Races of 8 to 15 runners and non-handicaps of 16 runners and over Winner - 3 points 2nd - 2 points 3rd - 1 point
Races of 5 to 7 runners Winner - 3 points 2nd - 2 points
Races of 4 runners or less Winner - 3 points
It's all about PLACES
You get the above scores PLUS 1 point for each point of S.P. for a horse in the frame
EXAMPLES : THE THINKER COMES SECOND IN THE GOLD CUP AT 20/1
then it's 2 points for coming second & 20 for the SP - total = 22 Points
DENMAN COMES 4TH IN THE GRAND NATIONAL AT 16/1
then it’s 1 point for 4th plus 16 for the SP - total = 17 Points
KAUTO STAR WINS THE KING GEORGE CHASE AT EVENS
then its 3 points for winning & 1 for the SP - total = 4 Points
NON-RUNNERS In the event of selecting a non-runner you will be on the S.P. favourite In the case of co/joint favourites, you will be on the beast with the lowest racecard number
NON-RUNNERS CANNOT BE CHANGED ONCE THE FIRST RACE IS OFF
BONUS POINTS Are awarded for the following FIRST 4 SELECTIONS IN THE FRAME - 10 POINTS FIRST 5 SELECTIONS IN THE FRAME - 20 POINTS FIRST 6 SELECTIONS IN THE FRAME - 50 POINTS
YOU CAN LOSE POINTS You will be deducted 5 points if ALL your selections are NOT posted BEFORE the first race goes off
MORE BONUS POINTS - NAP OF THE DAY MARK YOUR DAILY NAP EACH DAY FOR DOUBLE POINTS Your nap SHOULD be in the same post as your normal selections
If your NAP does not run, you revert to the NON-RUNNER RULES, but you will get DOUBLE POINTS if the favourite gets placed
NAPS can be changed by posting up to the first race on any day.
NAPS CANNOT BE CHANGED ONCE THE FIRST RACE IS OFF
PODIUM PLACES - NEW STRUCTURE THIS YEAR
Regardless of how many days there are at a meeting - whether it’s 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5:
Up to 44 runners - Podium points will be awarded for the top 10
45 runners and over - Podium points will be awarded for the top 15
HOLIDAYS A lot of players take part in EVERY placepot competition throughout the season as you really need to post in every competition to stay in the running
If you cannot gain computer access for any reason you may choose to enter while on holiday or on days out or know you will be suffering from a hangover by asking for any of the following :
Returned Favourites (subject to normal joint fav. and co.fav rules)
Racecard numbers (please leave enough time for these to be converted to names before the first race takes place
Top weights in all handicaps, along with racecard numbers for non-handicap races. In the event of joint top weights or non-runners you revert to favourite rules
grandaughter (8) and I off to Glorious tomorrow as per last year. After much discussion of my sophisticated and analytical selections and hers based on names and colours, here is the entry from Team Milly.
Erik the Red Thunder Snow Gifted Master Gold Prince Hay Chewed (we cut several acres of Hay today!!!) Harry Angel Pure Art
grandaughter (8) and I off to Glorious tomorrow as per last year. After much discussion of my sophisticated and analytical selections and hers based on names and colours, here is the entry from Team Milly. Erik the RedThunder Snow Gifted MasterGold
Hello Pumps Could I take number 2 in each race with nap in last. I am on last day of hols and it is difficult navigating the racing post on my phone whilst hurtling around Bangkok in a tuk tuk. Cheers
Hello PumpsCould I take number 2 in each race with nap in last. I am on last day of hols and it is difficult navigating the racing post on my phone whilst hurtling around Bangkok in a tuk tuk. Cheers
2pm Best Of Times *Nap* 2.35 Medieval 3.10 Dutch Conection 3.45 Notarised 4.20 Boom The Groom 4.55 Harry Angel 5.30 Pure Art
Cheers pumph, Best of luck everyone.
2pm Best Of Times *Nap*2.35 Medieval3.10 Dutch Conection3.45 Notarised4.20 Boom The Groom4.55 Harry Angel5.30 Pure ArtCheers pumph, Best of luck everyone.
Welcome to ‘newbies’ Blackpood and ‘blackbarn & Milly’
Welcome back to DFMS on his first outing this year, not race fit, so has to be laid.
