New Posts For Thread: Flat seasons started..https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-startedand we still have 3 shi tty jump meets tomo ffsAnd on a personal note I dont follow jumps. I prefer not to see horses being killed every other day jumping.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618930#430618930And on a personal note I dont follow jumps. I prefer not to see horses being killed every other day jumping.Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:41:26 -0500Special one, all you need to know is this . 99% of non Grouip and listed races are** Most group and listed races are run to merit. As a rule of thumb, the bigger the prize money, the less hookey the race is, flat or jumps.Job donehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618926#430618926Special one, all you need to know is this . 99% of non Grouip and listed races are** Most group and listed races are run to merit. As a rule of thumb, the bigger the prize money, the less hookey the race is, flat or jumps.Job doneSun, 18 Apr 2010 01:38:52 -0500In any case i'd say understanding betting ( value, overounds etc) is at least as important as knowledge on the Sport you are gambling on.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618922#430618922In any case i'd say understanding betting ( value, overounds etc) is at least as important as knowledge on the Sport you are gambling on.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:52:39 -0500Okay onlooker I have read many of your posts and KNOW you know this game.I was just shocked at your negative attitude towards a bloke who seems keen on coming into the game.They are very rare in my experience and you know this sport needs 'em.But yeshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618918#430618918Okay onlooker I have read many of your posts and KNOW you know this game.I was just shocked at your negative attitude towards a bloke who seems keen on coming into the game.They are very rare in my experience and you know this sport needs 'em.But yesSat, 17 Apr 2010 21:52:38 -0500No Brodie, didn't even research it actually :)Onlooker, you don't have to follow the horses 24-7 imo, you can always specialize in particular categories . I only follow the Group horses on the flat , don't take any interest in the jumps or handicapshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618914#430618914No Brodie, didn't even research it actually :)Onlooker, you don't have to follow the horses 24-7 imo, you can always specialize in particular categories . I only follow the Group horses on the flat , don't take any interest in the jumps or handicapsSat, 17 Apr 2010 21:49:36 -0500You are entitled to your opinion on the general subject, Brodie, and your philanthropic approach is admirable. -I am merely adopting a more realistic approach, and only trying to save the guy a LOT of wasted time, trouble, grief and MONEY.You can 'phttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618910#430618910You are entitled to your opinion on the general subject, Brodie, and your philanthropic approach is admirable. -I am merely adopting a more realistic approach, and only trying to save the guy a LOT of wasted time, trouble, grief and MONEY.You can 'pSat, 17 Apr 2010 21:46:31 -0500Bet you read that somewhere ^^ ;)https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618906#430618906Bet you read that somewhere ^^ ;)Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:45:27 -0500'Chase' is short for 'Steeplechase'.This is because 300 years ago aristocrats used to race their hunting horses from one Church to another one that they could see the steeple of in the far distance ( so they were 'chasing' this steeple) .As this washttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618902#430618902'Chase' is short for 'Steeplechase'.This is because 300 years ago aristocrats used to race their hunting horses from one Church to another one that they could see the steeple of in the far distance ( so they were 'chasing' this steeple) .As this wasSat, 17 Apr 2010 21:42:45 -0500You could always watch the Morning Line - thats as basic stuff as you're going to get.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618898#430618898You could always watch the Morning Line - thats as basic stuff as you're going to get.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:41:32 -0500onlooker 18 Apr 03:03 Special One - you can buy a million books about racing, and it will make NO difference whatsoever.Or it can make all the difference in the world.An utter waste of letters on the screen.It depends on WHO reads the info. Ghttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/23885646/flat-seasons-started?post_id=430618894#430618894onlooker 18 Apr 03:03 Special One - you can buy a million books about racing, and it will make NO difference whatsoever.Or it can make all the difference in the world.An utter waste of letters on the screen.It depends on WHO reads the info. GSat, 17 Apr 2010 21:36:13 -0500