Lucky Pins Champions League thread

Well done with the points.

be an interesting sort that if it could jump, sorry guys :(

Punts extend their lead at the top and we're chewing nails now.

I do like having my weekends back - I was getting really pi$$ed with the rolling shift pattern i had to do. Guess i shouda made more of myself.. heh heh.

It's looking grim! Though, even in the unlikely event that we do qualify, starting next week with a 100-point deficit would make it mission impossible anyway.

always look on the bright side, brian

Yes, cheer up Brian

famous last words and all that, but looks like we in a Champions Final!

Go Pins! [:)]

And only about one hundred point deficit to make up on the favs....

anyone hiding a 16/1 winner on monday up their sleeve please let us know asap [;)]

well done on the making the final guys, if we go down may as well be in flames

In the hope that Huntingdon beats the frost, I've gone for Najca de Thaix e/w in the 12.35.  I suspect that there is going to be little or no turf racing during the week.

Have i got this right lads, i may as well go for a big price win ??

Or we could select 8 even-money winners to give us a 60-point lead, and then hope for the best

Wouldn't go trying to find big priced winners, personally. If we can score with about five or six from the eight picks, we might make it interesting.
I'm swithering about one today at Southwell. I was keen on Muldoon's Picnic at Huntingdon, so disapointed to see the meeting is off.

I've got an inkling for one at a bit of a price, so I'll take a chance with it, 10 points win.

Steed: 1.45 Suvvell (currently a 10 / 12-1 poke with the books).

The sire, Mujahid, has decent stats at the track (eg Hidden Glory won t'other day at 25-1).

Has shaped as if needeing more of a test than 6f (eg as when grabbing 3rd late on under today's jockey at Hamilton behind a Noseda hotpot).

Has Julie Burke's valuable 7lb claim to help and gets the cheeky-cheekpieces for the first time.

The run at Wolver LTO possibly not as bad as it appeared given he didn't get much of run around the inside.

A bit chancey this because the horse may not be straightforward (has been led to post and fluffed the start). But possibly some positives too, so that's where my pin has landed.

Good luck with your picks this week.

GL, George. I was keen on Love Delta in the 2.15. The way it won it's last race was quite remarkable but the trip of 7F does put me off a bit. It gets well behind in it's races and seems to resent the kickback.
I won't let it run loose and I'll have a few quid on Steed as well.

Had a great lift yesterday with an each way lucky fifteen. All four won at 5/2, 11/2, 4/1 and 11/4. Could have done with using one of them as a selection...

Congratulations on the Lucky 15 win, RN.

I couldn't put you off Love Delta. Looks as if 7f won't be a problem on both sides of pedigree (damsire AP Indy) and runs like it could suit. But as you say, that tendency to get behind is a slight concern. The MJ horses seem right back in form after a lull.

Steed is a bit speculative, but in a weak race, worth a small bet.

Good luck.

Having just seen that interview with Julie Burke on the chances of Steed, I'm hardly filled with confidence I got the impression she was saying he's a bit of a hound!

Julie

Game on, chaps!

wow, great shout (tho i did ask for 16/1 [;)] )

Brilliant GEORGE, well done

Well done George. Game on now. Maybe even KRL will come up with a winner, but I wouldn't hold my breath [;)]

Glad I didn't go with Love Delta - race panned out as I thought it might.

Cheers, guys. It got a bit desperate in the last few strides but thankfully the head-bob went our way.

RN, he's either a horse to back when drawn on the outside (the outside appears an advantage today, incidentally) and can avoid the kick-back, or one for a small bet in-running at big odds.

just got back from walking the dog and a few pints... CRACKING WINNER GEORGE. It's sure put it up to 'em and gives the rest of us a real fillip to back your winner up with a few ourselves. very nice

It's certainly put a different perspective on things, BB - for now, at least, the chance to be more selective and play EW or at shorter odds.

I have one in the pipeline for tomorrow, double figure price on here, Crystallus 3:20 Wolves.

FANTASTIC opener George B. Couldn't have set the final up any better.

Inspired George [:D]

When the chips are down the Pins get sticking!

So thats your secret FCH!!!

