monthelie' Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, ayrmad said: I've no idea from that vid how big the gap is but jockeys will always go to the right as taking it on the left would be a DQ if the fence was to be bypassed (obviously the opposite holds for some other tracks). Gap was fairly big, and as you say, must be the opposite for P'ton, as there's no way they could take it on the right due to the rail. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_for_life Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 It’s all down to opinions and I don’t agree with the fact that there was no statement issued last night and today his explanation doesn’t sit well with me. Todays statement is “i thought i heard a shout and thought I had to bypass the last fence” no other jockeys heard a shout and since when would a fence be bypassed by nothing but a shout there’s clear procedures in place for that sort of thing that Townend will be more than aware of. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_for_life Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) So far today he has ridden two winner out of 3 with one to go. A ban should be immediate but no it will kick in after the festival and will be of no great significance to Townend as he misses hee haw of note. Thats not right in my opinion either. Edited April 25, 2018 by diamond_for_life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, diamond_for_life said: It’s all down to opinions and I don’t agree with the fact that there was no statement issued last night and today his explanation doesn’t sit well with me. Todays statement is “i thought i heard a shout and thought I had to bypass the last fence” no other jockeys heard a shout and since when would a fence be bypassed by nothing but a shout there’s clear procedures in place for that sort of thing that Townend will be more than aware of. I think it's possible he threw an innocent wobbly but it's also possible he was under serious pressure to himself and/or family to fix the result and he panicked seeing how the race was going after he looked over his shoulder. I know about this stuff, I've read a couple of Dick Francis books. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 17 hours ago, diamond_for_life said: So far today he has ridden two winner out of 3 with one to go. 3/4 then. Backing him on a few today with a Yankee. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_for_life Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 22 minutes ago, welshbairn said: 3/4 then. Backing him on a few today with a Yankee. Aye thats one way to bounce back after the fears for his mental well-being. Ive a few on today but been smashed by the bookies so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 6 hours ago, diamond_for_life said: Aye thats one way to bounce back after the fears for his mental well-being. Ive a few on today but been smashed by the bookies so far. Doubled my (small) bet with him placing in 3 out of four today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Good meeting at Sandown today. Couple of my fancies running Sevenna Star and Addybb. Not great odds but the double is around 7/1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Continuing to back wobbly/? Townend today with an ew trixie at Punchestown 4.20, 5.30 and 6.05. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Tynieness said: I'm off to Doncaster races tomorrow. Anyone been? 8 hours ago, Tynieness said: I'm off to Doncaster races tomorrow. Anyone been? Aye decent track with big betting halls and bars. As with all Saturday meetings might be a few piss heeds around. It's probably a good half hour walk from the train station. we used to stop off en route at the salutation bar (good for the real ale enthusiast) to break the journey. Its roughly half way from the centre. Edited May 4, 2018 by newcastle broon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hugh Taylor has had a good week with seven winners this week and one selection for today. Goes with Escalator in the 4.40 at Doncaster this afternoon although he’s been backed right in as par for the course... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Escalator came in at 6/1. Double stake so £140 back. Edited June 17, 2018 by jagfox99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just me 2 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Escalator came in at 6/1. Double stake so £140 back. Manger to get on 5 minutes before the start at 11/4 so was quite happy and surprised that it went back out to 4s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hugh Taylor has one rip today, Topology in the 7.20 at Wolverhampton. Got him at 18s into 4/1 favourite now. Had a couple of bets on his fancy yesterday, Round The Island at 3/1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Had a single and a double on Hugh Taylor's selection today. One was a non-runner so ended up with two singles... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Hilltoon Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Had a 5free bet with Skybet on Saturday, so it went on a 6horse E/W Heinz, which has given me my biggest ever win. I'd watched the first three before heading in took town, I'd checked cash out after Cosmelli won (what a price) it was something like 248, but before I could even think about it, it was suspebded for the 13:45. Checking back a few minutes later, I was offered 640ish. As I mulled it over, the odds Watersmeet must have been tumbling, because before I knew it, I had this.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 02/07/2018 at 01:43, Paris Hilltoon said: Had a 5free bet with Skybet on Saturday, so it went on a 6horse E/W Heinz, which has given me my biggest ever win. I'd watched the first three before heading in took town, I'd checked cash out after Cosmelli won (what a price) it was something like 248, but before I could even think about it, it was suspebded for the 13:45. Checking back a few minutes later, I was offered 640ish. As I mulled it over, the odds Watersmeet must have been tumbling, because before I knew it, I had this.... That's glorious if a wee bit confusing. My biggest win came from what I thought was a daft £1 or 50p each way Canadian on Cheltenham Gold Cup day, two wins and the rest places iirc. £3 thousand odd. I know next to nothing about horses and just read up the Racing Post a bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just me 2 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 only the 3 winners but the 20/1 shot bumped up the pay out. Had a £1 roll up on too which would have been nice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Tenner on Grasping st Straws ,7.45 Tipperary. I keep tabs on Andy Holding’s write up for Oddschecker and he usually does not bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Gold Cup meeting at Ayr. Anyone got any fancies for the big race or over the meeting? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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