**THE OFFICIAL TEN TO FOLLOW NH 09/10 COMPETITION THREAD**

Happy days with Select a Stable back,if you do this comp then surely you have to enter that,think i will do the 5 for 4 offer and aim at daily prizes and one for the overall

Can't believe Binocular is running,shades of Bolger and the winning derby horse,what was that horse called ? brains gone,did it begin with N? similar non runner scenario then runs and wins

1332 Solwhit (100)
1178 Kauto Star (75)
1375 Tranquil Sea (69)
1101 Denman (50)
1044 Big Buck's (45)
1393 What A Friend (41)
1210 Master Minded (25)
1047 Big Zeb (15)
1048 Binocular (12)
1089 Cooldine (12)
1066 Captain Cee Bee*
1344 State Of Play*

Currently 173rd. I'm crossing my fingers for Binocular, Captain Cee Bee, Cooldine and Big Zeb & Hopefully I can get Dunguib and Punchestown beat. Then Once SOP boots home in the National I'll be rich!!!!

You have to have a dream!!

BPC.
That was a brave sub, going for the big pot.
I wish you luck. A good Festival could put you within striking distance of the leader.

TTF heaven for us would be:

Dunguib hacks up in Supreme.
Sizing Europe wins the Arkle.
Zaynar pips Solwhit in the Champion Hurdle.
Barber's Shop romps away with the Ryanair.
Long Run wins the RSA, Punchestowns not placed.
Kalahari King wins Queen Mother, from Master Minded.
Cooldine wins Gold Cup from Denman or Kauto Star.
Big Buck's retains the World Hurdle.
Tarotino wins Byrne Group Plate at a big price.

Most important:

Zaynar
Cooldine
Barber's Shop
Kalahari King
Tarotino

D Route V E Bleu 14 Mar 13:32


Happy days with Select a Stable back,if you do this comp then surely you have to enter that,think i will do the 5 for 4 offer and aim at daily prizes and one for the overall

Can't believe Binocular is running,shades of Bolger and the winning derby horse,what was that horse called ? brains gone,did it begin with N? similar non runner scenario then runs and wins


New Approach?

Wkik New Approach could only finish second in both Guineas, however, behind the Ballydoyle trained Henrythenavigator. It then emerged that at the latest Epsom Derby forfeit stage New Approach's name had been left in by mistake. However, a week later Bolger revealed that his horse would go to Epsom after all, which led to much criticism from punters and bookmakers alike

JOCI. That all sounds likely.

Going for the National was the only way I could see myself getting into the top ten. I think without having Dunguib and Joncol in my list it's already over but you never know!!

BPC. I put a National horse in my top lists. Def the right way forward imo.

Not sure I agree about National Horse. I've never been able to pick ther winner of that damn race, so not going to put a TTF horse in to aim for it.

For example, Possol was my idea of the National winner, and look what happened to him last time out.

Our list would have looked so much better had we opted for Tranquil Sea in that list, rather than Tarotino as our Paddy Power horse. Just shows how fine the margins can be between success and failure in this comp.

The fickle finger of fate, JOCI.

It's poked me in the eye on a number of occasions.

I'll side with you Joci on Dunguib, Sizing Europe, Long Run and Big Bucks.
My dream week continues when Binocular and Solwhit get a 1-2, followed by a Schindlers Hunt, Tranquil Sea 1-2 and Master Minded to retain his crown.
Happy with KS or Denman in the gold cup.

If that all happens I wont even need Black Apalache in the Big one as he wont catch my other horses anyway! :)

Getting the train to Watford Junction soon to meet the rest of the lads for the drive to Cheltenham. Good luck with all your bets, and also with your TTF runners (but not too much obviously). :)

Has everybody put their Select A Stable entries in? If so anyone fancy posting the list to see how we all do?

I say.
I'll be doing mine at lunchtime tomorrow - will post them then.

Cheers TTF with the confirmation of New Approach,i smell a rat with Binocular,similar vibes (not as extent) around Punchestowns running last week.

Select A Stable entered,spent 2 hours picking my lists this morn (didn't write them down) and my PC crashed when making payment ,sh*t ! couldn't remember alot of the horses picked but rushed it through in the end

The Olympics of racing is upon us !

DRVEB.
The PC crashed due to the fickle finger of fate. :(

Aye ! the rag the sun had a great racing page pullout today , after reading that like the look of these:

Gallant Nuit - Kim Muir
Shot From The Hip - Bumper
Quel Espit - Neptune's nov hurdle
Turthen - foxhunters

Go Native puts us within touching distance.

Dunguib, Captain Cee Bee and Solwhit do us no harm, but probably aren't enough for us to challenge the lead.

Zaynar would be bad, and I think Somersby probably is too.