The Course Record of 298.95 points for this comp was set by Jamie in 2010
Welcome to ‘newbies’ Blackpood and ‘blackbarn & Milly’ Welcome back to DFMS on his first outing this year, not race fit, so has to be laid. The Course Record of 298.95 points for this comp was set by Jamie in 2010
Best Of Times - mwnightmare Best Of Times - hullstokey Erik the Red - blackbarn & Milly Erik the red - breadnbutter fire fighting - Kelly Brook Mutamakkin - johnnyrant Mutammakin - sixtwosix Noble Gift - Jamie Stars Over The Sea - gleeman Watersmeet - s.kenbo
RACE 1 NAPS WERE Best Of Times - mwnightmare Best Of Times - hullstokey Erik the Red - blackbarn & MillyErik the red - breadnbutterfire fighting - Kelly Brook Mutamakkin - johnnyrantMutammakin - sixtwosix
Competition 1 Cheltenham Festival (March) The course record of 337.5 points was set by Studyform in 2010 This is also the highest score on record for a competition
Competition 2 Aintree Grand National (April) The course record of 234.37 points was set by squares in 2011
Competition 3 Scottish Grand National (April) The course record of 167. 25 points was set by Jamie in 2010
Competition 4 2000 Guineas (May) The course record of 124 points was set by David Fishwick Minibus Sales in 2010
Competition 5 Royal Ascot (June) The course record of 247.5 points was set by Alpha Centauri this year (the previous holder was Ten2F for 5 years)
Competition 6 Glorious Goodwood (July) The course record of 298.95 points was set by Jamie in 2010
Competition 7 Ebor (August) The course record of 253.5 points was set by pumphol in 2011
Competition 8 Cambridgeshire (September) The course record of 229.25 points was set by wit-ham in 2011
Competition 9 Cesarewitch (October) The course record of 125.55 points was set by Big Charlie in 2010
Competition 10 Hennessy Gold Cup (November) The course record of 199.2 points was set by pumphol in 2010
Competition 11 Cheltenham - Open Meeting (November) The course record of 160.66 points was set by Cork Langer in 2013
Competition 12 King George Chase (December) The course record of 121.36 points was set by Big Charlie in 2011
12 records on the charts, and father son hold 2 each
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The oldest course record was set in the Cheltenham International competiton back in 2009 but that's now dead as that competition and the following competitions are not being played this year, or again.
2009 - Cheltenham International 174 - Green Willow Which I'm sure everybody agrees with...
COURSE RECORDSCompetition 1 Cheltenham Festival (March)The course record of 337.5 points was set by Studyform in 2010This is also the highest score on record for a competition Competition 2Aintree Grand National (April)The course record of 234.37 poi
SCORECHECKER 2-00 Fire Fighting....12 Oasis Fantasy....15 Stars Over The Sea....10 Second Wave....9
2-35 War Decree....4.5 Thunder Snow....8.5 Boynton....3 Larchmont Lad....4.5
3-10 Dutch Connection....5.25 Home Of The Brave....4.5 Gifted Master....7.5
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RACE 4 NAPS Fun Mac - Ten2Follower Notarised - pumphol Notarised - old applejack Notarised - bodil
SCORECHECKER2-00Fire Fighting....12Oasis Fantasy....15Stars Over The Sea....10Second Wave....92-35War Decree....4.5Thunder Snow....8.5Boynton....3Larchmont Lad....4.53-10Dutch Connection....5.25Home Of The Brave....4.5Gifted Master....7.5============
BONUS CHASE 22 went out in race 1 another 7 went out in race 2 3 more went outm in race 3 aasbff & Squeeze Firmly are the only 2 left in aasbff went out in race 4 and Squeeze Firmly got 10 points (not on scorebosrd yet)
2-00 Fire Fighting....12 Oasis Fantasy....15 Stars Over The Sea....10 Second Wave....9
2-35 War Decree....4.5 Thunder Snow....8.5 Boynton....3 Larchmont Lad....4.5
3-10 Dutch Connection....5.25 Home Of The Brave....4.5 Gifted Master....7.5
3-45 Elidor....19 Qewy....10 Niotarised....8
SCORECHECKER2-00Fire Fighting....12Oasis Fantasy....15Stars Over The Sea....10Second Wave....92-35War Decree....4.5Thunder Snow....8.5Boynton....3Larchmont Lad....4.53-10Dutch Connection....5.25Home Of The Brave....4.5Gifted Master....7.53-45Elidor..
BONUS CHASE 22 went out in race 1 another 7 went out in race 2 3 more went outm in race 3 aasbff & Squeeze Firmly are the only 2 left in aasbff went out in race 4 and Squeeze Firmly got 10 points (not on scorebosrd yet) Squeeze Firmly stays on 10 points (now on scoreboard)
2-00 Fire Fighting....12 Oasis Fantasy....15 Stars Over The Sea....10 Second Wave....9
2-35 War Decree....4.5 Thunder Snow....8.5 Boynton....3 Larchmont Lad....4.5
3-10 Dutch Connection....5.25 Home Of The Brave....4.5 Gifted Master....7.5
3-45 Elidor....19 Qewy....10 Niotarised....8
4-20 Boom The Groom....10.5 Thesme....6.5 Bowson Fred....16 Humidor....26 Lady Kyllar.... 6.5
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RACE 6 NAPS
Parys Mountain - TheCoat Swag - HH Sultan Vinegar
SCORECHECKER2-00Fire Fighting....12Oasis Fantasy....15Stars Over The Sea....10Second Wave....92-35War Decree....4.5Thunder Snow....8.5Boynton....3Larchmont Lad....4.53-10Dutch Connection....5.25Home Of The Brave....4.5Gifted Master....7.53-45Elidor..
