LUCKY PINS September Pinalong new thread

Just a quick update, yes BB I'm out of hosp and feeling immeasurably better thanks, after a small operation, as to the possibility of a return to Pins, I still feel I need a break, but if an opening appears at some future point, I may reapply,go Pins.

hi bettys soz about last week,im back now & ready to go,hope things remain good hoss.

good to have you back, book.

Good to hear you are on the mend, Hoss.

Glad to hear the good news Hoss.

Glad you're feeling better Hoss

Rather than wait for Saturday, I'm going for Skysurfers - 4.05 Sandown tomorrow

UL FCH

I've pinned julius Geezer ew at Ayr today. GL Pins.

Still no show from the man - I propose we ask about for a replacement if he doesn't show next week? OK?

Gone for Alben Star - Ayr 2.45

Good luck with the Geezer, BB

Summer Soul 5.05 ayr g/l all.

another winner from Ra. WD indeed and good luck to all Pins still to play today.

Hi guys, not around much today so have pinned Red Cadeaux in the 330, can someone else keep an eye on whether a wildcard needed

Nice one yesterday RN.  Good luck all selecting today.

If you need wildcards today, I quite like the chances of Marywell - 2.20 New and Rimth - 2.45 Ayr

GL all pins

Well done Ra Nova with your winner yesterday.

I'm going to stick with Victoire De Lyphar who did me a good turn when he won at York (both financially and in the naps comp!).
Obvious concerns about him hitting a flat spot and finding this sharp enough (perhaps not surprising given he's out of a Shirley Heights mare!) against this class of opposition - but hopefully he's still progressive and he can keep tabs with them.

Not particularly strong on anything today though I did consider Mister Hughie (3.40, Newb), just in case they start playing dodgems up the stands' rail and he gets a clear run down the outer from his low draw.

Others on my shortlist were Lowther (Silver Cup) given he was second in the race last year and had a pipe-opener at Donny last week.

Also The Paddyman (2.30 Newbury), who looks overpriced given Fallon is taking over from Robinson, and on the figures, he has a good chance of second at least.

Good luck with your picks, Pins.

gone for spas dancer e.w in the 525 newb,gl team

1 place from 4 selection - what a load of rubbish!

Oh well, at least Victor mananged to save my blushes and got the place points.

Do we need another selection and has anyone got one

If you've got one George put it up - I right out of form at the moment

FCH, struggling here to find one. Of the races left we can select in, I was looking at Red River Boy EW in the 5.45 @ Wolver.Stable had a decent winner with Who's Shirl t'other day, the 7lb apprentice has ridden a couple of winners recently, and RRB's not badly drawn in 5, and he should have a 'hare' to chase in Annia Galeria.

What do you think?

Sorry George, just posted Pavement Games in the same race before we ran out of time as it seems to be in form.

Nice place points earlier

Thanks, FCH.

Good luck with Pavement Games.

Unlucky book - 2 NRs - typical, it just had to finish 4th!

apologies to all today - i forgot to mention i'd be working nearly all day. nice place points, GEORGE.

Cheers, bettysboy. My other possible selections ran poorly, but hey, onwards and upwards, hopefully!

Good luck Pins for this week.

ttt

a quiet week. A pub pall of mine phoned from holiday in Spain yesterday and asked me put a £20 double on more than 6 goals in both the Chelsea and Man Utd games last night.
Of course I gave him somethin terrible for such mug betting - but I did at least put the bet on, so I'm not having to fork out a grand of me own money.
GL this week Pins.

GL with yours tonight, krl

My pick is Kakatosi in tomorrows big Ascot hndicap. GL Pins.

Gone for Mizen Raven e/w - 3.20 Market Rasen

Good luck all.

gone with Valery Borzhov in the 310, gl all pins playing

I'm going to go for I'm A Dreamer (each-way, 1.55 Ascot).
Hopefully the going stick is accurate and bang up the middle is the place to be. I'm encouraged that they have bothered to secure Johnny Murtagh for the ride.
There are already 4 out, but still 4 places at the moment.

I'd fear Sajjhaa because she looks the part and was massively impressive at Bath LTO, but at the prices...

I did consider taking Quannah Parker in the 4.55 Haydock at a bit of a price. The angles in being the stable form, drop in the ratings and the chance to race with some dig in the ground for the first time this season - but given he has shown next to nowt this season, it was too much of a leap of faith!

Good luck with your picks.

Ah, not great, but no complaints - a few place points is better than nowt!

George have you got any views for a Wildcard.  Please feel free to put one up.

Nice place points again

FCH, I'm tempted by Atlantic Tiger in the 5.25 @ Ascot, being an uexposed 3YO against his elders.

I think he has been crying out for a step up in trip. The concern I've have is that he looks a gross horse and that he'd need it after 49 days off, having blown out last time.
He's 11-2 with the books, so I guess we could take it each-way.

