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  • #1668635
    Avatar photoBigG
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    Just to confirm that we will be going ahead with this year’s TTTF (jumps)
    competition when it is open for entries on 31st October. Competition rules
    etc will be published tomorrow when I will be able to set up a private TRF
    League for others to join in.

    The usual £50 for the winner will remain, and I’m delighted to say, as last year,
    my excellent friend and wingman, John Gooch, is putting in £25 so hopefully if we
    get 20 stables or more then John’s £25 will go to the runner up. Should there be
    less than 20 stables John and I will go 50/50 on the £50 for the winner. I’d be
    surprised if we didn’t get 20 or more stables entered as it’s a cracking competition.
    I’m assuming that entry prices will be as last year at £5 per paid entry but also
    a free entry regardless if you buy a stable or not. As far as the TRF competition
    is concerned, it makes no difference if you enter our league with a paid or free
    entry, they will be treated the same. Obviously it does make a difference in prizes
    in the Tote’s competition as paid entries are where the big prize money lies. There
    are prizes for free entries from the Tote but a good deal lower.

    I’ll know more tomorrow when the competition opens and they print the rules for
    the competition.

    Looking forward to the jumps, I think we tend to get more entries when it is the
    jumps so likely we will have both the winner and runner up prize.

    I’ll print up the rules etc and open a league tomorrow. We always get a host of
    entries from astute punters. Good luck to you all and I’ll get it up and running
    tomorrow :good:

    #1668706
    Avatar photoBigG
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    Well we are up and running with the TTTF (jumps) I’ve stuck in a Stable
    just to get the league open, the good thing being that I can take a bit
    more time and change my ten as many times as I like before the competition
    opens at 11am on 18/11/23. I’ll put up some more info shortly but here are
    the particulars to get you in.

    League name – theracingforum

    Pin No. – 000009

    https://tote.co.uk/ten-to-follow/play/

    More info to follow :good:

    #1668709
    Avatar photoBigG
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    The competition opens for entries at 11am on Tuesday 31st October 2023.
    All stables must be registered by 11am on Saturday 18th November 2023.
    Selections within stables may be changed freely until the deadline.
    Ten to Follow points scoring starts at 11.00am on Saturday 18th November 2023
    and finishes at 11.59pm on Saturday 13th April 2024. Competition starts on Paddy
    Power Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham and ends on Grand National day at Aintree.
    There is a seven-day transfer window at the start of March ahead of the Cheltenham
    Festival, where all stables are allowed to make up to two substitutions.

    Can I maybe just bring up at this point that there is always a mad rush on the morning
    of the start of the competition. I’d advise everyone to perhaps have their Stables in
    by midnight on Friday 17th. For one thing, it saves me any headache if the Tote are a bit
    slow on the morning of the start and Stables suddenly appearing in the league after the
    11am kick off. I hate having to make the call whether we keep them in the league or say
    they were too late to make the cut. Anyone entering after any race has taken place will
    be ceremoniously thrown oot the windae. So to make life easy for me, please get your
    entries in in plenty time.

    Points are awarded to horses who win or are placed in their races. The higher the grade
    the more points are awarded. In addition there will be a further 21 “bonus” races (listed
    below)

    As I mentioned earlier, entries are £5 (or 5.50 Euros if in Ireland) The TTTF competition,
    should any of us be lucky enough to win it, is based on 60% of the pool. It’s generally
    about 100 grand, but the Tote guarantee that anyway, so £60,000 at least to the overall
    winner. Other prizes at reducing rates. You can check the rules if you want all the info.

    There is also a free Stable, regardless of you buying a Stable or not. Obviously the prize
    is a lot less, £250 Tote vouchers but as I said either stable, paid or otherwise makes no
    difference to any prize/prizes paid out in the TRF league competition.

