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John,
I will put up four for Thursday.
Space Voyage .15.40pm Huntingdon
Jubilant .1.55pm Huntingdon
Lerwick. 19.00pm Southwell
Addosh. 20.30pm Southwell.
I see you may soon get a run into your horse. Keep us informed when it runs. You must need a holiday, I understand Turkey is very nice.
MR T,
Jane Allison who has been pre-training Courageous Strike says he is in good form and will be heading into training with Paul Nicholls next week, so something positive. Do hate this weather now have a sore throat ,roll on the spring & Cheltenham Races. John.
John,
I had the original three shots for Covid way back when. Since then I have not had any. I sometimes think it can be better to catch it & build an immunity to it but that has not worked this time. I will blame the wife who caught it over Christmas & passed it on. I ha ve not had the flu jab either, so I think my Doctor considers me a n awkward patient.
The horse I was looking at for Tuesday is still entered but I will not be putting it up as it’s form is not good enough. I have nothing for Monday.
MR T,
One winner 100/30 – one third 7/2- one fell -one lost. today. I will leave it now until next Saturday as my profit from bluestocking October 24 is dwindling away slowly. Did you have your covid injections also flu jab?. I had mine a while back as you could not leave the country with out it, also they are free a no brainer. John.
MR T,
I hope you recover soon from the COVID. I had all the jabs for that as i was going abroad some time ago,so been lucky not to catch it so far.
Today`s L15 win -best odds
Etalon 4/1-1.55 Windsor . – Gwennie May Boy 6/1 2.30 Windsor. -Protektrot 5/2 3.05 Windsor. Supreme Malinas 9/4 Windsor 4.10. John.
John,
As you say, a little unlucky with your bets today. I am struggling with the after effects of Covid, also struggling picking a winner. I may have one for Tuesday but like Nicholls my trainers I follow are on a backward run I shall have to find a few more to follow.
,
MR T,
2, winners one in each l15 – 10/30 -13/2
2 seconds 14/1 -13/2
2 thirds 9/2 – 4/9.
A bit unlucky not to show a profit today. Nicholl`s horses not 100 per cent yet but getting there. Skelton`s ticking over nicely. John.
MR T,
2x Lucky 15s best odds.
Just a Rose 11/8 -12.55 Taunton. Jena D` Oundaries 8/11-1.30 Taunton. Paso Doble 13/2 -3.15 Taunton. Hitman 10/1 -2.15 Ascot.
Royal Infantry 4/9 -Hay 1.55. Punta Del Este 16/5-Hay 3.05 . Pembroke 14/1 -Hay 12.45. Take No Chances 6/1-Ascot 1.40. The Nicholls horses due to hit form soon with a bit of luck. John.
MR T,
The farrier has done Richhill`s feet ,he is fine and turned out ,enjoying his retirement. Courageous Strike is in good form ,wont be long before he heads off to P. Nicholls yard. All the horses at the Nicholls yard have had flu-jabs. Glad i had mine last October,that is something you don`t want to get. John.
John,
One for Wednesday.
James Jet 16.08pm Newbury.
MR T,
So sorry to hear your ill with covid. The reason i have not posted ,i was blocked with a Malware fireball from getting on this site,not sure if i can get on now. Been back to the hospital on the 7th January for wound inspection, finger still swollen surgeon says six months to fully heal & the skin cancer is gone. will continue with the horses, if getting back on site okay. John.
John,
Apologies for my lack of writings on the blog but I have had Covid since New Year & still trying to catch up on the form book. I trust you are well & waiting for some improvement to the weather before posting & as you state your trainer is not firing with his horses.
I have nothing for Sunday.
MR T,
Only managed one winner, a dismal display on my behalf seven losers. If they run to the form that they are capable, i guess there would be no bookies left to pay out. Nicholls horses are not fireing, there is something in the stable, Nichollls said it himself. I will watch them for the present time. John.
Happy New Year to Everyone.
MR T,
2xLucky 15s win/best odds.
Kalif Du Berlas 8/13 -12.20 Chel -Gnomon 5/2 Chel 3.50 – Talk to The Man 3.55 Exeter e/e – Drop A Threat Fairyhouse 3.35 4/5 .
Afadil South 2.49 -10/1 -Liari Muss 1.45 -9/5 – Beau Balko Muss 2.20 -100/30 -Ken Roy Chel 12.55 -7/1.
Paddy Power`s free £2 bet any race Cheltenham today -Catch Him Derry -£1 E/W at 5/1 -my new year`s free bet with Paddy. Good Luck. John.
MR T,
The desert rats sent out a search party for(Monty) Montgomery , he was tailed off pulled up. Hope you have better luck with your selections for the New Year. John.
Thanks to John and Mr T for their christmas wishes and new year hopes. I I hope you both have good a healthy and prosperous new year. That horse hasn’t been entered yet but I’ll keep my eyes open.
John,
Well 3rd is better than the corner post i suppose.
One selection for Monday.
Montgomery. 15.10pm Haydock.
John,
I should have mentioned that my only concern with my selection for Sunday is the jockey who is only a conditional rider but he has ridden a few winners.
John,
Another winner & one corner post selection today. For Sunday I have another traveled horse as my one selection.
Ballytechno. 12.53pm Kelso
This is the only horse being sent 300 miles + by his Newmarket trainer.
MR T,
Managed four winners 7/2 -7/4 – 9/4 – 6/1 ( best odds) . Had a enjoyable 3 day holiday racing period , left a little bit with the bookie but there is another day. The trainer i would like to have backed, his horses are not right , having a lean period so left them out. I will leave it now until new year. Better luck with your selections . Good Luck . John.
MR T,
3x win/best odds lucky 15s.
Kaid D` Authie 12.20 leop 8/11 – Fact To File 2.35 Leop 2/1. -Mc Laurey 2.30 Lim 13/8.- Waterfordwhispers 1.40 Lim .
Win Some Lose Some 2.05 Leop 6/1 – Panic Attack 12.05 New 3/1 -Mr Hope Street 1.45 New 7/2 – The New Lion 2.55 New 15/8 .
Battle It Out 2.15 Lim 9/1 – Wotter Trotter 12.37 New 8/1 – Holy Joe Smoke 2.20 New 11/4 – Theformismighty 3.35 New 100/30 .
John,
Yes, oe winner, one crossbar & one corner post.
I am trying two for Saturday.
Hunter Legend 15.10pm Leicester.
Hold That Taught. 14.20pm Newbury.
Hope you have better luck with your selections.
MR T,
Only managed two winners 7/2- 6/4 . Tough holiday racing. See you had a winner well done. John.
MR T,
3xLucky 15s win-best odds.
Birdie Or Bust 3/1 12.35 Leop -Sundial 2.36 Lim 5/1 – Dinoblue1.10 leop 5/1 – Jolila Mornierne 2.02 Lim 3/1 .
Youhavemeinstitches 12.19 Lim 10/30 – Boulmineescence 6/4 1.27 Lim – Donkey Years 12.52 Lim 3/1 – Meetingofthewaters 3.00 Leop 9/1 .
My Noble Lord Chep 1.40 16/1 – Doyouknowwhatimean 3.25 Chep 15/2 -Last Kingdom 12.05 Leop 6/4 – New York Style 3.41 Lim -13/2 .
John,
Better to have three winners than all losers even if it was’nt a profit on the day. I have three selections for Friday.
Georges Saint 13.05 Chepstow
Come on John. 19.00 Wolverhampton
Forever Proud. 20.00 Wolverhampton
MR T,
Had 3 winners 11/2 -85/40 -2/1 not enough to make a profit but a loss, if i had them each way it might have been better as some of them hit the crossbar. But fortune favours the brave. If you don`t put it down you can`t pick it up. Latest news Courageous Strike going to p Nicholls stable end of January.
MR T,
3x lucky 15s
Spillanes Tower 11/4 2.30 Kem – Kawaboomga 12.00 Leop 5/1 – Our for a stroll 12.25 Leop 11/2 -Grain D` Oundairies 2.10 Wetherby 6/4.
Kientzheim 4/5 Kem 3.05 -Canal End 2.55 Leop 9/1- Fortunate Man 2/15 Aintree 85/40 -Sainte Doctor 9/2.
Kainsbourg 6/4 12.58 Lim – Its on the Line 11/10 2.33 D/R – Cant stop smiling 9/2 2.40 Lim – Birdsand the bees 9/2 3.15 Lim . Best Odds win L15s.
john,
I have no selections for Boxing Day. Too many meetings & not a lot of time.
John / Colin,
Would like to wish you both a Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year.
No winners Saturday
Kapral Du Mathan 15/2 got chinned , normally have a winner Saturdays. The Nicholls horses have not hit top form yet, but the saying goes Patience is a virtue. John.
MR T,
Todays Lucky 15s
Win Lucky 15. Just Lucky Sivola -Ascot 12.40 -5/2, -Regetta De Blanc -Hereford 1.38, 7/2 – Below The Radar Hereford 2.13, 13/8 – Kabral Du Mathan Ascot 3.35 , 3/1. Best Odds.
Lucky 15 E/W -Lesson Of Life Wolves 5.15- 3/1 -Blueking D`Oroux Ascot 2.25- 11/1 – Flegmatik Ascot 3.00 10/1 -Drumgill Thurles 3.05 15/2. Best Odds.
MR T, Colin,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a wonderfull Christmas also a prosperous new year & good luck with the horses. After todays bets i am leaving it until Boxing day, plenty of meetings that day for picking the winners if we are lucky. John.
John,
I have no selections for Saturday.
John,
I am still here. I check in each day but coming up to Christmas things are a bit hectic in our household and racing has to take a step back otherwise I would have the wife on my case and that is not recommended. I am glad to see your finger is responding well to treatment. I suppose it will take time for it to regain full function.
I have one selection for tomorrow
Come On John 2.17pm Southwell.
Mr T,
Courageous Strike is working well also put weight on, he is still at Equi-Prep in pre-training until he heads to P Nicholls stables . No tips from you this week are you studying the bible (the racing Post) race cards. I will start looking Thursday for Saturday`s bets at Ascot/Haydock. Good Luck. John.
MR T,
Got a bit rusty ,no wins today. My finger is getting better ,the swelling is going down also less pain, it effects your ability to study when in pain, anyway no excuses for picking losers. I will wait until next Saturday and have a look at Ascot card. Good Luck. John.
MR T,
Good luck with your tip. Had my Birthday present from the bookmaker `Bluestocking`s win 12/1. Might find it difficult to get a repeat of last years Christmas box £325.23p. In November. All i can do is try, you got to be in it to win it. Today`s Lucky 15 E/W Sail Away -2.05 Don 11/1 – Pembroke 3.15 Don 9/1 – Isaac Des Obeauex 12.40 Chel 7/1 – Ambiente Amigo 4/1 -12.10 Chel.
Win Lucky 15 -Coco Badmeoisile 5/2 3.13 chel 1.50 Madara 3/1 -West Balboa -2.40 Don 4/9 -Take No Chances -3.35 -11/2 chel. Best odds.
John,
Just one for Saturday.
Thewind Cries Mary 16.30pm Wolverhampton.
Good luck with any of your posts.
Hi Colin,
I remember the late Max Bygraves would say ,` i wanna tell ya a story `. If you hear any more betting stories about the horse John Storey ignore them, the only people that will welcome that bet is the bookies and they will be laughing like a chesire cat, when they see that bet. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Looked at the Punchestown race 2.50 Tuesday. I think you should be wary backing John Storey, whatever the price as he is six years old and not won a race, as they get older it is rare they improve. only thing to recommend he is by Yeats a smart flat horse. Imight be eating my words at3.00pm Tueday, but i doubt it.Good Luck anyway. John.
Hiya, Mr T and John, see if there’s any money in the 2.50 at punchestown tomorrow for John Storey. I’m told it was fancied last time but unseated. That’s all I know. It was only 8/1 last time after being any price in all previous races.
John,
Same here. I will leave alone but if I see something I will post it.
MR T,
2 winners in win l15 -10/11-4/1 one n/r as Wolves cancelled due wind. Had 2 placed e/w l15 12/1-11/1 . Made small frofit, happy with that. Will leave it now for a while until weather settles. John.
MR T,
Adverse weather conditions for the racing, i am punting small wagers today.
Win Lucky 15
Larchmont Lass 15/8 – 12.40 San.
Henry The Second 4/1 -1.15 San
Honky Tonk Highway 10/11 -12.08 San.
Come On John 15/8 8.30 Wolves.
Lucky 15 E/W – Oscars Brother 12/1- 1.42 Navan
Waterford Whispers 11/1 -2.52 Navan.
Broken Halo 8/1 -3.35 San.
Spirit D`Aunoy 9/1- 2.25 San. Best Odds.
John,
Two for Saturday
Montgomery 15.35 Sandown
Not Long Left 14.12 Chepstow.
John,
One selection for Friday.
Intimate. 13.23 Sandown.
John,
I have no selections for Wednesday.
Colin,
Thanks. I hope the right jockey is on board even though he is no longer stable jockey.
John and Mr T, my irish contact gave it to me. He’s usually good with this sort of info.
Hi Colin,
Old age is a sentence for a crime you havent commited so they say. My finger is very sore ,seeing the nurse Wednesday for wound inspection & new dressing, using that hand you tend to knock it often. Thank you for giving me a kind mention. My legs are a lot better & feet not hurting, always something. I backed Grey Dawning E/w for the Gold Cup (CheltenhamMarch) at 16/1 he is been trained for the Gold Cup. I will watch out for your tip thanks. Also kind regards to MR T. John.
Colin,
Nice to hear from you. Thanks for the tip, I will keep my eye on this one I notice it has won a 3mile PTP in Ireland on heavy going so I wondered if it might need this going to bring out the bet in him?
John,
I have no selections for Tuesday.
Hi John, like Mr T, I was very sorry to read about for finger troubles. I hope your problem gets back to near normal as soon as possible. I’m afraid it’s the same old story, there is no prizes for getting old and time waits for no one. Getting back to racing, I have one for you both to wait for. It must be 3 mile. It has only done 3 two mile races and a two and half. It needs 3 mile and might get it next time. It’s called Gillespie Road.
John,
Sorry to hear about your finger. Hope you recover soon. I think you also mentioned some time ago that you also have foot problems. Look after yourself.
I have no selections on Monday.
Mr T,
No luck Saturday just one winner, i will leave it now until next Saturday as i am in constant pain in my little finger on writing hand as i had part of my finger amputated (skin Cancer) last Tuesday , i use painkillers but it still hurts hopefully it will go soon and be back to normal soon. John.
John,
I have no selections for Sunday.
MR T,
Your tip Lavender hill mob looks a nailed on cert at 1/8 on. My Lucky 15s- Jubilee Alpha 12.07 Newbury – The new Lion 1.15 Newbury 8/11 – Zandabad 1.03 Newcastle 2/1 – Mystical Power 5/4 Newcastle 2.10. Jubilee Alpha 11/4 best odds.
E/W Lucky 16 – Ivaldi 1.54 Newbury 16/1 – 12.40 Newbury Twinjets 9/2 – Horontzan D` Airy 3.00 Newbury 10/1 – Beau Balko Newbury 3.35 11/1 – . Best Odds E/W L15.
John,
Just one for Saturday.
Lavender Hill Mob 11.53AM Newcastle.
Best of luck with your selections
John,
Another also ran today. No selections for Friday.
John,
Just the one selection for Thursday.
Hecouldbetheone. 13.25 Taunton.
John,
No idea why my post yesterday did not show on the blog but I had no selections . I also have no selections for Wednesday.
MR T,
Does lightining strike twice?. I think not was hoping for a repeat of last year Christmas box win from the bookie Saturday but managed only one win. The Shelton`s had nice horses out at Haydock but ran a bit flat & Nicholls had one winner , i think the detorating ground conditions played a part in that. The conditions are not that good today (Exeter) Abondened. I will leave it for a while. John.
John,
I have no selections for Sunday or Monday. Will struggle for selections as there is no A/W racing for the rest of the month & I leave N/H to yourself as I have little interest in it.
MR T,
I hope you have better luck with your tips past & present. No doubt you will inform us when you have a winner. Bit late this morning been to Betfred shop near Guildford they do slightly better deals L15-L31 a bonus if they all win. Similar bet to this day one year ago ,three of the same runners are going today. L31 Toquet 13/2 -12.25 Ascot – Pin d`orhy ascot 1.30 2/5 – Blueking d` oroux 2.45 ascot 4/1 -Sans Bruit 3.20 ascot 7/2 -Bravemansgame Hay 3.05 11/1 win Lucky 31. – Lucky 15 Country File 12.08 Hay 5/2 -Home Free Hay 12.40 6/4 – Puntal Del Este 1.15 hay 15/2 – Catch Him Derry 2.30 hay 4/1. Win Lucky 15. Don`t know if lightining will strike twice on the L31 as had 4 winners last year and a 2nd a nice Christmas Box. You got to be in it to win it. Got best odds Ascot/ Haydock. John.
John,
I have no selections for Saturday as the weather will play a big part tomorrow. It is forecast to rain up here near Haydock all day tomorrow. Best of luck with your selections . I will check in the morning as to your selections
John,
Just one selection for Friday.
Evocative Spark 18.15pm Newcastle
MR T,
Unfortunetly a lot of N/H racehorses get injured which you don`t hear about. Ihad placed prize money also share of win money when Richhill won & backed him when he won to cover share cost so he did not owe me anything, so that was lucky enough for me. Paid for my share in Coureageous Strike ,two weeks ago when i had three winners in the l31-11/10-4/1- 14/1. so win lose or draw i am ahead with the horse for next year. so not so unlucky . Did have one horse that was out for a year injured, but as i said previousely the shares are peanuts. The shares in horses with the Owners make a lot of shareholders happy as a hobbyalso go to the races to watch there horse run. Like the Lotto you got to be in it to win it simple. John.
John,
I have no selections for Thursday. I hope you have better luck with your purchase than you have had in the past. No doubt you will inform us of its progress during the season.
John,
No selections for Wednesday.
Hi MR T,
Coureageous Strike is now on the horse walker & will be doing steady work for a couple of weeks until plans to go to the Didcheat stables ( P Nicholls). He was fresh when he arrived from the sales 30th October to Equi-Prep. He has a nice profile winning twice on flat and his last best efford 2nd in a group race, so he should take to the hurdles okay we hope & might have a nice horse, with a bit of luck. John.
John,
No luck with todays selections and I have none for Tuesday.
John,
Two for Monday.
Ajrad 17.45pm Southwell
Be an Angel 17.00pm Wolverhampton.
MR T,
Got 2 winners e/e – 100/30 one fell ,one just beaten 17/2 ,lost a little ,that`s how it goes. Next bets Saturday. John.
