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cpfcpatriot said:
It’s a free bet. I can it and build it up onto one horse and watch it break it’s leg. Or I can stick repeated money on the likes of Min and Melon and watch them finish 2nd in the hopes that they are a Douvan.

Or hope one RAB wins. Last year, I had 2 antepost RABs win at 66/1 and 80/1, so I’m happy to keep going this way.
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Yeah that's fair enough, I'm not knocking it ... I hope some more land for you... it is bigger value to "do it yourself" though ... the 6 fold each way would pay loads more in the win and the place and none of the sky RABs work out better value than doing it yourself. Even factoring in the staking required to cover 'any race'
 
Istabraq said:
Sky go 10/1 Santini (RSA) and 7/1 Penhill (Stayers) which looks industry best.
I’ve been pressing this ew double with cash and free bets for a couple of weeks, while these prices exist I’m happy to keep pressing...
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It's nice when two you really like are both best priced I wonder how many bets I don't place or miss out on would land for the sake of a few points. Equally it could be a blessing in disguise
 
Not sure if anyone else has spotted this but Sky are offering 6/1 that Laurina goes unbeaten in 18/19 season (must run min 3 times), a price that struck me as huge value.
Now looking likely to head for the Mares it’s unlikely she’ll be given a real test before Cheltenham, the danger comes at Pumchestown when she might be pitted against the boys and there’s likely to be a chance to lay her to guarantee a profit.
This is a bet I like....
 
Istabraq said:
Not sure if anyone else has spotted this but Sky are offering 6/1 that Laurina goes unbeaten in 18/19 season (must run min 3 times), a price that struck me as huge value.
Now looking likely to head for the Mares it’s unlikely she’ll be given a real test before Cheltenham, the danger comes at Pumchestown when she might be pitted against the boys and there’s likely to be a chance to lay her to guarantee a profit.
This is a bet I like....
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Why does it look likely she'll go to the mares? Owner has said they hope she's a CH horse... and she only needs to be better than Melon to convince Ruby?
 
There’s a penalty kick G1 for her in the Mares.
They might talk up a champion hurdle bid but first season out of novice company Mares looks the obvious choice to me, if she’s as good as they think she’ll still be a champion hurdle horse in 2020....

14/1 champ hurdle and 3/1 Mares are best prices available, looks like bookies thinking same lines
 
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Benie Des Dieux is also a penalty kick in the Mares
Melon vs Laurina?

I think you'd be mad to get excited about a 6/1 bet to go unbeaten when you can get 3/1 for the one race you're sure she'd go for?

A fall at 1/14 and the money is gone?

I wouldn't lay it obviously but doesn't seem worthwhile



....and she's not 14/1 versus 3/1 because of where she'll go.... she's that price because of opposition.... if she was a certainty for the Mares then she'd be no bigger than 6/4
 
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Istabraq said:
Not sure if anyone else has spotted this but Sky are offering 6/1 that Laurina goes unbeaten in 18/19 season (must run min 3 times), a price that struck me as huge value.
Now looking likely to head for the Mares it’s unlikely she’ll be given a real test before Cheltenham, the danger comes at Pumchestown when she might be pitted against the boys and there’s likely to be a chance to lay her to guarantee a profit.
This is a bet I like....
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Last season she had 4 runs, won at 1/4, 13/8, 4/7 and 2/11 - £1 paid £6.07 - so slightly better than 5/1.

They might pitch her in to the Irish Champion Hurdle and use that to decide her Cheltenham target...
 
Kevloaf said:
Last season she had 4 runs, won at 1/4, 13/8, 4/7 and 2/11 - £1 paid £6.07 - so slightly better than 5/1
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Agree, but clearly that’s not a bet you can have.

Always good to hear opposing views, time will provide the answers...
 
Anyone else raise an eyebrow at the 50/1 quote both Laurina and Samcro remain unbeaten in 18/19 ?
 
Istabraq said:
Anyone else raise an eyebrow at the 50/1 quote both Laurina and Samcro remain unbeaten in 18/19 ?
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I had a serious look at this and contemplated a 3pt stake on it... Only thing holding me back is the risk they face eachother in the champion hurdle. Eitherway, I had my £5 free bet and may well do the same next week if the price remains. At this stage I can't bring myself to stake my own money, but free bets are good enough to have a dabble.
 
Istabraq said:
Anyone else raise an eyebrow at the 50/1 quote both Laurina and Samcro remain unbeaten in 18/19 ?
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Thanks for highlighting this Ista, I couldn't resist. Laurina at 6/1 is also interesting, especially if she was kept to mares races.
 
