2022 Handicaps

[Zachx02]

Not sure if you can do this, but maybe put the non members zone on a buffer so posts show up a couple hours later for non-members so it ensures members get the information first?

[nortonscoin200]

Or could we just start a sort of secret service MI5 thread in the members sections where FJ members can post information which could be particularly price sensitive?

It obviously wouldn't be a foolproof solution to the problem but would at least ensure FJ members get first dibs.

[Glasgow Ronnie]

I remember a Documentary from back in the Day about Bookies and Traders and one of the traders revealed that it was his job to phone all the Telephone tipsters and cut all the prices and could also monitor who was backing them

[Atlantic Viking]

If we had some sort of vetting process that identified people who don't wear socks with trousers/suits etc... then we could nip most of the issue (if there is one) in the bud straight off.

[OscarWhisky]

Not sure if you can do this, but maybe put the non members zone on a buffer so posts show up a couple hours later for non-members so it ensures members get the information first?

Seems a very sensible suggestion.

[archie]

Sometimes this place can be very precious about itself. The forum equivalent of Adele.

[The Fellow]

Sometimes this place can be very precious about itself. The forum equivalent of Adele.

Rumour has it

[Lobos]

Sometimes this place can be very precious about itself. The forum equivalent of Adele.

Agree. We are going to get an unwanted 'Getting a bit too big for our boots' tag if we don't watch out.

[Atlantic Viking]

Sometimes this place can be very precious about itself. The forum equivalent of Adele.

I think it's a great community and unlike anywhere else i've experienced in 'forum' form, the help, support and thorough research on offer is superb. There's the odd poster that seems to exist just to be relentlessly condescending, but that's about it.

[Al Ferof]

Hello all- never played one ante post for a handicap at Cheltenham but a horse caught my eye this week on Saturday in Ireland.

Ash Tree Meadow was an unfancied 11/1 shot behind an Elliot stablemate (Gringo D’Aubrelle, who won) and a Mullins hotpot who won last years Goffs bumper in Ireland (Adamently Chosen, who was 2nd) despite a very nice 15L p2p win.

Beaten only 4L, I felt he got a bit of a considerate ride, travelled well and kept on well and I just couldn’t help but think if he got the right mark he’d be a right candidate for the Martin Pipe.

The winner was narrowly beaten by Blazing Khal in a maiden hurdle, and he has since won a Grade 2 at Cheltenham so combined with the Mullins Goffs bumper winner, this has a solid enough feel to the form to gauge that we might have a Graded horse on our hands.

A chaser in the making, will enjoy a trip and just looked all in all a very decent prospect to my highly untrained eye.

My knowledge on rules and qualifications for races is appalling so with that in mind, anything I ought to know that means he’s unlikely (or cannot) run?

Cheers

[Cashew King]

Hello all- never played one ante post for a handicap at Cheltenham but a horse caught my eye this week on Saturday in Ireland.

Ash Tree Meadow was an unfancied 11/1 shot behind an Elliot stablemate (Gringo D’Aubrelle, who won) and a Mullins hotpot who won last years Goffs bumper in Ireland (Adamently Chosen, who was 2nd) despite a very nice 15L p2p win.

Beaten only 4L, I felt he got a bit of a considerate ride, travelled well and kept on well and I just couldn’t help but think if he got the right mark he’d be a right candidate for the Martin Pipe.

The winner was narrowly beaten by Blazing Khal in a maiden hurdle, and he has since won a Grade 2 at Cheltenham so combined with the Mullins Goffs bumper winner, this has a solid enough feel to the form to gauge that we might have a Graded horse on our hands.

A chaser in the making, will enjoy a trip and just looked all in all a very decent prospect to my highly untrained eye.

My knowledge on rules and qualifications for races is appalling so with that in mind, anything I ought to know that means he’s unlikely (or cannot) run?

Cheers

He’s a ?135k purchase from Point to Points ( with Donnchadh Doyle) so he’s a novice. Yesterday was his first run under rules so would need 2 more starts before he gets a handicap mark. Nice first run though - defo one for your tracker - IMO

[Al Ferof]

He’s a ?135k purchase from Point to Points ( with Donnchadh Doyle) so he’s a novice. Yesterday was his first run under rules so would need 2 more starts before he gets a handicap mark. Nice first run though - defo one for your tracker - IMO

Thanks mate- much appreciated.

I recall a few younger gigginstown horses winning like Sir Des Champs and Don Poli and thought this horse reminded me a little of them.

[DenmanSacre]

Hello all- never played one ante post for a handicap at Cheltenham but a horse caught my eye this week on Saturday in Ireland.

Ash Tree Meadow was an unfancied 11/1 shot behind an Elliot stablemate (Gringo D’Aubrelle, who won) and a Mullins hotpot who won last years Goffs bumper in Ireland (Adamently Chosen, who was 2nd) despite a very nice 15L p2p win.

Beaten only 4L, I felt he got a bit of a considerate ride, travelled well and kept on well and I just couldn’t help but think if he got the right mark he’d be a right candidate for the Martin Pipe.

The winner was narrowly beaten by Blazing Khal in a maiden hurdle, and he has since won a Grade 2 at Cheltenham so combined with the Mullins Goffs bumper winner, this has a solid enough feel to the form to gauge that we might have a Graded horse on our hands.

A chaser in the making, will enjoy a trip and just looked all in all a very decent prospect to my highly untrained eye.

My knowledge on rules and qualifications for races is appalling so with that in mind, anything I ought to know that means he’s unlikely (or cannot) run?

Cheers

I think the first 2 might also be aimed at handicaps later in the season and Adamantly Chosen will want a bit further than 2m. If the 2nd can jump better he'd have a decent chance in the MP. I can't see him being aimed at the G1s as Mullins will have a few more better than him for the those.

I'd like to see Ash Tree Meadow in a more strongly raced 2m next time out.

[Eggs]

…I see Unibet have a market for Boodles, wonder if others

[Eggs]

….before the individual markets & threads appear, thought it might be a useful benchmark to list some offers available in Sky RaB section:

Martin Pipe;
Coqueline 12-1
Eric Bloodaxe 14-1
Chemical Energy 16-1
Dysart Dynamo 16-1
Lander Dan 16-1
Mighty Potter 16-1
Au Fleuron 20-1

Plate;
Shan Blue 12-1
Palmers Hill 14-1

Grand Annual;
Sky Pirate 12-1
Before Midnight 16-1
Edwardstone 16-1
Buddy Rich 20-1
Zanza 20-1
Cappuccimi 25-1
Red Rookie 25-1

County;
Saint Felicien 12-1
West Cork 14-1 (also listed at 12-1)
Copperless 16-1
No Ordinary Joe 16-1
Three Stripe Life 16-1

Pertemps
Riggs 14-1
Tullybeg 16-1
Mars Harper 20-1
Calva D’Auge 25-1 (also listed 16-1)
Dallas des Pictons 25-1
Folcan 25-1
If the Cap Fits 33-1

Ultima;
TBO 14-1
Fanion Destruval 20-1
Vintage Clouds 25-1

Kim Muir;
Aramix 16-1
Grand Paradis 16-1
Mighty Don 16-1
Fancy Foundation 20-1

Coral;
Zanahiyr 16-1
Dusart 20-1
Marie's Rock 20-1
For Pleasure 25-1

Ladbrokes also have a few priced up (bumped above for comparison);

Martin Pipe
Langer Dan 16-1
Saint Felicien 20-1

County
The Shunter 20-1
West Cork 20-1
I like to Move It 25-1
No Ordinary Joe 33-1

Plate
Palmers Hill 20-1

Grand Annual
Edwardstone 25-1