Mr T, Sorry i had a senior moment on keyboard hit R instead of T on last post. John.
MR R,
Lucky 31 all Skeltons (5) at Cheltenham small stake today. Win -lose-or draw i will leave until Saturday 23rd as last year i won at the Ascot meeting 4 winners Faronage 4/1- Pic D` orphy 9/4 -Blueking D`oroux 4/1 – Regents Stroll 9/4 – Bravemansgame 8/11 2nd at Haydock -Lucky 31 50p- £15.50p stake returns £325.23p after rule 4 deductions 0f £18.22p from £343.75p. Betfred shop bet.25th Nonember 2023. Kept photocopy betting slip of that wager. Not saying lightining will strike twice ,but you got to be in it to win it. I will now wait until next Saturday for the Ascot/Haydock meeting`s and hope for a repeat of last year, fingers crossed. Good Luck. John.
MR T,
The free bet was pulled up, something amiss with him. Got 2 winners L15 Leau du Sud 10/11 also Hamsiyann at 5/2 best odds. Your`s a non runner i see. Good Luck. John.
John
,I seem to pick my fair share of non runners, another one today. I see you had two winners . I have no selections for tomorrow so will see if anything jumps out at me for Monday tomorrow.
The PP £2 free bet i have done a £1 e/w Continuance 16/1 -Cheltenham -12.35. John.
MR T,
Paddy power doing free £2 bet any race Cheltenham today, internet customers. L15 -Peace Man-11/4 – Newcastle 3.15 – Leau Du Sud -5/6 – 1.45 -Ginny`s Destiny – 11/4 – Hamsiyann -3.30 Cheltenham. Win Lucky 15. Good Luck With yours. John.
John,
Just the one selection for Saturday.
Arkleside 16.18pm Newcastle.
Good luck with your selections. Not sure I will have many selections next week but will keep checking the blog & will post any that I seleect
John,
I have one selection for Thursday.
Airshow. 6.00pm Chelmsford.
MR T,
Rishhill (retired) is out in a field happy,sound, comfortable also Courageous Strike is out in a field, he will be going into pre-training soon with Jane before going on to P Nicholls . The two horses are at Equi-Prep, horse welfare Devizes. Will start looking Thursday for Saturdays horses for l15 etc, Good Luck. John.
Mr T,
I have in the past expressed the chances of horses i had shares in on this page, Colin did the same with his horse. Richhill won for us but now retired. The new recruit is Courageous Strike ,who the owners group & i have a share with them it cost peanuts for a bit of fun &excitement one year payment covers everything also share re newable after year also badges to attend when horse runs. I have put horses up on this page that were likely improvers in the past that have won many races EG -Youknowwhatimeanharry a money spinner -Stratavarius to name a couple. Keep Smiling. John.
John
That’s great, well done. Hope you keep the forum updated on the progress of your clubs latest recruit. Mine were nowhere , although the jockey commented that his mount , My Mate Beattie ,hung right throughout the race.
I have nothing for Sunday and maybe next week but will check each day & post if anything looks worth selecting.
MR T,
50 per cent strike rate today Larchmont Lass 4/1 Rabuad 11/10 – Lord Melbourne 14/1 lucky 31- 2nd Lucky 31 Beau Balko 9/2 – Swingin Safari 11/8 . 5 from 10 winners, winnings gone to the horse share i bought, reinvested into the game, as i treat it as a hobby. Will have a little rest now, until next week sometime. Good Luck. John.
MR T,
Talk about getting carried away, 10 horses today
Zoum Zoum Don 1.20 – 4/1 -Larchmont lass win 1.45-4/1 – Rabaud 2.55 win-e/e -Priapos 2.00 don-11/4 – Lord Melbourne 3.45 Don-14/1- Lucky 31
Treasure 3.10 Don-4/1 -Beau Balko 1.09 win-11/4 – Insurrection 2.23 win-9/4 – Monfasa 3.30 win -11/2 -Swingin Safari 4.05 win- 6/5.- Lucky 31. Good luck with yours hope one of us gets a winner, i will be disappointed if i don`t. Have a good weekend and enjoy the racing on TV. John.
Hi MR T,
Fun is the name of the game and not getting carried away. I will put my tips up on Saturday after best odds 8am. As Richhill has retired , i anticpated buying a small share in (Courageous Strike) who will be sent to P Nicholls the end of the month for hurdle training and will be ready in the New Year all been well he is a 3yr old gelding from Ireland. The owners group also have Stage Star with P Nicholls. John.
John,
I have just the one selection for tomorrow.
My Mate Beattie 12.50pm Doncaster.
For a bit of fun I will put up my three against the field in the 15.45pm Doncaster. Insanity, Valvano, Minstral Knight.
Best of luck with your selections. Enjoy the weekend.
John,
One more win today & my thoughts on the 8.30pm at Chelmsford were right as in the end the horse ended up as second fav. so would have been a no bet.
I have no selections for tomorrow so will look at Saturdays cards tomorrow.
John,
Looking at the markets the horseI mentioned would need to be fav. is trading as fav. or jt fav.You can get 5.33 on the tote or 4.6 on Betfair. I don’t know know what price it is with PP. The horse is Expensive Queen . 20.30 at Chelmsford
. I would hang on to see if it goes clear fav. but if you like the bigger price maybe take a chance now.
John,
Thanks, two winners makes a change, pity about the prices but as they say a winner is a winner. I have one for tomorrow and maybe one at the night meeting at Chelmsford.
The selection is Keen Interest 14.10pm Newcastle.
The possible other horse needs to start Fav. which at the moment it is not. I will check tomorrow and will post if it is fav.
Well done MR T,
Your logic was spot on from Devon to Musselborough a winner also another winner, a double for you on the day. Good Luck. John.
John,
one placed today. I have two for tomorrow.
Master Technician 13.05pm Musselburgh. (Surely no trainer sends 1 horse up from Devon to Scotland)
Molten Sea . 15.42pm Musselburgh.
John,
Expected better than fifth today. One for Tuesday.
Pat’s Battalion . 15.09 Redcar.
John,
Just one selection for Monday.
Mamma Maria 15.25pm Wolverhampton.
Enjoy your week away from tipping.
Mr T,
Drew a blank 4 losers at Carlisle,you win some& you lose some so leaving it alone for a while until the next weekend. John.
Mr T
My 2 winners lost a little on the L15, i guess it could have been worse. I will give the Skelton`s team`s 4 horses Sunday Carlisle a go L15. Good Luck. John.
John,
Two placed for myself. I think you had two winners but would not have thought they would be very profitable. I have no selections for tomorrow but enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Good Morning MR T,
L15 Win – Kateira 11/10 -Bravemansgame 4/5 -Williethebuilder 11/8 (Wetherby) Smoken 13/8 – Newmarket 2.50. Best odds. Good Luck with your tips.
John,
So much for speculative selections today.
Two for tomorrow.
My Mate Beattie 18.20pm Southwall
Dothan. 20.00pm Southwall.
Best of luck with any selections you put up.
John,
Two speculative selections for Friday.
Concert Boy 18.45pm Newcastle
Ataser 15.27pm Newmarket.
Mr T,
Yes better result yesterday 2 wins 4/1-9/4 the last beaten shd in photo 15/8 but happy. i do the l15 small outlay to win big. I do study to find a ante post single bet every now &then at a decent price `eg` Bluestocking 12/1 recently , with the l15 you can lose small ammounts ,difficult to get 4 winners in but it does happen. Thats me done until Saturday. Good Luck with your tip for today.john.
John,
Good result for you today. You should have had a decent return on that. I do not give multiple bet selections, only singles.
I have just the one for Thursday, Triggerman 20.15pm Southwell.
MR T,
Only one winner today. Four for Wednesday The Skelton`s horses L15 at Newton Abbott,give them a go, win or lose ,my next bets will be next Saturday. Good Luck. John.
John,
I have family visiting overnight from Cumbria so am not able to study the cards properly but a quick glance would suggest that I will have no selections for Wednesday.
MR T,
Done the L31 first 5 at Chepstow The Skelton team in racecard sequence, hope they go well. John.
John,
We both seemed to do well today. I was glad that my Fav. jockey won for your fav. Flat trainer as I think it was his first ride for the stable. I have nothing for tomorrow but good luck with your bets when you decide which ones to put up.
MR T,
You had two nice winners Did you back them?. I had 3 winners needed 4 winners for a profit in the l31 . The shelton team are at Chepstow Tuesday, 6 runners , i am contemplation doing them 4 or 5 of them, but will wait until morning to decide what to do as they will be short prices again. Good Luck with your tips. John.
MR T,
Stage Star blew up not 100 per cent like most oh the Niicholls horses need the run. The Skelton boy`s horses are forward & are at Ayr today ,i am on the Lucky 31 there five entries ,so hope they go well. Best of Luck also Mr T with your tips. John.
John,
I have three for Monday.
Native Instinct 13.25pm Redcar
Tazima 15.05 Redcar (Your trainer, my fav jockey)
Music History 18.30pm Southwell
MR T,
Good result you had i winner ,1 non runner, better then my averages from 8 horses, 1 winner. The owners group horse Stage Star is entered Aintree Sunday, he has had a lot of work recently so should be ready but a lot of the Nicholls horses have needed the run in deep ground. Good Luck. John.
John,
1 winner & 1 non Runner today. I think you had 2 placed in your L15e/w & 1 winner in your L15win bet. As it is all N/H racing tomorrow, I will leave that to yourself. Back tomorrow night. Enjoy what is left of the weekend.
MR T,
Will give it a go again to see if it accepts post. Win L15 Artic Voyage, 1.30 Don-7/2 – Priapos 13/2 New 1.25/ – Saquara Sands 2.00 Newbury / Thats Amore 6/4 -4-19 New.
E/W L15 Riskintheground 9/1 Chel 1.10 – Le Milos 9/1 Chel 2.20/ – Fortune de Mer 9/2 Chel 4.40 /-Motazzen 20/1 – 4.50 New. These prices were early morning prices just after 8am best odds. Good luck with yours. John.
MR T,
Put my horse tips up , a message came up awaiting completion & my post wiped off. John.
John,
Two selections for Saturday,
Kodi Lion 16.25pm Doncaster
Lowton 17.30pm Doncaster
Best of uck with your selections.
John,
My selections for Friday,
Skinny Malinka 17.25 Doncaster
Surrey Charm 13.41 Newbury
The Good Biscuit 16.55 Doncaster
John,
Looks like we both drew a blank today.I have no selections for tomorrow.
Colin,
Nice to see you still look in now & again. I only ask about John Norton as I go off Racing Post trainers entries & if I put a search on Google it shows his age as 21? which I thought that maybe his dad had passed on the trainers role to his son, obviously I am mistaken.Sad to hear about Steve Norton, another great Yorkshire trainer gone. Please pass on my condolences to John. Hope to hear from you in the future.
Mr T, no I’ve never been a footballer. If John you are talking about is the trainer. well he’s in his 50s maybe early sixties. You may remember Steve Norton, who had some very good horses about 30 years ago, well he was John Norton’s uncle. I say was because John told me on Monday that he had just died. He has been in a home for years, didn’t know anybody and died weighing about 4 stone. Sad i’nt it. If he’d been a dog he would have been put down years ago. Catch up with you and John sometime.
MR T,
No luck today, missed the 20/1 shot that won for Beckett, that`s the way it goes, leave it now start looking tomorrow for Saturday`s cards. john.
MR T,
As the Beckett team are in good form , gone for his 4 in the L15 at Newmarket today Anniversary 10/11 – Forever Blue 12/1 – To Don Juan 7/1 -and Megalithic 17/2 best odds. John.
Mr T,
The Joy of backing with Paddy Power internet &shops is best odds on all races UK-Ireland, so if the price goes out you get that price. I normally like to get on early ,just after 8am Saturday`s for best odds. Gnomon shortened up at post time and bolted in. Well done with your winner good price. Good luck for Wednesday. John.
John,
Well done with your tip,especially as you backed it at 9/2 & not sp.
I had two losers and one winner but my consolation was the winner compensated for the two losers, price wise. I have one selection for tomorrow, Mersea Island 14.55pm Newmarket.
MR T,
Gnomon today at Exeter 5.33pm , was entered at Chelmsford Saturday 6.30pm. I am on at 9/2 , E/W chance. John
MR T,
You are beginning to hit form, well done, keep it up. John.
John , A little better today 2 won ,2 2nd, 1 unplaced.
Tomorrow I have
Velvet Whisper 17.25 Newcastle
Cover Point 17.55 Newcastle
Pursuit of Truth 18.55 Newcastle
John,
I have five selections for Monday.
2.15pm Pontefract Loving Apprentice
3.45pm Pontefract The Eyes Have It
16.50pm Wolverhampton Yorkshire
17.25 W9lverhampton Coloane
19.00pm Wolverhampton Gundogan
John,
That is better than my poor performance. As it is only N/H racing tomorrow I have no selections.
MR T,
Managed two thurds in E/W l 15 and a 2nd in the free bet Paddy Power at 6/1, no winners today, a day for the bookie. I will watch them for a while mainly the N/H meetings that are coming up soon. John.
MR T,
My free £2 bet with Paddy Power is Facteur Cheval at 6/1 £1 E/W Ascot 3.15. What bookie are you with?. Good Luck with yours today. John.
John,
I was expecting more from my selections today. Fortomorrow I have another two, both at Catterick. Quantum Leap pm14.42, Zainabb 16.05pm. Best of luck with your l15.
Hi MR T,
They say variety is the spice of life,can`t say the same about Saturday`s races. Had Frankie Dettori last year at Ascot Trawlerman 11/1- Kinross beaten in photo – King of steel won at 9/2 best odd prices. Going to give Kinross 13/2 -Trawlerman 11/2 Doha 10/1 ( Ascot) and Came from nowwhere 11/2 at Stratford 3.30. I have my bet on E/W L15 now. Don`t know what bookie you bet with ?. Paddy Power are giving a free £2 bet Saturday if you are with them internet. I will use that free bet Saturday. Good Luck. John.
John
Two selections for Friday,Talismans Time, 15.02pm Redcar. Kilteel,18.30pm Newcastle.
John,
I have no selections for Thursday.
Mr T,
I think you have to make sure your name/e-mail/website. is filled in below comments or comment wont post. Saturday will be my next betting day, good racing Champions day, i think the ground will be heavy, it is a matter of sifting through the ones that like soft going. will start looking Thursday for Saturday. Good Luck. John.
John,
I have no idea why my message was not posted last night but I had no selections to put forward which is the same fir tomorrow.
Colin,
Nice to hear from you again. At first I wondered if you ever played professional football but the ex player I was thinking of is a little younger than yourself going off a post you put up some time ago. Am I right in thinking that John is only 21 yo or is he the son . As John mentioned, it is nice to hear you visiting a former employee. I know that feeling well after my late mother & mother in law both succumbed to dementia.
John, Once again I have no selections for tomorrow. I am not a NH man & usually only do AW during the winter.
I read your statement Colin, i think it is good of you to visit the lady that is ill, as generally no one cares about anyone. As the horses go a trainer will tell you your horse is the best thing since sliced bread all though he or she has never won a race, also every excuse under the sun ,too keep the monthly training fees coming in until the owner gets fed up with it ,with a lot of his cash gone down the drain,then he will bale out. Top trainers that get rid of there horses to smaller trainers usually two reasons the horse no good or been injured. Top trainers don`t want slow horses in there yard that can`t win. Also the saying you only get what you pay for. Been there done that got the T-shirt, so i know what goes on, getting slow horses to win is like trying to get a square peg in a round hole, it wont happen, but nothing stopping you trying for those with plenty of money to waste. John.
MR T,
Was going to target the Nicholls horses at Chepstow but changed my mind as luck has it, his horses need watching for a while before they hit form. Had winner Starinthereeyes 9/2 win l15. E/W l15 had 3 placed – Peace Man 3rd 20/1 – Valvano 3rd 13/2- Funny Story 3rd 13/2 best odds . Them three placed got me out of trouble and a small profit. Bit of luck. Will start looking at the N/h races soon as the autumn season is kicking in. Good Luck. John.
John,
I won’t talk about my selections but well done with yours I have nothing for tomorrow.
Mr T, no I don’t have any interest in any horse. A woman who worked for me for about 30 years now has dementia and is in a home near Huddersfield. She doesn’t even know me now but I go and see her every fortnight. On my way home I call in John’s yard. He’s only small with cheap horses that are difficult to win with, but any time he has a runner, he will always give me a couple of badges if I want to go. He’s got a horse called Lazybones [ came from Elliots]. He thinks that’s ok. Don’t tell John, but he thinks he’ll get a race out of Red Hatter next years. It needs to strengthen up a bit. That’s why he has put it away till next year..
MR T,
Best odds after 8.00 am -Win L15 – Bolo Neighs ( York 1.30) 15/8– Valiant (york 3.15) 5/2 — Starsinthereeyes (New 1.50) 3/1 –Stanhope Gardens ( New 2.25) 5/1. / E/W l 15– Peace Man (1.15 New) 9/1 — Sea Of Sands (New 3.40) – Funny Story ( New 4.50 ) 13/2 — Valvano ( York 2.05). Total 8 horses. Two of yours & two of mine clash in same races, hope one of us has the winners. Good Luck. John.
John,
Just two selections for tomorrow. 16.50pm Newmarket. Coppull Hall Lane.Premiere Ligne 15.40pm Newmarket. Best of luck with yours when you post them.
Hi Colin,
Sadly what i say about the Red Hatter is true not been rude, i guess in all sports the aim is to win. Then there is a saying flogging a dead horse, you have to call a spade a spade. Most trainers will not run a horse on the racecource that does not do the stopwatch times on gallops that is required to win a race it is to protect there reputation as a trainer. Red Hatter should be retired as he can`t win his form tells everyone that, and if the owners have money to waste thats up to them. He would be a horse i woul`d not bet on. I live in the real World Colin. My opinion John.
Colin,
Do you have interests in Red Hatter? Or do you have any interests in any other horses?
John,
I have no selections for tomorrow.
John, no need for any more witty remarks about Red Hatter for the time being. He is being rested until next year’s turf season.
MR T,
Had no internet from the 7th Oct as i have a new contract with Virgin , back on now this morning. Collected my winnings yesterday at Ladbrokes shop Woking £164.00 from `Bluestocking` win, delighted. I invest small ammounts to win large ammounts, that is the theory i put in to practise. Will study now until Saturday for the next bets. Good Luck. John.
John,
I was going to put up E Bethells sole runner at Southwell tomorrow with stable jockey CR riding his only mount of the day. However, I do have an issue with his 2yo’s on their first run as they are hit and miss so I will give it a miss and wait till Friday.
John,
Again I cannot find a selection to put forward so will wait for Thursdays racing.
