General betting Summer Drinks/Races

Not too close I hope.
Are you going to have an open bar on it ?. If so, then that would be different.

Not a million miles from Richard Bransons place, I had a few drinks with him awhile back, he said he'll pop over on his yacht if ever I did, I know people will probably think I'm some kind of fantasist, but I'm not, I'm here to help poor people.

Don't thank me I'm here to help.

I'd turn up but I'm in the middle of purchasing a Carribbean Island at the mo.

Hope you didn't grab a "bargain"  ie one 18" above sea level....could end up with wet feet in the future.

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)

Hamilton a long way for me, but if Feck is coming....

I'm in!

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes

I hope you're not coming tooled up Bayes

Re Hamilton, are people up for staying overnight? I quite fancy us all booking hotel rooms so we can have a good drink and discussion after the racing.

For stewarty

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty

Thanks Feek. I was getting a bit of an inferiority complex for a while.


PS I'm only having the one bet today. The German beast with your Fav pilot doing the steering. (July Cup) Yesterday was like treading on quicksand.

For stewarty

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty



I'm hoping that windsor isn't as ram packed as cheltenaham was

ooops, dunno why that 'For stewarty' was included

Can I ask a question about everyone who is attending Windsor.

Are you all Middle class folk or any working class heroes attending ?

Feck, I'm going off topic if nobody minds.

Did you have any luck today? When I looked at the cards I was thinking your 'fully automated' might have liked today?

As for myself, For appros 3-4 seconds I thought I was in with a decent shout on the OP beast.

No excuses but if it had been drawn lower I think it might have been placed?

I got a total sh@gging this afternoon stewarty. 2nds galore and there was even races where I had the 2nd, 3rd & 4th. Started the evening with the first winner at Hamilton (hardly made a dent), I was then messing about, came back in, clicked on Italian Tom to bet it, suspend sign came up, watched it go out to 70 ir, thought thank fk, then watched as it dwindled to 1.01. I then had 4K on the fiery cross in the 7.00, beaten a nk by a 66/1 shot which, had I been paying attention, I might have had a ton or two on.

Kick a man when he's down


Full Speed    11.58    £1,853.14    £19,610.01
The Oil Magnate    14.07    £1,750.00    £22,879.34
    £3,603.14

Windsor 18th July is the only one I can make

Not much I can say about your luck Feck. As you told be previosly it can become a vicious circle at times. Mind you, I pity the layers when the tide turns...

A run of this nature is normal for me stewarty but it seems to have come early this season. I blame that spell of good weather in April. Jockey error has been particularly unkind to me the last few days. Tanned Ahern on Dever Dream on Friday as well.

Stewartyb

Women are welcome... everyone is welcome.

It looks like the magician will be drinking by himself at Newmarket

Newmarket is my local course  ,pity .... i'd like a good laugh 

Horse racing.
Is that the "sport" where thoroughbreds run round in circles carrying multicolured leprechauns ?

No it's the sport where people rely on animals to win them money, and them poor horses too, being whipped the whole way round - vile 'sport'

I thought the whips were for the owners/trainers to use on the losing leprechauns.

where are some of the regulars?

Mate I'd love to come to Windsor on 18th July or 1 August.
I'm pretty definitely going to come to one or the other.
Presumably you realise that whilst it's a lovely setting the course at Windsor is the worst in the country for actually watching any racing.
Anyway that won't stop us having a good time.

Can I ask a Question

Can I park my Aston Martin safely ?
Has there been any notorious car crime on such days at Windsor?
Haven't been to the races in years.

Let me know please

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty



I am starting to think....

Windsor 18th is the clear winner - so lets lock that in in STONE.


Hamilton.... in September, since feck is paying for me :o)  I am going to that one also, and others should join....

TWO General Betting summer drinks.

