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Be a good laugh roaring home something we're all on. Any nominations?
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Lie Forrit in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase on the first day, it's his only entry.
Horse has been given a very generous mark, compared to what he achieved as a hurdler. Was always going to be a chaser, and he's been running in small filed novice chases so far, which isn't really ideal.
This race will provide his ideal conditions, a big field, a strong pace, 3miles and we know he acts on the course. Novices have a decent record in this race.
I think he's a fair bet, 25/1 is available or 20/1 NRNB.
Horse has been given a very generous mark, compared to what he achieved as a hurdler. Was always going to be a chaser, and he's been running in small filed novice chases so far, which isn't really ideal.
This race will provide his ideal conditions, a big field, a strong pace, 3miles and we know he acts on the course. Novices have a decent record in this race.
I think he's a fair bet, 25/1 is available or 20/1 NRNB.
Having gone through the fred, and ruled out anything that
1. no longer has an entry
2. isnt in one of the handicaps
3. Is not 16/1 or bigger on its current price
The only one I can find is Argocat in the Fred Winter (16/1). This one suits me but I'm willing to listen to any suggestions of an alternative.
Does anyone have any other nominations? I'll choose some time tomorrow (say by 18.00 Sunday), giving everyone time to get on.
1. no longer has an entry
2. isnt in one of the handicaps
3. Is not 16/1 or bigger on its current price
The only one I can find is Argocat in the Fred Winter (16/1). This one suits me but I'm willing to listen to any suggestions of an alternative.
Does anyone have any other nominations? I'll choose some time tomorrow (say by 18.00 Sunday), giving everyone time to get on.
...and sorry if I have missed any other suggestions, it was only a quick skim of the fred, If I have, just resuggest.
Olofi - County Hurdle 16/1 NRNB
Sire De Grugy has won since the Betfair and ran a very creditable race in the Imperial Cup today off 147 carrying top weight. Olofi was only 1 length behind in the Betfair and will only be on 136 in the County.
Sire De Grugy has won since the Betfair and ran a very creditable race in the Imperial Cup today off 147 carrying top weight. Olofi was only 1 length behind in the Betfair and will only be on 136 in the County.
Wow, a suggestion with creditable formlines and reasoning. That's going to be hard to beat.
cinders and ashes is being well talked about here in spain by the dreaded oirish ,,over to plunder the sport in englands ,home of nat hunt ,,probably a stone in hand and under the handicappers RADAR ?????? around 9/1 1O/1 looks a sensible price for a chargeeeeeee , seemed to join in at a latter time, according to notes I wrote down ...?very often talk is easier ,away from the homeland ...dont know anything about the horse, trainer or anything ...only an ear to the ground ... any ideas if this is suitable ?
I am waiting to find out if RILEYEV is going to get a run in the Byrne Plate. Venetia loves a Festival handicap winner and they tried it out at Newbury over 2 mile 4. Loves good ground and has decent Cheltenham form and has won 3 from 5 starts in the month of March lifetime 25/1 but have to wait for the decs
I would like to second Well Chief's suggestion of Olofi. Given the formlines, I simply can't believe 16/1 NRNB is still available.
If it had rained I'd have suggested Grand Vision in the Pertemps, but with the weather/going looking decent I'll put up Cape Dutch in the Martin Pipe.
Olofi has not won since December 2009 and has not come down in the weights since then but form more than respectable.
Jumping the gun a little bit, but sod it, its my fred and my rules. 
Its Olofi, in the County Hurdle. Plenty of 16/1 around.
Chhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS GET THIS CHARGE ON THE ROAD
Its Olofi, in the County Hurdle. Plenty of 16/1 around.
Chhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS GET THIS CHARGE ON THE ROAD
16/1 at Ladbrokes NRNB
Single - Olofi - Each Way
Each Way 1/4 1,2,3,4
2 lines at £15.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: £30.00
Potential Return: £330.00
Time: 11/03/12 11:06
Receipt No: O/141001187/0000066
Single - Olofi - Each Way
Each Way 1/4 1,2,3,4
2 lines at £15.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: £30.00
Potential Return: £330.00
Time: 11/03/12 11:06
Receipt No: O/141001187/0000066
Bet365 16/1 NRNB
Selections
1 Olofi 2012 Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle
(Win And Each Way) 16/03/2012 4 Places
1/4 Odds 16/1 To Run
Unit Stake: 6.00 EW Single Stake: 12.00 Returns:
Selections
1 Olofi 2012 Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle
(Win And Each Way) 16/03/2012 4 Places
1/4 Odds 16/1 To Run
Unit Stake: 6.00 EW Single Stake: 12.00 Returns:
14/1 b365 now too! Bookies running scared!