John,
Well their is a rarity, A winner. However. I will not get carried away by it. I have nothing for tomorrow so will move on to Wednesday.
John,
Well done on your tips for today and no I do not back in the big races, I tend to leave that to you experts. I have a couple for tomorrow, Sea The Dream 15.02 pm at Pontefract, ( I think that is Colin’s home track) and Son of Wind 16.55pm Wolverhampton.
Hi Mr T.
Bluestocking was the one i wanted e/w at 12/1, Kinross got 2nd but not worried about that. Been hitting the crossbar with the L15 and losing small ammounts recently, it is hard to get them to click. But ahead now, so leaving it alone until next Saturday. Hope you backed Bluestocking?. well backed today from 10/1 to 5/1 and won nicely. John.
Hi MR T,
Lost a little today, so fingers crossed for Paris Sunday `Bluestocking`, i have now backed my old favourite `Kinross` as well. French racing coverage ITV3 Sunday quality racing. John.
John,
Not much luck on the l15 winners but a lot better on the ew l15
Hi Mr T,
Todays horses- win L15 Cape Breton 7/4 N/m 3.50 – Queen of Mougins 7/2-4.10 Ascot – Seraph Gabriel- 7/4 -1.35 Redcar – Greys Monument 11/10- Redcar 3.55. Beast Odds. E/W L15 – La Pasionaria 14/1 1.30 N/M – Salt Bay -13/2 -2.25 Ascot – Quirat 9/2- 3.35 Ascot – Roost 13/2 -8.00 pm Wolves. Best Odds. Hope you make a speedy recovery soon. I am going to the Doctors Surgery to see the nurse this morning for Flu Jab also C-O-V-I-D jab one in each arm, crazy not too as they are free. Since my holiday in June i have had chest infections on &off, Sunday done ante-post Bluestocking at 12/1 E/W (Ladbrokes) for Arc De Triomphe 3.20 Paris, So watch it on TV. Get well soon. Best of Luck. John.
John,
As I am not feeling very well & because I have not studied Saturdays Cards I will not be posting until Monday. I will follow any selection you post though.
MR T,
As it is my Birthday today, had a little flutter on Bluestocking for the Arc De Triomphe Sunday 3.00pm at 12/1 Ladbrokes E/W , so will leave any other horse betting until Saturday. John.
Mr T,
Quite agree until certain horses get the ground they need (soft going) . Very wet down this end. John.
John,
Until the weather improves I will leave selections alone.
John,
Just one for tomorrow.Think of a Name 14.45pm Windsor
John,
I have nothing for tomorrow after another blank day today. will see what next week brings. Enjoy what is left of the weekend.
MR T,
I had no luck one placed one non runner E/W l15 also one winner ,one non runner in win l15, that wont balance the books?. So will watch them for a while next week. Good Luck. John.
Good Morning MR T, nice sunny morning. My bets Win L15 – Korea 8/13 Listowel 2.15pm – Listentoyourheart 2/7 M/R 2.53 -Got Grey 9/4 M/R – Jet Plane 5/2 M/R. E/W L15 -Royal Equeery 1.15 Newmarket 11/1 – Whiskey Pete 11/4 Haydock- Reyevka 2.25 Newmarket 8/1 – Poniros 3.40 Newmarket 17/2. 8 horses in total. William hill seem better prices ante -post , but no best odds on l15s only single bets, so swings& roundabouts . PP pay best odds l15s UK & ireland. Went to William Hill this morning, They paid me 11/4 on Kinross, i thought it was 5/2 as written on slip but he said it should have been 11/4 so no complaints. Good Luck with yours. John.
John,
Just the one for tomorrow. Shining Pearl 13.15pm Newmarket. Will watch yours once you put them up in the morning.
Hi MR T,
popping into town Saturday morning William Hill to collect the ( Kinross) winnings. So put my bets on there (l15s) also see what deals they do on l15s Bonuses etc . So put my tips up later in morning as there is likely more non runners due to ground conditions Saturday. Good luck with yours for Saturday. John.
John,
.Rained off today and no selection for Friday so will move on to Saturday tomorrow.
John,
Another blank day. I keep saying to myself to give it a rest for a few days then I see one that has a chance like Kirkdale 15.45pm at Pontefract.
John,
Another bad day. On to Wednesday, Saytarr 14.10pm Redcar. Caledonian 14.45pm Redcar.
MR T,
Wont be doing any horses until Saturday as it looks like good quality racing, but i doubt if it will make picking the winners any easier. I noticed early afternoon today the Red Hatter was backed across the boards with all the big firms into 33/1, fifteen minutes to post time Paddy Power went 200/1, so someone was spreading bookie nonsense about. Red Hatter is out of the handicap in class 6 races , so when he runs keep your money in your pocket, he wont win a race as long as he has a hole in his A – – e. living in the real world. John.
Red Hatter wont win. Had stomach ulsers and not firing 100% yet.
John,
Two placed and two unplaced today. I was going to follow you with no selections tomorrow until I spotted Magical Merlin in the 17.02pm at Beverley.
MR T,
Wont be backing any horses Tuesday ,can`t see anything i fancy. I see the Red Hatter is out at Newcastle 4.45pm, he is fitted with a hood first time,maybe a strong set of glasses to keep him straight and find the winning post also a rocket tied to his tail, to enchance a winning chance. GOOOOOOOOOOO-AANNNNNNNNNNNNNN my son.
Evening John,
Like yourself, we have had rain most of the afternoon and I can see we have it most of the day tomorrow. I have a few for tomorrow, Minstrel Knight. 15.33pm Hamilton. Gundogan 16.43pm Hamilton. Gentle Ellen 17.15pm Hamilton.
Hi Mr T,
Made No profit but not lost a lot yesterday.It has been rain all night here & today. So ground conditions will change, so i will watch the horses for a while before i decide what to back this week onwards. Enjoy the Weekend. Good Luck. John.
John,
Mixed fortunes for both of us today, I made it one winner in each of your lucky 15 while I had one winner in my selections. I have nothing for tomorrow so on to a new week on Monday. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Morning MR T,
E/W L15 – County Mayo 13/2 -2.51 G/P -Rubies Are Red 4.01 G/P 14/1 – Town And Country 3.00 Ayr 15/2 -Mostabishr 3.35 Ayr. -L15 Win Newbury 5.25 Artic Voyage 100/30 -Sea to Sky 1.35 Nemarket 10/11 – Shemozzle 9/2 Newmarket 2.10 – Shadow of Light -3.15 Newbury 7/4. Best Odds Mostabshir 8/1. 8 horses. John.
Hi MR T.
I guess you put up Friday`s tips in good faith, but thats the way it goes, there is many disappointments in racing, move on to saturday. I see you tipped Mr King, i had a tip for him when he won Ireland and tipped it up on this page a while back, he has a UK trainer now. I will put up my two L15s Saturday after 8 am (best odds) this page. Best of luck with yours Saturday. John.
John, I am ashamed to admit putting those horses up for selections. I have watched the replays and neither horse got into their race. We move on to tomorrow. Mr King 13.15 Ayr. Kings Merchant 2.25pm Ayr. Sky Majesty 3.00pm Ayr. American Affair 3.35Ayr. Mereside Diva 16.40pm Ayr.
MR T,
Not backing any horses until Saturday. The Skelton`s have a few with favourites chances at Newton Abbot. I can understand your logic with the jockey coming south . i start studing Thursday for Saturday , as i like it as a hobby also a bet as well. Good Luck Friday. John.
John,
I thought you would have put up the Skelton four for tomorrow at NA ?
I have two for tomorrow, Cavalier Approach 4.15pm Ayr and Green Icon in the 2.55pm Newbury. The jockey is coming down for the one ride instead of riding for his boss at Ayr. It is interesting how many southern trainers are using him when sending up a horse to the North.
John,,
Well done with your selections. Not a winner with mine. I will give tomorrow a rest even though there are selections I like but there are dangers in the same race.
Hi MR T,
Managed two winners prince of the sea 13/8 alsoSkellet 100/30, the other two finished 2nd and ran well in defeat. Going to leave it now until Saturday, good luck with the rest of yours today. John.
Mr T,
I will join you with 4 selections for L15. – Dash of Azure 2.30 (Yar) – Prince of the Seas 2.20 (San) – Rock`d oro 2.50 (San) – Skellet 3.23 (San). As they are the Beckett horses & the stable is still in form. Good luck with yours hope they win & mine. John.
John,
One winner two unplaced for a small loss. Four for tomorrow, Glory Hyde 4.18pm Beverley Ever Hopeful 16..53pm Beverley. Skinny Malinka 17.28pm Beverley.Check and Challenge 15.23pm Sandown.
John
Another blank day. Tomorrow I am putting up Grassington 15.13pm Redcar. Ifonytheycouldtalk 16.13pm Redcar.Glitter Code 2.35pm Yarmouth.
Hi MR T,
Only one winner today Beat Box 7/4. On the flat tracks different areas the ground is going soft. So might leave it until the Weekend. Good Luck with yours. John.
Mr T,
Going to risk the Skelton boy`s at Worcester with the L15 as the going is good. Good luck with yours . John.
John
I have just one for tomorrow, Mereside Madness 4.20pm Thirsk
John,
Well done with Kinross, I had another blank day and can see nothing for tomorrow so will give it a rest.
Hi MR T,
Had Mr Escobar beaten a nse at Chester, not a good day for the winners but good old Kinross got me out of trouble. I will now wait until Monday to have a look. Good luck with yours. John.
Hi MR T, No problem, hope they win, I have a senior moment now and again, we are all human. Best of Luck. John.
John
I put the same horse up in both races. ( My age showing there). so the second selection should read Whatawit 18.20 Musselburgh. The other selection is the same as before, Spook 16.58pm Lingfield.
Hi MR T,
Unlucky Friday, you had one beaten a shd and a loser. A reminder anyone with a Paddy Power account internet a free £2 bet Leopardstown/Doncaster, Saturday. My E/W lucky 15 is Los Angelas 3.25 Leopardstown- New York Minute 4.50 Doncaster – 4.15 Mr King 4.15 Doncaster – Mr Escobar 2.40 Chester. I have two ante post (Kinross 5/2 win – You Got to Me 11/2 E/W) . Best of Luck. John.
John,
One near miss 2nd & one unplaced today. I see R Beckett had a good day at Salisbury. Were you on?
Two for tomorrow, Spook in the 18.20pm at Musselburgh and Spook in the 16.58pm at Lingfield.
Good luck with your bets.
John,
Two for tomorrow. 1.50pm, Doncaster Quantum Leap,4.10pm Doncater Cabrera
Hi MR T,
Good luck for Friday . I put up my Saturday backed early ( Ante Post) two fancies , to get the best prices as i have a felling they will be shorter come Donny Saturday. I think the Skelton summer horses are getting tired no winners today, Harry rode his 50th winner yesterday so they have not done bad, through the summer months. John.
John
Another blank day. After looking at a couple for tomorrow, I have decided not to bother & will wait until Friday.
Mr T,
Worcester today Harry Skelton 4 rides, favourite chances. Good Luck with you tip. John.
John,
Very unlucky today but onwards & upwards. I have just one for tomorrow, 3.40pm at Lingfield, Lilly’s Bet. I take one days racing at a time so have not even looked at Saturday yet but good luck with your selections..
HI MR T,
Very unlucky ,one beaten a nose the other just caught near line, 2 seconds and a N/R. As i said earlier i was having a study , went into town today William Hill shop and backed £10 Kinross Park stakes Donny Saturday 5/2 to win, also the filly who is getting an allowance You Got to Me £5 e/w at 11/2 the ground will suit her as no rain at Donny Saturday. Had Kinross when he won with Frankie up last year, but he is getting on in years, he is dropped into Group 2 also seven furlongs which will give him a chance. You Got to Me is a improving 3 year old ,hope she goes well in the St Leger Saturday 14th Sep. Hope your next tips win. John.
John
Three for tomorrow, two at Leicester 3.44pm Rathmoy 4.14pm Laura Bay & one at Newcastle 7.00pm Baraq.
The Mad Hatter finished tailed off 64 lengths, to tip a horse like that you would have to be off your rocker, that is the sort of distances you would see in a N/H race not a 1mile 1 furlong flat race. Always remember the two words in racing `Bullish` (quietly Fancied) ,the other one is self explained `Bullshitish, keep your money in your pocket. The Red Hatter. John.
Hi MR T,
Poor effort today, Harry Skelton rode his 50 th winner this season and i had his winner and 3 losers unfortunetly, going to give it a miss until the weekend and study some possible entries for the weekend. I don`t know what i would do without the Skelton boys and not forgetting Man Und. Good luck with your tips. John.
MR T,
Just picked these at random, l15 Monday Fav- 2.55 pm Brighton/ fav 5.30 pm Wolves/ Paddy De Pole 2.05 N/A / Beat Box 2.40 pm N/A. Asi was casting my eye across the race cards i spotted the Mad Hatter down to go 8.00pm at Wolves, I reckon if he starts in the 8.00pm race he shoul`d win the 8.30pm race, he has had a mention on this page before, sorry it is the Red Hatter. Gooooo-an my -son. John.
John,
Only a fourth place today. I think the ground was against him as all his other runs have been on G/F ground, apart from one on the A/W. I have nothing for tomorrow so I will move on to Tuesday.
Hi Mr T,
I should have done better Saturday. Took a chance on the two Skelton horses ,who had apprentices up, both lost. As two Lucky 15s are eight horses, i had to leave out some Beckett horses one been the first winner who was apprentice ridden at 10/1. Doing them E/W doubles the stake up. I am not a big gambler and just enjoy the horse racing as a sport as well. Good luck with your tip 3.25pm York Cock-a Doode-ooooo. John.
John,
Just the one for tomorrow, Old Cock in the 3.25 at York. (not talking about myself) in the selection.
John
I thought that you had done better than that. I saw two winners and a handful of placed horse (if you back e/w). I note that you are watching at the moment so presume you will have no tips for Sunday?
Hi Colin The idea of gambling is to win, yes i back the Skelton boys, the results show for them selves . You tip horses from John Norton`s, not wishing to be rude but truthfull when ever does he have a winner ,almost never, and putting money on his horses you would have to be an idiot. It is narrow minded people that label people with remarks like twat, due to brainwashed ignorance. Keep your rubbish tips to yourself ,then it wont offend anyone. John.
Mr T,
Managed only one winner from 8 poor effort from me today, i think ground conditions changed with the rain, so best watched for the time being Well done you had a winner at 4/1.john.
John, after all these years John I’m beginning to think you are a southern twat so goodbye and good riddance. You keep backing Skelton and I’ll back my fancies. Mr T, you are ok, you’re a northerner.
Colin.
Interesting idea but I am a very private person & do not give my mobile number or email address out. I am quiet happy to carry on bantering with John on the website. It’s a pity yourself and any others still tuning in to the site don;t put up their tips and then maybe, just maybe Jason would reopen the competition.
Hi Mr T,
Not a bit harsh about Colin ,just the truth, it is no concern of his who writes on this page as he was in the competition like us all, just wrote the truth about his tips etc , which have been very poor, i live in the real world. John.
John,
That’s a bit harsh to Colin. I have two for tomorrow. Sir David 3.10 at Thirsk,, Kings Merchant 3.50 Thirsk.
Good luck with your two l15’s.
Hi MR T,
You would have had 2 non runners and a winner Persuassion 4/1. The skeltons had a faller -a 3rd -2 winners and a loser. I wont get rich from that, but i gave it a go. Skelton`s have 2 at Stratford Saturday one a plater & the other one not a lot better, but capable of winning with apprentices up. A six of Beckett`s Ascot/Haydock 6 runners total 8 runners Lucky 15s. Good Luck with yours MR T, for Saturday. John.
Hi Colin ,
I cant see why it is worrying you ?. as Mr T and myself exchange tips on this page before the event as a bit of fun and i bet. You have to be honest they are a lot better then the rubbish tips you Post. Your last tip quote from you your trainer is ` Bullish` or was it `Bullshitish` the horse finished last tailed off, save your nonsense tips for the `bookie`. John.
John and MR T, why don’t you exchange phone numbers then you could ring up and say what you want without messing about on here. I miss the tipping competition and its a shame it finished. There was always plenty of banter and I joined in regularly. I have been betting much these days but I have been a bit more selective and been going great guns. I haven’t put anything in my 365 account for 2 months and I’ve drawn quite a bit out. Suppose I should keep quiet or my luck might change. If I say I’ve won , I’ve won. when I lose I admit it. No good saying you’ve won if you haven’t you’re only lying to yourself, Going now, be back in not too distant future..
Hi John,
I have one for tomorrow, Minstrel Knight 1.25pm Haydock . I was going to put up Persuassion in the 4.20 pm at Haydock until I spotted Thapa VC in the same race so I will not put either up.
Best of luck with your bets.
Hi MR T,
Got my bets on for Friday at Bangor the 5 of the Skelton`s as i think they will shorten up further, done the 5 lucky 31 , will they get 5 in who knows you got to be init to win init. Good Luck with yours Mr T if you are tipping/betting. Good Luck. John.
MR T,
If in doubt leave it out, i am waiting for Friday/Saturday as well, Will have a look at the declared runners for Bangor tomorrow for Friday.
John,
Even with five meetings,I cannot find a selection to put up for tomorrow so will wait until Friday
John,
after another poor showing today, I cannot find a decent bet for tomorrow so will leave until Thursday.
Hi MR T.
Good luck with your tips for Tuesday, i am going to wait until Friday to have a look at Bangor ,where The Skelton boys will have entries. I think Harry is the most underated jump jockey & forget he was a previous champion jockey, but his results speak for themselves also his father been Gold Medal olympics champion (GB). Ithink his talent rubs of on the boys. Praise where it is needed, that produce results. Good Luck. John.
Evening John, I have two for tomorrow, Skinny Malinka 4.50 Southwell And Saytarr 3.05 Southwell. Best of luck with yours if you put any up.
John,
Another good day fir you I have looked through to morrows cards and decided not to put any selections up as I fancy a couple but they are in the same race.
The skelton boy`s, two winners 4/1–5/2 also two placed from 4 runners . There Summer horses have been low grade some have come from other trainers that have not won a race in 2 or 3 years a regeneation by by Dan Skelton and he gets them to win. 10 out of 10 for effort from them, the will to win, and you get a run for your money win/lose/or draw. Looking forward to there Autumn horses ,which are higher grade. Not looked at Monday`s card`s yet ,have you MR T. Good Luck. John.
John,
That’s a sha. me you could not match even three in one bet but at least you had a few pennies to come back. Good luck with your l15 tomorrow. I have nothing again, poor racing at Brighton and I am not really into NH racing unless a northern trainer travels south with one runner.