Close up 31.5 - old applejack 28 - aasbff 28 - Alpha Centauri 28 - Big Charlie 27 - wit-ham 26 - breadnbutter 26 - RoyClaytonsTash 24.25 - bodil 23.75 - hullstokey 23.5 - TheCoat 23 - rogerthebutler 20.5 - Jamie 19 - johnnyrant 17 - s.kenbo 16 - Team Milly 16 - tictacman 15.25 - Makybe Diva 14.5 - HH Sultan Vinegar 14.25 - onthehoy 10.5 - dukeofpuke 9.5 Ten2Follower 9 - Joel 8.5 - sixtwosix 7.5 - Gnarley
DFMS takes up the pace nearing the end of day 1 PODIUMISTS 86 - DFMS55 - Blackpood46 - mwnightmare 43.85 - TheNorfolkMafia 43 - Kelly Brook 39.75 - Squeeze Firmly37.5 - Basil_the_Don34.5 - gleema
BONUS CHASE 22 went out in race 1 another 7 went out in race 2 3 more went outm in race 3 aasbff & Squeeze Firmly are the only 2 left in aasbff went out in race 4 and Squeeze Firmly got 10 points (not on scorebosrd yet) Squeeze Firmly stays on 10 points (now on scoreboard)
2-00 Fire Fighting....12 Oasis Fantasy....15 Stars Over The Sea....10 Second Wave....9
2-35 War Decree....4.5 Thunder Snow....8.5 Boynton....3 Larchmont Lad....4.5
3-10 Dutch Connection....5.25 Home Of The Brave....4.5 Gifted Master....7.5
3-45 Elidor....19 Qewy....10 Niotarised....8
4-20 Boom The Groom....10.5 Thesme....6.5 Bowson Fred....16 Humidor....26 Lady Kyllar.... 6.5
4-55 Best Solution....8.5 Rich and Famous....14 Sea Shack....67
=========================== LAST RACE OF THE DAY NAPS Desert Haze - RoyClaytonsTash Desert Haze - Makybe Diva Favourite - wit-ham Haggle - aasbff Home Cummins - onthehoy Shwaimsa - Alpha Centauri
SCORECHECKER2-00Fire Fighting....12Oasis Fantasy....15Stars Over The Sea....10Second Wave....92-35War Decree....4.5Thunder Snow....8.5Boynton....3Larchmont Lad....4.53-10Dutch Connection....5.25Home Of The Brave....4.5Gifted Master....7.53-45Elidor..
BONUS CHASE 22 went out in race 1 another 7 went out in race 2 3 more went outm in race 3 aasbff & Squeeze Firmly are the only 2 left in aasbff went out in race 4 and Squeeze Firmly got 10 points (not on scorebosrd yet) Squeeze Firmly stays on 10 points (now on scoreboard)
2-00 Fire Fighting....12 Oasis Fantasy....15 Stars Over The Sea....10 Second Wave....9
2-35 War Decree....4.5 Thunder Snow....8.5 Boynton....3 Larchmont Lad....4.5
3-10 Dutch Connection....5.25 Home Of The Brave....4.5 Gifted Master....7.5
3-45 Elidor....19 Qewy....10 Niotarised....8 4-20 Boom The Groom....10.5 Thesme....6.5 Bowson Fred....16 Humidor....26 Lady Kyllar.... 6.5
4-55 Best Solution....8.5 Rich and Famous....14 Sea Shack....67
5-30 Desert Haze....9.5 Haggle....8.5 Home Cummins....7.5
IF YOU HAVE A QUERY WITH YOUR SCORE LEAVE IT ON THIS THREAD BEFORE NOON TOMORROW AT 12-01 P.M. THE PREVIOUS DAYS COMPETITION WILL BE DEEMED AS 'WEIGHED-IN' AND NO SCORES WILL BE ALTERED
You can leave day 2 picks on this thread
BUT ONLY until the day 3 thread appears later tonight
SCORECHECKER2-00Fire Fighting....12Oasis Fantasy....15Stars Over The Sea....10Second Wave....92-35War Decree....4.5Thunder Snow....8.5Boynton....3Larchmont Lad....4.53-10Dutch Connection....5.25Home Of The Brave....4.5Gifted Master....7.53-45Elidor..
pumphol. • July 26, 2016 5:48 PM BST Never saw that it was withdrawn. 2nd best becomes the new favourite if the market has not been reformed. That was Mazyoun at 5-1 and unplaced
Thank you for answering!
pumphol. • July 26, 2016 5:48 PM BSTNever saw that it was withdrawn. 2nd best becomes the new favourite if the market has not been reformed. That was Mazyoun at 5-1 and unplacedThank you for answering!