I got 16/1 NRNB with SpoilSports
Bet ref: 21/21 Olofi @ 16/1 EW 1/4 1,2,3,4
Cheltenham
Outright Prices
Total stake £ 20.00
Estimated return £ 220.00
I got 16/1 NRNB with SpoilSports
Bet ref: 21/21 Olofi @ 16/1 EW 1/4 1,2,3,4
Cheltenham
Outright Prices
Total stake £ 20.00
Estimated return £ 220.00
Love a good charge! 
Took some 16/1 with spoils. Baldfred paying 5 places at 14/1 if anyone prefers that.
Took some 16/1 with spoils. Baldfred paying 5 places at 14/1 if anyone prefers that.
Slung a few donuts at this with PP 14/1 NRNB.
Good luck lads
Good luck lads
Single: Olofi @ 16/1
2 lines at £15.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: £30.00
Potential returns: £330.00
CHAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
2 lines at £15.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: £30.00
Potential returns: £330.00
CHAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Me too
Outright Prices-Nr No Bet, Olofi, 16/1 Open
Single £25.00, 1 bets, £25.00 (Pot.Ret. £425.00)
Outright Prices-Nr No Bet, Olofi, 16/1 Open
Single £25.00, 1 bets, £25.00 (Pot.Ret. £425.00)
Just jumped on at 16/1 e/w with Boils.
Looking forward to this!
Looking forward to this!
this horse has been talked about and backed by loads of forumites this winter and there have been excuses for every defeat, needs soft and does not win races (last win 2009 was it?)
bound to be others with plenty more in hand but GL fellas, no for me
Rileyev would be mine if he gets in the Byrne Plate
bound to be others with plenty more in hand but GL fellas, no for me
Rileyev would be mine if he gets in the Byrne Plate
I had a small amount on e/w at 25s a couple of weeks ago and I would have hated to let this go unbacked.
However on the whole I agree with judo that the ground will be against him so apologies I won't go in again.
However on the whole I agree with judo that the ground will be against him so apologies I won't go in again.
Its not about winning roo, its the taking part 
and no need for apologies, you're already on.
and no need for apologies, you're already on.
I see a lot have gone with Spoils and they're 12/1 now, and Laddies and 365 have gone 14/1 from 16/1.
Looks like 12 takers so far; anyone else in?????
Looks like 12 takers so far; anyone else in?????
Lads was on at 20/1 ew
Do fancy Mooon Dice strongly tho
All for one and one for Olofi I guess
Do fancy Mooon Dice strongly tho
All for one and one for Olofi I guess
Already on @ 20 it's chances were highlighted on here a while back (thnks to all) will have some more at the current 13 on here although doubt i'll move the market somehow!
I am in too if I didnt say earlier.Dont fancy it but enjoy the chargeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I'm on sun 11 march P/poor 280 /20 14/1 ,best it is now ? ref ...05663 good luck all .chargeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee .
Page 4 of today's RP
Olofi misses the Champion Hurdle
By Bruce Jackson
Trainer Tom George is still intending to run Olofi at this week's Cheltenham Festival despite withdrawing the grey from tomorrow's champion Hurdle. Olofi and the Willie Mullins-trained Thousand Stars were taken out of the champion Hurdle at yesterday's declaration stage, but George is aiming his six year-old at Friday's Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.
However, the news of an extra runner in the County Hurdle will come as a blow to the connections of Paintball as it reduces the chances of Saturday's Sandown winner getting into the field and chasing a £75,000 bonus from Paddy Power after winning the sponsor's Imperial Cup.
Even with a 5lb penalty, Paintball is 49th in a race limited to 28 runners.
Thousand Stars was shortened to 6-1 (from 7-1) for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle by sponsors.
With Olofi rerouted to Friday, George will now run three of his four-strong festival squad on the final day with JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Baby Mix and Sivola de Sivola (Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle) also due to be in action.
George said "Things didn't go Olofi's way at Newbury (fifth in the Betfair Hurdle). They didn't go quick enough, as the quicker they go the better."