As I mentioned above, Quannah Parky was the 'chancey' one I was considering at a bit of a price.

What do you think, or do you have something in mind yourself?

George I would go with either of yours.

I don't get much time to study the form and tend to stick to the scoop 6 races on a Saturday.

Good luck with whichever you choose.

Cheers FCH, I'll go with Atlantic Tiger, each-way. Are we going to need 2 wildcards or is book around?

No sign of either book or the man this week, so I'll put up your other one George.

Cheers, FCH.

4th - didn't look to stay the mile. Oh well, that's my 100% record gone of having got something back on my selections.

Sorry chaps, that was woeful.

Not sure what to make of Atlantic Tiger, looked as if he was going to be well beaten, but kept on not to be beaten that far in fifth.

Whatever, it's not good enough and it's back to the drawing board for me!

sorry guys, work is very busy at the moment, even for a shift worker like me and i cannot be around as much as i'd like to be -----honestly. thnx FCH and GEORGE.B for keeping it going today.

Gone for Laaheb today at Ascot, guys

That Mafki was disapointing yesterday. Hannon must be kicking himself as Canford Cliffs would have won that race. Pretty poor QE2, I think.

Well done, Ra Nova. I feared Fallon had got back up on the line, but thankfully not!

As the month ends on Thursday, do we have to give our final selection for September by then, or is it still classed as a normal week and selections can be given on Saturday?

GEORGE - the week always ends on a Saturday in the team comp, regardless of date.

Cheers, bettysboy - just thought I'd better check.

I did contemplate putting up History Repeating at decent odds in the 2.30 at Bath. It was just a seller she won at Yarmouth, but did well to win it after missing the break. She looks to have a bit of size about her and is by Singspiel, so improvement isn't out of the question as she develops.

I've had a little on at 80s, just in case! Though perhaps a bit too speculative to make it a selection.

That wasn't one of my better 'guesses'. On the plus side, I've still got my 10 points.

good to see your normal service resumed Ra, wd mate

Nice winner yesterday RN

Well done again Ra. Gone for Lakeman who has his ground and on a decent mark , pity he is not 25`s like last year when winning in similar conditions at Musselburgh.

shanelee1966 will join you if that's ok as a replacement for the man who's been absent for a while now.

bettysboy = Am i right in thinking i start next week? if ok with you.

shanelee1966 - please feel free to put up a pick tomorrow if you want, but you may have to call it a wildcard for "the man".

Please ask on here if you want any rules clarifying.

Welcome to The Lucky Pins - we're a friendly bunch who you'll get to know easily enough. GL

Thanks bettys, so one selection per week, no excuse for at least placing if not winning then.
From your above post i take it i may only be temporary ?

Best of luck to all players, i`ll try for a few winners

welcome aboard shanelee

gone with Space Station in the 535 at Epsom.

good luck all pins playing today, will try and stick my head in later to make sure we have a full hand (tho we now should)

Morning fund, thanks

bettysboy - i think i now understand your earlier post, i can post for this week which finishes
today as a wildcard, but next week and beyond i`ll be a permanent member of the team ?
Sorry if i sound a little slow.

Welcome shanelee.

I'm going for Codemaster - 3.20 Redcar
Good luck all

shane

thats indeed what he meant, you'll get used to betty [;)]

afternoon guys, i'll have alook and see what ican play today.
Yes shane you are now a Lucky Pin - there is no escape!!

Thanks FCH. I`ll post a wild card today.

I`ve gone for Together 1:55 Newmarket (wildcard)

Best of luck team, got a feeling today`s not going to be easy days punting.

Welcome Shane, good luck with Together.

I've gone with State Opera (EW) in the other Sales race. Which may not be the cleverest thing to have done if a high draw turns out to be a negative.
I was quite taken with him when he won at Hamilton, and given he's a Shamardal / Unfuwain cross who is already proven on soft, that's where my pin has landed.

Good luck with your picks today.

Nice one GEORGE, a very good chance yours.

Cheers Shane, though tbh, given the price has collaped; queries over the draw; he's up against it on the figures; and there are 'could-be-anything' horses like Fury (who too was impressive on debut) and Cobbs Quay (who should handle the ground well) up against him; it's probably a shocking selction!

But it's the best I could come up with! I do have a couple of 'guessy' selections - but I've gone with the potential.

gone with elliptical 340 new,e.w.gl team

ul Shane

I know, thought she`d got that one.

GEORGE - I`ve backed Cobbs Quay, small stakes.

Hardlines Shane - I think the man with the stun gun got her

Just realised I forgot to post my selection on the Naps comp as well - DOH!

Sorry guys RE: my post at 13.22 - took the wrong one.

apologies - ihave pinned Nationalism and forgot to let you all know. GL team.

er.... Nationalism is for bettysboy (which is me)

how does that get beat?