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I am leaving the forum.
Partly because of certain members and partly to do with having tunnel (wrist complaint)
I wish all of you the very best of punting and hope you have a great Cheltenham
Take care all
Good luck FOF you were good and entertaining on here. I always enjoyed reading your views.
Just PM me the number of that bookie who lays the Racing Post prices before you go will you?
CH, there were a few independant shops my way that used to lay Racing Post forcast prices. That was a several years ago though, pre exchanges and when bookmakers only priced up a few races a day. I’m sure they would not have laid huge bets, but you could get a £10-£20 bet on, even in maidens & novice hurdles.
Not sure if it would be possible now, as almost all of the markets are formed so much earlier.
Sorry to hi-jack the FoF leaving thread !
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I have also bet a Sporting Life sp forecasts, back in the days when the paper was still going. Have also bet at Hills prices with Ladbrokes; it all depends on who you know.
Also sorry to see FoF leave – nothing wrong with having an opinion, and he always made his pretty clear.Best wishes, F of F. I hope you change your mind when you’ve calmed down. And best of luck with the carpal tunnel.
Max
Best of luck FoF – hope you’re leaving more for the tunnel and not other members. Always enjoyed your posts.
To paraphrase Douglas Adams; So long, and thanks for all the Fist.
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To paraphrase Douglas Adams; So long, and thanks for all the Fist.
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Now there’s an epitaph.
Oh FOF
maybe when you get out of that tunnel you can come back Good luck and take care! 
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I have also bet a Sporting Life sp forecasts, back in the days when the paper was still going. Have also bet at Hills prices with Ladbrokes; it all depends on who you know.
In fact, thinking about the above, I’m fairly sure that I could bet at newspaper prices only about 10 years ago with the prices available nationwide to telephone punters..
With a firm called Napoleon’s bookmakers, a Sheffield firm I believe; didn’t last long and were quickly taken over by another obscure outfit, but fairly certain the facility was available to all-comers if they required it?I’m sorry to hear of your painful condition, Fists.
I hope it wasn’t caused by the repetitive typing of the words "Kauto" and Star"
I wish you well.
Regards,
Colin
I have also bet a Sporting Life sp forecasts, back in the days when the paper was still going. Have also bet at Hills prices with Ladbrokes; it all depends on who you know.
In fact, thinking about the above, I’m fairly sure that I could bet at newspaper prices only about 10 years ago with the prices available nationwide to telephone punters..
With a firm called Napoleon’s bookmakers, a Sheffield firm I believe; didn’t last long and were quickly taken over by another obscure outfit, but fairly certain the facility was available to all-comers if they required it?Pre Betfair I am sure this was a facility. In fact, if you are a serial loser turning over plenty of money, it is probably still avaiilable I guess.
maybe when you get out of that tunnel you can come back 
Good luck and take care! 
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