Hi Mr T,
Managed 4 winners today but as luck has it 2 winners in each lucky 15, a slight loss. Sunday L15 the Skelton (bros) 4 runners , i will give them a go at Worcester. Good Luck. John.
sorry i thought you had a winner it was 3rd ,need to get my glasses on. john
Hi Mr T,
50 per cent strike rate 1 winner well done. Five of Harry`s mounts at Newton Abbot Saturday , Doha 2.25 Sandown- Field of Gold Sandown 3.35 and Absurde at Chester 3.15 as i had him when he won with Frankie up. Two Lucky 15s. Good Luck. John.
John,
No luck again today And very little time to look at tomorrows cards so will give them a miss. Good luck with any you post.
John,
Two for tomorrow, Divine Legacy 1.40 Thirsk,Persuasion 2.45Thirsk
Hi Mr T.
You are getting nearer to a winner. I am waiting for Saturday Newton Abbbott to bet also maybe look at some other meetings as well Saturday. Good Luck. John.
John,
Slightly better today but not in the money, finishing fourth. I have nothing tomorrow.
John,
Well done with your selections today. I have just one for tomorrow,Stapleford Park in the first at Catterick.
Hi Mr T,
Had the Skelton 2 winners best odds 3/1 -6/5, the other 2 run well in defeat both placed. I will give it a rest for Wednesday. Good Luck, John.
Hi Mr T,
Last 3 of Skeltons Stratford & one Ripon 2.55pm Pesservaroo, L15, That Watchmaker you tipped finished last not kept very good time, but that is racing anyway Good Luck. John.
John,
That did not go as I had hoped although, to be fair to myself, had I known about the jockey change last night I would not have put the selection up. I have nothing for tomorrow so onwards to Wednesday.
John,
Just one for tomorrow, Watchmaker in the first at Ripon.
Hi Mr T,
A loss here today as well, so a little rest until next week.
John
, Drew a blank today and I cannot see anything I fancy for tomorrow so will leave until Monday.
John
Just the two for tomorrow,Oviedo in the 5.20 at York, and Chillingham in the Ebor. Good luck with your L15’s.
Mr T,
Last years Ebor i had the winner backed ante-post Absurde at 8/1 sp 7/1. Two L15s for Saturday 6 of Becketts also one of Gosdens Sunbelt and Hipop De Loire in the Ebor for last years winning trainer Willie Mullins. Good Luck. John.
Mr T,
your tips were placed well done. I backed Mr King blind had 25p E/W at 50/1 PP was paying 6 places he just got touched off for 6th place finished 7th. Emily Upjohn finished 3rd so £30 back -£10 profit, the 5.20 – 50p E/W queens mougins 12/1 just touched off but okay profit made. The law of averages state backing horses every day will end up in a loss. That is why i back in pennies as a bit of fun in the lucky 15s you need 3 winners or 4 to be worthwhile 2 winners you lose a little, you need a good price winner now and then to make a frofit. Ihad the winner of the ebor last year £10 E/w Absurde at 7/1 with Frankie in the saddle.I think you need to follow good trainers/quality horses for winners like you do with Bethell, the same with me Skeltons how good are they?. also Beckett. Giving it a rest until Saturday, Where i reach the dizzy heights of splashing out £15-£20 on the horses L15. Good Luck. John.
Mr T,
Well done with your winner,i managed 2 winners -1 second- one 3rd. Back in June i put up on this page Mr King amd he won 15/8 in Ireland. anyway he changed hands and is racing i UK, he is going tomorrow at York 3.00pm up in class down in weight, might be worth keeping an eye on at a big price, to be honest no info on him this time. My tip tomorrow has to be Emily Upjohn. in the 3.35 oaks as i have her backed E/W ante post 10/1. Good Luck. John.
Mr T,
Not sure what you mean (i see it has worked our well for you tomorrow) in your post 20th August to me?. Your tip looks good2.40 Carlisle also i fancy the Skelton pair at worcester. Harry Charlton who trains for the owners group tipped Kings Gambit at York 3.00pm. Was not doing any but i have put these on only pennies . As i have Emily backed in Oaks Thursday. Good Luck. John.
John,
Glad I did not put them up as selections, just the one winner but a silly price. Just the one for tomorrow, Gundogan in the 2.40 at Carlisle. I see it has worked our well for you tomorrow.
Hi Mr T,
I expect the 3 horses you picked will win, always the way when you don`t back them. I always put them on before i declare them. I am waiting for Thursday to see how Emily John Gets on, i have her backed , hope she can make the frame been backed in from 10/1 to 4/1 at present, it`s a hot little race. With Colin`s Road tax bill i thought he had a roller not a Mondeo. Keep Smiling. John.
John,
I was looking at three horses for tomorrow but have talked myself out of all of them them.One was Intrusivley int first at Nottingham, simply because J Doyle has only got this one ride all day but at odds on I will bypass.The second horse is Oolong Poobong in the 7.00 at Wolvehampton. The third horse was Marionglas in the 7.30 at Wolverhampton.All three are trained by E Bethell’ I will wait until Wednesday.
Only got a Mondeo.
Well done Mr T,
i winner one 2nd pretty good. I like the L15 bet small outlay also double the odds one winner, also i like the single bet normally ante-post at decent prices. I have only one ante post which runs hopefully this week Thursday 22nd Yorkshire Oaks, Emily Upjohn at 10/1, now 5/1 with Paddy Power, i mentioned her previous on this page, she is a bit quirky ,i think but good when she gets it together, i am on E/W . Good Luck. John.
Hi Mr T,
I thought they looked good on paper in theory but practice on the racecource is a different matter , only managed 2 winners today so an over all loss sorry to say. John.
Hi Mr T,
Li5s on best odds-Fun Loving Ripon 459pm 11/5 -Beat Box M/R 7/4 -G a Hentry M/R 2/1 -Climate Precedent M/R 4/1 -l15. 2nd l15 -Brave Mission -Donny 4.16pm -2/1 -Hutchence 2/1 4.40 Newbury – Ciro Di Marzio 11/2 5.15 Newbury – Timefall 11/4 Newmarket 3.15 pm. The Skelton horses have been backed. I am on- Good Luck if you are. John.
John,
I have not found anything to put up for Saturday so will have to rely on your L15’s. Best of luck.
John,
Thanks for your comments.I have nothing for tomorrow at this stage, may be Saturday.
Hi Mr T,
Beckett horses only one winner today not good,but better then none. Your tip the Kent horse was not placed, if it was Clark Kent had trained (superman) it might have won.Giving it a rest now until Saturday. I think Colin shoul`d be called billy no mates tipster after giving the last tip from his trainer on this page, that finished last tailed off. Good luck with your horses Thursday Mr T. John.
John,
Bad day all round today. Just two for tomorrow,Scarboroughwarning at Chelmsford 6.40pm. Toca Madera 7.30pm at your local track, Windsor.
Thanks Mr T,
Spotted Beckett`s horses for Wednesday Lucky 15. I bet in pennies during the week but not everyday, Saturday has always been my main betting day, get Wednesdays horses on after 8am best odds. Good luck with the Kent horse. John.
John / Colin,
Is it another Lucky 15 again for you John tomorrow with your fav, trainer having four runners at various locations. I have nothing for tomorrow but will have a passing interest on T Kents sole runner at Beverley in the first.
Nice to hear from you Colin, glad to see you are getting about.
Not really bothered about billy no mates, i tip horses i back as a bit of fun ,i guess other people read it, that don`t post, at least Mr T posted a 33/1 second wont be long before he gets off the mark with a winner on this page. what i do write on this page is genuine as you can see on this page over the years as you can see from the winners also there has been losers which is normal. Colin £385 car tax you must have a big car?. I have a Fiat Panda 1,200 car tax approx £40, i am retired. I woul`d not complain about the food bill £80 for five. It is about £30 per head around this way. Keep smiling. John.
Good job Mr T has been posting John otherwise you would have been a right Billy No Mates. I haven’t posted owt lately but I’m not backing as much these days. Went to lakes Sunday to Friday last week and on to Staffordshire Friday till Sunday. Had a couple of good days Friday and Saturday, won about 500 notes. 5 of us went for lunch on Sunday and I paid as I had won a few quid. It was 8o quid and being a Yorkshire bloke it was against my grain, but I thought of it as my good deed for the day. Got home later on Sunday to be greeted by a brown envelope from DVLA. Car tax 385 quid, so bang goes my winnings. Catch you and Mr T later. Cheers Colin.
Mr T,
Managed one in four ,that wont balance the books, that`s the way it goes. John.
Hi Mr T,
4 for today – Brize Norton Kem 3.55pm Kem 4.30p, Amiloc – Windsor Miami Memories 5.40 Windsor -Paolmar Bay 7.10 Windsor. L15 . Raph Beckett trains he has quality horses. I am on best odds Paddy Power. Good Luck. John.
Hi Mr T,
Did not see your message until last night, thank you for your kind words concerning Richhill. I seen your tip Apostle it looked good on paper, but did not make the frame and was favourite. Them class 6 races can throw up some funny results. Good Luck. John.
,Sorry about that, guess it is back to the drawing board
John.
Try a small wager on Apostle in the last at Redcar. Sorry to hear about Richhill. No doubt you will find another horse shorttly.
EquiPrep where Richhill is stabled, the physiotherapist and massaage therapist have said he has turned a corner, but as the severity of his injury it is best to retire him as he is a older horse now. He won`t be going back to Dan Skelton into training. He will remain at EquiPrep until some one wants him as a pet/riding horse. I wish him a long happy retirement as he gave us all a bit of fun &won a race. John.
i don`t normally chase money but i left a few shillings with the bookie on Emily Upjohn, the reports say draw 10 was not ideal also the three year old`s getting the weight allowance from the older horses also maybe the race at the Curragh blunted her. I think the mile and a half in the Yorkshire Oaks will suit her 22nd August i am on E/W with Paddy Power at 10/1. Good Luck. John.
Poor result Emily Upjohn, un believable effort, john.
Emily Upjohn, can she do it today?. She will like the ground and maybe give Shoemark his first group1 winner, Got 5/2 this morning best odds paddy power. Good Luck. John.
Amended result, Get Up Mush won, he deserved it, hope you were on Colin?. i was sometimes we deserve a bit of luck . John.
Get up Mush was travelling on the bridle ,when a horse fell in front of him & almost stopped him he was all out to dead heat , with a clear run he would have bolted up, sometimes luck goes against you, but happy to share the spoils, & get the few shilling`s in my wallet. Keep smiling. John.
Had Bluestocking e/w at 5/1 Saturday, unfortunetly he was 2nd come up against the french horse who was under the radar at 25/1. On Get up Mush today, Skelton`s one runner Uttoxeter 2-25pm. Good Luck. John.
Hi Mr T,
It is always the way ,you see a trainer have 4 winners , then get on the next one it will lose. I follow the Skeltons as we have Richhill with them in the (owners group) > The trainer i follow is Paul Nicholls quality horses , he normally has winners every Saturday during the winter ,softer ground, ideal for jumpers top trainer for winners. I follow Beckett on the flat and will back Bluestocking Ascot Saturday. Good Luck. John.
They got one winner 10/11, the rest beaten by better horses on the day no excuses, maybe best watched for a while. John.
The Skeltons are not in sparkling form but not out of form, 2 placed one loser , 1 fell when looked beaten yesterday. Worth giving them a go at Stratford, i am on 4 of Harrys mounts and one of Bens in a lucky 31, best odds. Best of luck. John.
The Skeltons are at Market Rasen today, a few of the horses are upped in grade but less weight to carry, i am on Harry`s mounts E/W lucky 15 as good a chance as any, i would say . Best of luck. John.
Three losers , at Stratford (Skeltons) and two non runners, that wont balance the books. But had a little luck 4-30 Hammer Dan won 5/2 also had Inspector Lynsley 16/5 both well backed, them two balanced the books and left me with a bit in hand. The Skelton horses did not run well. John.
Hi Colin,
The Skelton team are at Stratford today 4 rides Harry 1 ride Ben, I think they have a fair chance of getting winners, i am on lucky 31, good luck if you are betting. John.
Hi Colin,
Richhill is recovering very slowly from his pelvic injury,they are going to decide on the 1st October (my Birthday) should he go back into training or call it a day &retire him, anyway he don`t owe me anything also had a win for us in January 2023, whatever is best for him i am happy to go along with it. John.
Normally get 1,or 2 at least, but the 4 blew out today, i think the bubble has burst on there summer horses als the handicapper, River Robe having to carry 10lb ex for his last win that stopped him. Maybe best watched at present, there best horses will be out in the winter, but they haven`t done bad with the summer horses. John.
Hi Colin,
The Skelton (bros) at Market Rasen today ,- Queens Venture 15/2 – River Robe 13/8 – Don Occhetti 9/4. Chart Topper in the lucky last at Sligo 11/4 for the lucky 15. Early prices best odds. I will be on them like bees around a honey pot, Go-aaaaaaaaaaaaan the boys. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Good luck at Doncaster. May -June there summer horses hit form some of them had wind surgery to win a couple of times or more , then the handicapper stops them winning with extra weight. They are average horses, they save the best ones for the winter campaign, ground more suitable. It is rare the Skeltons come away from a meeting without a winner. I will be on them everytime they have runners ,there are a good team to follow, and put a profit in my pocket and paid for my share in Richhill over and over. John.
Back again John, just had a quick luck at Skelton for the last 2 weeks and he’s had 4 winners out of 17 for a level stake loss of about 20 points. You can’t be making much profit from those.
Hi John, haven’t been posting much lately
but I haven’t been punting much . I must be losing a bit of interest. Been to Haydock today and didn’t back a winner. Going to Donny tomorrow so hoping for a bit better
two winners one 3rd one loser, 50per cent strike today e/e- 5/4 early prices best odds Paddy Power after 8am. Don`t know how many summer horses the Skelton bros have to come as a lot have won and are penalised with extra weights. Good Luck. John.
Is it to be be or not to be for the 3 timer at Stratford that is the question for the Skelton bros today. Seraph Gabriel ,LINGFIELD 7-30PM to get of the mark for the lucky 15, i am on them like a dose of Epsom salts. Goaaaaaaaaaaaaaan the boys. John.
The Skelton horses were up in class yesterday also carried penalties for previous wins, there is a saying back them until they lose. Had 2 winners Los Angeles and Riskingthe ground 13/8- 11/4 , so lost on the day, but had May To June in profit with the Skelton Bros, thats racing. John.
Hi Colin,
Looks like i am the only one writing on this page?. If you have been backing the Skelton`s your wallet should be straining at the seams. Uttoxeter Sunday a sixer the boys have out and it is not cricket. two lucky 15s 6 skeltons, 2 at the Curragh -Los Angeles and Kayhana total 8 eight horses. I will be on them like flies around a dog turd. Will you ?. Go-aaaaan the boys. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Hope you are enjoing the Uk sunshine,summer has arrived, also backing the winners. The Skeltons had one winner In This World 2/1 and Mr King won the 8-00pm at Naas at 15/8. Hope you were on?. John.
The Skelton boys have 3 out at Worcester today, 1 short price and 2 outsiders. 8.00pm Naas Mr King has been backed , a favourite`s chance. Good luck. John.
The Sheltons had 2 winners- 2 thirds from 5 races, amazing form,there are no N/h trainers showing that sort of summer form at present. Long may they continue there vein of luck. John.
Hi Colin,
The Skelton boys are at Market Rasen Friday 21st looking for the five timer, not out of the question, i am on them with the win lucky 31. Go-aaaaaan the boys. Best of luck. John.
Hi Colin ,
Did you have any luck at Royal Ascot?. The skelton (Bros) had 2 winners a non runner and a loser, can`t knock that profit winning form in the lucky 15`s. They are a great team Dan&Harry and i am glad i follow them when the iron is hot , it puts a bit of cash in your pocket. Richhill not back in training yet he is excercising gently. Had a great holiday in the Turkish Riveria, it was very hot for June 35-40 degrees extreme heat. Royal Ascot tough meeting to get winners as there are big price improvers lurking under the radar, anyway Good Luck. John.
Hope you had a good holiday. Skelton just beat me. ew so nothing lost. had lucky 15 at ascot. 2in 1st 5 in2nd 12 in 3rd and 9 in 7th
Is it to be or not to be,is the question?. as the Skelton boys visit Stratford Tuesday, three good chances at least i would say. Just got back from the hol`s this week it was 35 degrees everyday at least, the UK climate cooler. Good quality racing at Royal Ascot starting Tuesday until Saturday, Best of luck if you are having a bet, i will be on the Skelton horses, Go-an the boys. John.
Where i am going it will be mostly Sunny, coul`d not resist backing it bolted in,the Skelton bros 50 per cent strike rate today, go -an go-an the boys. Hope you were on Colin?. John.
Hi Colin,
The boys have two runners today at Southwell -Queens Venture -3.45pm also Mostly Sunny 4.50pm. I woul`d not put any one off backing them the form the Skelton bos are in. Old saying quit while you are ahead ,for me at least two weeks ,for me two weeks relaxing in the sunshine, off early Wednesday 5th of June. Best of luck. John.
Hope you were on Colin
1 non runner -3 winners Burlington bertie twice 100/30 and 5/6 best odds , pity about the rule fours in all races, the bookie likes his share wheather you win or lose, but not complaing Shelton 3 winners again, what a team the brothers are brilliant, churning out winners from day to day and putting a bit of spending holiday in my wallet. Good Luck. John.
Is it tempting fate,the boys will get 3 winners today at Fakenham, Harry Skelton doing the steering & Harry Cobden on Cannon Rock for the Lucky 15 ay Fakenham Go-an Go-an the boys. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
The question had to be, is it to be or not to be in Shakespeare country (Stratford) The Skelton Bros 3 winners 9/4- 4/1 -4/1 early prices also non runner, had the 4 in lucky 15, i can get that new whistle& flute for the hol`s, not a bad nights work also Miners Bridge 2nd at Tramore 7-25pm at 12/1. I feel like the Man Und coach going away on holiday after a win, very happy. It is is better to do someone a good turn then a bad turn, but with horses it is a lot of luck, but nice when it comes off & you fill your wallet up. Hope you were on. I will toast Harry Skelton In Turkey, well done boy. John.
Hi Colin,
Next week of to where the east meets the west , the turkish riveria where the sun sun shines every day sun tan weather. The Skelton Bros are at Stratford this evening, Harry rides 4 with chances. There is a bit of money for Miners Bridge E/W at Tramore tonight 8/1 at present. Best of Luck. John.
The Skelton bros no luck today with there 2 horses, i think they were anchored by the extra weight they had to carry from previous wins. John.
The Skelton Bros had a winner and a 2nd at Uttoxeter yesterday. Harry has 2 rides at Cartmel today. John.
