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Gavin "shels"

aidankkk wrote: »

Bristol is just as handy..

What's the night life there like? Me and herself do it as a long weekend away.

abarkie wrote: »

Is your hotel cancellable?

It is at a cost afaik, picked up Aer Lingus flights for €52 quid each return late last night so all is good

longshotvalue

Gavin shels wrote: »

What's the night life there like? Me and herself do it as a long weekend away.



It is at a cost afaik, picked up Aer Lingus flights for €52 quid each return late last night so all is good

I always get the boat to Cheltenham but since my wife has been coming the last few years she tends to fly in to Bristol on the Tuesday or Wednesday. I luckboxed a very nice house for the week during the height of the recession on the outskirts of Cheltenham and stay there .

Night life in cheltenham during the festival is great crack, every day except Friday maybe.

Slattsy

Bringing your wimmin to Cheltenham..

Shergar is turning in his grave.

Gavin "shels"

aidankkk wrote: »

Night life in cheltenham during the festival is great crack, every day except Friday maybe.

Meant in Bristol

BumperD

Another 100/1 shot today tough punting environment for last few months haven’t bothered having a bet since end December we are in that funny season between big festivals

munster87

BumperD wrote: »

Another 100/1 shot today tough punting environment for last few months haven’t bothered having a bet since end December we are in that funny season between big festivals

Backed El Torito today in Chelmsford at 12s. Didn't get to watch it but followed the text commentary on the racing post app. Especially liked the quote 'El Torito got murdered and is one to note'. Must watch the race back and see how bad he was hampered. Sums it up really!

4068ac1elhodqr

See in one of the tabloids some punter took a quick gallop into a bookie in Limerick yesterday, probably trying to put a pony on, as you do.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/2073467/bizarre-moment-gambler-rides-into-limerick-betting-shop-on-the-back-of-a-shetland-pony/

sword1

I think it is illegal to be in a bookies till you are eighteen, I don't think they needed to include the age of the lad they interviewed in the article

BumperD

Th animal I feel sorry for (the four legged one)

zimmermania

Jayden Powerful Accident wrote: »

See in one of the tabloids some punter took a quick gallop into a bookie in Limerick yesterday, probably trying to put a pony on, as you do.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/2073467/bizarre-moment-gambler-rides-into-limerick-betting-shop-on-the-back-of-a-shetland-pony/

A bit unlucky,unseated after failing to negotiate the table bend,just goes to show the Rubber Bandits were on the ball with F--- YOUR mitsubishi iv'e a horse outside.

kksaints

Sad to hear about Richard Wollacott death at only 40 years of age not too long after Beer Goggles great success at Newbury in the long distance.

https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/trainer-woollacott-dies-aged-40/316767?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Tuesday%20News&utm_content=Richard%20Woollacott

NaiveMelodies

Any thoughts on the Thyestes? Think Wounded Warrior might be worth a good look if he gets a run. Handicappers really giving him a chance and he ran well for a fairly long way at Fairyhouse.

BumperD

https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/phil-middleton-in-the-money-as-holly-bush-henry-nets-trainer-50000-from-bet/316693

100ew yankee “social” bets that’s a 2,200 bet on a Saturday or near 10k a month just betting each Saturday he must be made of cash.

Shemale

BumperD wrote: »

https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/phil-middleton-in-the-money-as-holly-bush-henry-nets-trainer-50000-from-bet/316693

100ew yankee “social” bets that’s a 2,200 bet on a Saturday or near 10k a month just betting each Saturday he must be made of cash.

The funny thing is he is boasting about winning over 50k and I dont remember seeing this type of story about him every 20 weeks. #gamebytheballs

Fanny Wank

https://twitter.com/aftertimeansell/status/956136914725359616

Francie Barrett

Got a bit of a word from a fella who usually does provide good tips from Dundalk for Wooster in the 6pm. Have not been able to pick my own nose in the last few weeks, so have taken a punt.

Fanny Wank

Star Sports tweeted they laid 20k Mr Whitaker at 5/1. 8.2 on Betfair. The kind of punter you'd pay for his taxis to and from your office

BumperD

Fanny **** wrote: »

Star Sports tweeted they laid 20k Mr Whitaker at 5/1. 8.2 on Betfair. The kind of punter you'd pay for his taxis to and from your office

He's a happy man

Fanny Wank

BumperD wrote: »

He's a happy man

Could be happier. Left 40k+ on the table

BumperD

was there 20K available at 8's on bf?

Fanny Wank

BumperD wrote: »

was there 20K available at 8's on bf?

No idea what was there but you'd definitely have got filled at 7.0+

Probably not all in one go but in dribs and drabs with patience

danganabu

Fanny **** wrote: »

Could be happier. Left 40k+ on the table

No he didnt

ste2010

Long time lads! I'm heading to chelt march again and for a change I'm considering staying in Bristol or Birmingham for a change of scene at night time! Can anyone recommend one over the other for nightlife?

BumperD

Welcome back Ste!!!!!!

ste2010

BumperD wrote: »

Welcome back Ste!!!!!!

Just the 4 years 😂😂! I've had a growing family which took my time away from boards..now that my priorities are straightened out again 😀 I'm back!

