It is that time of the year... the smell of freshly mown lawns together with the smell of burnt fingers and betting slips. To get one correct deserves kudos of the highest order... to get both is the stuff of only the wildest of dreams.
I'll kick it off with ROCKY CREEK & BUBBA WATSON.
If anyone posts The Ultimate Spring Double, they get a throughly deserved 25 sheets in their bank a/c plus 25 sheets to a chosen charity of their choice.
PLEASE NOTE : Only one pick per forumite. In the event of a tie, the pot is shared.
For the pros there is also a treble being done on Twitter under the hashtag #SpringTreble including the World Snooker champs.
The the double I go for Chance Du Roy and Poulter
For the pros there is also a treble being done on Twitter under the hashtag #SpringTreble including the World Snooker champs.The the double I go for Chance Du Roy and Poulter
I do this fred every year, normally I put it on the Antepost Horses, football and golf forums but this year I did it on the football forum only, as that one got the most replies last year.
Anyway, makes sense to have both threads as one, so please count all these as entries.
***Official Grand National & Masters Double Challenge Fred 2014***
marychain1 24 Mar 14 10:05 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog Welcome once again to the World Famous Grand National & Masters Double Challenge. What we are looking for is the Official King of Punting. The Champion Tipster. In 3 years no-one has managed to pick the winner of both, although we have had plenty that have had one winner, or two placed efforts.
An example entry would be Tiger Woods 11/1 & Teaforthree 10/1 (Paddy Power) (this is not my entry)
The Rules ------------
1. For the purposes of this fred, only pick ONE horse that is running in the Grand National at Aintree on April 5th and ONE golfer that will be competing in the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta on April 10-13th. Where posts give more than one horse or golfer the first given of each will count.
2. List the prices you want to take. (If you don't you will be given SP and there's every chance that they won't be as good). List the bookmaker you are using. Prices must come from the same bookmaker and be available at the time of writing. Betfair Sportsbook is acceptable for the purposes of this fred, exchange is not.
3. Get both right, and become the Official King of Punting. This entitles you to use the signature "The Official King of Punting" on all emails, forum posts and letters to your MP for the period of 1 year.
4. There is no cash prize for this unless Betfair or someone else want to contribute one, but you will receive the respect of your peers, family, friends and colleagues.
Here is a list of runners in the National, although we won't know the definitive line-up until a day or two before the race. http://www.racingpost.com/horses2/cards/card.sd?race_id=576664&r_date=2014-04-05&big_race=Y&raceTabs=#raceTabs=lc_
Here are the current prices for The Grand National http://www.oddschecker.com/grand-national/winner
Here is the list of people currently qualified for the Masters (but anyone that gets into the World top 50 before the tournament starts could also play) http://www.sbnation.com/golf/2014/2/7/5386998/masters-field-2014-augusta-national-qualifiers-entry-list
Here are the current prices for The Masters http://www.oddschecker.com/golf/the-masters
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bristol county caravans 24 Mar 14 21:19 Joined: 11 Jun 04 | Topic/replies: 164 | Blogger: bristol county caravans's blog Pipes just pulled my fancy Mary so more digging for me and i'll be back. Rate reply: | reportblock user
terrible tenant 24 Mar 14 21:49 Joined: 17 Jul 08 | Topic/replies: 3,886 | Blogger: terrible tenant's blog Big Shu 25/1 Tiger Woods 11/1 Rate reply: | reportblock user
themover 24 Mar 14 22:08 Joined: 25 Apr 03 | Topic/replies: 27,704 | Blogger: themover's blog Rocky Creek 25/1/Phil Mickelson 14/1 with Ladcrooks Rate reply: | reportblock user
marychain1 24 Mar 14 22:09 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog terrible tenant Big Shu 25/1 Tiger Woods 11/1 Paddy Power Rate reply: | reportblock user
loui 24 Mar 14 22:26 Joined: 30 Mar 03 | Topic/replies: 5,248 | Blogger: loui's blog balthazar king 25-1 betfair and jimmy walker 66-1 betfair Rate reply: | reportblock user
loui 24 Mar 14 22:27 Joined: 30 Mar 03 | Topic/replies: 5,248 | Blogger: loui's blog will have to do that bet now as well, just in case. Rate reply: | reportblock user
marychain1 31 Mar 14 00:58 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog Right then, let's be having you... Rate reply: | reportblock user
Captain Christy 31 Mar 14 07:46 Joined: 08 Mar 03 | Topic/replies: 8,879 | Blogger: Captain Christy's blog Red Rum & Nick Faldo Rate reply: | reportblock user
Can't Catch Me 31 Mar 14 08:14 Joined: 02 Apr 03 | Topic/replies: 16,864 | Blogger: Can't Catch Me's blog Normally by now, I would have a strong fancy for both. But this looks the worst National in years and even The Masters seems a funny renewal. Lots of injuries, big names out of form etc... I'm finding it hard to pick anybody in that either.
