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  • in reply to: Arn’t the Scots jealous. #100418
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    I will never forgive them for stealing our goalposts in ’77. We even gave them back the Stone of Scone or was it the Scone of Stone? They just love moaning, it’s something to do with living in a country where the thistles grow waist high and trousers haven’t been invented. (Blackadder, not me!)

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    in reply to: Craig (Daylight) #95950
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    As a newcomer to the syndicate this year I only met Craig once on the first stable visit in February but he made us feel welcome even though it was a cold and misty morning. Unfortunately circumstances have conspired against me to get to any other visits or indeed to Lingfield for Tajree’s debut.<br>I think a dedicated race would be a very good idea and at the risk of using a cliche "count me in". Either venue wouldn’t be a problem.<br>

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    in reply to: Mark Coton #70924
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    I agree I do hope he is well & I still refer to his book "Value Betting" from time to time.

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    in reply to: Your best bet of the Aintree meeting? #70905
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    If Ollie Magern is anywhere near his best, Beef Or Salmon would be A over T by the third. That is if Beef Or  Salmon decides he wants to race anyhow, I don’t think he’s interested any more.

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    in reply to: Professional punters #70503
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    Interesting that the subject of high volume betting has arisen. I’ve been trying this on Betfair place markets recently; basically 3 in each race at odds above evens to small stakes. Too early to draw any real conclusions yet, but losing days tend to be small and winning days are occasionally quite high. I also have difficulty keeping track of which horses I have backed, so I can’t tell whether particular race types etc are more profitable.

    Incidentally someone earlier mentioned Stewart Simpsons book "Always Back Winners" I do have a copy & I was wondering if it was worth putting it on Ebay?

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    in reply to: Did Simon Holt have a point? #69597
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    I did back the winner and I’m of the opinion that if Thornton was as good as Murtagh at riding a finish My Way De Solzen would have won by 2 lengths.

    Any one on here old enough to remember Charlie Smirke? "This hurdles game is easy; count one more than 7 & teach the farmers how to ride!":biggrin:

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    I’m inclined to believe there’s an awful mess to clean up now! I blame Maggie Thatcher!

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    Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense?

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    Maybe Scotland is not benefitting from the input of the immigrant population in the same way as England?

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    in reply to: Love/Hate list #96307
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    "innit"

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    in reply to: Age and Gender? #95822
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    GD; picture, but no sound?

    (Edited by Purwell at 1:30 am on Dec. 25, 2005)

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    Male; 57, & still a Socialist!

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    Was Barry warned off as well? I’d assumed that he was busy with his new venture into the High Street. It would be nice to see him back.

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    Gamble,<br>Have you been at the mescalin? Or am I drunk?

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    Rod Millman with Sergeant Cecil, this year.

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    Don’t get off your bike. I’ll pick your pump up.

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    in reply to: iris's gift ready for action #67694
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    Blinkers, Visor, Cheekpieces, Noseband, Smack on the arse at the crucial moment? All might improve jumping, for the owner if not for the horse. :biggrin:

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