    Bonus races and Scoring

    Regular Points:
    Grade 1 win – 25 points,
    Grade 2 – 20 points,
    Grade 3 (Premier Handicap) – 15 points,
    Listed – 12 points,
    Any other race – 10 points.
    Points will also be awarded from returns of a £1 each-way bet on the Tote in each race a horse runs in. Example: £1 win at 5.50 + £1 place at 1.20 = 6.70 points awarded.
    For races run in UK and Ireland, the returns will be based on the standard Tote dividend.
    For races run overseas, the local tote return will be used (as published in the Racing Post)

    Bonus Races:

    Betfair Chase (Haydock)
    Coral Gold Cup (Newbury)
    Tingle Creek Chase (Sandown)
    King George VI Chase (Kempton)
    Welsh Grand National (Chepstow),
    Savills Chase (Leopardstown)
    Irish Champion Hurdle (Leopardstown)
    Irish Gold Cup (Leopardstown)
    Betfair Hurdle (Newbury)
    Arkle Chase (Cheltenham)
    Champion Hurdle (Cheltenham)
    Queen Mother Champion Chase (Cheltenham)
    Brown Advisory Chase (formerly the RSA Chase) (Cheltenham)
    Stayers’ Hurdle (Cheltenham),
    Ryanair Chase (Cheltenham)
    Gold Cup (Cheltenham)
    Betway Bowl (Aintree)
    Aintree Hurdle (Aintree)
    Melling Chase (Aintree)
    Liverpool Stayers’ Hurdle (Aintree)
    Grand National (Aintree)
    Bonus Race Points: Additional 25 points for a win, 12 points for finishing 2nd.

    I think that’s enough to be getting on with, you can go through all the rules and
    terms and conditions if you want to. It’s not the easiest site to navigate, that’s
    putting it lightly, so don’t worry about asking for any help, we’ve all been there.

    Best of luck :good:

    #1668724
    SamD
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    Thanks for relaunching theracingforum league, BigG.

    Sultans Of Swing stable is in again. Good luck, all.

    #1668735
    Avatar photoBigG
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    Great to have you back Sam, the Sultans are always welcome :good:

    #1668736
    Avatar photoNathan Hughes
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    I’m in BigG
    Many thanks for this

    Blackbeard to conquer the World

    #1668740
    Avatar photoBigG
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    There’s no show without punch. Wouldn’t be the same without you
    Nathan :good:

    #1668748
    Mike007
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    I’ll stick a Man Superstars entry in. Thanks.

    #1668840
    John Gooch
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    Hello to all of you.

    Just a quick update to say that I have entered the League.

    My entry is Numpty Plays The Jumps (List One)

    Only 7 entries at the moment but there is plenty of time
    to get the total up.

    Thank You :good: :bye:

    #1669683
    Avatar photoTriptych
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    I’ll be there Graham and John with my Datk Angels jumping team :good:
    Just on site now sorting out my stable.. B-)
    Thanks for doing this again Graham…can’t believe it has come round so quickly.
    Jac :good:

    Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...
    #1669693
    Avatar photoTriptych
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    Dark Angels are in Graham.. :good:
    Just doing my 1 x free stable this year and hoping for the best.. :good: Jac

    Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...
    #1669695
    Avatar photoJAMIEDB9007
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    I’m in….Its A Brave Mans Game…
    Cheers

    #1669702
    Illavim
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    I’ve managed to add a stable too, thanks !!
    CrownJools B-)

    #1669739
    Avatar photoBigG
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    Sorry I’ve been neglecting the thread, I’ve just been so danmed busy.
    Many thanks Mike, good to have you back. John, my wingman, they will
    be willing the stables to reach 20 for that extra 25 quid. We’re up
    to 12 with 10 days to go, I reckon we will reach that :good:

    Jac, fresh from your Breeders Cup triumph. You’re the one in top
    form, but did I tell you they have to jump over things this time :whistle:

    Welcome back Jamie and it is indeed a Brave Man’s (and woman’s) Game :good:

    Ilavim just watch those Crown Jewels over those jaggy fences :whistle:
    Best of luck all :good:

    #1669900
    mickeyjp
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    Will get my stable in tomorrow when back from hols.👍

    #1670187
    Avatar photoInthestream
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    Nice to have my entries done in good time, for once ! I’ve joined the TRF league also ! Good luck folks !

    #1670203
    Avatar photoBigG
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    A pleasure having you back mickey, as the Hillside Animal Sanctuary will
    no doubt concur. Arrivaderci Roma :rose:

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