Lots more study required.... Rate reply: | reportblock user
SuperGlue 31 Mar 14 08:40 Joined: 31 Jul 04 | Topic/replies: 169 | Blogger: SuperGlue's blog Tiday Bay & Sergio Garcia (510-1 double with Betfair Sportsbook ). Rate reply: | reportblock user
marychain1 31 Mar 14 09:03 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog prices Rate reply: | reportblock user
Studious_1 31 Mar 14 10:01 Joined: 30 Dec 01 | Topic/replies: 503 | Blogger: Studious_1's blog Not after the King of Punting tag....guaranteed to have the worst punting year ever with that noose around yer neck!
However if ya know what you're looking for then at current prices there can be only one bet in the Grand National, and I do mean that in total seriousness. The race is consistently one of the best punting mediums of the year and this year is no exception with a bunch of non stayers and 'too heavy' horses leading the betting who have virtually no chance @ all especially on anticipated bordering soft going.
In the the Masters, I'd side with the 'CD' King who despite his recent wobble will still take the beating...he just needs to be produced late with his challenge or will hound it in front as he did in the 2012 Open & two weekends back.
Grand National: The Package (33/1 generally) (Will go off 14/1)
The Masters: Adam Scott (10/1 generally)
Best of luck everybody. Rate reply: | reportblock user
marychain1 31 Mar 14 10:05 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog You can have 33/1 and 11/1 BetVictor. That do you? Rate reply: | reportblock user
marychain1 31 Mar 14 10:05 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog You can have 33/1 and 11/1 BetVictor. That do you? Rate reply: | reportblock user
Studious_1 31 Mar 14 10:16 Joined: 30 Dec 01 | Topic/replies: 503 | Blogger: Studious_1's blog For display purposes Mary! but good ol' victor will limit me to about a 50p e/w double the pair so the prices I put are the ones I've got myself with three firms.
The Package was really weak in the market at the festival, if my suspicion is correct that this is his race and that was a prep run where he ran above expectations he's a great bet on Saturday at 33/1.
Will 100% shorten up massively through the week to probably close to his true price, I make him about a 14/1 shot all things considered especially if it rains.
It's another rag this year in that race unless Pineau De Re wins, everything shorter than 20/1 presently has virtually zero chance. TeaforThree? lol - wouldn't stay if it started today.
Anyways after all that my fella will probably tip up at the first! Rate reply: | reportblock user
Swardean 31 Mar 14 11:18 Joined: 06 May 10 | Topic/replies: 10,569 | Blogger: Swardean's blog Gonnyella (50/1 generally, 66/1 in a place) Phil Mickelson (16/1 generally) GL Rate reply: | reportblock user
colupaul 31 Mar 14 11:25 Joined: 02 Sep 03 | Topic/replies: 855 | Blogger: colupaul's blog National: Wayward Prince 66/1
Masters: Patrick Reed 66/1
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Danno 31 Mar 14 12:01 Joined: 04 Aug 05 | Topic/replies: 977 | Blogger: Danno's blog Hunt Ball 66/1 Zach Johnson 33/1
Various but prefer to take money off Betfred due to those awful adverts Rate reply: | reportblock user
Si-K 31 Mar 14 13:24 Joined: 09 Jun 11 | Topic/replies: 4,194 | Blogger: Si-K's blog National: Double seven 25/1
Masters: Zach Johnson 33/1 Rate reply: | reportblock user
marychain1 31 Mar 14 13:40 Joined: 05 Apr 05 | Topic/replies: 21,261 | Blogger: marychain1's blog My entry:
The Package 33/1 Zach Johnson 33/1
Ladbrokes
Think you're right about The Package, ran a great race in the festival despite being easy to back. Fits a lot of trends and could easily go well. Went off at 14/1 a couple of years back but didn't run a race. Is one I've been backing for some time, along with Sunnyhillboy (n/r), Burton Port, Shackalackaboomboom & Lion Na Bernai. Rate reply: | reportblock user