"Sitting third or fourth off a strong pace is what suits him. At Newbury he was stuck at the back and got hampered, then got out on his own in the straight and was looking around."
George, who goes into the festival in top form after having 3 winners from his last 15 runners, reported Baby Mix in top form.
However, the trainer would have preferred to run Sivola de Sivola in Thursday's Pertemps Final rather than the Albert Bartlett.
He said "The Pertemps in the preference but he doesn't look like getting in (39th in the list despite being second favourite)."
French import Terre de Vent will be the trainer's other runner when she contests the OLBG Mares' Hurdle.
Olofi misses the Champion Hurdle
By Bruce Jackson
Trainer Tom George is still intending to run Olofi at this week's Cheltenham Festival despite withdrawing the grey from tomorrow's champion Hurdle. Olofi and the Willie Mullins-trained Thousand Stars were taken out of the champion Hurdle at yesterday's declaration stage, but George is aiming his six year-old at Friday's Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.
However, the news of an extra runner in the County Hurdle will come as a blow to the connections of Paintball as it reduces the chances of Saturday's Sandown winner getting into the field and chasing a £75,000 bonus from Paddy Power after winning the sponsor's Imperial Cup.
Even with a 5lb penalty, Paintball is 49th in a race limited to 28 runners.
Thousand Stars was shortened to 6-1 (from 7-1) for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle by sponsors.
With Olofi rerouted to Friday, George will now run three of his four-strong festival squad on the final day with JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Baby Mix and Sivola de Sivola (Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle) also due to be in action.
George said "Things didn't go Olofi's way at Newbury (fifth in the Betfair Hurdle). They didn't go quick enough, as the quicker they go the better."
"Sitting third or fourth off a strong pace is what suits him. At Newbury he was stuck at the back and got hampered, then got out on his own in the straight and was looking around."
George, who goes into the festival in top form after having 3 winners from his last 15 runners, reported Baby Mix in top form.
However, the trainer would have preferred to run Sivola de Sivola in Thursday's Pertemps Final rather than the Albert Bartlett.
He said "The Pertemps in the preference but he doesn't look like getting in (39th in the list despite being second favourite)."
French import Terre de Vent will be the trainer's other runner when she contests the OLBG Mares' Hurdle.
I know some people won't agree with the choice of this horse, and God knows its unlikely I would have backed it myself, but the reason for having this charge is this:
I, like many of you guys, have spent hours on this forum over the last few weeks and months, and have contributed to a number of freds, but also really enjoyed reading the thoughts of others on hundreds of other freds I have read but not contributed to.
On some freds there are amazing, well constructed arguments in favour of one horse or another, often coming not just from the head, but like the best viewpoints, also heavily influenced by heart and pocket.
Horses like Sprinter Sacre, Kauto Star and Peddlars Cross have aroused such fierce debate that it is clear that when battle starts tomorrow, and the flag is raised for the Supreme Novices, some on here will be cheering and some will be crying with every winner and loser.
So of the 27 races, it will be great to have one horse in one race that all of us, whether contributors or just readers, we will be all cheering on together. So this is the call to arms, all of you, wherever you will be this week, and whether you think this horse wins or not. Get involved, back Olofi, and chhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggggggeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
I, like many of you guys, have spent hours on this forum over the last few weeks and months, and have contributed to a number of freds, but also really enjoyed reading the thoughts of others on hundreds of other freds I have read but not contributed to.
On some freds there are amazing, well constructed arguments in favour of one horse or another, often coming not just from the head, but like the best viewpoints, also heavily influenced by heart and pocket.
Horses like Sprinter Sacre, Kauto Star and Peddlars Cross have aroused such fierce debate that it is clear that when battle starts tomorrow, and the flag is raised for the Supreme Novices, some on here will be cheering and some will be crying with every winner and loser.