Thank you MR T, the best side won on the day . Man Und improving team as some of them are teenagers, great result. I am off to the Turkish Riviera ,Aegean coast early June all been well, nice warm weather, humans are like horses ,like the sun on there back. The Skelton Bros are at Uttoxeter today , Harry has 4 rides, single bets or lucky 15s, i am on them. Best of luck. John.
well done John. Hope you enjoy your hols.
Thanks Colin,does that mean i have the green light for the holiday?. The horses river tiber 3rd ,The Skelton Bros had a winner 3/1 also two 2nds so wont be visiting Moss Bros yet for the whistle&flute, but got 11 days before i go . Back of the net 2 goals Manchester Und, result 2-1 Man City. Holiday transfer sorted Airport Gatwick. £155 in the sky rocket (pocket). Good Luck. John.
Well done John
Hi Colin,
The Bros are at Cartmel this afternoon Harry 3 rides, a patent/single bets , i have the three in a lucky 15 with river tiber 3.40 Curragh, go -on the boys. Also the FA final to watch c-mon c-mon the red devils, might get a new whistle&flute yet with a bit of luck for the hol`s. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
The Shelton bros managed 2 winners 2 seconds from the 5 horses, they were trying, it would have been good if they had the 5 winners, i would have been off to Moss bros for a new outfit for the holiday,i will have to make do with what i have got my old whistle &flute. Ha-Ha-Ha. John.
Hi Colin,
The Skelton bros will be at Market Rasen Thursday 23rd , Harry doing the steering on the five rides, Go on boy boot them in, will be popular with the lucky 31 punters and single backers. Best of luck. John.
Hi Colin,
I know you said your trainer John Norton Was `bullish` about Dakota Blue a very poor efford finished approx 30 lenghts tailed off last, glad i did not get any of my holiday money on it. I have paid the remaining fee for my flights/ hotel transfers all included for abroad, so wont be cancelling holiday unless my health stops me. The Man Und win would help for my Uk taxi transfers from home to airport, if they lose still got £55 coming back and i laid out £20 so a frofit whatever happens. Go-On the red devils they will be ready, beat Brighton 2-0 last weekend. Tell your trainer old saying the last will be first. John.
Looks like cancelling your holidays cos united still got no chance. Called at Johns this morning and was quite bullish about Dakota Beat getting at least a place in the second at Hexham tomorrow.
Hi Colin,
They have to win, i am going on holiday 11 days after the final, need the holiday money, the place money is not enough towards my spending money, the win gives me another onecer towards it. No luck horses lately, but keep trying. John.
John, you must be able to see , they have no chance. Think yourself lucky you backed them ew. I think that irish horse One Look hasn’t trained on. Ran a crap race the other day.
Hi Colin,
Can the red devils grasp the nettle for the F A cup double starting with the women this Sunday afternoon then the men on the 25th May. Go on Gon- on the red devils. John.
ALLEN GOT BEAT, MISSED 3 EASY REDS THAT I COULD HAVE POTTED ,AND EACH ONE COST HIM THE FRAME 62-0 UP IN LAST FRAME AND BALLED UP. NOT TO WORRY, HAD A LUCKY 15 UIP SATURDAY 2 2/1S AND 2 9/4S. GOING TO CATTERICK THIS EVENING. HOPING FOR THE BEST.
Hi Colin ,
Any luck with the tennis/snooker?. Your tip for the 1,000 guineas is a non runner, but is entered in Irish 1,000 guineas. I had a small e/w Brilliant at 50/1 , 1,000 guineas he is still in, final decs on Friday May 3rd so hope i get a run. Haven`t heard from MR T ,maybe he hibenates during the long winter period . Hopefully the warmer weather is on the way. Good flat racing next weekend. Good Luck. John.
Hi John, forgot to mention, backed Allen ew in snooker. Great chance of reaching final, then who knows.
Hi Colin,
I think Mullins has the champion trainer UK won as he has runners at Perth then the big prize money meeting on Saturday Sandown Park, 10 miles from me. I don`t visit any meetings these days due to leg /feet problems. Cup Final 25th May,going on holiday 2 weeks after in June, where the sun shines, good for aches &pains, need the red devils to win for some holiday spending money got £55 in the skyrocket(pocket) need the other one-er for the win, it will be tough to beat City, C-Mon C-Mon the red devils. Good Luck. John.
John, your place money is in the bag, but I still cant see them beating City
Hi Colin,
It has been said Houdini was a great escape artist, but Man Und getting to the FA cup final is something else, with luck like that i would not put it past them to win the FA Cup i hope. My £10 e/w at 9/1 is alive very lucky. No luck with the horses, but happy with the football. John.
Hi Colin ,Good luck with the tennis bet.Hope the Skelton`s can go close with Ballygrifincottage in Ayr Grand National 16/1 at moment, nicely weighted ,hopefull he gets the distance. Good match Saturday Chelsea V Man City cup match, then Sunday Coventry V Man Und C-mon C-mon the red devils. John.
win or lose Raducanu is a good bet at 11/2 to beat number one seed.
She won today, but up against top seed next. The way she’s playing she has a good chance of toppling her. So once again fingers crossed.
Hi Colin,
There is a saying no one wants to be sent to Coventry anyway the boys in red will be there Sunday, Ithink you might be right it will be a tough game, but hope they can come away with a win . Galia des Liteaux was in the lead two out in National, faded finished 8th but got a run for my money at 33/1. Well done you got the winner 7/1 fav. I see you have expanded your gambling to tennis, it woul`d lose me. I stick to horses/football/golf/ that enough for me,anyway good luck with the tennis bets. John.
Sorry John, but the way united are playing they’ll struggle to beat Coventry. backed winner of National, but with it being National I only risked 5ew. I fancied last years winner until I got Racing Post and read form when I thought winner was class among rubbish. The National now is just a 4 mile handicap and more fancied horses will win. The days of 100/1 winners is a thing of the past. Good luck with your cup bet. I’ve has a bet on Raducanu in the tennis in Germany. She was 40/1 so I had 5ew. when I checked later she was 50/1, so I had another 5ew. She beat Kerber and is 13/8 to win next round, so had a tenner on that. fingers crossed.
the women`s team Man-Und beat chelsea FA cup semi 2-1 on the way to Wembley, Hope the men`s side are on the way next Sunday. No luck National. John.
Hi Colin-Mr T,
Backed Galia Des Liteaux Grand National double carpet e/w 6 places 5th of odds (33/1) with Corals. He has sneaked in at a nice weight for the Skelton boys. I thought put it up before the event win or lose, rather then be wise after the event , anyone can do that. The irish have a strong hand of runners for the race, Good Luck ,with it whatever you are backing. John.
Match of the day Man-Und V Liverpool 2-2 the red devils are improving a young side, some silly mistakes but seem to be going the right way, looking forward to cup match later this month, c-mon c-mon United. John.
Hi Colin,
I noticed your tip for 1,000 guineas ( One Look) Has been backed from 12/1 to 10/1 are you on. I have had a little e/w on Brilliant for same race at 50/1 he recently won a group 3 in ireland and coul`d be improving , i never underestimate Adian O Brien in big races or any races. Have you got your lucky pin out for the Grand National Saturday?. It is a minefield. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
What you have to do is type in to google Sporting Life, then it will say today`s racecards click on that and the meetings/racecards will come up, the same as the newspaper exactly the same, no charges or subscribing. Hope that helps, The Red Hatter looked a bit keen well beaten when they quickened, i guess it is back to the drawing board with him, anyway good luck with the Sporting Life Racecards. John.
You can’t see the form without subscribing to racing post. it’s not the same as having the paper in your hand. Been to see Red Hatter this morning and john didn’t seen enthusiastic about his chances. Been off his food, but eaten up last 5 days. Still growing and should be better in future. was 33s last night , then 14s and down to 10s this morning. definitely not stable money and will drift today.
Hi Colin,
Haven`t got a clue what you are on about Blackpool some man from my neck of the woods, i do not live at boxhill ,i live in Woking. Ihave my holidays in Turkey summertime like most people, Going to Blackpool on holiday in the winter is not my cup of tea or anywhere in the uk with cold weather. You are on about a compere taking the piss, i guess you were at some variety show, there is a saying those who take the piss is to have a good look at themselves first.Why buy the racing post when you can get the same information free on the computor crazy.Emily Upjohn ran 5th at Meydan, i think there is a good race in her ,maybe Royal Ascot. Good Luck. John.
Hi John, been in Blackpool last week and that chap from your neck of the woods was there again. The compere kept taking the piss out of him but I suppose he expected it cos it happened last year as well. I’m surprised you dont know him cos he seems to have some maybe ex racehorses on his far and I told you last year he was from Boxhill area. Cant be many farms with horses in the area.Told you I’ve cut punting down to fridays and saturdays as Racing Post was costing me 34quid each week and i’ve cancelled it. you cant bet seriously without so its two days unless my Irish connection sends something.cheers and all the best for Man U. Richill is like most horses, always injured. Red Hatter is entered somewhere next week.
A complete blank Gosden=Frankie, but that`s the way it goes world class racing Meydan. John.
Hi Colin,
Frankie flew in to Meydan Wednesday also John Gosden, might be worth keeping an eye on there runners and Frankie has 4 rides i am on them l15 also Gosdens other runners also 1at Cork and 1 at Haydock Playful saint. 2 l15s C-mon C-mon Frankie, Best of Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Richill spends all his time in his box, due to the nature of his injury, they bring him grass/hay also he can`t lay down as he woul`d not be able to get up it woul`d end up fatal. The trainer says autumn before we see him again racing if we ever see him again racing fingers crossed. Sounds like the Red Hatter is doing okay. Man und look to have the best draw with Coventry, but you can`t your chickens as cup matches throw up some strange results. One match away from final then i am in the money e/w final. Good luck. John.
Red Hatter in full training and should run in about two weeks plus.
Still there John, should beat Coventry and hope Chelsea beat City. I’m a United fan but I think Liverpool looked most likely to win for most of the game. You have to be in it to win it.
Hi Colin,
The young Man-Und side served it up to Liverpool 4-3 keeping the F A cup alive, what a match , semi final Man Und v Coventry, C-mon C-mon C-mon the red devils. John.
Hi Colin,
Not sure if you got the wrong end of the stick, concerning the red hatter i previous said come on the red devilsand the red hatter when he runs. No idea how long it takes to get over a gelding operation, maybe the vet will tell you that?. Man und are through to quarter finals next game Sunday 17th., despite your doubts about them, Liverpool are a good side next game. Had Langer Dan E/W at 7/1 won. My bets Thursday are Le-Milos e/w at 13/2/ Stage Star e/w 5/1/ and Ginny`s Destiny at 4/1 bets with value for money. I am not interested in odds on shots. Best of luck. John
doing nowt at Cheltenham. Good job 365 gave State Man and Ballyburn at evens to limited stakes. Had 40 on each day. Don’t know what tomorrows give away will be. Can’t be as good today or yesterday.
John, how long would it take you to run if you had what Red Hatter has had.
Hi Colin,
Next match the red devils St Patricks day (March 17th), against Liverpool, might need the luck of the irish with that one, to keep my bet alive. c-mon c-mon c-mon the red devils and the red hatter when he runs. John.
MR T,
The Munich air disaster was a big setbback to the Man Und team in the fifties, the Busby babes, The irish goalkeeper dragged a woman from the wreckage who was expecting a baby, a sad story all round. But they came back strong in the late sixties ,with superstar George Best. Good Luck for Cheltenham, if you are having a bet?. John.
John,
I would suggest going back to the fifties for the glory days of Man Utd. Players like Duncan Edwards, Tommy Taylor, David Pegg, Bill Foulkes , Eddie Coleman, & a very young Bobby Charlton plus the other members of the Busby Babes. For what it is worth< I think football has been ruined by football agents & overpriced foreign players who only want silly wages.
Hi Colin,
Man Und nothing like the glory days when g. Best/charlton/law/stiles/ etc-etc were there, but they are still okay, anyway i backed them at 9/1 e/w F/A cup. Next cup round 28th Feb. Richhill has a pelvic injury, coul`d be out until end of the summer ,he was fit &ready to go, very disappointing. On Bravemansgame e/w 20/1 Gold Cup cheltenham. I will lookout for the mad hatter, Don`t know when he is running?. Good luck for Cheltenham we all need that. John.
John to say I think you have wasted your money on Manchester United. I follow them. I used to have a season ticket there, and today’s team is the worst I can ever remember. No chance in cup. Roll on Cheltenham, then we can lose some more.
Hi Colin,
I did mention in one of my previous posts about gelding the mad hatter. The (cruelest cut). If that don`t work,maybe the future N/H ,hurdles, but it is up to the trainer what he thinks. We are pleased with Richhill he jumps well, we hope to see him racing March time. Had a little E/W on Man Und F A cup at 9/1, Come on the red hatter & the red devils. Good Luck. John.
Hi John, well you will get your money back if it doesn’t run. Popped into Johns on monday to have a word with Red Hatter but he was in no mood to talk to me as he has just had his wedding tackle removed. John keeps telling me he’s ok, so we’ll have to wait and see. Be a week or two yet.
Hi Colin,
Hope you are backing the winners?. Not the mad hatter, the bookie likes him. Richill will be racing March decent ground we hope ,as rain is forecast for coming weeks. Richhill has not had many miles on the clock and will be fresh come March and hope he goes well. I know you don`t like ante-post bets but i have backed Bravemansgame for Cheltenham Gold cup (March) at 20/1 e/w ,had him backed King George finished 2nd, so having another go, i like value for money. The excitement of Cheltenham only a month away ,the highlight of the N/H season. Good Luck. John.
Hi Mr T,
Have not heard from you are you hibenating during this cold winter, i am that is the joy`s of been retired look out the window in the morning ,if it is pouring with rain , go back to bed , no worries about going to work. Looks like the competition is finished and gone for good like a lot of the competitors that were on this page. John.
Hi Colin,
Ferns hill went in 8/15 as you said , i did not think you backed these short prices as i remember you saying when i told you richhill was fancied he won 8/11 i was on at 4/5 , had to back it as a shareholder in the horse and he won just. I like value for money when i bet, lay out small collect big , that`s the thinking, Good Luck. John.
Risked 22 quid on this nag at 8/11. Now 1/2.
Probably wants a bit of lead in it’s ear. Preferably administered with a gun. Never trust what a jockey tells you.
Hi Colin,
A lot of people woul`d say you `mad as a hatter backing the red hatter at 125/1 ,he was not totally disgraced finished 10 of 12. I did not back it a bookie`s bet. Maybe he needs gelding as he is a full horse as a way forward, my opinion only. John.
john, i’m told Ferns Lock will win last at Thurles on Sunday but wont be a big price. You might get 6/4 if you jump in quick. Past the post and weighed in already.
Hi John, his words to me tonight are “I’m sure he has a future”. His horses try all the time and Mullrenan told him he thought it would win for him. I’ve had 5ew at 40s, 4 places with 365. If it loses it’s not the end of the world, but it’s good value win or lose.
Hi Colin,
I have heard the saying as mad as a hatter. Looking at the Red Hatter`s form is not inspiring to back him in 5-00pm Wolves Saturday 20th January.What are your thoughts on his chances as you will hear it from the horses mouth?. He is double carpet at present (33/1) GO-AN- MY -SAN. jOHN.
Hi Colin,
Glad to hear from you, i am glad you have made some comments, as i guess people have been reading my boring comments for a while . I will keep a look out for your tips. Richhill will be out in the spring ,hoping for better ground and he is well handicapped. The skelton`s hit form Saturday 6 winners. Good Luck. John.
john, you have posted the last 9 comments, so I am writing to break up your sequence. I hope everybody is enjoying the new year. i personally aren’t breaking any pots, but i’m trying to cut my punting down. Looking to the future I think i’ve seen next season’s 1000gns winner. Just wait and watch. 12/1 at the moment but i’m not as daft as John when it comes to ante post betting. john has a horse that he thinks will win, and I shall have a little bit on it as soon as betting comes out. It’s called Red Hatter and runs on the 20th of this month.The 1000gns horse is One Look.
Happy new year to eveyone, heep backing the winners also most important keep smiling. john
Disappointing run from Richhill yesterday ,jumped badly. The vet is going to check him m-o-t, his next appearance will be February/March, better ground hopefully then. John.
Another entry Saturday Newbury 30th -1-15pm h`cap class (3) Richhill also entered at Donny Friday. Ground depending where he runs. John.
Bravemansgame got 2nd in a messy race but the best horse won. John.
Richill entered 29th Dec at Donny 12-30pm. John.
I don`t think Richhill will run before Christmas, maybe the 30th December but nothing concrete yet. I have a bottle of bollinger to open Christmas, had it since Uknowwhatimeanharry won the albert Bartlett 016 Cheltenham ,had him at 25/1 ante post he finished 11/1 well backed, better open the bolly otherwise it will turn to vinegar as 7 years old. I woul`d like to wish a happy christmas to Colin/Mr T/ Paul and anyone else who frequents this web page. A Christmas cracker Trainer says to owner your horse has a light weight also very fit, the owner replies shoul`d i put a monkey on it?. The trainer replies you woul`d be better with a jockey on, Ho-Ho–He-He- Ha-Ha. Keep Smiling & backing the winners for the new year. On Bravemansgame King George £20 win 5/2 ante post for boxing day. Best of luck. John
Richhill not declared 20th December awaiting other options. John.
New entry Richhill Newbury 3-10 Wednesday 20th December 2miles+
Richhill not declared Saturday at Donny 16th December. John.
Colin,
A merry Christmas to you & a Happy New Year. I hope you are keeping well and taking a few pounds off the bookies.
Also the same to John, I hope your horse gives you some profit before too long. I have noticed that the Skeltons are in some sort of form recently.
Hi Colin,
Richhill is entered at Donny 12-15pm Saturday December 16th 2miles + class 4 should give him a chance, hope we can get the few shillings for the Christmas pot. Best of luck. John.
Just to wish the few readers that are left a lovely christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year.
Hi Colin,
Richhill finished 3rd friday 1st December in a hot class 3 race, the jockey/trainer are pleased with his fitness progress, Dan is looking for a race over Christmas for Richhill & hopefull it wont be long before he wins. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin, MR T,
Richhill might run Friday 1st December , he should be sharper this time. Newbury 12-40pm 2miles + Good Luck. John.
Hi Mr T,
Richhill did run at Kempton he finished 5th, he needed the run, will be racing in the next few weeks and should be fitter next time.. Good Luck. John.
Colin,
I thought we might have heard from John considering his horse is engaged at Kempton tomorrow.
See it didn’t run John.
To Colin & co,
Richhill entered Ludlow 1-25pm Thursday 9th November, depending on ground conditions , he is fit and well. John.
