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  • Alison
    Full Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 6455

    Ran decent race and a little unlucky not to get in the three! Sorry!

    Let's see if we can turn it round at Goodwood.

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    • EdgeleyRob
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      • Nov 2010
      • 12180

      Cheltenham almost upon us again,time flies.

      Anyways I was given a tip for the gold cup the other day.

      Holywell,what do you think Alison/Pet ?

      I've had a bit of the 10/1 available.

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      • Petrushka
        Full Member
        • Nov 2010
        • 12240

        Originally posted by EdgeleyRob View Post
        Cheltenham almost upon us again,time flies.

        Anyways I was given a tip for the gold cup the other day.

        Holywell,what do you think Alison/Pet ?

        I've had a bit of the 10/1 available.
        I shall be there on Friday again! I'm on a long winning streak at the moment (three winners today and had good winners every Saturday bar two since December 20) but this year's Gold Cup is the most wide open for a very long time. A good case can be made out for most of them, including Holywell. Will look at it in a bit more detail prior to Friday.
        "The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink

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        • Barbirollians
          Full Member
          • Nov 2010
          • 11671

          Holywell has excellent festival form . He has won at the last two festivals and for his jockey next Friday Richie McLernon as AP McCoy is claimed to ride Carlingford Lough .

          Those races were at lower levels but he comes good in the spring , likes better ground and despite Monday's forecast it is likely to be good by Friday and was very impressive at Aintree last year in a conditions race after the Festival .

          I would not put anyone off him at all .

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          • Petrushka
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            • Nov 2010
            • 12240

            Thanks, Barbirollians, you put the case very well. One for the short list.
            "The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink

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            • EdgeleyRob
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              • Nov 2010
              • 12180

              Thanks from me too Barbirollians,I feel a bit more confident now.
              With your current winning streak Pet I'm hoping you choose Holywell too.

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              • EdgeleyRob
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                • Nov 2010
                • 12180

                Sad to hear that Sir Peter O'Sullevan,the 'Voice of Racing',has died aged 97.
                Proper sports commentator.

                RIP.

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                • Petrushka
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                  • Nov 2010
                  • 12240

                  Originally posted by EdgeleyRob View Post
                  Sad to hear that Sir Peter O'Sullevan,the 'Voice of Racing',has died aged 97.
                  Proper sports commentator.

                  RIP.
                  One of the voices of my childhood and a legend of the sport. Saw him several times at Cheltenham and elsewhere in the past few years. RIP Sir Peter.
                  "The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink

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                  • Alison
                    Full Member
                    • Nov 2010
                    • 6455

                    Sad to learn of the death of Times Racing correspondent Alan Lee today.

                    He used to cover cricket in earlier years.
                    Last edited by Alison; 20-12-15, 16:47.

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                    • Petrushka
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                      • Nov 2010
                      • 12240

                      Originally posted by Alison View Post
                      Sad to learn of the death of Times Racing correspondent Alan Lee today.

                      He used to cover cricket in earlier years.
                      The Grim Reaper has had rather a busy weekend

                      Looking forward to the King George on Boxing Day, probably my favourite race of the entire year. I've had wins every Saturday since Oct 31 so hope to keep the wagon rolling. Trust me to have been on Sternrubin in the dead heat race yesterday. The 12/1 I took was therefore slashed in half making a substantial difference to my winnings.
                      "The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink

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                      • Alison
                        Full Member
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 6455

                        Originally posted by Petrushka View Post
                        The Grim Reaper has had rather a busy weekend

                        Looking forward to the King George on Boxing Day, probably my favourite race of the entire year. I've had wins every Saturday since Oct 31 so hope to keep the wagon rolling. Trust me to have been on Sternrubin in the dead heat race yesterday. The 12/1 I took was therefore slashed in half making a substantial difference to my winnings.
                        I thought you might have just shaded the photo Pet. Bad luck.

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                        • EdgeleyRob
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                          • Nov 2010
                          • 12180

                          I remember when you guys used to share your top tips

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                          • Petrushka
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                            • Nov 2010
                            • 12240

                            Originally posted by EdgeleyRob View Post
                            I remember when you guys used to share your top tips
                            It proved to be the kiss of death, ER, so I don't divulge any more. Mind, this will make you laugh, I was besieged for requests for tips for this year's Grand National and gave out the winner, Many Clouds, to a fair number of friends and colleagues but didn't back it myself!!
                            "The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink

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                            • Barbirollians
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                              • Nov 2010
                              • 11671

                              Originally posted by Alison View Post
                              Sad to learn of the death of Times Racing correspondent Alan Lee today.

                              He used to cover cricket in earlier years.
                              Yes very sad news and although he had had a heart operation terribly sudden as he drove himself to the races for the first time since his operation on FRiday .

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                              • EdgeleyRob
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                                • Nov 2010
                                • 12180

                                Originally posted by Petrushka View Post
                                It proved to be the kiss of death, ER, so I don't divulge any more. Mind, this will make you laugh, I was besieged for requests for tips for this year's Grand National and gave out the winner, Many Clouds, to a fair number of friends and colleagues but didn't back it myself!!

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