Just have to try and get through without too much damage :|

everyone put in a select a stable entry - heres mine for wwhats its worth

BANKERS
BIG BUCK'S
KAUTO STAR

STRONG FANCIES
GARDE CHAMPETRE
GO NATIVE
KALAHARI KING
TELL MASSINI

GOOD CHANCES
BLACKSTAIRMOUNTAIN
KHYBER KIM
PETIT ROBIN
TAWAAGG

OUTSIDE CHANCES
DRUMBALOO
I'M SO LUCKY

Thoughts anyone?

I did a list for each day and used my free list for one to cover all 4 days.

Day1 (PIN: 807904551944) - Current Stable
Dunguib Bankers
Quevega Bankers
Garde Champetre Strong Fancies
Bensalem Strong Fancies
Voler La Vedette Strong Fancies
Somersby Strong Fancies
Theatrical Moment Good Chances
Sports Line Good Chances
Blackstairmountain Good Chances
Sizing Australia Good Chances
Celestial Halo Outside Chances
Flat Out Outside Chances

Day2 (PIN: 807604551960) - Current Stable
Master Minded Bankers
Long Run Bankers
Notus De La Tour Strong Fancies
Punchestowns Strong Fancies
Any Currency Strong Fancies
Kalahari King Strong Fancies
Day Of A Lifetime Good Chances
Reve De Sivola Good Chances
Quel Esprit Good Chances
Synchronised Good Chances
Shot From The Hip Outside Chances
Drumbaloo Outside Chances

Day3 (PIN: 800204944613) - Current Stable
Alfie Sherrin Bankers
Big Buck's Bankers
Barbers Shop Strong Fancies
Tranquil Sea Strong Fancies
Watch My Back Strong Fancies
Tidal Bay Strong Fancies
Fredo Good Chances
Galant Nuit Good Chances
Petit Robin Good Chances
Sentry Duty Good Chances
War Of Attrition Outside Chances
Copper Bleu Outside Chances

Day4 (PIN: 822803453466) - Current Stable
Alaivan Bankers
Kauto Star Bankers
Roulez Cool Strong Fancies
Tell Massini Strong Fancies
Carlito Brigante Strong Fancies
Baby Run Strong Fancies
The Betchworth Kid Good Chances
Tataniano Good Chances
Sericina Good Chances
Noble Prince Good Chances
Westlin Winds Outside Chances
Silver Kate Outside Chances

Slev`s Picks (PIN: 834863261979) - Current Stable
Dunguib Bankers
Kauto Star Bankers
Voler La Vedette Strong Fancies
Garde Champetre Strong Fancies
Somersby Strong Fancies
Watch My Back Strong Fancies
The Betchworth Kid Good Chances
Tataniano Good Chances
Theatrical Moment Good Chances
Quel Esprit Good Chances
Celestial Halo Outside Chances
Shot From The Hip Outside Chances

I know somebody who has Chief Dan George in his Ten to Follow. I don't know what else he's got but if he lands a few of the bonus races he has a chance of the Cheltenham prize.

Clerky. Is he called George Daniels by any chance?

I did the same tactic:

Bankers
Dunguib
Quevega
Strong Fancies
The Package
Garde Champetre
Sizing Europe
Voler La Vedette
Good Chances
Khyber Kim
Blackstairmountain
Theatrical Moment
Exmoor Ranger
Outside Chances
Woolcombe Folly
Celestial Halo

Bankers
Long Run
Master Minded
Strong Fancies
Punchestowns
Quantitativeeasing
Any Currency
Sanctuaire
Good Chances
Quel Esprit
Al Ferof
Weapons Amnesty
Reve De Sivola
Outside Chances
Drumbaloo
Abbeybraney

Bankers
Big Buck's
Alfie Sherrin
Strong Fancies
Tranquil Sea
Shillingstone
Tidal Bay
Rivaliste
Good Chances
China Rock
Galant Nuit
Planet Of Sound
Song Of Songs
Outside Chances
Albertas Run
I'm So Lucky

Bankers
Alaivan
Kauto Star
Strong Fancies
Tell Massini
Tito Bustillo
Baby Run
Roulez Cool
Good Chances
Tataniano
Peveril
Advisor
Enterprise Park
Outside Chances
Copper Bleu
The Hurl

Bankers
Long Run
Big Buck's
Strong Fancies
The Package
Garde Champetre
Tranquil Sea
Sizing Europe
Good Chances
Quel Esprit
Tataniano
Galant Nuit
Khyber Kim
Outside Chances
Copper Bleu
Drumbaloo

No. He's from County Monaghan in Ireland.

Danny George then? :)

123 lists prior to subs had chief dan george

Had somersby, tranquil sea and binocular in at least one list so maybe????

Sizing europe not tranquil sea is what I meant!

bagged both bonus today :)

No, TTF, George and Dan don't feature in his name nor is he an Indian Chief!!

