New Posts For Thread: Eclipse - Sandown 2nd Julyhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-julyWith many of the market leaders unlikely to run (Postponed, Fascinating Rock, Found etc) I have backed Wings Of Desire @ 16/1. Very creditable run when an eased down 4th in the Derby, and better ground and 10f on a more conventional stiff track shoulIn a nutshell I think most of us had agreed that this year's Eclipse was far from a vintage one; the 'fav' on the day, The Gurkha, who'd won impressively in France over 8f had not raced beyond 8f prior, and was outstayed, in my opinion, by Hawkbill,https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549337927#549337927In a nutshell I think most of us had agreed that this year's Eclipse was far from a vintage one; the 'fav' on the day, The Gurkha, who'd won impressively in France over 8f had not raced beyond 8f prior, and was outstayed, in my opinion, by Hawkbill,Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:03:25 -0500To avoid confusion I know it was the Japanese horses first run in the French race but his connections said afterwards that he was fully wound up for the race unlike most of the opposition.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549337499#549337499To avoid confusion I know it was the Japanese horses first run in the French race but his connections said afterwards that he was fully wound up for the race unlike most of the opposition.Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:42:37 -0500Good morning H. Not sure about Cannock Chase. I don't often lay horses at bigger prices either because you may be able to make more by backing one or two you think might beat them. As you say some of the Group 1's have been a bit below standard. I thhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549337489#549337489Good morning H. Not sure about Cannock Chase. I don't often lay horses at bigger prices either because you may be able to make more by backing one or two you think might beat them. As you say some of the Group 1's have been a bit below standard. I thFri, 15 Jul 2016 00:38:22 -0500not even entered the stoute horse...is he injured cannock chase? haven't even looked at the race for a while but thought he was enteredhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549335831#549335831not even entered the stoute horse...is he injured cannock chase? haven't even looked at the race for a while but thought he was enteredThu, 14 Jul 2016 17:06:59 -0500Or on the other hand perhaps you could tell me what price you would back him or lay him at? Or would that constitute a proper debate? not really my thing laying 5/1 shots brigust and personally i haven't even priced the race up yet, i do feel i wanthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549335693#549335693Or on the other hand perhaps you could tell me what price you would back him or lay him at? Or would that constitute a proper debate? not really my thing laying 5/1 shots brigust and personally i haven't even priced the race up yet, i do feel i wantThu, 14 Jul 2016 16:57:25 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549333951#549333951Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:04:11 -0500I know what you mean. I could waste more of my time pointing why that statement is clueless but hey ho. I will definitely now leave you to it. I's dotted and T's crossed. It wasn't short, it wasn't sweet but it was just as I had expected.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549333873#549333873I know what you mean. I could waste more of my time pointing why that statement is clueless but hey ho. I will definitely now leave you to it. I's dotted and T's crossed. It wasn't short, it wasn't sweet but it was just as I had expected.Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:55:25 -0500You have a guaranteed price you are happy with and no risk if he doesn't runI said it was an acceptable price to me, meaning I would be prepared back him at such a price. That does not mean I am going to tie up some cash now on a horse that is not anhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549333631#549333631You have a guaranteed price you are happy with and no risk if he doesn't runI said it was an acceptable price to me, meaning I would be prepared back him at such a price. That does not mean I am going to tie up some cash now on a horse that is not anThu, 14 Jul 2016 13:27:23 -0500I think we can all dot the I's and cross the T's on that one.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549333535#549333535I think we can all dot the I's and cross the T's on that one.Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:18:04 -0500I think a complete fool made the statement. You have a guaranteed price you are happy with and no risk if he doesn't run. Clueless that is, absolutely clueless. And to confirm how clueless you are you criticise my not laying horses at 10s and more whhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30699005/eclipse---sandown-2nd-july?post_id=549333511#549333511I think a complete fool made the statement. You have a guaranteed price you are happy with and no risk if he doesn't run. Clueless that is, absolutely clueless. And to confirm how clueless you are you criticise my not laying horses at 10s and more whThu, 14 Jul 2016 13:16:24 -0500