The previous comment looks a bit strange but I had commented that I had just backed second at Newcastle but there was a stewards enquiry and knowing my luck it wont get race but it did.
Hi John, had a decent spell a couple of weeks back, but slipping lately.
got race 6/1. Are things picking up.
Hi Colin had Frankie wit two of his winners Trawlerman 9/1 -King of steel 7/2/ nearly had three he was just beaten on Kinross. but made a profit , good old Frankie , did you have any luck Colin?. John.
Hi Colin,
I did not renew my yearly contract with Gold Link as he had been injured for nearly 2yrs . He won at Huntingdon 4.25pm Tuesday 17th Oct at 13/8 jf. I am still in Richhill, he is back in training with Dan Skelton, and we are hoping he will be out at the end of this month jumping the bigger obstacles ,starting at 2miles. He has been working in deep sand and getting through it okay to bring him to peak fitness. So no problems with him so far, fingers crossed. I am on Frankie for Champions day Ascot Saturday unfotunetly one non runner Courage mon ami. Good Luck .John.
john, did you keep your share in Gold Link. maybe not but you may have backed it, I backed second as usual.
Hi Colin,
As it is Frankie`s last season & he has had some past luck at Ascot, done a E/W l15 as he has some nice rides on Saturday 21st Ascot- King of Steel-5/1 -Kinross 9/4 – Inspiral 7/1 – Courage Mon Ami- 7/1 all smart horses, hope he has some winners, i expect they will shorten in price near post time. Best of Luck. John.
I’m still here. Not backing any winners though.
Hi Mr T,
Got back last Friday the weather was very hot 32 degrees. As the competition is not active, i guess not many people looking in on a regular basis, maybe the same with Colin. You coul`d be right just you &me left. John.
Hi Colin,
Just back from holiday. I see nothing has changed concerning the competition, looks like it has ended for good. Richhill is back with Dan Skelton doing light work, getting ready for the jump season. John.
Can’t do a thing John. Keep thinking things will change but they haven’t today so far.
Hi Colin,
Had any winners ?. I had the ebor winner Absurde at 8/1 £10 e/w. Had my holiday cancelled due to Easy-jet cancelling the flights around Europe on 24th August at Gatwick Airport, terrible spent a day in the Airport, anyway rebooked going next week fingers crossed. I will be cooler 29-30c but warmer then the UK weather. John.
3.00h Newt Coastal Sun (FR) 7.50/1
3.00h Curr Prisoner’s Dilemma 12/1
5:10h Curr Plunkett 11/1
8.00h Wind Tiffany (IRE) 5/1
7.40h GowP Slamadoor (IRE) 9/1
Hi Colin,
Richhill will be on his way back into training soon as the vet has given him the all clear, maybe going back to Dan Skelton this week, when transport is arranged. Going on the hols soon , I will be back early September ,will have a look then to see if this page is still on the web. Quality racing York coming up soon , also weather improving as not a very good summer this year in Uk. Good Luck. John.
8.20h Ballin Jeriko De Baune (FR) 18/1
4.20h Curr Mambo De La Luna (IRE) 20/1
Hi Colin,
Just a mention, Richhill should be back in training at the end of this month. he he had been showing potential on the gallops early days,and the race he won he shoul`d have won it easy, but scraped in at 8/11 fav, the vet has found he had a sore back, but now they reckon he has turned a corner, he had a lady therapist give him a massage ( i coul`d do with one of them ha-ha ) , so if you are following him he will be going chaseing in the future and hope he wins, the trainer says he is a nice horse, so hope for the best. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
I looked at the long forecast for the Uk and it is rain & more rain August, i believe horses like the sun on there back bring `s them on , same applies to humans makes them happy. I am going to the Aegean coast Turkey, the Temp will be on average 33 degrees daily, i love it ,near the beach nice breeze from the sea & get a tan, few beers at night, good food, paradise. I think you need good weather otherwise stuck inside. I bet you and Mr T are missing the Competition?. I guess there will be some news sooner or later regarding the Competition`s fate. Anyway good luck. John.
Have a good holiday ,John. Where are you going? Sounds better than Blackpool.
I will be off on my annual leave shortly abroad where the east meets the west ,where the sunshine`s every day, swimming pool in hotel 5 minutes walk to beach temp 33 degrees average every day, lovely food & beer, lovely people, been going there since 2005, a delightful place, as there is no betting shops there, wont be gambling for a couple of weeks, they say a change is as good as a rest, that also applies to the British summer weather. No news about the competition yet?. When i come back to England it will be September, this page might be gone then?. John.
2.50h Naas Navorrosse (IRE)
2.25h Good Tyson Fury
MR T,
My opinion is it was like fishing put some bait on the hooks and catch as many fish as you can. The competition bait was £100 first prize 2nd £50, it drew in many competitors in, in the hope to sell tips to also get them to sign up with the bookies, but i guess that dried up, and the prize money was no longer available. As there was only about 20 competitors left in the competition and like any buisness if it is not making money it will close, that is what i think, i might be wrong, but with out an explanation who knows. John.
What is wrong with your website. Can’t get into it.
Colin / John,
What I don’t understand is, if Jason is ending the competition why has he left this page open? I can only assume that he is leaving it open in case he wants to start the competition again at a later date & to reset the whole thing from scratch would cost more than to leave it open. Any thoughts?
8.45h Newc Churchill Bay
Hi all,
The same problem here 🙁
I think Paul, must have heard something through the grapevine, as he finished like an express train by an extradionary ammount of points, his best ever, going on his past form, incredible result for July. Ha-Ha. John.
Hi Colin,
Have to see what happens regarding the competition, but what ever happens, it has been fun with the banter, also sharing our horse tips and those of us who have stayed when the prize money went and stayed loyal to the competition. Best of Luck to you all. John.
If this page gets shut down, I would like to thank everyone who’s kept it going with their comments and good luck to you all in the future.
MR T ,
I totally agree with what you say, to shut the system down without informing the clients, woul`d be bad practice and not beneficial to the company in anyway. John
John,
I sent two messages to Jason yesterday to ask him to look into the problem and guess what, I am still awaiting a reply. Maybe Colin is right and Jason has ended the competition. If so, it’s a pity he has not got the courage to inform the competition members.
Maybe they’ve packed it in.
I posted a winner on the 1st of August, but went to have a look at league table but not available to see also selection nap table down, so can`t post nap for today 2nd August, i presume it is effecting everyone in the competition. Maybe Jason will look into it?. John.
Has anybody been able to post a selection for today or is it just Colin & myself?
Colin, Same problem. Went to log on but cannot. Was going to post She’s Hot in 5.05 Goodwood
Cant get on for some reason. Just went to post King of Tonga but couldn’t. anyway beaten short head at 12/1. Good job I couldn’t make it.
Paul, do you fancy a meet up for a day’s punting. I could come to Barnsley or you could come to Wakefield. What do you think. It could be a change and a day out. Might pick some winners with our heads together.
Well done Paul. With a profit of about 50 on the month you deserve to win. I’ll send a couple of outsiders in but it will be hope rather than judgement. soon be August.
Thanks John, I haven’t bothered surfing much this week. Watching the competition and was hanging on to Paul’s coat tails but he struck with a good winner yesterday. As they say, it’s not over till the fat lady sings.
Hi Colin,
You are in striking distance of winning competition, good luck. Newquay a lovely place to holiday (english riviera) wont disappoint, been there years ago, it was popular then for surfing, also fresh fish in the resturants, have a good holiday. John.
In Newquay this week so might not be able to send tips in.
Looks like Sweet Memories, Paul.
Should have waited Paul.
Paul will take some catching. He will have tipped Nashwa I presume. Unassailable lead.
Mr T, trying a new approach. In future, won’t be posting every day, but when I do, it will be quality not quantity.
Colin,
Glad to see you have got your mojo back again. Keep it going.
MR T,
I think you might need some help from above , as the way your tipping is going so far for July. There again i would not put you down as a religous person, more arguementive then anything else. Saying that i am not getting the winners myself yet, i need a rub down with the Sporting Life. John.
MR T,
The saying is not of any offence to anyone , it means the last will be at the top first like heaven, which could apply to you in July if you win the Competition. You will have to do a bit of swatting with the form book, or look for help from above. John.
John,
I hope you know where that saying originates. I would not put you down as a religious person. My selection in the end was Bomb Squad, a close second which just about sums my luck up. As for next month, there are still multiple meetings each day.
MR T,
The horse powerdress you was going to select finished last, nothing like going out in style. Tommorow is another day also the start of another month and turn over a new page for winners. There is no disgrace in finishing last. There is a Irish saying the last will be first. So good luck for July. John.
John,
Wooden Spoon it is then.
John,
I will be changing my selection as since this morning there has been a jockey change. I was going to put up Powerdress in the 8-20 at Newmarket but I will look around for another loser. I would not like to disappoint your prediction.
MR T,
No excuses ,the same for everyone. I have two calenders above my desk, fully aware calenders are universal not just north or south of the UK, and June has 30 days as everyone knows. 16 duck eggs made you odds on for the wooden spoon i guess. Quack-Quack. John.
John,
I will be posting my selection later & it will probably lose as it is the trainers second string. Somebody has to finish last to prop up all the other players & to be honest as I have already mentioned on the blog I do not enjoy racing when there are five or six meetings daily, on firm ground which a lot of horses are not used to. Roll on end of August when the flat night racing finishes & we get back to 2 or 3 meetings daily.
MR T,
Looks like you are awarded the wooden spoon this month . You will have to pull your socks up for the July competition if you have any chance of winning it. Maybe a rub down with the Racing Post might help?. John.
Booomm!!! Arlecchino’s Gift WINNER
From Tuesday to Saturday, i will be shouting Co`mon -Co`mon Frankie, his last Royal Ascot it could be a tip in itself. Good luck to everyone quality racing at its best. John.
The gods are against me this month. Just backed Bajan Bandit at 14/1,went to post it and believe it or not but it wasn’t in the list of runners. Not to worry Ascot next week.
MR T,
Don`t forget Robert The Bruce `try try again until you succeed, The little spider trying to finish his web on the cave roof he slipped 6 times , the seventh time he completed the web. It gave Robert The Bruce inspiration to succeed, so MR T spin a web of winners. John.
Hi Mr T,
I appreciate what you are saying, but it is not correcting the problem. `eg` The competitors that tipped losers and are given a non runner, when they should have a point deducted as they tipped a loser. The winner i had returned 6/4 but it showed 16/1 on league page, i guess it should have shown approx 2.85, so for instance i have lost about 1.85 in profit. So without these errors rectified, it is no good. John.
Hi Mr T,
Thank you for your advice, done as you said but no reply. I feel i am not going to particpate as a matter of principle in the competition for the rest of the month as the points are incorrect, competitiors have losers stated as non runners, i had a winner stated as a non runner. Those who napped losers and got awarded non runners are not going to complain. I feel you can`t run any competition with the wrong information or wrong points, it is not fair. John.
I don`t know if all of the race meetings were down on this system yesterday, but the competitors who napped and there horse lost , but were awarded with a non runner, unfortunetly for those who napped a winner like myself and was awarded a non runner, it has ruined the June competition.(it is not cricket). John.
hi Jason,
It is says any problems put them on this page, not sure if anyone is editing this page. Napped `Yiryab` 4.00 pm Leicester it finished at 6/4, it shows under my name at 16/1 also as a non runner, it was a winner, so an obvious error. If you can check please, Thank you. John.
No champagne tonight as Arrest did not fire in the Derby, but backed Frankie in the next race Prosperous Voyage a winner, that`s racing for you. John.
Johnn
Hi Mr T,
I wrote a bit about Frankie earlier concerning his last season riding as a tip to people who are interested in betting/racing and he has not done so bad so far,if i may say so some nice winners he has had. I backed him on Arrest for the Derby ante post at 16/1 now favourite at 11/4. Ithink most of horse racing fans will watch the Derby,it`s a national institute .Years ago Parliment was closed Derby day, but maybe big races are not your cup of tea. There are plenty of meetings to pick from when Frankie is not riding. I follow top trainers/jockeys , it makes sense if you are backing horses with money. I guess some people are not interested in racing as a hobby, but i am,and try and put some of that knowledge on this page, with horses i have found as tips. Maybe some are interested &some are not. John.
The Scots wanted Robert The Bruce to be there king, but the English would have none of it. What a day for Frankie Dettori, Coronation Cup/The Oaks, Lets hope he can get the Derby under lock & key ( Arrest) Saturday. I think Frankie should be King of the Jockeys or the Italians, It wont happen like Robert the Bruce. Com-on -Com-on Frankie ,i will be shouting at the television in the Derby. Will you Mr T. ?.
Hi Mr T,
I don`t think my pun about a spider, you understood it, Robert the Bruce was watching a spider climbing in a cave and it kept falling enentually he climbed to the top, that is why i said horses names with spider in them get on them in June (Robert the Bruce) or the A-team to pick em. John.
Mr T, if only you had waited to see what others were doing you would have won.
Hi MR T,
If you see any horses in June with the name (Spider in them get on them). Robert the Bruce would know. John.
Well,
as Robert The Bruce once said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try & try again. If you don’t know who he was then you should pay more attention at school.Roll on next month
Hi Mr T,
Unlucky you got chinned on the line, by fractions, good efford all the same to finish 2nd in the Competition to Dotties Dreamers. Colin Avoided the wooden spoon by one place. Better luck for June boys. John.
Mr T, you can afford a tip today cos anyone wanting to beat you will have to find a winner. I see wingy waited and waited until last couple of races. He wont today, but good luck today for anyone with an interest. That doesn’t include me as I couldn’t tip a dustbin this month. Will get things sorted for next month. Yes MrT, i remember Brian Statham, he’s the bowler who was nearly as good as Fred Trueman.
Colin,
I may have found a runner tomorrow.It is going at Hamilton. It will need a bit more homework but it is out of one of my followed sires.
Colin,
In the end I kept a wicket in hand. Fancy you knowing a Lancashire cricketer, you will be remembering Geoff Puller & Brian Statham next. Well at least Wingy has given me a bit of breathing space, although I am struggling to find a runner again for tomorrow. I hate this time in the calendar when there are five or six meetings each day. Roll on September when turf night racing finishes.
Mr T, wingy is a gentleman. He’s letting you go first.
Paul only tips Gosdens.
Having looked at the table, in theory anyone down to Amito1814 could land top spot. I am just glad that Mr {16/1} Hindmarsh is not amongst them,
Colin,
You did not mention that John was putting in a strong run on the inside rail I will have to hope he gets boxed in on the final day
Hi Colin,
If he don`t win the Competition,I hope he don`t set the A team on the winner, don`t panic Mr Mainwaring, D`ont panic. Good luck to who ever wins it. John.
Come on Mr T, you’ve been trying for years to win this competition, but it’s in your grasp. Take a tip from somebody who’s won it a few times. Wait till near end of day and see if your danger man has tipped a loser, if he has, don’t post anything. If you tip a loser you will be second, so wait to see what he does. He will be waiting for you to tip a loser, then he won’t post. Do a Cyril Washbrook and keep your wicket in hand. Not very often a Yorkshire man shouts for a Lancastrian, but for once I’m shouting for you.
Hi Colin
Bluestocking out of oaks, so left a little money with the bookie, she is entered in the ribbersdale Ascot 22nd so a chance to get my money back. There is pretty good vibes from John Gosden also Frankie concerning Arrest in his work this week , so hopefull Frankie can win the Derby with him i am on at 16/1 E/W. Good Luck. John.
Keep getting too many placed. one I tried to post won about 11/1 but page had closed when I tried to put it on although race hadn’t started.
Colin, you will have to get your finger out?. Otherwise the wooden spoon is coming your way in the competition, saying that i am not doing all that well in the Competition. On Frankie L15`s Haydock today.Also L15 o`brien at the Curragh . Good Luck. John.
Bluestocking beaten a head in fillies trials, she should strip fitter from that run and hopefully spot on for oaks in June. John.
Hi Colin,
Perfect conditions Newbury Saturday ,good to firm. The Juddmonte owners have some nice runners,one been Bluestocking in the fillies trial also Frankie has rides for them. I will be doing them in the l15s bets. Watching on TV, shouting Co`mon Frankie Co`mon Frankie, lets see them flying dismounts. Good Luck. John.
Keep em coming Frankie ,winners/flying dismounts/money in your (sky rocket) Pocket. Grazie.
Hi Colin,
I have Arrest & Bluestocking in E/W singles. 16/1&14/1. I am using the Frankie factor as it his last season. Frankie is riding horses out of Frankel, who was a super horse in his own right, he has produced some smart horses. Pointers to watch, Frankie has never won the July Cup 15th July also needs 3 more wins Newmarket to make 500 wins there. I am backing him in all his big race mounts. When you see him do the flying dismount you know it is like money in your bank account. Good Luck. John.
HI john, looks like you got a good bet with Arrest. Hope you have the double as well. System works but not much racing in Ireland and Dundalk finished till august. Had 40quid on Real Deal at 4/1 today. Now about 6/4 so fingers crossed. Crap in competition and going to lakes Sunday till next Friday , so not be bothering much.
Hi Colin,
As i said earlier i am following Frankie, backed him today Oaks June 2nd Bluestocking 14/1 also Epsom Derby Arrest 16/1 both e/w. They are running this week in trials , Arrest Wednesday/Bluestocking Saturday . What happened to the system you invented?. It is not working at present. Mind you i am not having any luck in the Competition. John.
Hi Colin,
Had Frankie in a e/w lucky 15. Frankies three 2nd 9/1-3rd 7/2 and a winner 13/2 and a loser . Frankie hit the crossbar with Saga beaten a head. Saga will have his day in the sun, maybe royal Ascot, with a bit of luck. Gold Link got 2nd but did not back him. I did not renew my yearly contract with him. I have renewed my yearly contract with Richhill it only cost peanuts, but great fun and an interest to be involved with the horse. Backed frankie at 15/1 on Leezoo 3-40 Newmarket e/w. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Richhill has gone on holiday to Equi-Prep, when he is back from holiday`s his target will be the bigger obstacles, he came back from his last hurdle safe&sound, so Briget thinks he will be a better horse chaseing. Gold Link is entered Uttoxeter Saturday 2.40pm, He has been of for nearly 2 years, i terminated my contract with him, so no information on him now, he might go okay as the stable is in form. It might be worth keeping an eye on Frankie in the big races as this is his last year in the saddle, hopefully he goes out on a high. Good Luck. John.
Plenty of previous winners in race, so will have to be useful to win.
Hi Colin,
Are you still there?. Richhill racing Friday at Southwell your neck of the woods, 6.50pm race, he is fresh/fit well/ so hope he goes well, it is a trappy little race, but he has been there and done it, so hope for the best. John.