I've got Sizing Europe and Binocular in all my lists so things are looking a little brighter after today.

Five hundred or so points is probably a bit too far off the pace in the main competition but at least I can keep dreaming about the Cheltenham prize - with Master Minded, Denman, Kauto Star, Big Buck's, Punchestowns and one or two others still to come.

What's more, I backed Binocular - not with any confidence but, having abandoned Sizing Europe, I couldn't bear the thought of a second of my TTF horses winning unbacked.

Just got back from chelt to check the leaderboard. Joint 3rd now. :)
Definately need Punchestowns beat tomorrow and Barbers Shop beat on Thurs.
Schindlers Hunt winning would put the icing on the cake!!!

That's great Woodworm.
You will be able to afford an antique chair if you win. :)

My top list has 485.
needs a miracle.

What a frustrating day. Binocular gave me 50+ pts, but put Captain Cee Bee in as sub as I knew Sizing wouldn't help my cause.

To make matters worse I was snooping around teh cards last night and Chief Dan George caught my eye, but I didn't bother to back it...

What next?

How much have the bookies pocketed today with Dunguib,CCB, Solwhit/Go Native and Gard Champ all beaten? bet the amount of pints of guinness supped has broken all records! i was right about Binocular,very fishy that,who is that man that had a tenner on it at 999/1 !!!

well done woody, unfortunately punchestowns and barbers are the 2 horses im hoping will haul our ltop line near the top

Long Run and Master Minded tomorrow.
Worry about ryanair on Thursday.

May have a covering bet on Punchy just to soften the blow if he does win; poss even ew double it with Barbers Shop!

Good luck fella. I hope you last longer than we did in the top 10. It seemed so promising this morning....and I was sure that we must have Binocular and Sizing Europe together in one of our better lists... but it wasn't to be. Maybe we can still scrape 10th, as we aren't that far behind.

Big Zeb.
Cat.
Pigeons.

Had Big Zeb with Weapons Amnesty and Binocular in one line. Gets me to 538 with Barbers Shop to come tomorrow. I do have BB and KS.

Got 2 lists with Binocular, Sizing & Big Zeb and Big Bucks & Kauto to come in both. No support in though so can't see either being strong enough.

At least I get my name on the Cheltenham leaderboard with 191 pts even though I can't win as one of the guys on 245 has all my horses.

Big Zeb scuppered me. Down to 21st again.:(

Really need Schindlers Hunt now, and even that wont be enough!
Will probably need Black Apalache in the national. Top ten finish a remote possability depending on next 2 days and aintree.

Miracle needed here. :(
Working on flat lists. :)

I'd been racing moodily off the pace showing little interest, but now seem to be lying 17th. and jt-4th in the cheltenham comp. schindlers and bb tomorrow. can't believe it.

My last crumb of hope rests with VPU in the Ryannair. I know he's more out than in, but I guessed that most people would swerve him as a sub and if he gets round error free could still come out on top.

REM. I like Voy today.
I'm not saying he'll win, but I think he's overpriced and you might have a squeak.

so that's copper bleu going into the lists for the paddy power then...next season. :-)

Alberta's Run??? Any of you got him?

nah. :(

i've had my tenners worth...but it's all over now.....the dream was nice though :-)

The guy currently leading the Chelt comp didn't do any subs and hasn't got Kauto Star.

My top lists are:-

Main,
535 pts in 1505 place
517
509

Mar
180 in 225th

Chelt
180 in 2150

Good to see some on here doing well.

Have 588 for 327th place with KS in Gold Cup
and 560 with KS and Cooldine in Gold Cup.

The guy leading without subs needs shooting!

i dont wanna tempt fate but i am joint 3rd for the meeting....need cooldine kauto reverse forecast or a cooldine win

DJ.
Would that guarantee you a win?
(and good luck)

My select a stable for tomorrow.

Alaivan Bankers
Kauto Star Bankers
Roulez Cool Strong Fancies
Tell Massini Strong Fancies
Carlito Brigante Strong Fancies
Baby Run Strong Fancies
The Betchworth Kid Good Chances
Tataniano Good Chances
Sericina Good Chances
Noble Prince Good Chances
Westlin Winds Outside Chances
Silver Kate Outside Chances

im not sure ttf but it would be a good chance of sharing the prize

going to be interesting next year....big bucks in...then i'm scratching my head :-)

Best lists for me.

Main 592 in 414th place

March and Chelt comps 180pts, both about 4000th.

In 20th place still.
Big Zeb was worst result of the week for me; knocked me out the top 5.
Black Apalache my only hope now for a top 10 finish.
Everything crossed. :)

Good luck Woodworm. :)

588 for me! Hope they publish the flat book soon.

