sounds interesting..aint you tried punting to make a living?

Willie, yes very interesting and i get around, Sweden is not the only country i've worked in outside England (left in 1984).

As for punting for a living, we both know it's really difficult pre-race, backing or laying, although i've never tried IR at an exchange office or on track as you do. In the days of Frankel and Sprinter Sacre i did make some decent money, but it wasn't my source of income, and backing shorties is not always the road to riches, the 'unbeatable' Minding at 4/11 in the Irish 1000 guineas cost me a few bob to reinforce that. I think i'm reasonably knowledgable about the game, although there are many on here that could say the same, but irrespective of that, i don't need to punt for a living as long as i can get a work contract.

backing   odds on shots  you only    need to look at the prem comp on here   every month

some guys have a 80%  hit rate  but  finish up  losing say  5 points ....

hes  not  sure...  I have a brain    ...lets  see

... judging by the state of his posts i would say AFFIRMATIVE george.

you could be laying dancing on a dream 5.50 southw?

The last of my 8 consecutive days 'fun' challenge to select a daily nap lay. There are several meetings today, 5 flat in UK and a NH in Ireland, and around 20 races with runners priced at 5/2 or less (my preferred odds limit for the sake of this thread).

2 of the meetings are on AW tracks that i'm not a fan of, and the Irish one at Kilbeggan, a track with such tight turns that jockeys get dizzy, and the going will probably be described as heavy to waterlogged in places.

Currently £350 in profit after 7/7 successful lays, so there will still be a decent return even in the event of sods law and i fail today. I narrowed it down to 3 lays last night, but a couple have drifted to the low 4's, so i'm relying on the other, that wasn't my first choice.

3.30 Thirsk Tamkeen

A progressive 2 year old in 3 average maiden races last year, not beaten far in each. The form of those that have run since is patchy to say the least, but the better of them appears to be the winner Three Saints Boy, who has won again, albeit in a small novices race at Pontefract. Generally races prominently, but looks very one paced, and being a Kyllachy colt may be better suited to a shorter trip, although it will not be a problem today. Also entered in a handicap on Thursday, and the fact it runs in another maiden today could be a positive or a negative as far as laying it is concerned. Fitness has to be taken on trust and the betting may provide a clue, at the moment he is vying for favourtism.

His main rival could be Bacacarat who has a similar profile, but has probably made more progress and has already run this season, so should be fit. He finished 3rd in that 7f race, that looked a decent field, and was staying on well, so will like the 8f today. The winner, Porth Swtan is a good yardstick and was only beaten 1/2L by King Rufus who is rated 103.

It's not a 2 horse race by any means, the lightly raced Valdolobo and The Navigator both ran well as 2 year olds, specially the latter who stayed on well behind the 2/5 favourite Stephensons Rocket, who had previously finished 2nd to the subsequent listed winner Crossed Baton. I can't see any of the 4 outsiders winning, but i wouldn't discount Slipstream. Good luck.

Lay @ 3.15

30-Apr-18
11:19:15    15:30 Thirsk
Tamkeen - Win
Betfair Bet ID 1:124014253968 | Matched: 30-Apr-18 11:58:37    Lay    3.15    50.00    107.50
50.00
Matched

Won't be free for long if Corbyn gets in Lampus.

He's got Cornwall pencilled in to take the population of Somalia.

All the best man with the great christian name

Obviously all shrewdys where christened Andrew

Good luck AIS this one for a clean sweep

Good luck Andrew

I've included Slipstream in an EW multi, thought he up showed up OK for a fair way at Newbury before being left behind by the pair who might have been advantaged by drifting stands side; wants this for a mark, but hopefully will strip fitter and some better ground will help.

Thanks Andrew.

GL

Good luck George, as you say, could be running for a handicap mark, although not discounted and is an EW squeak if those that haven't run this season don't perform.

Great  Laying  Andrew 

Mission accomplished, well done Andrew

WD Andrew, top class laying

Great stuff well done mate.

Well done Andrew,top laying.

Thanks for the comments guys.

Is it George B or Delta that use the term 'a pleasing thread'

Mwtt, good luck with Mr Buttons in the 5.50. On breeding, you're definitely on the right one, and he has experience of the fibresand that the filly, Dancing On A Dream doesn't. His win has been subsequently endorsed by Arthurs Spirit who won LTO, beating Dancing On A Dream 3L, albeit receiving 5lb.

Against him (as you noted) can he concede 11 lb to an early season filly ? This is a lot of weight and equates to a tadge over 3.5L. On a line through Arthurs Spirit, it will be very close, and i wouldn't be surprised if the camera was needed. Not a race for me, but if i had to play, i would be with yours.