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Mr T, I know that , didn’t look till Sunday and nothing was showing. Only backed one horse in national. Ten quid on nose at 11/1 in Ladbrokes. Thought it was stuck on after Cheltenham with not having a penalty. Posted it as a tip on Friday so maybe they don’t register if you don’t do it on the day. Anyway my bat and ball are in the cupboard until May.
Colin,
There is an easy way to check if your selection has been recorded.
Place your selection
Go into the League Table & look at your selections for that month
If your selection has been recorded it will show you. No need to worry about it being visible to other players as it will not, it is only visible to yourself.
Hope this helps
Hi Colin
Sorry to hear you have thrown the towel in for this month, you will have to tweek that system you invented also recharge your batteries and come out fighting with winners for the month of May. Richhill not racing yet, was entered Wednesday but not running at Cheltenham. John.
Berliet Express an Ricky Bobby. I prefer former.
fiver ew returned 17 quid
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Posted national winner for my tip yesterday. Posted it Friday so I wouldn’t change my mind. Hasn’t registered so taking my bat and ball home and wont bother rest of month.
money back. Had trouble posting and they had covered a circuit when I got it on.
TANGO THEATRE
John, there’s hardly been any qualifiers lately as there hasn’t been much irish jump racing and only i meeting at Dundalk. Next time there’s a qualifier I will post in on here before it runs. You’ll probably miss it bot you can check the time I posted it cos I think the time shows up.
Hi Colin,
The system you posted on the 18th March, that woul`d cost hundreds of pounds and you posted it free on this page. In theory with your system you should be top of the Competition, from your eight selections , eight losers , thats the system the bookmakers like all losers, afraid to say the bookie is always the winner. I guess it is back to the drawing board for you & your system. Good Luck. John.
Bet Paul is top of competition come tonight.
Hi Colin,
Had Sagaa E/w at 20/1 ante post for lincoln backed in to 14/1 then taken out Thursday due to soft ground, Benoit Sayette was due to ride him ,as it happened he was put up on Migration who won the Lincoln at 18/1, just my luck. This young French Jockey is good with a 3lb claim. i think he will end up Gosden`s first jockey when Frankie retires this year. Richhill was due to run Monday but taken out due to soft ground also more rain expected next week. You were unlucky in the Competition as you had a commanding lead with a couple of weeks to go, but good result finishing 2nd.I live in Knaphill it is a village a couple of miles from Woking Town. Good Luck for April. John. I will back Saga another time ,when he runs on better ground, i think he has a good race in him.
Hi John. been at Blackpool this week and a couple from Woking were there. I managed a quick word with him and they came from Knaphill. Don’t know how far that is from you. Had a bit of land with 3 horses on it, maybe ex racehorses. Couldn’t find a winner lately in comp. Only needed a 7/4 shot last night but didn’t manage it. Backed winner of 6-40 at Wexford but waited for 7-10 has had a tip but it finished 3rd. Not to worry finished 2nd. As we say it’s only a bit of fun, but everybody tries to win.
Hi Colin,
I think you are glued to the perch only a few days to go if you can hold on in the competition. I am finding it difficult to find a winner at present. Backed Saga e/w at Betfred at 20/1 4places quarter odds, in the Lincoln Saturday 1st April. Backed him last year at Royal Ascot he was beaten a short head, he has been gelded ,he might go okay if the ground dont get too soft/heavy. Richhill entered Monday 3rd April Ludlow 4.00pm -2 mile 5furlong ,that distance should suit him hopefully. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
I bet in the betting shop saturdays , there seems better deals then online. The betting shop in the town near me gives best odds from 8am all day Irish/English races that is Betfred , there is a PP near them also WH shop in the same street so competition between them, Betfred the best at present. Richhill not racing the 22nd ground soft at Warwick. Good Luck. John.
pp doesn’t pay me best odds on any bets. Drew the money out yesterday and told them to get stuffed. Wont bet with them again.
Hi Colin ,
I done two l15s Saturday with Paddy Power. The horses you picked comes up on the right side of page & under your picked horses a yellow caption comes up saying best odds on each of the four horses you have picked. I do not know about single bets with PP. I only use PP online if i am not well or too lazy to drive into town Saturdays, I know normally bet with betfred shop best odds all day Irish/English racing , singles /L15s . Keep picking the winners. John.
John, just tried Paddy Power again and had a fiver on Dubai Days at 15/4. It won at 4/1 but they only paid me 23.75. Anyway I’ll draw it out and won’t bet with them any more. Stick to 365.
Two bets today. 3-05 Huntingtown 33s at lunchtime finishes 3rd at 12/1 and 4-50 Killinure Lass 20/1at lunch wins at 10/1. A system like this would cost hundreds of pounds. You’ve got it for free. I sent the first one in for my tip. Silly me.
Anybody trying out what I posted earlier would have had just one bet today. Bugscuffle in the 2-30 at Down Royal was 22/1 at lunchtime and opened up at 12s. I should have said back them ew cos they pay at least 4 places. Anyway this one took the lead coming to 2 from home, but made a bad jump. It ran on to be third. Anybody backing it would have shown a profit. Obviously they dont all win but one winner in six would be ok, and they do win regularly. Sent it in for my tip today, so it let me down.
Hi Colin,
Had bravemansgame e/w finished 2nd so a profit, also some of the Mullins horses l15s, so did not lose at the festival . The way you are picking the winners in the Competition, i might have to throw the towel in HA-HA. Good Luck. John.
John, what you have to do is write down the price of every horse in handicaps in Ireland, Do this before noon, then, when the market opens 10 mins before the race, any horse that was at least 20/1 and opens a maximum of 12/1 get on.
John,You told me to brush up so I have done. If you want a good system, it is follow the money in Ireland. Especially Dundalk and handicap hurdles.
Hi Colin,
What a remarkable turn around from February , you must be swotting with the form book every night, HA-Ha, looks like you have the competition sown up for March. Richhill entered Warwick 22nd March 2-15pm race. John.
John. I’ve told you before, I know what I’m talking about and Paddy Power doesn’t give me Best Odds on line. I got good odds once or twice on horses that started a bit short, so they stopped my best odds. They didn’t close my account, but I did it for them.
Mr Coffey finished 3rd in the 5-30pm at Cheltenham at 11/1, he is proving a hard horse to win with, I had him e/w at 10/1 , so a small profit. John.
Hi Colin,
As far as i know Paddy Power are doing best odds, as i have an account with them. The best odds start from 8am ,Irish/English horse racing online, don`t know about there shop rules. But definetly best odds online. John.
Had a Paddy Power account but they wouldn’t give me best odds so I closed it.
Hi Colin,
No one has knocked you off your perch yet, you are doing okay. Just a mention anybody with a Paddy Power online account wil get a £5 free bet 14/15/16 three days £5 a day, i will be taking full advantage of that as i have a Pp account on line. Good luck for the Cheltenham Festival, i will be watching on TV for 4 days, the joys of been retired. Mullins horses look good for Cheltenham , done some in l15s last Saturday. Good luck with your bets. John.
Well Done Colin, Keep it up. Top of the pops. John.
Brushed up
Hi Colin,
I guess you will have to brush up on the form, as you have won the wooden spoon February . March will be a hard month with the Cheltenham Festival trying to pick winners. I have backed Bravemansgame (Gold Cup 10/1 E/W also Mr Coffey in the last race first day Cheltenham 10/1 E/W he is due a win. Richhill is having a rest putting his feet up as the last two races were close together. so having a little rest. Best of luck for March. John.
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Hi Colin,
As Richhill was a skinny price also carring a 7lb penalty and racing at a shorter distance ,i did not post it on this page also odds on , he finished 2nd, I think weight also distance stopped him. John.
Hi John, see your Richill is running today.
Backed Richhill for the Ballymore hurdle March !5th 1.30pm at 66/1 with Ladbrokes E/W . Most firms ar going non runner money back for the Cheltenham Festival 2023. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
I know Muftakker is retired also nine years old, i am suprised you did not try him hurdling/chaseing as national hunt horses are at there prime 8 to 9years old. The life of a racehorse is 25 to 30 years life span. Richhill ran well enough as he had been of for 5 weeks wind surgery, he got tired but held on to win,so hopefully more improvement to come. Richhill entered Warwick Saturday also entered Exeter Sunday 12th Febuary. John.
Hi Colin,
Not caught on the run still here, the competition is not that important to me as there is no prize money, i treat it as a bit of fun as i am retired and have more time to spare, all the same it is not easy to win, in the previous months i came close. Scraped in like Richhill but thats all that counts. Richhill is entered at the Cheltenham Festival March 15th Ballymore hurdle grade 1,i will be backing him big price this time ,at may be tilting at windmills,but if you are not in it you can`t win it. Good Luck. John.
Maybe not. Just looked. You’ve done well with 13 winners.
John, why should anybody spin me a yarn, Muftakker needed an operation, then another 2 months later. Both would have been a total above 3 grand. Then another break before he could run. Due to his age, not operating was the best option. Glad Richill won for you and sorry you appear to have been caught on the run in in the monthly comp.
Hi Colin,
I think someone was spinning you a yarn about Muftakker would be off for six months as you said he needs wind surgery, Richhill was off for 5 weeks then back to work. I know owning a horse you get the same bills as leasing it, you were leasing the horse not owning it. As the fellowship group took over leasing. Anyway maybe best for the horse he has retired. Had a good month backing the Skelton horses winners no bullshit & the icing on the cake Richhill won for us. Keep kicking. John.
Hi Colin,
The bookies pay out on winners, your remark i dont like these sorts,your tip in the race finished sixth ,the bookies dont pay out on them . Richhill won. it`s a pity you were not on it, i was a small lump. Money in your pocket not the bookies satchel. John.
Hi Colin,
I have backed it William hill at 4/5 and Paddy power at 1/2. I have to back it as i have a share in it, to try to get some of my money back. I guess you backed Muftakker when he run, you stick with your own horse. There is no point in backing other horses in the race,it goes against the grain. Sorry to hear Muftakker has retired ,i guess all good things come to a end,also he won. The horse i had years ago got sold at the sales for a small ammount she had a leg injury, the same as you i was glad to get out of it a big expense. Hope richhill can win it today. Good Luck. John.
John, see Richhill running today. 1/2 in Racing post and now 4/5. Don’t like those sort. Top one looks a good ew shout. Muftakker has been retired. John said it would need two expensive ops then 6 months off so given horse to vet who loves him to bits. always been the plan, so has a good home. Gave me a great thrill and brought tears to my eyes when he won. An expensive hobby these days and wont venture into again unless I have a very big win somewhere.
Hi Colin,
I put details up about Richhill as you did with Muftakker as a bit of interest as nobody writes anything about horses on this page. Anyway Richhill declared Sunday 29th January 3.35pm Southwell ,he is ready to rock `n` roll. Good Luck. John.
Two more entries Richhill,
Sunday 29th January 3.05 Southwell/ Monday30th January 2.35 Huntington, Hope he gets a run soon & Dan picks the right race to win. John.
Hi Colin,
Richhill n/r Friday, Trainer not happy with ground. Next entries Newcastle Tuesday 31st January 2.20pm & 3.20pm. John.
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Hi Colin,
Richhill Declared Friday 27th January Docaster 2.05pm. As i said earlier on this page he has had wind surgery, but he will be wearing a tongue strap. He is ready to rock`n`roll , the ground is a factor, so Dan will run him only if he is happy with the ground as it is frozen in places. It is a class 3 so a little hot race. Hope for the best that he finishes in front of the rest. John.
Hi Colin,
Richhill entered Friday 27th at 2.05pm at Donny , weather permitting . Know more near race time. John.
Hi Colin,
If i remember reading on this page a long time ago ,you recommended to Jason to put a cap on the prices to 16/1, so it is swings & roundabouts for those tipping 25/1 -33/1 etc. These big price winners are very rare to find, sticking a pin in the race card in a class 6 races. I have not backed a big price winner in years, last one Youknowwhatimeanharry 016 -25/1 a nice win ante post. Statistics show very few back of these price winners win regulary. I am up near the top of the competition , it is just a bit of luck. I study horses as a hobby also bet with the bookie Saturdays . Good Luck you are on my tail. John.
Doing well in comp John. Watch that bloke in 3or 4. He tipped a 28/1 today but only gets 15/1. Be searching tomorrow.
Breathing problem. That’s why he had a tongue tie. Thought it would help but it didn’t. Looks like a wind op. All expense. Glad i’m out of it but still hope it wins again.
Hi Colin,
Sorry to see Muftakker tailed of & pulled up, he is not getting any younger a good age for a flat horse nine. Hope it is not tendon problems, as it could be the end of his racing days also retirement beckons him, anyway he won a race for you. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Good to see Muftakker is racing Friday, I notice another group have taken over the lease of the horse, anyway i hope he runs well and wins . Good Luck. John.
Muftakker running Friday. As you know I don’t own him now, but going to Southwell to watch him run. Don’t expect him to win his first race for 18 months, but I’m sure he’ll win again if his legs keep sound.
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Mr T,
The persons naps now show a winner which was not there before. Wont be long until Cheltenham. I backed Bravesmansgame for the Gold Cup at 9/1 with Paddy Power last Tuesday. A lot of firms are doing ante post non runners money back,good for those that like an early bet. John.
John,
As you have probably worked out the persons naps you asked me to look at have been rectified and his results now look correct.
John,
I am not ignoring you, I actually responded last night but my reply has not been posted for some reason. I am waiting for the League Standings to update before I fully respond again.
Hi Mr T,
Your are pretty knowledge able on the Competition table. Punting 4 profit shows he has 4 losers and one winner Fringill Dike at Doncaster 3-00pm Doncaster 11/1/23 but this horse was a non runner, so out of 5 naps he should have 4 losers also a N/R. It shows he has 2 winning points. None of it makes any sense,what do you think?. John.
This one from Meydan:
– 17:30h Acklam Express (IRE) EW @23.00
Some of Dans horses are not performing, so he is having a quiet week . Richhill has had a flu jab , the trainer thinks he will race the end of January. Dan thinks he is a nice horse, so want him right when he runs. John.
Happy New Year to you Colin & John and anybodtyelse who plays the competition.
Hi Colin,
I guess you were the unlucky loser of the competition ,as you say a 10/1 not registered , in theory you should be winner. Andy cap won it , is he from the daily mirror Ha-Ha. News years day racing on tv Cheltenham/ Musselburgh should be good. Happy new year to everyone. Keep Kicking/Keep backing the winners. John.
Hi Colin,
I hope you go on to win the competition, as you say a 10/1 winner did not register. I doo agree quality horses win races, it is not very often that the 16/1-33/1 pop up ,only in lower grade races class 6. But saying that i had the 4th in the Welsh National at 33/1 just over 8/1 for a place. As entries go the trainer is employed to decide the best races to enter with a view of a win, that is his job and Dan Skelton is pretty good with his entries also getting winners. Good to hear Muftakker will be back racing and hope he wins for you. Keep Kicking. Onwards & upwards for the new year. John.
Seems to waste a lot of money on entries. I only made entries when I intended to run. Went to see Muftakker last week and he’s a lot lighter grey now. He should be out early in January, but should need at least a run before expecting anything. I’m sure he’ll win again. Think he’s 9 on 1st Jan but he’s had an easy life, so should have something left. Trying in that competition, but having a 10/1 not registering is a big handicap. John’s done well with 10 winners, but it’s quality not quantity that’s needed. Have a prosperous New Year everybody.
Hi Colin & everyone that reads this page. Richhill is not racing the 29th as he is just not right, he is coughing , so it looks like January for next run. There is a lot of colds/flu about , i have had it for the last couple of months with a chest infection. Bravemansgame won at 11/4 i had him backed ante post at 2/1, had Truckers Lodge backed at 33/1 e/w four places quarter the odds , so a profit was made, hope you backed the 2 of them, Truckers Lodge was fourth inished at 12/1 well backed. Hope you all had a nice Christmas. John.
Richhill now entered 29th at Kelso. Good Racing Kemptom Boxing day , Happy Christmas. John.
Hi Colin,
There is a change in plan Richhill is entered at Market Rasen 12-30 26th December also Newcastle 1-25 26th December, he will race at one of these venues . In the Competition i think everyone would like to win it fair & square as ladies/gentelmen as it is only a bit of fun & no money involved. A pity your winning nap did not register, all you can doo is to win it now. Christmas Greetings. John.
Merry Christmas and Good luck everyone in the Competition.
Had there been prize money at stake I would have been peeved at not having a winner credited but as it is we are all playing for the pride of leading the competition at month end. I would fall back on that Yorkshire spirit of yours and tell yourself that you will win this month.
I’ve come to the conclusion that the tipping comp is a waste of time. I know there is no prize money but everybody tries their best, but when some tips register and some don’t it’s a bit of a lottery whether they’ll register or not. Anyone can click on my list of tips and see I tipped a horse on the 14th and see I tipped a winner. That winner was 10-31[I think], meaning I should be credited with 9 and a bit points which would move me to the top. I appreciate there’s plenty of time left and somebody may have suffered the same fate as me. whichever way I look at it, is it worth bothering?
Hi Colin,
I think what you have to beware of is that you are loged in at all times. You can go through the motions of posting nap, i have done this and found the nap you think that has won has not registered , the system logs you out sometimes and you have to log in again. Dan says Richhill is in rude health, so expecting a decent run. Seasons greetings to you all and best of luck whatever you back over Christmas. John.
Can anybody explain to me how the person that updates the tipping competition can register 10 losers without a mistake, then when a 10/1 winner is tipped, it doesn’t register, even though it’s still in my list of naps. Packed in once before and heading that way again. Merry Christmas again.
Hi Colin,
Latest bit of news Richhill is entered at flos-Las Thursday 22nd December. He is back from a wind operation, ready to rock `n`roll , lets hope he can improve on his first run under rules where he finished 3rd. Fingers Crossed , the best of luck. John.
Asthere is no racing, it is a good oppurtinity to wish every one a good Christmas& a happy New year. I have backed PP Bravemansgame King George v at 2/1 also Truckers Lodge Welsh National at 33/1 4places quarter the odds with WH. Shoul`d be good racing next weekend onwards ,as the weather is getting milder also rain forecast. Good Luck Colin/Mr T/also everyone in the Competition . I see Frankie Dettori is retiring 2023, a character the sport will miss. John.
Tipped a winner on Wednesday but not showing in table. If I click on my selections its still there. Hope everybody is getting through this cold spell and while i’m here i’d like to wish everybody a lovely Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
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Sorry to see you missed your holiday, John. Worse things happen, as long as you make a recovery. That’s all that matters.