Im going for Crystallus 3:20 e/w

I'm going to go for Omaruru ( each way ) in the 12.35 at Plumpton. The ex-Prescott flat stayer, Comedy Act, is odds on favourite but it's worth taking it on as it's first time over jumps and the sharp track at Plumpton is not sure to suit.
I managed to get 10/1 last night with Betfair but note it's down to around 6 or 7/1 now

Shane, I know the horse quite well because when she ran at Wolver on her second run, she was still patently green and didn't handle the bend from a wide draw, and I thought the run was much better than it looked. So when she turned up at Lingfield 3 weeks later with a better draw, I napped her in the AW comp' and had a decent EW bet on her, and she did me a good turn coming second at 25s.

I must admit, the wide draw over 5f again worries me, but it isn't insurmountable. So good luck!

Well done on the place points, RN.
A big thanks to Mark Bradburn for keeping that going for 3rd, imo, bearing in mind its third run for a mark, could've eased off slightly when his winning chance had gone.

GEORGE - I backed her too then, n/r today.
I`ll select one tomorrow.

Well done RN, good shout.

nice place points Ra.

Nice points RN

Gone for Faithful Duchess - 2.55 Southwell
Some foul weather forecast for later in the week may even put the all weather cards at risk

UL, FCH - the Punts just missed with their pin today as well.

Yeah, unlucky FCH. Seems to be a lot of anger about the ride it was given.

5 bullets left against the Punts' 7...could be going to the wire this one

Morning troops, Ive pinned Dubai Crest 1:40 Ling.
Shall i go e/w ??

gone with Ohio Gold in the 2.40, rare for me to go in early but not sure what racing left after today this week

sorry guys :(

not quite sure what to make of that, didnt seem to be able to quicken but then stayed on ok

could do with someone picking a 2/1 favourite?

normally i'd be very happy with a 2/1 winner, but i think more may be needed unless the weather gets really bad Punts can't make use of all their selections. I'll be in no hurry yet to pick this week.

22 points behind, and our 3 selections against their 6.

I don't think EW is any good unless it's a big price. Anyone got a 5-1+ winner up their sleeve

3 winning favs might be enough, George?

Say 3 2-1 shots?

Which would be 90 points and a 70 point lead, in theory. You could be right, RN.

my point GEORGE...... i think we need a bigger priced winner than 2/1. Easy to say much more difficult to provide. We still have two days... and so do the Punts..

I must admit, bb, my inclination would be to try and find one at a price, but RN could be right and 3 winning favs may be enough if results don't go the Punts' way.

Whichever way you choose to play it, good luck.

Ra, tis difficult indeed and i'm open to some coaching..

Going for Cois Farraig 2.10 ascot ew. trying to get the best of both worlds in the compy with what i think is a progressive horse - fingers crossed for the pins.

GL krl

a busy day tommorrow for tipsters, so GL to those still to play

Possibly just the 6 races at Suvvell to go at

Yes looks like Sunny Southwell.

Gone for Silaah 14.05

Navan is on too, though I'm struggling to decide how to play this. Nearly 23 points behind, so a short priced winner required to even it up and maybe a longer priced one to clinch it....hhmmm

Well the Punts have made all their selections so I'm now considering one of Mubrook, Its All Hush Hush and Thunderball. Thoughts anyone?

Also - please look at possible wildcard, although I expect book will make a selection..

bb, I selected Thunderball in the AW comp' the other day and I wasn't impressed with the way he faded in the straight. Perhaps as it says in the paper, they'll ride him more patiently over a shorter trip.

Why does he appeal to you today?

GEROGE- i think he went quick over a mile the other day and although yet to win over 7f has placed nearly half the times hes run over it. BUT mostly i think the price looks good and if it does sneak a win then we'd be bang there with a chance of winning.

or it may be hes just there to tow along docofthebay

Dandy also has Something in there too, but he's very weak in the betting, though there's also a chunk up there wanting to lay the Doc at 8.8.

will wait until after 1.00 at Southwell to play - but looks like I'll pick one of the two in Ireland if the price seems good enough to take us ahead of the Punts.

Good luck chaps however you decide to play it today

Ive pinned Mubrook at Navan. Should be about 4/1 and if krls selection wins we should add about 90 points to our total, with the Punts currently leading by 43 points. I think they've wasted two selections in the 2.40, so that leaves them with only Diggerat to score, if Silaah wins the 2.05.