We (Three Wise Men) have about 30 lines in the top 1000, how much difference do you guys think Aintree will make. Are there any other big races between now and then? How many points at this stage are needed to possibly finish in top 10 Overall.

Stokey - few before Aintree, other then the Irish National meeting.
But I doubt that meeting would have many runners.

There's a few decent 25 point races at Aintree meet before the GN.

I'm in 414th at the moment.
A good Aintree could get me onto the final leaderboard.

Got a postie mate who is in 24th place at the moment .
I know he as got BIG FELLA THANKS in his list but not sure
if he as any other potential points scorers at Aintree .
Good luck Mr . Higgs !

cc64,

If he loses, he could always nick the winners cheque. :)

Cheers shad not sure i fancy my chances bonus horses were iris de balme.............. and tricky trickster no big fella thanks he is in my list that has been overtaken (500 odd)

come racinggggggggggggggggggg

In that case , come on the trickster !

Looks to be a decent number of runners at Aintree.

Any movement for those in the running?

Not really....managed to limp over the 600 mark finally!

We were 10th before cheltenham, had another list in the top 20 this morning, and have 5 on the leaderboard, but barring something freaky happening I think we are knacked.

The something freaky is a Zaynar win followed by Madison Du Berlais scoop in the national with huge bonus points.

A Zaynar win on its own will probably just give us more on the leaderboard.

It was our best ever showing in the Jumps whatever happens. One day I'll get all the good ones in the same list.

up to 12th

Schindlers tomorrow

Ballyfitz(!) in the national

just managed to get up over 600 too...let down by somersby....forpady and black apalachi and thats that .

Kalahari King, Zaynar and Madison De Berlais in various lines for maybe, just maybe top 10 finish. Our best year ever also. Good luck in next 2 days everyone.

Dropped to 38th. Still only a few points behind the top ten. Black Apalachi could get me there. Everything crossed!

Woodworm.
Would you win?

down to 14th. Ballyfitz tomorrow, but the guy in 9th also has him so I cannot win outright. but a win or 2nd could still get me into top 10, although I'm very worried of losing more ground in the Aintree Hurdle.

Marwood - good luck for a top 10 finish!

They've updated the leaderboard since the big race.
Any news anyone?

one of the leaders put Go native has is sub..his other was inspired

finished 16th, from 3 lists. A bit of an anticlimax, as poor old Schindlers and Ballyfitz today were my final runners. but its been a fun final few weeks, just annoying to have got close but not made the top 10. I've already pledged to a mate today that 'next year's my year'. good luck to the winners and those above me.

Most disappointing thing for me has been the lack of interest from rp - a tiny seciton in the paper today. Its still a great competition and they've got to do more to promote it. I was toling before Cheltenham, and then a lucky run of winners put me bang in wih a chance so its very easy for things to turn around. prizemoney slipped this year i'm sure through lack of good promotion and the competition deserves better.

Very good effort Marwood, especially from 3 lists. A few years back, we finished 13th, and would have made top 10 had Rooster Booster not been short headed by Sacundai in the hurdle race at Aintree. :(

Look forward to doing battle with you again next year.

Do you look at the Flat competition? I'm going through the book at the moment, and working on my shortlist spreadsheet.

44th for me. :(
Got a good run for my money. Black Apalachi wouldn't have won it for me but probably 5th or 6th. Still theres always next year!

I'll leave the flat comp to the flat boys!

Well done also Woodworm!

tailed off a bit in th end, 524th, but not bad for one line though......very enjoyable chatting with everyone on this thread , made it all the more fun....next year it will be great if we have some sort of mini league going too....cheers all.

My top list was 617 in 549th.

Going through flat book today. :)

542 = 3701st = not disgraced, but got suckered on a couple. Swerving novice chasers didn't help.

Subs bombed. Notice that Alberta's Run was the super sub with 98 points.

I shudder to think how low the flat prize will be.

TEN 2 - Do you recall what was the first prize amount last year ?

Just less than £66k

£37k this year?
A bl00dy year's salary. :(

615 for 584th and 613 for 619th my best efforts!

I've got the flat book now and will be in Cornwall next week so plenty of time to study.

So the answer to the question is:You do need the Paddy Power Gold cup winner to win the competition.I was wrong.

Back from a few days holiday, after the slight anti-climax of aintree. the flat comp has never interested me too much, although I have found it a useful way to help get me into the new season. I may yet give it a go with a single list.

I'm not so sure that the PP winner is essential, although its obviously a pretty good start, and it also tends to give you a live runner now for the Ryanair. With the addition of the novice races as bonuses there's a bit more scope to pick up points elsewhere, and while the top 3 I think had him, others in the top 10 did not. I still cant see how I left TS out, as he was exactly the kind of improving Irish chaser that I would have been looking to include anyway to compete in some of those 2m-2m4 graded races. Instead I had the hapless Ballyfitz.