Hi Mr T,
It would have been about 25 degrees Cancun Mexico. I had a cold that lead to a severe chest infection, so the Doctor said i could not fly. Anyway i will get my money back from the insurance. Hopefully now next year for abroad holidays health permitting , that`s life. Keep tipping/keep kicking. John.
Hi Colin,
Did not make it to Mexico due to illness , chest infection, anyway you are in contention 3rd from the top. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Not an easy game betting, that`s why there are rich bookies. Perseverance is the game in the ups &downs of betting . I have a stinking cold at present, hopefully it goes by next week, as i am off to a warmer climate Mexico on the 24th November. So give the horses a rest. Richhill has had a wind op , so hope he improves next run , so keep an eye on him i might be away when he runs. Dan reckons he has a race in him. Best of luck. John.
Hi John, luck still out. Had 3 quid ew on Micronormus 16/1 in last. It weakened a bit so I cashed out and got nowt. Worse still, I sent it in for my tip and changed it to well backed Danson. What can you do.
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Hi Colin,
I had written in since your last posting about 5 times mostly about Richhill , he finished 3rd at 22/1 all them postings are still on there, maybe you did not see them. Torquay the west country , went there many years ago , a popular place for surfers then ,maybe still the same, a nice place by the sea. I am off on the 24th to Cancun Mexico all been well, the temp there about 25 degrees that will suit me warmer then the Uk climate. The jump season is under way, Cheltenham next weekend. Good Luck with the horses & have a nice holiday. John.
Hi John, looking at the posting, I’m sure some are missing as I’m sure you had written in, but when I looked again, they’ve all gone. Having a poor run at the moment and going to Torquay tomorrow so good chance to give ’em a rest and recharge my batteries.. Back for Saturday see if Jarold is catchable. He keeps finding some good uns.
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Hi Colin,
Richhill did not run a bad race considering it was a first hot race for him, was in the lead coming to the last, Got beaten run in. His breathing was noisy at times in race, so it looks like a wind operation, they think he is a nice horse. I backed him in the morning at Betfred shop at best odds and he finished 3rd at 22/1, had him e/w an amazing price & showed a nice profit. John.
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Hi Colin,
Update Richhill 12-55 Chepstow . Dan says the cut in the ground will suit him, it is a tough start for him , as Henri the Second is a listed winner also other bumper winners in race so tough opposition , So will no more after race , i am backing him e/w , i guess the price will be around 10/1. Good Luck. John.
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Hi Colin,
The entry Richhill has changed to 12-55 Chepstow Tuesday 25th October 2022. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin, See you are back in action in the competition also bronzed and refreshed from your holiday in Greece . Richhill is entered Chepstow 1-25pm Tuesday 25th October, he is fit and ready to rock `n ` Roll. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
I had Emily Upjohn , backed in the Arc but was a non runner, lost £10, anway last Saturday she bolted in easy. had her with pp £5 win 3/1- Betfred £5 win at 3/1- £20 win William Hill at 7/2 and in my l15 at 9/2 and Kinross 4/1. Not a fortune but a nice win, towards my holiday fund. As i am not rocking on the Perch , and you have been out for a week, i am not posting for a while so you have a chance of catching up. As a gesture of good sport. Hope you had a good holiday. John.
Hi Colin.
Well you are not far behind me in the Competition, so i guess it is likely you knock me of my perch. I backed Commisioning three times , three wins, she is entered i the 1,000 guineas ,was thinking about ante post but she is very short at 6/1, for a race next year, so i will leave it until near race time. That win you had should cover your holiday & another one to follow. Enjoy the hols , also the Greek weather. Good Luck. John.
Haven’t seen you for a while ,John, but I just had a look at the competition and whose name should be at the top. A certain John King. I thought to myself “have a look at the messages, John will have put something” and as if by magic, there you are. Enjoy your holiday in Mexico and when I get back from Greece I’ll try and knock you off your perch.
Well done Colin,
That win should keep you in Ouzo & grub for the week in Greece also euros in your pocket, spending money. I try to find a horse to find every year to follow, in the past. This year i found Commisioning first time out early betting 11/1 , he has won twice more last week a group 1 , first group 1 winner for Rav Havlin. a good horse and there is more to come. Enjoy the holiday got to be warmer then the UK.I am off next Month Mexico. Good Luck. John.
Managed to beat you John. Had a £1 lucky15 and all 4 won on Wednedsday. 7/2,7/2,4/1 and 9/1. Going to Greece on Tuesday for a week, so just come in handy. Can’t do owt in competition. unlucky 2nd yesterday but cant get a winner, keep trying.
Hi Colin,
I Had three up l15- Chaldean 2/1- Above the curve 5/1- Kinross 6/5 and Haskoy 2nd he got demoted to 4th 9/2. Lost Saturday but made a profit over the weekend. There seems to be always one that lets you down for a big pay out. But if you can keep your head above water , it is enjoyable , that`s lifebouy HA-HA. Good Luck. John.
John, get up to date. That started with a couple at the pictures when he said “get this in your palmolive” and she said “not on your lifebouy”. Not doing too bad lately. Narrow miss couple of weeks ago when a 2 length leader in the last furlong lost in a photo. Picked up 270 quid but cost me three and half grand. Lucky one day.
Hi Colin,
Good to hear you had a good holiday, as the winter has set in the UK with plenty of rain. I am off again to Mexico this time November temp 25 degrees that will do me. Richill is working well , should race after mid October. As you know there is no certainly in life , but i think he will win 2022 . Dan says his wind is good, he is working in deep sand gallops which strengthens there legs also he is a point to point winner, just got to do it under rules. Your unlucky with Liverpool , A fellow was having a shower,then there was a scream , his wife shouts up to him what happened, he shouts back slipped up on the soap, she shouts up that`s lifebouy. Good Luck. John.
Hi John, had a lovely holiday but have to admit I’m a bit of a jinx when it comes to betting. Best example is look at poor old Liverpool. Since I said they were pinching money to win the premiership on handicap and look what they’ve done. They have had a lot of injuries but no excuses. Catch you later.
Hi Colin,
Enjoy the rest of your holiday at the lakes, while the good weather lasts, the forecast is rain mid week , been beautiful weather , good summer weather, can`t complain. The ebor meeting next week, good racing. Happy hols. John.
It’s hard to believe, but bookmakers are giving money away. All you have to do is go into a betting shop and back Liverpool ew [4 places] at 15/1[I got 16s on line at Ladbrokes] to win the premiership in the handicap. Man city are scratch and Liverpool 5 points start with the others getting various points start. The only danger is Man city. Fill your boots and go in next May to collect your winnings.
Hi Colin,
Nice to hear you had a good holiday, I am not doing very well in the Competition,but had a win Saturday where it matters . Done lucky 31 50p win at Betfred ,they do one winner 4times the odds Lucky 31 – had commisioning 11/1- trawlerman 6/1- love de vega 5/1 all won annd a 2nd fox degree at 9/4 best odds collected £363-50p just the ticket after the holiday. It will be the beginning of next year Gold Link will run, but he is coming on okay. Richhill the new share hopefully he will run in October Dan says. Going to Mexico November for a week all inclusive. Glad Mufftaker is coming on okay. Good Luck. John.
Hi John, nice to hear from someone. Had last week in blackpool and going to lakes on 14th for a few days. Been to see Mufftaker this morning. He is a lot lighter grey now, but having come in from the field he looks like a big bull. John says it will be end of november before he runs.
Hi Colin,
Back from my holiday Monday. Going by what you said about your betting luck, things can only get better. Good racing Saturday Ascot etc . I fancy Emily Upjohn in the big race, could be a stepping stone towards the Arc in France October, anyway Good Luck with the betting. John.
Hi John and anybody reading, I hope you are all well. I’ve had a terrible couple of months betting wise. probably the worst spell of my life. Glad to say I have picked up these last three days. Went to Beverley Saturday and won a few quid yesterday and then had a decent day today. I haven’t sent a tip in this month cos I have been that peed off, but today I had a £10 free bet with 365 and put it on Present Storm at 14.s in the last at Worcester. Tried to send it in for my tip but was on my phone rather than my computer and somehow I couldn’t get it on. Would have taken me to the top. Not to worry. Got another tenner free bet in 7-30 at Rosscommon but will wait on the betting. Have good holidays everybody. My next one is 5 nights in Blackpool on 24th July. At about 44 quid a day, three meals, free bar 11am till midnight and great entertainment you cant beat it. You can have all your holiday abroad but I cant do with the hassle. Nearly forgot to mention, watch for American in Paris. Entered Thursday and Friday. Saw it run last time and should win. Wont be big price but ought to win.
Hi Colin,
Looks like we are the only two writing, don`t hear from Mr T or Paul these days. I have backed Incentivise E/W at 16/1 Melbourne Cup November 1st. I tipped up Max Dynamite (017) at 33/1 finished 3rd had him £10 E/W. I have bought a share in Richhill ,will be trained by Dan Skelton, Richhill is a point to point winner in Ireland, all been well he should be ready Autumn time for hurdling, Gold Link is still out, might not continue with him after October. They say there is no certain thing in racing. I am going abroad next week for two weeks and one certain thing is that the sun will shine everyday a great tonic. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Woods is not in the us open as his injuries are not fully healed. A small e/w on Brooks Koepka 40/1 10 places Paddy Power. Ascot Thursday the eight year old Stratavarius , hope he wins he will stay the distance but a tough call to win. Good Luck with the Golf &horses. John.
What about your golf John, is Woods giving it a miss. Had a fiver each way on Schauffele at 22s. adertised at 25s but only 22s when logging in. Chucked a couple of quid ew to be 1st round leader. think that was 33s. Need to be lucky.
Ascot Tuesday, anyone with Paddy Power online free £5 bet on Queen Anne stakes 2-30pm . The favourite is 1/6 on Baaeed he looks a penalty kick, but there again they sometimes miss, i guess the big hitters will be on him. John.
Now for Ascot. Doing well if you can win there. Posted a 5/1 winner in comp yesterday but it didn’t register. My fault really cos it was backed at the death and I was a bit late posting so not complaining.
Well done Colin,
Desert Crown romped in at 5/2 good result for you , there was big priced placed but not Glory Daze i got 125/1 with pp just a couple of pounds on at a big price , so not worried. John.
9/4 now.It.s a wonder for bookies to be giving money away.
Hi John, I think Desert Crown is a good thing in Derby. Had 20 quid at 7/4 but could get 15/8 today. Best odds anyway.
Hi Colin,
Nobody writing these days on this page concerning racing or anything else. Saturday derby day. I backed Derby winner Wings of eagles at 33/1 e/w and he flew in at 40/1, biggest racing odds upset in 43 years. I tipped him on this page 2017, doubt if i will ever back a Derby winner like that again. Glory Daze finished second to derby favourite and is a 100/1, he has a good draw better then some of the fancied ones. Could lightning strike twice , could be e/w material. What do you fancy in the derby?. Good Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Still here. I think what defines the writers some will gamble on anything others will gamble on sports that are a hobby to them. As i have said on this page before Tiger Woods dont owe me anything as i had him when he won at 20/1. Not having a bet in the p g a. Tiger might be a bit past his best, hope i am wrong. Will be betting Saturday good racing England/Eire. Curragh classics , good ground brings good horses to the fore , it is just a matter of picking the right one`s . Good Luck in the P G A. John.
Where have all the writers gone. Suppose you are still alive and kicking John.Suppose you’ll be going into Paddy Powers and throwing your hard earned money on Tiger, but I cant see past Scheffler. I had a £3 double about 5 weeks ago on Scheffler to win this week and top 10 finish in all 4 majors. They were both about 14/1 and I stood to win nearly £600. I thought it was a good bet and 365 wrote to me this week and told me the bets were connected and the bet will be settled as two £1-50 singles. They are correct but it took 5 weeks to tell me. Not to worry, good luck with your betting and everyone else who reads this.
Smoking Gun fell at the first fence , just my luck a 40/1 shot won it. John.
Irish Grand National Monday , Paddy Power paying 6places. I have backed Smoking Gun e/w at 35/1 yesterday ,he has bottom weight likes the track course &distance winner, if he gets around should be there at the end with a bit of luck. Best of luck. John.
Knowwhatimeanharry finished 3rd ,played up before going into the stalls, broke fast led for four furlongs weakened out of it last furlong, he might win a small race, not as good as his name sake Youknowwhatimeanharry. john.
Youknowwhatimeanharry was a money spinner for me also others i guess anyway there is a follow up 2 year old at Lingfield 5-30pm . Knowwhatimeanharry, i have had a small E/w 15/2, he has run once and got tired last 2 furlongs, hope he is sharper today. Best of luck. John.
Hi Colin,
Well done ,you said you backed Scheffler in the masters E/W 18/1 good result. As i said i had £1 e/w at 50/1 Tiger Woods. I knew he had a tough task to win it or get placed,but like any bet if you are not in it you can`t win it. The critics said in 019 Tiger did have a very little chance of winning, but i had him £5 e/w at 20/1 and he won and i put it up on this page before the match. John
Why should I dislike Tiger Woods. I admire him for playing after his serious accident. He’s the best player ever to have played golf. I was commenting on what I considered his chances to win this masters event. He might come back and win again.
Hi Colin,
Fiddlerontheroof paid on 5th place had him at 16/1, had placed double l15 E/W 16/1-6/1. Had £5 on snow Leopardess she was pulled up. At the end of the day did not leave anything in the bookies satchel , got a little profit. John.
Hi Colin,
From your comments on Tiger Woods , I guess you don`t like him but what ever he is playing a remarkable game considering his severe leg injuries, there is still two days to go anything can happen i know you are on Scheffler the evens fav. I agree with what you say about betting lies, people who do that only fool themselves. Got Fiddlerontheroof E/W- 16/1- Snow Leopardess 10/1- E/W – Longhouse Poet E/W -16/1 in l15 also Belle Est Belle 8/1- Tea Clipper 6/1 – and Henri The Second 5/1 best odds + 3 times the odds one winner Paddy Power Shop. I have put these up backed them before the races begin, as no good been wise after the event. Best of luck with yours. John.
Hi John, I told you Woods should be 10,000 to 1. Don’t tell lies about betting, but I’ve had a fiver ew on Scheffler at 18/1 with Hills[only bet I had on golf]. Backed 12 and 39 in National. Bit ew and silly pound reversed f/c. Needs some luck.
Hi Colin,
Save your money, Knockare Katie is a non runner Thursday (Limerick Junction). The Tiger done me a favour not that long in the masters at 20/1, a winner , so he don`t owe me anything , he might again at 50/1 10 places, Masters starts Thursday just a bit of interest. Good Luck with the National Saturday, we all need a lot of luck in that. Hoping Fiddlerontheroof makes the first 5. John.
Is Woods playing again John. He should be 10,000 to 1. I know that horse is entered Thursday and it is two and a half so probably worth a bet. You have to get straight in but dont think 33s will be available. Will be lucky to get in because there are over 100 entries.
Hi Colin,
Exciting week ahead Masters Golf stating 7th , i have had a small E/W Tiger Woods at 50/1 -10 places one fifth the odds Paddy Power. Knackara Katie is entered at Limerick Junction Thursday Don`t know if he will run?. I have backed Fiddlerontheroof Grand National at 16/1 £5 E/W Paddy Power 5 places one fifth the odds. Aintree starts Thursday. Good Luck. John.
Colin,
Unlucky there. Bit different to a couple of months ago when you were packing it in.
Posted Porfin today but Wingy has popped in with big priced winner so i’ve changed to Rhubarb Bikini
John, watch for it at two and half miles. Infoe was genuine.
Hi Colin,
Looks like Knockraha Katie finished 7th today also backed from 9 to second favourite , i would not be optismistic in backing it in the future on todays running, you have to be careful with tips as sometimes the bookie spreads them to fill there satchel with easy money. Anyway bad luck if you backed it again. John.
Hi Colin,
You should have counteracted your non runner & had your money on Frankie. Aintree coming up soon. Skelton has his horses fighting fit for this meeting , the ones that did not run at Cheltenham are fresh. I will be on them like a swarm of flies around a turd. Good Luck. John.
knockraha katie has opened up 10/1. not good value so wont be backing. missed my big payout thursday.
The Japs dominated Meydan ,but Frankie`s four rides two wins (one dead heat) the other winner i had at 12/1 he had the four placed i had win & e/w l15 Naval Crown 16/1 Lord North (dh 6/1) -Piledriver 11/1 P- Country Grammer won 12/1. It filled my wallet up, did it fill yours?. It put these tips up yesterday. At 51 Frankie Dettori is as good as ever on the world stage . Colin, Knockraha Katie is Currently 20/1 In betting at Limerick Junction Sunday if you are backing it?. I will toast Frankie tonight. Well done if you were on. John.
I’m told the horse box broke down on Thursday. Tougher race on Sunday and only 2 miles. Missed the boat so probably not bother. My contact tells
me i would need 20/1 to be worth a bet. I think wait for a two and half miler. Ignore trainer, Adrian Mcguire trains it in his spare time.
Hi Colin,
Knockraha Katie is 20/1 for the Sunday race at Limerick Junction bottom weight, if she needs stoking up, the trainer Stokes looks like the man or is quirky the jockey Quirke will straighten her . What do you reckon does she have a chance?. I am on Frankie at Meydan L15 E/W four horses 16/1-6/1-11/1- 12/1 Paddy Power, worth a go with a small stake, Saturday 26th Quality horses at big prices. Best of Luck. John.
Hi Colin,
As Mr T says the horse is entered at Limerick Junction on Sunday 27th March, seems to be out of the handicap . Will the money be down Sunday?. John.
Colin,
I do not know if your informant has tipped this for it’s run this coming Sunday?
I suppose you are aware that it is over 11 years since the trainer had a NH winner. All the best.
Hi Colin,
A non runner, hope you got your stake back?. I did not back it it it looked a very open race, so we will never know if the coup would have been landed. John.
John, I saw 33s and dived.in Had tenner ew and a tenner win so fingers crossed. From what i’m told it will try to make all the running.
Hi Colin,
Knockraha Kate opened 40/1 now 8/1 ,looks like some one has had a wheelbarrow load on as defeat is out of the question , wish you the best of luck. John.
now 9s
Managed to get 33s. Now down to 14s.
Didn’t break any pots at Chelenham. They take some finding. Bit annoyed when I was having a tenner on A Plus Tard and my computer decided to pack in and I couldn’t get on. Had a mention for a horse in 3-55 at Cork tomorrow. Knockraha Katie. I will be on as soon as market opens later today.
Hi Colin,
No wins or losses at Cheltenham. Paddy Power returned non runner bets also cashed out Blaklion in National , got the full stake back on him, maybe he is a bit old 13 years for the marathon trip. He looked very tired in previous National trial race, i backed him then. I might be wrong. Good Luck. John.