We also still have books' selection - anyone got a wildcard lined up just in case?

Use one of your other selections, bb, if book doesn't show?

Last races are 3.15 / 3.25 (assuming Navan gets through the card).

bb, your 2 Navan selections are both non-runners.

So we still need 2 more selections (if book doesn't select).

thnx GEORGE - i've reselected Nightjar. Still leaves us with one pick - prob in 3.15 Southwell. Any thoughts?

I`ve napped Cape Of Storms in Div 1, see what you guys think of its chances.

N/R shane... a horrible race this last, Bel Cantor could win if running anywhere near his mark

I looked at the race thoroughly as I needed a selection for the AW comp', and I went round in circles.

Is today the day for Bell Cantor now its mark is down a little more?
Blinkers first time for Darcy's Pride - could they spark her back to life?
Ballyvonane - got a dirt pedigree but will he stay the 6f?

And I haven't mentioned the 2 favs!

What do you think?

FAV (AOS) seems to perform better in biggish fields so maybe not enough pace here.

Hang fire til after the 2.05, because if Bonnie Prince Blue wins, we may need one at a price.

GEORGE - i have to go out now. Can you select the wildcard?

ta,

No probs, bb, I think it will have to be one at a price in case the Punts' win the 2.40.

thnx GEORGE - if the Punt win 240 then they deservedly win outright methinks, so not sure price will matter unless Silaah doesn't win 205.

OK, will select Bel Cantor if Silaah wins, if not - Ballyvonane at a price.

Sorry, forgot about Nightjar. As we both thought Bel Cantor has a chance, I'll go with that.

Good luck with the selections

Well done, bb, great call. I'm pleased Thunderball didn't win - I was getting worried when I saw it being backed.

Oh well, no complaints, as least we're going into the last race with a fair chance - which didn't look likely when we were trailing by 100 points!

Nice winner BB

best of luck pins

Unlucky Pins, you really made a good fight of this - the result rested on the outcome of the last race, an ideal end to the first running of this end of season competition.

Best wishes, and see you all in 2011

regards
HH

well done bb, unlucky team, a gallant effort

As fundy above, great comp, well done team.

Great effort and an exciting finish.

Have a great Christmas Pins.

cracking contest and VWD everyone. Punts led from the start of the week and we couldn't quite pull 'em back. Hopefully see you all in the New Year. MERRY CHRISTMAS PINS!!

Unlucky Pins - we made a great fist of it. Sorry I wasn't around today but just spend 8 hours in casualty as my old mum slipped on ice and broke her wrist. The pavements up here are nothing short of disgraceful - thick with ice and uneven.

Merry Christmas and a HNY to all the Pins

Hopefully a swift recovery RN.

Best wishes to all the pins, see you in the New Year.

Happy Christmas all.

Sorry to hear about your mum Ra ,could not agree more about the pavements , fallen a few times myself(non drink related).

Hear from you all next year

Have a good 'un, Pins - and come back refreshed, ready for a major assault on the 2011 title

Best wishes to your mum, RN - hope she makes a quick recovery.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, Pins. Its been great fun and very topsy turvy. Never a dull moment.

Seasons Greetings
Health, wealth & happiness to Team members & families

hope you all had a great xmas and happy new year to all

HAPPY NEW YEAR PINS ( although I suspect our Scottish contingent are already celebrating to the hilt and won't see this message until February). Just remember guys its a lump of coal, not a lump of coke. And when you bring a bottle of blended you're supposed to leave with blended - no nicking the hosts best malt every time. [;)]

To all the pins, the very best for the new year, lets hope its a good one, as John Lennon once said.

Here's for a great 2011 for all Pins.

Bl00dy hell Shane, just noticed your 25-1 stunner from yesterday - congratulations on your promotion to the Prem'.

All the best for 2011, Pins.

Happy New Year guys.

Fingers crossed for DA today FCH

good luck for Dreamy today, hope he comes home safe and sound

Thanks guys.  Unfortunately, despite being fine at the yard he just doesn't seem to like being on a racecourse any more.  Looks like the blinkers are going on next time.