SuperGlue 31 Mar 14 19:35 Joined: 31 Jul 04 | Topic/replies: 169 | Blogger: SuperGlue's blog *marychain - 15.0 & 34.0 Rate reply: | reportblock user
bigH 31 Mar 14 21:39 Joined: 04 Apr 03 | Topic/replies: 3,579 | Blogger: bigH's blog Sergio Garcia 35/1 Last Time D'Albain 50/1
Mike-lfc 02 Apr 14 12:56 Joined: 02 Aug 10 | Topic/replies: 33,203 | Blogger: Mike-lfc's blog Burton Port 17/1 and Jason Day 13/1 Rate reply: | reportblock user
*Burton Port 17/1 and Jason Day 17/1 Rate reply: | reportblock user
bristol county caravans 02 Apr 14 21:26 Joined: 11 Jun 04 | Topic/replies: 164 | Blogger: bristol county caravans's blog Battle group 50/1 and Patrick Reed 66/1. Rate reply: | reportblock user
poker savant 02 Apr 14 21:36 Joined: 21 May 03 | Topic/replies: 414 | Blogger: poker savant's blog The Package @26 Charl Schwartzel @42
Betfair Rate reply: | reportblock user
prepared83 03 Apr 14 00:39 Joined: 06 May 10 | Topic/replies: 2,759 | Blogger: prepared83's blog burton port 20 matt kuchar 25 Rate reply: | reportblock user
PugMunter1 03 Apr 14 12:36 Joined: 20 Mar 14 | Topic/replies: 648 | Blogger: PugMunter1's blog monbeg dude 10/1 phil mickelson 14/1
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dukeofpuke 03 Apr 14 13:14 Joined: 04 May 03 | Topic/replies: 6,161 | Blogger: dukeofpuke's blog Teaforthree 11.5 Adam Scott 11.5
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Off the toe 03 Apr 14 21:23 Joined: 07 Sep 05 | Topic/replies: 1,580 | Blogger: Off the toe's blog Doubles (x2) Crabbies Grand National, US Masters - Outright Winner Open Crabbies Grand National Each Way - Big Shu EW Terms: 1/4 Odds | 5 Places Open US Masters - Outright Winner Each Way - Sergio Garcia EW Terms: 1/4 Odds | 5 Places
Think it was 25/1 and 33/1 Rate reply: | reportblock user
louie87 03 Apr 14 21:50 Joined: 28 Sep 07 | Topic/replies: 1,300 | Blogger: louie87's blog schwartzwl 40s and wayward prince 66s ****. easy. Rate reply: | reportblock user
jobsaguddun 03 Apr 14 23:27 Joined: 22 Jan 03 | Topic/replies: 85 | Blogger: jobsaguddun's blog Hi Mary, I'll plump for Rocky Creek (20/1) and Rory McIlroy (8/1) at Joe Koral. Might just have a few quid on it too. Thanks and good luck. Jobs Rate reply: | reportblock user
MyNameIsJonas 03 Apr 14 23:28 Joined: 02 Nov 07 | Topic/replies: 373 | Blogger: MyNameIsJonas's blog Balthazar King 20/1
Zach Johnson 28/1 Rate reply: | reportblock user
If Dolphins Were Monkeys 04 Apr 14 00:18 Joined: 26 Jan 03 | Topic/replies: 4,337 | Blogger: If Dolphins Were Monkeys's blog Burton Port 20's & Phil Mickelson 16's @joe's Rate reply: | reportblock user
mysexyscousebirdkylietait 04 Apr 14 09:26 Joined: 29 Aug 11 | Topic/replies: 1,621 | Blogger: mysexyscousebirdkylietait's blog Monbeg Dude 12/1 and Graeme McDowell 50/1 billy hills
Arfur Foxache 04 Apr 14 12:39 Joined: 17 Feb 08 | Topic/replies: 3,663 | Blogger: Arfur Foxache's blog thread on the golf forum with a cash prize... Rate reply: | reportblock user
I do this fred every year, normally I put it on the Antepost Horses, football and golf forums but this year I did it on the football forum only, as that one got the most replies last year.Anyway, makes sense to have both threads as one, so please cou
Apologies for stealing your thunder marychain... I scoured the golf n horse forums looking for your thread, always look forward to it... didnt check the football one!
Good luck sir.
Woz
Apologies for stealing your thunder marychain... I scoured the golf n horse forums looking for your thread, always look forward to it... didnt check the football one!Good luck sir.Woz