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Worth noting it's been pointed out on twitter neither Sir Gerhard nor Capodanno are on the stable tour list. Obvs I can't imagine anyone has huge liabilities on those two but may not be the best news
 
robith said:
Worth noting it's been pointed out on twitter neither Sir Gerhard nor Capodanno are on the stable tour list. Obvs I can't imagine anyone has huge liabilities on those two but may not be the best news
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Thanks Rob, he was also not declared for the Boyne after initially being entered I think?
 
Has anyone got any idea when Betfair go non runner? Month to go and it seems there still not offering this!
 
Betfair Exchange keep what is basically a live update of scratchings so you can see who has been taken out quite easily. You might be able to use it to assist a cash out.

First one I’ve noticed today is Deafening Slience - Albert Bartlett. I have confirmed this with someone with access to the BHA live list.
 
Liverpoolchamp said:
Has anyone got any idea when Betfair go non runner? Month to go and it seems there still not offering this!
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Given they're same ownership as PP I think they'll leave it very late

If you're cynical you may be able to see some instances where they cut with one and leave biggest price with another etc, which is rarely for the punters benefit
 
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Exar Essay said:
Betfair Exchange keep what is basically a live update of scratchings so you can see who has been taken out quite easily. You might be able to use it to assist a cash out.

First one I’ve noticed today is Deafening Slience - Albert Bartlett. I have confirmed this with someone with access to the BHA live list.
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Are there more scratchings today?
 
Exar Essay said:
Betfair Exchange keep what is basically a live update of scratchings so you can see who has been taken out quite easily. You might be able to use it to assist a cash out.

First one I’ve noticed today is Deafening Slience - Albert Bartlett. I have confirmed this with someone with access to the BHA live list.
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That one I hadn’t heard
 
Does anyone know if a horse gets scratched at this stage if bookies will give NRNB money back now or is that just at the 5 days decs stage? Cheers
 
Many Clouds said:
Does anyone know if a horse gets scratched at this stage if bookies will give NRNB money back now or is that just at the 5 days decs stage? Cheers
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Always been at declaration stage for me. Let us know if you get it back any earlier.
 
Many Clouds said:
Does anyone know if a horse gets scratched at this stage if bookies will give NRNB money back now or is that just at the 5 days decs stage? Cheers
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It varies from year to year and bookmaker to bookmaker.
One or 2 have refunded RIP horses early this year, but like Irish says the most common is declarations as a lot of races can have supplements.
 
Kevloaf said:
Given they're same ownership as PP I think they'll leave it very late

If you're cynical you may be able to see some instances where they cut with one and leave biggest price with another etc, which is rarely for the punters benefit
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Thanks Kev
 
Betfair has published the list of confirmations. Some surprising omissions. Gordon seems to be making his mind up early this year.
 
Anyone else got the feeling the festival could be a bit of a squib this year?

There's mad amounts of insanely short favs, a lot of the graded races will have small fields, few clashes to excite. Like the most exciting thing currently would be seeing if State Man can challenge the Hill, which seemed unfathomable to me six months ago.

Once it's on we'll have a great time cos it's racing, but on paper atm it feels very weak
 
robith said:
Anyone else got the feeling the festival could be a bit of a squib this year?

There's mad amounts of insanely short favs, a lot of the graded races will have small fields, few clashes to excite. Like the most exciting thing currently would be seeing if State Man can challenge the Hill, which seemed unfathomable to me six months ago.

Once it's on we'll have a great time cos it's racing, but on paper atm it feels very weak
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I'd be surprised if we get an odds on shot in any of the novice races, and even the triumph should be watchable as it's Sir Gino getting chased down by 6 willies.

But from the championship race perspective then I agree as it looks like we have 3/4 with very solid favourites although the Gold Cup should always be a good watch. And the 2 other strong Fav's have at least one almost worthy rival as it stands.

Even the Mares hurdle will interest some as there is not a lot between them in ratings and a lot of potential contenders on the day, although I think Lossiemouth is a good thing personally.

So on the whole I think I disagree and you might be being a little too negative:loyal:. Fingers crossed all the big horses get their in one piece.

Have some of what Lobos drinks.
 
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