General Chat

[Eggs]

….sad news that the 3 women murdered in Bushey, are the wife and two of the daughters of racing commentator, John Hunt.

[ComplyOrDie]

….sad news that the 3 women murdered in Bushey, are the wife and two of the daughters of racing commentator, John Hunt.

Awful news Eggs

[IstabraqBarRegular]

TIPS TODAY PLEASE

Out for the day on a cheeky Friday then at a music gig later (Manics in Manchester)

So its a day on the pop which also means a few bets, a few roll ups onto Cheltenham horses

I'm not a flat person but if anybody has any fancies today please let me know - thanks

[somer1]

When does the book one jump ahead come out as bought last year and now turned into numb nuts?

[Atlantic Viking]

When does the book one jump ahead come out as bought last year and now turned into numb nuts?

Last year it was posted out end of September (25th I think), I bought it on 8th August and think I'm usually quick off the mark to do so. I get Jumpers To Follow too and the pdf version was sent out on 13th Sep.

[somer1]

Last year it was posted out end of September (25th I think), I bought it on 8th August and think I'm usually quick off the mark to do so. I get Jumpers To Follow too and the pdf version was sent out on 13th Sep.

Cheers Atlantic Viking will keep an eye open for when to order.

[KingSprinterSacre]

Longshot but a shout out to my fellow Irish folks - if anyone can get their hands on some spare tickets for the All Ireland football final i'd really appreciate if you could drop me a PM. Not going to get sorted with the club so searching everywhere.
Thanks.

[BigChaang]

Last year it was posted out end of September (25th I think), I bought it on 8th August and think I'm usually quick off the mark to do so. I get Jumpers To Follow too and the pdf version was sent out on 13th Sep.

Just seen the Paul Ferguson book advertised for pre order in the R.Post . 17/07/24.

[Kevloaf]

For any Fantasy Premier League fans

New season is up

Anyone that wants to join the Fat Jockey mini-league.......

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/le...to-join/cbgdxl

[Istabraq]

Is it fair to say that there is general apathy this year with regard ante post (Cheltenham) ?
I have three bets placed but this is more likely due to having no online access, but having been in here for many years I can't remember a time when so few suggestions/views were shared by all FJs.
Lack of value in the market ?
Uncertainty over potential changes to festival ?

[Fouroverthrutwo]

Is it fair to say that there is general apathy this year with regard ante post (Cheltenham) ?
I have three bets placed but this is more likely due to having no online access, but having been in here for many years I can't remember a time when so suggestions/views were shared by all FJs.
Lack of value in the market ?
Uncertainty over potential changes to festival ?

Backing horses at single figures this far out, when we don't even know a likely target, is folly IMO so for me I will wait until much closer to the festival before I start having a wager. I noticed that in the week or two before last year's meeting, many of my fancies were no shorter than when I had backed them months before. For me, antepost betting is about risk v reward and there's very little reward on offer at the moment, so for the time being I will not be having a bet. I enjoy reading the Yankee threads and people's thoughts and musings but while the prices are so poor and your betting habits are coming under increasing scrutiny, I will observe from the sidelines for the time being. Keep the discussion going though - it's always good to talk!

[Kautostar]

Is it fair to say that there is general apathy this year with regard ante post (Cheltenham) ?
I have three bets placed but this is more likely due to having no online access, but having been in here for many years I can't remember a time when so few suggestions/views were shared by all FJs.
Lack of value in the market ?
Uncertainty over potential changes to festival ?

All of the above really plus the uncertainty of targets, ballyburn for example is favourite for all three novice chases and could go for any of them.
It’s my smallest outlay at this stage since I started taking ante post seriously so maybe a change of approach this year.
Very little appeals value wise and like yourself have limited options these days with online accounts.

[Big Zeb]

long time lurker, first time poster. Just thought i would introduce myself and say howdy. Irishman based in Kildare. Happy to share any snippets or nuggets im given on the lead up to Cheltenham 2025.

[Frankely My Dear]

My antepost was a bit hit and miss last year with my main return coming from a lovely double, so I'm going to monitor things and wait for February before placing most of my bets this time. Value is less this year too which affects things. I have a few bets on from March/April but will try a change of tack.

Roll on December and find I've fallen back into the same routine...

[Joleg]

long time lurker, first time poster. Just thought i would introduce myself and say howdy. Irishman based in Kildare. Happy to share any snippets or nuggets im given on the lead up to Cheltenham 2025.

Welcome BZ