General Chat

[riccirich]

Yes thus has been discussed/debated /exposed in a series of articles in the racing post over recent weeks. The gpbiggest criticism being why firms don’t insist on the same rigour when they accept deposits as they do when processing withdrawal requests.

I will be contacting the few firms I can still bet with to figure out what I need to do in advance of the festival to ensure I am not inconvenienced festival week

I could deal with the verification side of things and having to wait to withdraw winnings if that’s all it is, it’s an inconvenience but only minor. My only real worry is whether it’s the start of affordability checks/permanent restrictions. I’ll find out once I verify my address I suppose.

[BigChaang]

The machines are OK. These new set up is actual pumps where you can pour your own Guinness.

If they are the same as the ones they had at Newbury in November , they are just like a Big Coffee Machine / Vending Machine .
I think they are Cashless too ??.

[Faugheen_Machine]

If they are the same as the ones they had at Newbury in November , they are just like a Big Coffee Machine / Vending Machine .
I think they are Cashless too ??.

These are different, I think. It's basically a bar, without the bar staff.

I'd add a photo if I knew how!

[SeanRock]

I saw a post on Instagram about the self service bar. I can imagine it would be carnage trying to get a pint.

We usually drink in the Cottage Rake bar. It's in the club enclosure, almost in line with the winning post.

Is this the best option for a pint in Club FM? Haven’t been in few years with Covid & family commitments but will be making the long awaited return this year for the Tuesday & Wednesday. Can’t remember where we got the pints in previously tbh

[DenmanSacre]

These are different, I think. It's basically a bar, without the bar staff.

I'd add a photo if I knew how!

https://mobile.twitter.com/flynngoward/status/1619363062674522113

Take it these are them?

[Faugheen_Machine]

https://mobile.twitter.com/flynngoward/status/1619363062674522113

Take it these are them?

That's them. I'm trying to picture how well it'll will work festival week

[Faugheen_Machine]

Is this the best option for a pint in Club FM? Haven’t been in few years with Covid & family commitments but will be making the long awaited return this year for the Tuesday & Wednesday. Can’t remember where we got the pints in previously tbh

I'm not sure. The self serve machines were OK last festival. The lager was crap but machines were good.

[Lobos]

13 of the 18 Irish winners at last year's Fez did NOT run at the DRF.

[SeanRock]

I'm not sure. The self serve machines were OK last festival. The lager was crap but machines were good.

Getting a pint followed by a decent viewpoint for the next race is all I’m interested in, cheers! The lager is always crap big if it’s quick & crap that beats slow & crap bit like a 80-100 handicap at Dundalk on a Friday night!

[Winging The Last]

13 of the 18 Irish winners at last year's Fez did NOT run at the DRF.

Not really a relevant stat other than for handicaps.

Of the 13 that didn’t run, only 2 could have run really in the right race. They were A Plus Tard (didn’t run in the Irish Gold Cup) and The Nice Guy (didn’t run in the Nathaniel Lacey) other than in handicaps.

4/13 were handicap winners.

Then of the other 7:

Stattler - No ideal race for perfect 3.6m prep for the NHC
Energumene - Clarence House
Bob - Shouldn’t have won and GDC did race at the DRF
Allaho - No 2 1/2 mile race at DRF
Flooring Porter - No 3m race at DRF
Elimay - No Mares Chase at DRF
Billaway - No Hunter Chase

[Exar Essay]

For the first time that I have noticed, PP offering genuine money back on cahsouts. I've had a few offer me a little extra on top, but now, for example, I've one offering a 12pt profit. Maybe about to go NRNB?

[Big Bucks]

For the first time that I have noticed, PP offering genuine money back on cahsouts. I've had a few offer me a little extra on top, but now, for example, I've one offering a 12pt profit. Maybe about to go NRNB?

Been like that since Friday for me. Although changes different times throughout the day ie goes back to stake, or decent cash out.

[Quevega]

Has Johnny Ward ever said anything of note.
I cannot believe he makes a living as a pundit in this game.
He's feckin useless, not just his opinions (they're arguable) , just his complete lack of knowledge on what's going on and where horses are likely to run etc.
I've been giving him the benefit but the latest Irish racing youtube thing is the last straw.

Charlatan.

[SeanRock]

Has Johnny Ward ever said anything of note.
I cannot believe he makes a living as a pundit in this game.
He's feckin useless, not just his opinions (they're arguable) , just his complete lack of knowledge on what's going on and where horses are likely to run etc.
I've been giving him the benefit but the latest Irish racing youtube thing is the last straw.

Charlatan.

I concur, he’s stealing a living!

[FinalFurlong91]

What are the odds that David Jennings puts up Might I for the 4th time in 2 years tomorrow?