Done a yankee for Cheltenham Wednesday with this weeks free bet. Yankee on Tiger Roll for the Cross Country, Altior to regain his title, Commander is Fleet to ‘do a samcro’ and Santini to win the RSA.


Week 1 - Canadian: Next Destination (RSA) 12/1, Altior (CC) 6/4, Samcro (JLT) 4/1, Monalee (Ryanair) 14/1, Might Bite (GC) 6/1
Week 2 - Altior, Laurina and Samcro to win any race at the 2019 Festival - 25/1
Week 3 - Altior, Laurina and Samcro to win any race at the 2019 Festival - 25/1
Week 4 - Altior, Laurina and Samcro to win any race at the 2019 Festival - 25/1
Week 5 - Altior and Samcro to win any race at the 2019 Festival - 13/2
Week 6 - September to win the 1000 Guineas & Epsom Oaks - 40/1
Week 7 - Canadian: Without Parole (2000 Guineas) 12/1, Wild Allusion (1000 Guineas) 13/2, Enable (Coronation Cup) 4/7, September (Oaks) 8/1, Saxon Warrior (Derby) 3/1
Week 8 - Nelson to win the Epsom Derby @ 14/1
Week 9 - Trixie: Idaho (9/1 Coronation Cup), La Ti Dar (3/1 Oaks) and Young Rascal (10/1 Derby)
Week 10 - Next Destination to win the RSA @ 10/1
Week 11 - Edward Lewis @ 9/1 to win the Epsom Dash
Week 12 - France, Germany and Brazil to win all three of their group matches each @ 20/1
Week 13 - Double - Come On Come On @ 7/4 (8:20 Windsor) & Without Parole @ 11/4 (St James’ Palace Stakes) NRNB
Week 14 - 3+ Royal Ascot winners for Wesley Ward @ 8/1
Week 15 - Blow By Blow for the NH Chase @ 25/1
Week 16 - Might Bite for the Gold Cup @ 5/1
Week 17 - Altior and Samcro to win any race at the 2019 Festival @ 6/1
Week 18 - Justin Rose each way (10 places) for The Open @ 14/1
Week 19 - Man City to win the Premier League, Watford to be relegated and Sunderland to win League 1 @ 18/1
Week 20 - Brentford to win the Championship (each way 4-places) @ 14/1
Week 21 - Watford and Reading to both be relegated this season @ 9.78/1
Week 22 - Treble: Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Leeds to win @ 5/1
Week 23 - Super Canadian: Laurina (Arkle) 10/1, BDD (Mares) 3/1, Next Destination (RSA) 10/1, Altior (CC) 5/4, Tiger Roll (XC) 4/1, Samcro (JLT) 4/1, Might Bite (GC) 5/1
Week 24 - Canadian: Laurina (Arkle) 10/1, Samcro (CH) 6/1, BDD (Mares) 3/1, Tiger Roll (XC) 4/1, Might Bite (GC) 5/1
Week 25 - Santini to win the RSA @ 10/1
Week 26 - Blow By Blow to win the NH Chase @ 25/1
Week 27 - Santini to win the RSA @ 10/1
Week 28 - Yankee - Tiger Roll (4/1 - XC), Altior (5/4 - CC), Santini (8/1 - RSA), Commander Of Fleet (16/1 - Ballymore)
 
This weeks is on Gilgamboa to win the fox hunters at 14/1

Think it’s the standout price for a single at the moment
 
Hurricane fly said:
This weeks is on Gilgamboa to win the fox hunters at 14/1

Think it’s the standout price for a single at the moment
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Was Gilgamboa due to run in this years race? Or didn't qualify?

Just interested as fancied a little play on him for this too.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
Was Gilgamboa due to run in this years race? Or didn't qualify?

Just interested as fancied a little play on him for this too.
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Wasnt qualified but beat one of the favs for last years race in Ireland and we all took note.
 
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somer1 said:
Wasnt qualified but beat one of the favs for last years race in Ireland and we all took note.
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Yeah, I remember him being spoken of a lot, but for the life of me couldn't recall why he didn't race, glad it has been cleared up, I shall be jumping on today!
 
ComplyOrDie said:
Yeah, I remember him being spoken of a lot, but for the life of me couldn't recall why he didn't race, glad it has been cleared up, I shall be jumping on today!
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No Nina this time around :(

He did beat Burning Ambition in Feb over 3m1f in heavy ground - although BA looked to not stay at Chelt over 3m2f (memory only!) ...

I have backed Gilgamboa at 14s but really hard division to get a handle on for me!
 
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