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Old 04 April 2003, 07:32 PM
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as its the only race i have a gamble on has anyone got any tips on which horse to back and who not to? as the form guide seems to go out of the window for this race.
each way bets preferable.

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Old 04 April 2003, 07:39 PM
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HOW ABOUT GUESS HOW MANY HORSES DIE

ITS A CRUEL CRAP RACE
Old 04 April 2003, 07:47 PM
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Old 04 April 2003, 07:48 PM
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Heard from someone who is doing police duty there, that Amberley House is being talked about as a good EW bet
Old 04 April 2003, 08:19 PM
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Wakeboarder,

I agree.
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One with four legs would be good
Old 04 April 2003, 09:00 PM
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Monties Pass.........

[Edited by yoza - 4/5/2003 6:23:20 PM]
Old 04 April 2003, 09:42 PM
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Now keep this to yourself but i heard(insider at the GN)that 'blowing in the wind' is the horse that WILL win,so....
Old 04 April 2003, 10:06 PM
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ITS A CRUEL CRAP RACE
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If you have ever ridden a horse you would know you cant make them do what you want they have to be happy doing it, why do you think they jump..............FOOL
Old 04 April 2003, 10:13 PM
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whips and spiked spurs may help

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Old 04 April 2003, 10:25 PM
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the beast suggests if you were a horse you would enjoy jumping over fences that there is a good chance of falling at and ending up with a bullit in the head.

most people who enjoy racing cant stand the gn as it makes a mockery out of their sport

the gn is shame for the once a year armchair gamblers im not against racing and certainly not a veggy tree hugger type
but this race is really out dated
probably like the beast himself.
Old 05 April 2003, 09:35 AM
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Iris Bleu or Bunny Boiler Place bets
Old 05 April 2003, 10:12 AM
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hi there im going with bunny boiler...lol
even with a whip you cant make a horse do something it don't want to or spurs...I know this from experience!! or maybe I just get really stubborn horses!!
the race isnt as barbaric as it used to be
Old 05 April 2003, 10:12 AM
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hi there im going with bunny boiler...lol
even with a whip you cant make a horse do something it don't want to or spurs...I know this from experience!! or maybe I just get really stubborn horses!!
the race isnt as barbaric as it used to be
Old 05 April 2003, 11:54 AM
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Well, I've got Youllneverwalkalone ante post at 20's and Blowing Wind EW at 66/1 so of course they're gonna do well.

I like the idea of the group betting too. (Where a group of normally 5 horses need to complete the course - anything from 18's to 66/1). Worth a small punt IMHO.

Fingers crossed I'm as lucky as I was during the Cheltenham Festival.
Old 05 April 2003, 12:10 PM
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okay i've put a 5iver each on bunny boiler and blowing in the wind on the strength of this thread. Both @ 50/1, If I win I will buy me scoob something nice.
Old 05 April 2003, 12:43 PM
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Shotgun ***** or Ad Hoc - quality horses
Old 05 April 2003, 01:52 PM
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Why is it that they always shoot the horses with broken legs?

Is it the cost of fixing a broken horse that will never earn money again, or are they just unfixable?
Old 05 April 2003, 02:16 PM
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A broken leg in a horse is very difficult to fix, and yes, also expensive. The horse cannot put any weight on it and so has to be suspended by slings in its stable for a long time.
Old 05 April 2003, 03:32 PM
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Well, I won £9 from my £40 stake, a record win for me
Old 05 April 2003, 03:36 PM
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Who was in front at the first corner?
Old 05 April 2003, 04:16 PM
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Well, I was worth listening to!

Not a penny made Oh well, shoulda expected it after my 300-1 treble at Cheltenham!!
Old 05 April 2003, 05:23 PM
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I told you
Old 05 April 2003, 05:47 PM
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Bugger i put 2 grand on 'blowing in the wind' after reading triple top insider info[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
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Old 05 April 2003, 08:50 PM
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Heard from someone who is doing police duty there, that Amberley House is being talked about as a good EW bet
Old 06 April 2003, 06:32 AM
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Amberley House !

A third rate race horse, but a first rate second course(with chips)
Old 04 June 2003, 01:28 PM
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well i went for Amberley House £1 ew, stupidly i asked for the odds to be put down and only got 20/1 so i think i`ll only get £7 think the finishing odds were 30/1

cheers mike

[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 4/6/2003 1:51:04 PM]
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