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better
9)    CB29 (provisional)


Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty

Windsor 18th July
9)    CB29 (provisional)

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty


[:o]

Cramped, I will leave my Aston at the hotel. It might be worth you staying the night. How I'm going to keep myself in Astons after the premium charge god only knows. I might end up having to drive a porsche or something. Betfair just don't think about the consequences of their actions and the damage it does to peoples lives.

Thanks Pumkins, it's true, Betfair have not thought about how much liquidity the big boys put into there markets, 60% is too much, although the Aston Martin needs updating, I'll take it anyway, and stay the night, if it gets nicked, it's no problem, it has a tracker device anyway.

Can't make the Hamilton meeting unfortuantely, but the others are good.

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better
9)    CB29 (provisional)
10)   Contrarian (provisional)


Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty


I hope to make it to Windsor, but I may have to cry off. I know nothing about the nags, so I'm hoping one of you can advise me which non-trier to lay ;-)

Got a few more for NEXT Monday at Windsor.

so it is all systems go for this night.

ANYONE KNOW A GOOD PLACE THERE TO MEET? so we can all find each other....

I'll be wearing a red carnation.

Can anyone recommend a decent hotel nearby?

How about I'm a winner tattooed on your forehead ?

God that sounds snide and petty.
Wasn't meant to be at all.
Just a sorry attempt at humour.
Have fun everybody on your day at the races..
One fine day I must try to schedule a visit to old blighty.
Been a long time between visits.

Any chance of some Betfair staff/representatives turning up?

In Kevlar vests ?

Mr Magoo

none are scheduled or confirmed yet, but they are always welcome.

I think there has always been at least one at GB past christmass gatherings - so Perhaps one or two will show up.

I would love to come, but it depends if my back is better. It appears I am getting old.


Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better
9)    CB29 (provisional)
10)   Contrarian (provisional)
11)   Puff The Magic Dragon (provisional)

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty

Just confirming this event in 100% on.

I will be there about 1 hour before the first....

still need a central meeting point? any suggestions by those that know Windsor.

Meet opp Browns and go in on the boat.....................

Im up for that....

do I asusme you mean Browns in Windsor - or can you take a baot all the way from central London?

Yeah Browns is dead opp the Thames in central Windsor (French Brothers Windsor Promenade)

probably can get a boat from Central London ?


Boats departing for Windsor Racecourse start running 2 hours before the first race up until the beginning of the second race.

The return trips to Windsor Promenade start at the beginning of the penultimate race and finish approximately 40 mins after the last race.(French Brothers)

OK

I will be at the location 1.5 hours before the first, with idea to catch the boat across with 45min before the first

EVERYONE still coming...

My status has changed from provisional to definite.

See you there Magician.

I'll be there. Haven't booked my hotel yet but will try to make it to Browns too.

I'll be there. First race 18:10, so 16:30'ish at Browns.

Remember lads, talking about the PC is verbotim.
Anybody not toeing the line on this, gets thrown overboard toute de suite.

I think I might have meant verboten.
And to think that my wife is German. How funny is that.

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better
9)    CB29 (provisional)
10)   Contrarian (provisional)
11)   Puff The Magic Dragon (provisional)
12)   Gin (Supplementary)

Newmarket  30th July
1)    The Magician

Windsor 1st August
1)    The Magician
2)    Pumpkinslayer
3)    Bagwell Purefry

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty


Will be at Browns @ 4.30 - Is it a good idea to have a meeting place at the course for any latecomers/delayed etc.? I don't know the course well enough to suggest anywhere.

i'll now be there, prob won't arrive until near off time of 1st, if someone pms me with a mobile number i'll text u back with info

I'm definitely going now and personally would prefer to meet at the racecourse as it will give me an extra hour.  Will be driving and booking into a local hotel.  The prospect of a nights peace from the mrs and 4 kids is too good to turn down

I take it you don't live in Clydebank Clydebank?

aye...I chose my forum name after winning the fantasy football competition at work....I got the team name as in the morning of the day I submitted my fantasy football team I noticed in the newspaper that Clydebank had 29 paying supporters. 