So of the 27 races, it will be great to have one horse in one race that all of us, whether contributors or just readers, we will be all cheering on together. So this is the call to arms, all of you, wherever you will be this week, and whether you think this horse wins or not. Get involved, back Olofi, and chhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggggggeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Really don't get this horse at all 
However, i'll see how things go come Friday and I may join in
However, i'll see how things go come Friday and I may join in
good luck with this...I think I've supported him in all previous races this year but cant get enthused at the price here on the likely ground ( so he could well bolt in). Local Hero flying the Tidwell flag instead here
MC you're not alone, in the last month my good lady has nicknamed herself the 'cheltenham widow'! I keep reminding her it'll all be over by this weekend. She replies by saying 'if you've placed all your bets what's the point in reading anymore?' Sadly I don't have an answer, but to get back to the point it'll be good to know when cheering Olofi on we'll be as one so to speak. If (& it may be a big ask) the horse gives a big run it'll be a nice ending to the usual banter & good on you for getting it going. GL & have a great week (if not profitable at least enjoyable & I hope the former)
Remember - it's not the winning, it's the taking part!
And just imagine, all the cheers dotted around the course if 'our horse' goes in, to blank stares from 99% of the rest of the crowd.
Better still, the puzzled look on Tanya's face as she reports 'a nationwide plunge on Olofi' based on some stupid cnts playing silly bugg3rs on Betfair!
Im in, just for the laugh!
And just imagine, all the cheers dotted around the course if 'our horse' goes in, to blank stares from 99% of the rest of the crowd.
Better still, the puzzled look on Tanya's face as she reports 'a nationwide plunge on Olofi' based on some stupid cnts playing silly bugg3rs on Betfair!
Im in, just for the laugh!
no, sorry, it's definitely the winning!
Haven't made a selection yet, will do when we get final decs, use the Paul Jones book to get a shortlist then go from there
Haven't made a selection yet, will do when we get final decs, use the Paul Jones book to get a shortlist then go from there
Arsenal's late winner brought in my overs, and have gone back in...
CCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
CCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
rtb - 'the puzzled look on Tanya's face' it would all be worth it just to see that!
Ground looking a little on the soft side today. Might pop down there with a watering can tonight to improve our chances
Best price 16/1 with Corals - CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGE
See the 16s now gone - see what they all do when they get ready for overnight prices.
If the ground was soft enough for Cape Tribulation, then should be OK for Olofi - in again I go
If the ground was soft enough for Cape Tribulation, then should be OK for Olofi - in again I go
For what it's worth my 'forum charge' selection would have been Sailors Warn in the County.
Looked like winning the Triumph turning in last year and ran well in the Tote Gold Trophy - looks very overpriced at 25/1+ to me.
Looked like winning the Triumph turning in last year and ran well in the Tote Gold Trophy - looks very overpriced at 25/1+ to me.
Now best priced 12/1
The money on Olofi is RELENTLESS and ALL KNOWING
The money on Olofi is RELENTLESS and ALL KNOWING
Uncle I have been backing Sailors warn the last few runs and think it might go very well tomorrow - will do a cover on olofi just to be cheering with the rest
I'm back in again with today's winnings. Got the forecast up in the Jewson, then piled into Riverside Theatre whilst place laying Rubi Light and Noble Prince.
Bet £3.65 and Baldy go a brave and standout 11/1. 10/1 everywhere else, including Stan James.
15.Mar 2012 22:36 Cheltenham 14:05 Outright Betting, Olofi, 10/1 Open
Single £10.00 EW, 1 bets, £20.00 (Pot.Ret. £145.00)
Bet £3.65 and Baldy go a brave and standout 11/1. 10/1 everywhere else, including Stan James.
15.Mar 2012 22:36 Cheltenham 14:05 Outright Betting, Olofi, 10/1 Open
Single £10.00 EW, 1 bets, £20.00 (Pot.Ret. £145.00)
Charge seems to be gathering momentum! Lets get this sent off favourite!
I'v just stuck it in an e/w lucky 15 with skybet:
Pearl Swan 7/1
Olofi 10/1 (6 places e/w)
Oscar Nominee 12/1
Free World 16/1
Turn £20 into £18k...
I'v just stuck it in an e/w lucky 15 with skybet:
Pearl Swan 7/1
Olofi 10/1 (6 places e/w)
Oscar Nominee 12/1
Free World 16/1
Turn £20 into £18k...
B0yles, 563, WH and Koral at 08.30 online for a short period of time. Koral 8.30 shops and Hills 9.00 shops for 15 mins to get 14s
I laughed my bollox off when I saw the Pricewise column this morning. We knew!
