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high_lander
06 Apr 26 16:11
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Took no part in the race, should be a non-runner.

Bookies are keeping the money on a horse that never had a chance of winning. Isn't that theft?
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Report high_lander April 6, 2026 4:13 PM BST
PLUMPTON 3.45
Report sadlers April 6, 2026 4:14 PM BST
Under starters orders and you’ve lost .just unlucky.
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 4:23 PM BST
In a game of chance the gambler must have an opportunity to win. The horse took no part in the race therefore the gambler never had an opportunity to win. Keeping the money wagered is theft.
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 4:32 PM BST
Its all part of the game.
You were unlucky but certainly no theft there
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 4:41 PM BST
It was the norm, for as long as I can remember, that bookies issued a refund under these circumstances, but it has changed in the last 5 or 6 years I just don't know why.
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 4:44 PM BST
But,never on here as you well know
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 4:56 PM BST
?
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 4:58 PM BST
You have been a member for 15 years and don't understand the Rules of BF?
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:01 PM BST
Please explain oh wise one
Report s.kenbo April 6, 2026 5:08 PM BST
If bookies wish to return the stakes as a goodwill gesture then that’s fair enough. Rule 4’s for winning punters in that scenario wouldn’t be right though.
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:11 PM BST
Of course it would be right, the horse took no part. No race no bet.
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:12 PM BST
We had better change the Rules of Racing for Highlander.
"there can be only one" and we have certainly found himLaugh
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:21 PM BST
Not at all upurarse protector of bookies, it used to be the norm to refund by every bookie. Did I get ur name right? Laugh
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:23 PM BST
Sorry I meant uptheirse I hear you like that Wink
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:25 PM BST
"Don't lose your head Macleod" as well as your money.
After all,a pound must be a lot for you to loseLaugh
Report s.kenbo April 6, 2026 5:27 PM BST
What about if an Evens fav was under orders and it happened? Every winning punter would have big a rule 4.
Report Rico-Dangleflaps April 6, 2026 5:32 PM BST
rules are archaic and embarrassing..as ewe say,horse took no part shud be a nr.
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:33 PM BST
Until you get an evens chance that whips round at the start and you "swipe it",Rico.Laugh
Without rules there would only be anarchy
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:35 PM BST
BTW,why mention Book makers on an Exchange Forum,highlander?
Report Rico-Dangleflaps April 6, 2026 5:37 PM BST
i wont be swiping folk hall..only watch last furlong.
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:39 PM BST
A pound? That's a very weak riposte. Try again son.
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:40 PM BST
I have been the recipient and the loser in the past when the Dish ruled.
It is what it is
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:40 PM BST
No run No bet
Report s.kenbo April 6, 2026 5:42 PM BST
That’s down to the Stewards to declare it a n/r, not the bookies.

If it’s ain’t gonna cost them much some firms will refund the stake.
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:44 PM BST
Stewards are on the payroll
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:44 PM BST
Care to post your supposed losing bet,highlander?
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:46 PM BST
I didn't say I had a bet. I was merely remarking on the lack of sportsmanship by yourself and the bookies.
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 5:47 PM BST
Why do you love the bookies so much, iron?
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 5:54 PM BST
Go away you utter urine taking cretin
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 6:02 PM BST
Someone has anger issues Plain
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 6:05 PM BST
Better bait required in future,MacleodLaugh
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 6:12 PM BST
That was a darned good haul... but I am genuinely angry that they kept the peoples hard earned on a horse that didn't run.
Report s.kenbo April 6, 2026 6:18 PM BST
Feck everyone else!!
Report s.kenbo April 6, 2026 6:19 PM BST
Fluck everyone else!
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 6:36 PM BST
!5 years a member on here was a fair clue,kenbo
Report top2rated April 6, 2026 7:05 PM BST
uptheirons  6 Apr 26  17:35

BTW,why mention Bookmakers on an Exchange Forum,highlander?


Didn't stop you giving Sean Graham a mention the other day, uptheirony.

Laugh
Report top2rated April 6, 2026 7:10 PM BST
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 7:10 PM BST
In  response to idiots,Top2,you obsessive cretin
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 7:16 PM BST
Are you and Grassgow relatedLaugh
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 7:33 PM BST
You still here, iron? After the ass wooping you just took Shocked
Report high_lander April 6, 2026 7:35 PM BST
You still here, iron? After the a*s  wooping you just took Shocked
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 7:39 PM BST
Top2 doesn't actually bet but posts endless cartoons on here.
IHTH
Report uptheirons April 6, 2026 7:41 PM BST
Have you ever actually had a bet on BF,Macleod?
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