General Chat

[Stormez]

Any idea of approx what date bookmakers start to quote on all races at the festival ?

Hills have got the handicap markets up now

[ToniC]

Hills have got the handicap markets up now

The three I was considering backing all skinny enough! Hopefully get some better prices when there’s a bit of competition from other firms

[Stormez]

No Saint Felicien in the County market, I’m assuming they’re adding them on request?

[MTR]

Who’s the chap who put up happy go lucky for the ultima last year? Eagerly awaiting his selection this year! Brought up a few nice each way doubles and trebles I had last march.

[ryanh97]

Who’s the chap who put up happy go lucky for the ultima last year? Eagerly awaiting his selection this year! Brought up a few nice each way doubles and trebles I had last march.

Spectre your time is coming...

[Rooster Booster]

I have had Mister Coffey in mind for some time for the plate. I notice that Hills have introduced him at 20s. His rating has been steady for a while now and he clearly needs to go left handed over mid distance a combo he hasn’t had yet over fences and I am convinced then he will find plenty when everything slots into place. Sky have had him at 25s any race for some time, mainly I believe because they mistakenly thought he would be aimed at graded races. Of even more appeal is they have him at 5s for a place any race which considering hills have put him in at 20s is fair value imo.

[Stormez]

Who’s the chap who put up happy go lucky for the ultima last year? Eagerly awaiting his selection this year! Brought up a few nice each way doubles and trebles I had last march.

Could be wrong but hadn’t he put up Happygolucky already at this point last year?

[Atlantic Viking]

Could be wrong but hadn’t he put up Happygolucky already at this point last year?

In my head I always thought the same but it didn't actually appear til Feb 18th!

[Eggs]

No Saint Felicien in the County market, I’m assuming they’re adding them on request?

….12-1 in Sky RaB.

[Stormez]

….12-1 in Sky RaB.

Yeah I’ve seen that thanks, just not in the Hills market.

[Eggs]

Yeah I’ve seen that thanks, just not in the Hills market.

….16-1 in Hills market.

So, Saxon Warrior is it time to start up the handicap threads with your introductions? Hills now have a number of markets.

[Diamond Geezer]

LFT's needed for entry to weighing rooms from Jan 5th

https://www.britishhorseracing.com/press_releases/negative-lateral-flow-test-lft-to-be-required-for-weighing-room-entry/

[MTR]

Could be wrong but hadn’t he put up Happygolucky already at this point last year?

I think it was around February time I placed the bets mate and 100% got happy go lucky off a thread on here!

[somer1]

Sorry guys. The money came in late for it and so i have now heard the tip came from the man the race was named after.Will hush my gums next time.

[Supermaster]

I don't know how many here are fans of Blaklion but that was stirring stuff at Haydock just now, I hope connections don't get too ambitious and focus on picking up some more minor pots (e.g. veteran chases, lesser regional nationals)

Saw this interview with John Francome recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c--Lj8eko7o

I agree with quite a lot of what he says including the standard of jockeys - so often horses are falling in the closing stages (even when not in contention). It seems jockeys have forgotten that the prime directive is to get round and complete in the best possible position, even if that means popping slowly and safely over the last fences.