Lads still at 12/1 - wont last long, 8s or 9s everywhere else.
roobuck 16 Mar 12 06:27
B0yles, 563, WH and Koral at 08.30 online for a short period of time. Koral 8.30 shops and Hills 9.00 shops for 15 mins to get 14s
B0yles, 563, WH and Koral at 08.30 online for a short period of time. Koral 8.30 shops and Hills 9.00 shops for 15 mins to get 14s
I never could resist a charge (even though this fellow had cost me all season).
Just had the Maximum bet allowed with Ladbrokes online at 12s - roughly the cost of an average takeaway
Just had the Maximum bet allowed with Ladbrokes online at 12s - roughly the cost of an average takeaway
Well done mc.....this is actually quite amusing!
Good Luck Guys....well done Marychain et al great thread
'the puzzled look on Tanya's face' Could the dream become a reality?
Form of the betfair hurdle not working out too bad.
Zarkandar beaten 6 lengths in a Champion, GMOOH ran a great race under top weight in the koral, Darlan second in the Supreme and Sire de Grugy second in an Imperial Cup.
All points to Olofi or Raya Star in this
Zarkandar beaten 6 lengths in a Champion, GMOOH ran a great race under top weight in the koral, Darlan second in the Supreme and Sire de Grugy second in an Imperial Cup.
All points to Olofi or Raya Star in this
wellchief, was it you that said you would be in the Lady of Mann later?
Was going to mate, but going round to my brothers instead now - don't think I can take any more pints this week!
When Olofi comes in I'm sure I'll be able to hear your shouting from ours though!!
I'll be in there on Saturday though for Paddys day - we always go to the Rigbys courtyard.
When Olofi comes in I'm sure I'll be able to hear your shouting from ours though!!
I'll be in there on Saturday though for Paddys day - we always go to the Rigbys courtyard.
Can't say I'm on board with this, but I see he has plenty of knowledgable supporters on here. I bid you good luck gents.
COME ON OLOFI MY OLD SON
JOKING ASIDE THIS WILL GET ME OUT OF A MASSIVE HOLE!
JOKING ASIDE THIS WILL GET ME OUT OF A MASSIVE HOLE!
COME ON OLOFI MY OLD SON
JOKING ASIDE THIS WILL GET ME OUT OF A MASSIVE HOLE!
JOKING ASIDE THIS WILL GET ME OUT OF A MASSIVE HOLE!
COME ON OLOFI MY OLD SON
JOKING ASIDE THIS WILL GET ME OUT OF A MASSIVE HOLE!
JOKING ASIDE THIS WILL GET ME OUT OF A MASSIVE HOLE!
Good luck Wellchief and Mary.
Threw a couple of pounds on it a month or so back when I saw this thread.
CHAAAARRRGGGGGGEEEEEE
Threw a couple of pounds on it a month or so back when I saw this thread.
CHAAAARRRGGGGGGEEEEEE
Not bothering after all lads
on Magnifique Etoile + Alderwood
gl though
on Magnifique Etoile + Alderwood
gl though
Dreadful ride again on Sailors Warn - got there miles too soon.
I'm not sure if this horse needs soft ground, or has lost it. Never held a decent posi and was never in contention.
unclepuncle
17 Nov 12 19:38
Wasn't Olofi a forum 'charge' horse on at least one occasion last season? Got his ground tomorrow so I'll give him another chance.
Not for me.
17 Nov 12 19:38
Wasn't Olofi a forum 'charge' horse on at least one occasion last season? Got his ground tomorrow so I'll give him another chance.
Not for me.
Marychain, you were the first one I thought about when he crossed the line
crikey I'd forgotten about this. Now I now what you were talking about uncle
Reading through the "Festival Plunge" thread, I thought I'd have to bump this back to the top, for the benefit of those who weren't on the forum then.
Go to page 3, and read from there; the excitement was brilliant
We all went in at 16/1, the price kept getting shorter, then Pricewise tipped him and went joiunt fav on here!
Shame he finished down the field, only to hose up next time out
I had a big say in the Olofi selection, so I won't put a selection up, but am fully behind the CHHAAAARRRGGGEEE!
Go to page 3, and read from there; the excitement was brilliant
We all went in at 16/1, the price kept getting shorter, then Pricewise tipped him and went joiunt fav on here!
Shame he finished down the field, only to hose up next time out
I had a big say in the Olofi selection, so I won't put a selection up, but am fully behind the CHHAAAARRRGGGEEE!
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