I'm not even Scottish, although I could represent Scotland since my late grandad hails from the Scottish Highlands

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Pumpkinslayer
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better
9)    CB29 (provisional)
10)   Contrarian (provisional)
11)   Puff The Magic Dragon (provisional)
12)   Gin (Supplementary)
13)   elise
14)   CLYDEBANK29
14)   DJsunset

ok

I will be getting the first of these two trains, and the second if I miss the first.

15:22    London Paddington [PAD]   
Windsor & Eton Central [WNC]
15:56    0h 34m   
       
15:51    London Paddington [PAD]   
Windsor & Eton Central [WNC]
16:27    0h 36m   

so 4:30 at browns I will be there.

never been to WINDSOR - so I make the following plans to meet everyone.

will watch the first race Directly on the winning line against the front fence.

will spend races 1-2-3 at at the O&T bar

everyone should be able to find the group by then?

For those that have not met me,

glasses, DARK blue jeans, blue/white fine stipped business shirt (untucked)

Windsor 18th July
9)    CB29 (provisional)

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty

[:o]

Were you not wondering what that earlier post I made was about Clydebank? I was thinking you were a local yet were attending Windsor but bodyswerving Hamilton.

mag, pm me if you get 2 mins

I'll be there. Hopefully will make it to Browns before the races, if I manage to catch all my trains.

I thought you knew I wasnt Scottish Feck, put that post down to a touch of sarcasm

I must admit that I've always assumed you were Scottish.
It troubled me a bit as it reminded me of a few physicals I had in the student union debating activities, back in the days of attending university there.

JUST relised "O&T" means owners and trainers.... so cant meet there.

IF SUNNY race 1-3 will be at

Winning Post Bar/Deli Bar - Can be found outside in the Club enclosure, the Deli Bar offers a range of hot and cold food and also a bar facilty.

IF RAINING MEET AT

Stirrups - Found inside the conservatory of the Club Enclosure Stirrups has a full bar facility and serves a delicious selection of hot rolls.

Is there a dress code for Club?

just confirming magician 17)seathestars 18) big punter

Just found this on the website


.http://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/the-races/dress-codes.html

Club Enclosure and Restaurants

Please note that there is a dress code in the Club Enclosure and restaurants. Smart jeans (no rips, tears or fraying) are acceptable but shorts, t-shirts, sports attire and trainers are not permitted and we do ask that men wear a collared shirt.

This dress code will be enforced by the Racecourse and access denied to those who do not meet the required standard.

Grandstand and Silver Ring Enclosures

There is no dress code for these enclosures.

So boys, no hair shirts.

Please note that there is a dress code in the Club Enclosure and restaurants. Smart jeans (no rips, tears or fraying) are acceptable but shorts, t-shirts, sports attire and trainers are not permitted and we do ask that men wear a collared shirt.



Feck N. Eejits

And boys dont forget

SUMMER DRINK EDITION II - HELD IN HONOR OF THE GBs LEADING LIGHT FECK

Hamilton Sunday 18th September

1) Feck N, Eejit
2) The Magician
3) Duncan Disordorli (carrying 10lb overweight)
4) Bayes
5) Stewarty

dress code - if you wear a color you will be asked to leave.... LOL

Feck what is dress code ?

You need to take ownership of this event recomend hotels meetings points etc etc

Surely pinstripe and bowler hat compulsory?

magician, going by the numbers, there just doesn't seem to be the same enthusiasm for meeting me.

No dress code (but no sahes or union jacks please).

Hotels etc. nearer the time.

19) Blue Eyes (my brother)

Windsor 18th July
1)    The Magician
2)    Get On MASSIVE
3)    Honest Al
4)    Delphinus
5)    The Investor
6)    Bayes
7)    Escapee
8)    Getting Better
9)    CB29 (provisional)
10)   Contrarian (provisional)
11)   Puff The Magic Dragon (provisional)
12)   Gin (Supplementary)
13)   elise
14)   CLYDEBANK29
14)   DJsunset

I will be there (Delphinus). Pumpkin Slayer told me he wasn't going last time I spoke to him.

wont be able to make it sadly. back is still a bit fooked

Pumkin

Get off your lazy bum and make your way there.....

