bother initially filling it, I forgot the chemicals and therefore never even switched it on to heat it... it's been sat, stagnent, for months :crushed:


Today I emptied it.


What an absolute ordeal. Tried my best not to have to touch the water, despite watching Bear Grylls once drink water from elephant shite, I was being overally cautious at first..... and then made a huge error in forgetting to attach the rubber 'stoppers' before I unscrewed it and the rancid water started gushing all over the garden! Had to dive in and plug the gaps and stuff the stoppers in place. I've had about 4 showers since :applause:



Might be the worst use of a days annual leave ever too :hopelessness:

Not sure where I'm going to dispose of it either. That'll be tomorrows problem, and another day of annual leave well spent :stupid:

I bought a 3m blow up pool for the kids when they were younger. I bought all the chemicals, the dosing kit and all the b**locks. It took all day to fill it up and once full, the dog jumped in and burst it! The garden was flooded with 3 tonnes of water, the kids were crying and I was sobbing watching my 200 quid 'investment' float down the garden. :sorrow: