12-30 Greystoke Prince - 8.4 place lay - a head behind the 3rd - thank feck. :^0
12-50 Pipers Blaze - 5.80 win lay - fell 1-30 Geezers Colours - 4.8 place lay - 9th :) 2-00 Monyati - 2.48 place lay - last :) 2-20 Mesbaah - 3.15 place lay - 9th :) 3-00 Red Hot Desert - 1.9 place lay - 6th :) 4-10 Altimatum - 2.16 place lay - 6th :)
3-30 Inquisitress - 2.96 place lay - 3rd - beat the 4th by a neck :(
A better day today 12-30 Greystoke Prince - 8.4 place lay - a head behind the 3rd - thank feck. :^012-50 Pipers Blaze - 5.80 win lay - fell 1-30 Geezers Colours - 4.8 place lay - 9th :)2-00 Monyati - 2.48 place lay - last :)2-20 Mesbaah - 3.15 place
actually [ in a posh voice ] we have the electrician doing some installations of a modern technoligical nature and he expects me to take him to the pub and feed him since that's what I did a couple of weeks ago so I've been in the Queens Head.
barmaid :x waitress :x :x
I've gone all trembly now :p
anyway this is what I found waiting when I got back on here .........
I think Jenson Button will win although I've only done a few trades and nothing massive. Though since thomas posted that he will be on the Jonathon Ross show this Friday that's a big plus.
Ryan Giggs is massively overhyped and I've laid accordingly. I've given reasons on the Specials threads but basically he's not had any outstanding personal achievment this year ..... I believe the chance of a concerted campaign by Man Utd supporters are slim [ more people in football hate them than support them ] ........ similar campaigns in previous years have been unsuccessful ........ and in Wales he hasn't got the massive support that say, Hoy had in Scotland, because rugby is more popular ( internationals are a sell out, while the stadium is far too large for football internationals ) and also Giggs rarely played for Wales as Ferguson usually provided him with a sick note.
'Since his debut in 1991 against West Germany, Giggs failed to attend a friendly international until some nine years later, missing a massive 18 consecutive friendly games. Officially he was "injured" for these games, though there is no doubt that was just an excuse in most instances.'
It's little known that he was unable to play for England as he was born in Wales and both parents and all four grandparents are Welsh. He was brought up in Manchester and I assume he would have preferred to play for England as he's been unable to play in any major championships with Wales.
I haven't got strong opinions about the others .....probably the next 4 in the betting ...... Haye has a winning personality ..... Cavendish for his sprinting in the Tour De France .... Ennis for whatever it was that she did ............. Strauss for his captaincy and personal contribution to winning the ashes .......... Beth Tweddle won gold at the World C'ships in 2006 and in 2009 another gold came her way in a different event, the floor exercises. However in 2008 she came 4th in the Olympics so although that shouldn't count against her it might. In 2006 she did a routine in the studio on the bars which won her 3rd place in SPOTY imo.
Personally I think Murray reaching number 2 in the world in tennis is a better achievment but I bow to public opinion which appears to be against him.
I will probably get involved on the night and am awaiting the beeb's presentations of the competititors as well as what jiggery pokery ( such as Beth Tweedlles bars routine ) will be provided inside the studio.
I would have posted earlier but there was a partial cut-off in the electricity :(
napthomas :0actually [ in a posh voice ] we have the electrician doing some installations of a modern technoligical nature and he expects me to take him to the pub and feed him since that's what I did a couple of weeks ago so I've been in the Queens
actually [ in a posh voice ] we have the electrician doing some installations of a modern technoligical nature and he expects me to take him to the pub and feed him since that's what I did a couple of weeks ago so I've been in the Queens Head.
I can change light bulbs cheaper than him.
actually [ in a posh voice ] we have the electrician doing some installations of a modern technoligical nature and he expects me to take him to the pub and feed him since that's what I did a couple of weeks ago so I've been in the Queens Head.I can c
1st Chris Hoy (cycling) 2nd Lewis Hamilton (motor racing) 3rd Rebecca Adlington (swimming)
Adlington was massive on here with what seemed like several people, but really was just a few, hyping her to the hilt. Hamilton was the original favourite with surges whenever he won a grand prix towards the latter half of the season. I believe Hoy was second if not third fav on the day. Losers blamed the Scottish vote :D
2007 Year 54
1st Joe Calzaghe (boxing) 2nd Lewis Hamilton (motor racing) 3rd Ricky Hatton (boxing)
Calzaghe should have won the previous year imo. I think Hamilton was the favourite while Hatton attracted northern support. I seem to remember the odds on Calzaghe were quite high and they tumbled in the last week though I could be wrong.
2006 Year 53 1st Zara Phillips (equestrian) 2nd Darren Clarke (golf) 3rd Beth Tweddle (gymnastics)
Darren Clarke was a massive odds on fav based on the ryder cup win and the sympathy felt for the death of his wife. There was late support for Zara - betting wise and at least one person ( attitude adjuster ? ) supported her.
2005 Year 52 1st Andrew Flintoff (cricket) 2nd **MacArthur (sailing) 3rd Steven Gerrard (football)
a clear cut win for the fav - Steven Gerrard (football) getting third not a plus for Giggs this year
2004 Year 51
1st Kelly Holmes (athletics) 2nd Matthew Pinsent (rowing) 3rd Andrew Flintoff (cricket)
I think Kelly Holmes was fav - she was with me anyhow :)
2003 Year 50
1st Jonny Wilkinson (rugby) 2nd Martin Johnson (rugby) 3rd Paula Radcliffe (athletics)
imo Martin Johnson deserved it more but Jonny W kicked the winning drop goal in extra time and hogged the media coverage. ( my first year on betfair - don't remember too much about it but I assume JW was heavily odds on. )
2008 Year 551st Chris Hoy (cycling)2nd Lewis Hamilton (motor racing)3rd Rebecca Adlington (swimming)Adlington was massive on here with what seemed like several people, but really was just a few, hyping her to the hilt.Hamilton was the original fa
This year what is different is that Button had the world championship won from his points in the first half of the season ............ if he had had his wins towards the end of the season SPOTY would be no contest.
As I've said elsewhere I'm no petrolhead but possibly what detracts from Button is that this season possibly more than other seasons showed it's how good the car is rather than the driver ... I read a quote from someone in the sport who said it's 75% car and 25% driver. When there's not much difference between the cars I assume the driver's percentage goes up and vice versa.
The three outsiders ... Tom Daley, Andy Murray and Phillips Idowu have all had significant achievments so I'd say overall it's a strong year with Giggs being so prominent in the betting making it look like an inferior year.
This year what is different is that Button had the world championship won from his points in the first half of the season ............ if he had had his wins towards the end of the season SPOTY would be no contest.As I've said elsewhere I'm no petrol
NEWS NEWS NEWSthere will be no dance off on Saturday nightbottom of the judges and pv will go automaticallyChris will be in the final.Should be odds on
I was able to do a quick trade ( 2.02 to 1.88 ) so I can sit back in anticipation with an all green book on an event I know little about.
No, it's not 'Leprauchauns I have met whilst under the influence'.
I actually watched some last Sat as you know and it was great fun. I think I was put off watching by deep-seated memories of the BBC showing 'Come Dancing' when I was still living at home with my parents.
There's a drink behind the bar for you in TT's pub :D
thanks t2 I was able to do a quick trade ( 2.02 to 1.88 ) so I can sit back in anticipation with an all green book on an event I know little about.No, it's not 'Leprauchauns I have met whilst under the influence'.I actually watched some last Sat as y
I watched the 1-10 race on IE on Saturday, and left the room when it finished.
When I came back, this was on the screen.
http://i48.tinypic.com/aeaa0j.jpg
Can somebody tell me what this is ?I watched the 1-10 race on IE on Saturday, and left the room when it finished. When I came back, this was on the screen.http://i48.tinypic.com/aeaa0j.jpg
As I've stated about a MILLION times that we don't have Sky, where do you think I was watching it ?
Pictures from the PC, commentary, which is faster than the pictures, from Timeform Radio.
As I've stated about a MILLION times that we don't have Sky, where do you think I was watching it ?Pictures from the PC, commentary, which is faster than the pictures, from Timeform Radio.
12-40 - Stormy Morning - 1.83 place lay - 3rd :) 12-50 Prioryjo - 4.6 place lay - 7th :) 1-20 Cool Mission - 2.28 place back - 3rd :) 2-00 Kheskianto - 4.5 place lay - 8th :) 3-30 Diamond Blade - 3.25 back - won :)
1-00 Rebel Duke - 1.55 place back - got as low as 1.06 - never traded out, I was in the khazi :(
1-50 Orchard King - 1.98 place lay - went to 5.0 - came back to get 3rd - never traded out as it looked tailed off :(
12-30 - Follow The Dream 1.98 place lay -**ed home :( 2-30 Capo Regime - 3.05 place lay - 3rd - Kirsty Milkshake off the xmas card list :( 3-10 Montana Gold - IR back at 4.7 - put in a lay 3 fences out of 1.33 but it wasn't facking taken - it went down to 1.21....WTF !!! :(
Intended to lay Shropshire Lass for a place but when I looked at the chart it had been backed overnight from 22/1 to 7/1 in the win market -so I left it alone, and it ran out of the frame :(
No good today, biggest bet of the day was on Montana Gold :(
Now we'll have EGG on here moaning about the whiteout.
No peace for the wicked.
3 facking hours , for this. (12-40 - Stormy Morning - 1.83 place lay - 3rd :)12-50 Prioryjo - 4.6 place lay - 7th :)1-20 Cool Mission - 2.28 place back - 3rd :)2-00 Kheskianto - 4.5 place lay - 8th :)3-30 Diamond Blade - 3.25 back - won :)1-00 Rebel
Decided to have a day off from studying today and listen to Timeform Radio while staerting to compile my next quiz.
Had 3 bets from the race by race horses that the Timeform bloke picked. He had some shorter priced winners, but the three I backed were bigger prices and were all beaten.
Layed Mr Strachan of my own accord, which won. :(
Just got back in from smoking a cigar in the garden and missed Timeform mans tip in the last race - Chalice Welcome - 25 to facking 1. :(
Decided to have a day off from studying today and listen to Timeform Radio while staerting to compile my next quiz. Had 3 bets from the race by race horses that the Timeform bloke picked. He had some shorter priced winners, but the three I backed wer
Triggerman - win lay - 2nd ...................... :) Tartak - place lay - 2nd.......................... :( Raduis Blue - win lay..nowhere................ :) Cresswell Ruby - place lay - nowhere.......... :) Fine Parchment - win back - ran like donkey.. :( Obelix De Longechaux - place lay - nowhere. :) Born Again - place back. greened up ir..........level Brett Vale - win lay ............................... :( Meethaly - place lay - bt the 4th a sh hd at 25/1 ... :(
Was going to lay Cheery Call in the last race at Kempton, but got delayed outside - 2nd from last - 9/2 :(
Xmas ? - Fack goodwill to all men.
When your luck's out, it's out. Triggerman - win lay - 2nd ...................... :)Tartak - place lay - 2nd.......................... :(Raduis Blue - win lay..nowhere................ :)Cresswell Ruby - place lay - nowhere.......... :)Fine Parchment
top 15 scored in the festival & royal ascot top 12 & 10 in the others
--------THE GAME 79 ---------BAGGERS 73 -------------GOTH 72 ----MAKE MY HAY 70
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Any of the four players above can take the title of placepotter of the year With a max 10 points up for grabs Green Willow cannot win the title but is in pole position to take the accumulative points total Crown which is in its first year.
57 PLAYERS HAVE MADE " THE FRAME " THIS YEAR ANYONE WANTING TO KNOW THEIR SCORE JUST ASK.
25 comps gone so far 1 left for 2009top 15 scored in the festival & royal ascottop 12 & 10 in the others--------THE GAME 79---------BAGGERS 73-------------GOTH 72----MAKE MY HAY 70===================Any of the four players above can take the title of
Last meeting the Hennessy is not in the archive for some reason so just going to store the updated table here in case this meeting does not appear in the archive by Boxing day.
Thanks again for the horse Thomas
Last meeting the Hennessy is not in the archive for some reason so just going to store the updated table here in case this meeting does not appear in the archive by Boxing day.Thanks again for the horse Thomas
Specific rules on how voting will work on the final will be published nearer the time.
from http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/about/voting.shtml
thomas
so they could change the scoring so the judges scores are more important ?
Scoring - The FinalSpecific rules on how voting will work on the final will be published nearer the time.from http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/about/voting.shtmlthomasso they could change the scoring so the judges scores are more important ?
just got in in time for C.Gordon's winner in the 1.35
C Gordon
Morestead, Hants
DATE RACE CONDITIONS RACE OUTCOME JOCKEY RPR DIFF 12Dec09 Lin 21Hy C4HcCh 3K 1/10 1L, Senor Shane[12/1]10-7tv1 C M Studd 10Dec09 **24GS C4NvHcCh 3K 1/14 ½L, Absolute Shambles[12/1]10-7 Colin Bolger 08Dec09 Fon 20Sft C4NvH 3K 3/13 11L, Princely Hero[16/1]10-12 R J Greene 03Dec09 Wcn 21Hy C4HcCh 3K 4/8 10½L, Honour's Dream[20/1]11-6v1 C Wallis 03Dec09 Lei 21Sft C5SlHcH 2K 1/14 1L, Sovereign Spirit[14/1]11-3tp Gerard Tumelty 01Dec09 Lin 16St C6Hc 1K 11/13 35L, Sovereign Spirit[40/1]10-5t Mr C Bevan 30Nov09 Fol 21Sft C5NvHcCh 3K 5/8 31L, Winning Show[5/1]10-11t Colin Bolger
last 13 days runners, previous to today's 14-1 winner
+34 before today +48 after
25 freely available when it was in the lead ...... which I took as I missed the start.
Afternoon all :)just got in in time for C.Gordon's winner in the 1.35C Gordon Morestead, Hants DATE RACE CONDITIONS RACE OUTCOME JOCKEY RPR DIFF12Dec09 Lin 21Hy C4HcCh 3K 1/10 1L, Senor Shane[12/1]10-7tv1 C M Stu
Hopeless over fences, much better form over the sticks, also better on softer ground, no form whatsoever in recent runs, back over hurdles today on softer ground. Last two runs over hurdles on soft ground not heavy 1st of 11 2nd of 11 When it won in march over hurdles it had been PU on its previous run over fences. With 9st 11lb on the horses back today the 40/1 seems a fair price in an open looking race.
Morning allOscar Trial 12.20 CattHopeless over fences, much better form over the sticks, also better on softer ground, no form whatsoever in recent runs, back over hurdles today on softer ground.Last two runs over hurdles on soft ground not heavy1s
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