BumperD

Congrats on the family! I havent stayed in either. I stick around closer to track but i few here will give you pointers on one over the other

ste2010

BumperD wrote: »

Congrats on the family! I havent stayed in either. I stick around closer to track but i few here will give you pointers on one over the other

Cheers bumperd, yeh have been debating whether I do the same but this year thinking of trying the city for a change! I know it won't have the same festival buzz but wouldn't mind something new either.

danganabu

ste2010 wrote: »

Long time lads! I'm heading to chelt march again and for a change I'm considering staying in Bristol or Birmingham for a change of scene at night time! Can anyone recommend one over the other for nightlife?

Birmingham for me, done both and Bristol is a student town, nothing else really going on there. But maybe I'm just too old for students

Gavin "shels"

Haven't done Bristol, but the nightlife in Birmingham is great. Broad St and the surrounding areas do be hopping Fri & Sat.

Shemale

Welcome back Ste, congrats on the 4 children....

I stayed in Bristol once for two nights and I may as well have stayed in, very quiet for my liking

ste2010

Thanks guys! Sounds like there is consensus for Birmingham or the home of racing !

Whisper has been ruled out for the season by Henderson.

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/whisper-ruled-out-for-the-season/142276

krustydoyle

Tom Malone went to £400k for Envoi Allen out of the Bowes yard at the Cheltenham sales

Joseph O Brien went to 410k for Dlauro from The Monbeg Stables as well

WickIow Brave

krustydoyle wrote: »

Tom Malone went to £400k for Envoi Allen out of the Bowes yard at the Cheltenham sales

Joseph O Brien went to 410k for Dlauro from The Monbeg Stables as well

That Tom Malone fella just spend fortunes on everything. Some man for spending other people's money. Literally.

longshotvalue

krustydoyle wrote: »

Tom Malone went to £400k for Envoi Allen out of the Bowes yard at the Cheltenham sales

Joseph O Brien went to 410k for Dlauro from The Monbeg Stables as well

Bonfire of money. More chance of wining euro millions that making any profit incl training fees over either horses lifetime.

The Bowes have the game solved all the same, they always seem to be getting top for something each year.

Fanny Wank

To be fair I don't think any buyers think they'll make money (on average) with these horses. It's rich people throwing cash around looking for "Saturday horses" and Cheltenham winners at all costs.

Even still, prices are completely out of hand. It's utter madness at this stage

krustydoyle

Turns out the crowd that own Cheveley Park bought Envoi Allen and it's off to Gordon Elliotts

BumperD

I was reminded during the week of a funny experience at last years festival. I was standing in the stands beside this smarty dressed woman in her late 20’s (quite a stunner too ) and a few older people with the usual tweed etc. anyway everyone was shouting for their horse as they rounded the home bend when finally as the winner (outsider) surged clear in the final 100 yards up the hill the only voice everyone could hear was hers, clutching a docket in her raised first shouting at the top of her lungs in a cockney accent “YES, YEAH, YES, GET THE FUXK IN!!”.

show me the money.1

Fanny **** wrote: »

To be fair I don't think any buyers think they'll make money (on average) with these horses. It's rich people throwing cash around looking for "Saturday horses" and Cheltenham winners at all costs.

Even still, prices are completely out of hand. It's utter madness at this stage

But it is great for small Irish owners and breeder's a lot of money can be made if they find/breed an exceptional horse.

Earendil

BumperD wrote: »

I was reminded during the week of a funny experience at last years festival. I was standing in the stands beside this smarty dressed woman in her late 20’s (quite a stunner too ) and a few older people with the usual tweed etc. anyway everyone was shouting for their horse as they rounded the home bend when finally as the winner (outsider) surged clear in the final 100 yards up the hill the only voice everyone could hear was hers, clutching a docket in her raised first shouting at the top of her lungs in a cockney accent “YES, YEAH, YES, GET THE FUXK IN!!”.

And did you Bumper? :pac:

Fanny Wank

show me the money.1 wrote: »

But it is great for small Irish owners and breeder's a lot of money can be made if they find/breed an exceptional horse.

Absolutely, hate the game not the player

Slattsy

BumperD wrote: »

I was reminded during the week of a funny experience at last years festival. I was standing in the stands beside this smarty dressed woman in her late 20’s (quite a stunner too ) and a few older people with the usual tweed etc. anyway everyone was shouting for their horse as they rounded the home bend when finally as the winner (outsider) surged clear in the final 100 yards up the hill the only voice everyone could hear was hers, clutching a docket in her raised first shouting at the top of her lungs in a cockney accent “YES, YEAH, YES, GET THE FUXK IN!!”.

Worst story board.ie EVER.

:cool:

BumperD

Slattsy wrote: »

Worst story board.ie EVER.

:cool:

You tell one

BumperD

Earendil wrote: »

And did you Bumper? :pac:

Part II of the story to follow on champion hurdle day

Regards,
Dick Francis ( )

akelly02

Judging by the racing post, spencer had another peach on the 4/11 shot there at lingfield. Hes a gas man our frank

Slattsy

BumperD wrote: »

You tell one

None of mine are clean enough for boards !

Shemale

Slattsy wrote: »

None of mine are clean enough for boards !

Jokes or jocks

droidman123

Shemale wrote: »

Jokes or jocks

I would say both!

Slattsy

Welcome back lads!

DylanAFC

What time approx do the early prices come out for the next days racing lads?