Been asked to pass on a message;

The group are in the "celler bar" for drinks.

Hope you lads had a good night,evening.

Just got back home sorry to leave you guys early hope the hangover is ok in the morning!! As usual another great evening organised  by the magician look forward to xmas and very nice to meet bayes and your brother along with dj sunset and contrarian once again.Honest Al getting moving on las vegas lol speak soon seathestars and big punter.

so tell me you lot, you actually met each other ? what was the age group ? I envisage a load of +50 year old's, not being rude just saying, I'm half your age's so and I'd feel out of place, but then again my Aston Martin would probably make you's all feel the same way, I'm thinking though of a xmas get together on my private island, would that be of interest? maybe one of you could explain to me the game they call Cricket, what's that all about!

Great evening.
Many thanks to magician for organising it.
And thanks to other peoples tips I actually made a profit
on the Horses.


Cramped_with_A_Nun,
Cricket is a drinking game with a bat, ball and wicket.
Simple rules: Anytime someone hits the ball with the bat or the wicket
with the ball, The everyone in the audience has a drink.
The winner is the team which gets the audience to drink the most

It was good to meet you all last night and put some faces to names. I had a good time (apart from my punting efforts ) and some interesting conversations.

Thanks for organising it Magician.

Was a good night thanks to everyone that came

Lessons from the night

1) dont throw away return boats tickets
2) dont follow Bayes horse tips
3) dont drink and gamble

roll on the Genral Betting Los Vages Trip

Apologies for not turning up Magician but I was in court all day trying to stop my three year old daughter moving to France permanently.

I hear on the grapevine what a betting legend you are and walked away with a five figure profit for the evening. Perhaps Bayes will learn his lesson next time and follow you in?

Cricket is a drinking game with a bat, ball and wicket.
Simple rules: Anytime someone hits the ball with the bat or the wicket
with the ball, The everyone in the audience has a drink.
The winner is the team which gets the audience to drink the most


Interesting, now tell me, theses Cricket grounds - do they hold the World record for possessing the most Toilets withing a sporting arena ?

Good luck with that, GOM.

Thank you catfleppo.

Cheers Magician for organising another great night.

GOM, I hope things work out with your daughter.

Thanks Magician for another good night out. Any excuse will
do to get away from the misses!

If you are serious about Las Vegas then suggest a few dates
and I will see what I can do. I can't do much about the air fares
but I am sure I can get serious reductions on the room rates,
and even some comped ones for the serious players.

If you want to make it a four or five day trip I would suggest
a Sunday departure from the UK, then we won't miss all the
Saturday horse & football action. Also, the hotels are more
likely to offer discounts for midweek stays.

Let me know.

Thanks aswell here Magician for organising the meet up.

re: your tales of Roulette success....you might be intereted to watch Monday's edition of Heir Hunters on BBCiplayer before it disappears from the menu.  It might inspire you to find an edge.

I am halfway through episode 20.... what am I looking for?

Think you need episode 19, Magician. Iplayer shows that was mondays episode. No idea whats on it though so you'll have to sit thru yet another hour of crap morning TV

just finished episode 20.... 43 minutes of...

just finished episode 20.... 43 minutes of...

episode 19 Smith/Wise from 25 minutes in

specifically from 28.46 but more interesting from 25 minutes

could start from 14.35 if you found it interesting...seems to be in 2 parts but the bit about roulette is from 28.46...the bit before is all about his background

cheers.... :o)

back to the roulette tables

Thanks for organizing the meet Magician. I had a good time. Nice to chat to people I hadn't seen in a while, as well as meeting some new ones. Next time I might even place some bets

Cheers.

Btw there is the PC in Vegas.
The pr0stitute charge.