New Posts For Thread: I've Boycotted racing channels for what I believe are good reasonshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasonsHas anyone else done what I do and not watch ATR/RUK/ITV due to mainly the dishonesty surrounding betting?The constant lies regarding bets struck from bookmaker reps and supposed trusted faces in the industryThe relentless advertising (I know it's evRe the OP me too for the same reasons > 3yrs ago and I do not miss it.If many of us feel the same then a planned mass e mailing to the heads of the company's concerned explaining why might be worth attempting.? I think the other issue which is finallhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553457995#553457995Re the OP me too for the same reasons > 3yrs ago and I do not miss it.If many of us feel the same then a planned mass e mailing to the heads of the company's concerned explaining why might be worth attempting.? I think the other issue which is finallMon, 29 Jan 2018 20:57:14 -0600FiveTimes29 Jan 18 23:43Joined: 20 Feb 12| Topic/replies: 149 | Blogger: FiveTimes's blogWhat was the build up to McCoy saying what he did to Lydia hislop?The original huffing started in 2007 when McCoy reacted with his famous quote (incidentally Frahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553457161#553457161FiveTimes29 Jan 18 23:43Joined: 20 Feb 12| Topic/replies: 149 | Blogger: FiveTimes's blogWhat was the build up to McCoy saying what he did to Lydia hislop?The original huffing started in 2007 when McCoy reacted with his famous quote (incidentally FraMon, 29 Jan 2018 18:04:27 -0600Watching the sport is fine (and necessary of course if punting) - but mute button for 99.9% of the 'opinions' that are spouted around from the TV coverage, I agree OP.Problem is that 90% of the programs are opinions sadly, rather than actually showinhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553457067#553457067Watching the sport is fine (and necessary of course if punting) - but mute button for 99.9% of the 'opinions' that are spouted around from the TV coverage, I agree OP.Problem is that 90% of the programs are opinions sadly, rather than actually showinMon, 29 Jan 2018 17:44:52 -0600What was the build up to McCoy saying what he did to Lydia hislop?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553457053#553457053What was the build up to McCoy saying what he did to Lydia hislop?Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:43:26 -0600DenzilPenberthy 29 Jan 18 21:14 Can anyone remember that night when Lydia Hislop and Steve Mellish opened up the floor on betting restrictions whilst Kempton was on.They were inundated with emails and even Steve said he knows he wouldn't be ablehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553456689#553456689DenzilPenberthy 29 Jan 18 21:14 Can anyone remember that night when Lydia Hislop and Steve Mellish opened up the floor on betting restrictions whilst Kempton was on.They were inundated with emails and even Steve said he knows he wouldn't be ableMon, 29 Jan 2018 16:30:39 -0600Some very good points really well made Studious_1.. I understand the points you make about money, but a lot of these pundits are professional journalists and occasionally, and I DO mean occasionally, when a question needs to be asked or constructivehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553456487#553456487Some very good points really well made Studious_1.. I understand the points you make about money, but a lot of these pundits are professional journalists and occasionally, and I DO mean occasionally, when a question needs to be asked or constructiveMon, 29 Jan 2018 16:07:41 -0600It was and I felt very sorry for her as she's a terrific advocate of the sport and always has been. She's not been nearly as outspoken at times as she could have been since - left it's mark that episode imo and is the 'showcase' example as to why othttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553456117#553456117It was and I felt very sorry for her as she's a terrific advocate of the sport and always has been. She's not been nearly as outspoken at times as she could have been since - left it's mark that episode imo and is the 'showcase' example as to why otMon, 29 Jan 2018 15:23:16 -0600Regarding criticism of rides I doubt anyone will forget that sh ithawk McCoy and the "How many winners have you ridden?" to Lydia that was f ing low imohttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553456081#553456081Regarding criticism of rides I doubt anyone will forget that sh ithawk McCoy and the "How many winners have you ridden?" to Lydia that was f ing low imoMon, 29 Jan 2018 15:17:49 -0600Can anyone remember that night when Lydia Hislop and Steve Mellish opened up the floor on betting restrictions whilst Kempton was on.They were inundated with emails and even Steve said he knows he wouldn't be able to bet if he wasn't in the positionhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553456053#553456053Can anyone remember that night when Lydia Hislop and Steve Mellish opened up the floor on betting restrictions whilst Kempton was on.They were inundated with emails and even Steve said he knows he wouldn't be able to bet if he wasn't in the positionMon, 29 Jan 2018 15:14:29 -0600Aladdin, I agree with you regarding most pundits eulogising over winning rides and being afraid to call out bad rides or indeed even ones which look at best dodgy and at worst corrupt.The problem with comparing them with football pundits unfortunatelhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30985257/ive-boycotted-racing-channels-for-what-i-believe-are-good-reasons?post_id=553456025#553456025Aladdin, I agree with you regarding most pundits eulogising over winning rides and being afraid to call out bad rides or indeed even ones which look at best dodgy and at worst corrupt.The problem with comparing them with football pundits unfortunatelMon, 29 Jan 2018 15:12:01 -0600