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    I am going with an outsider in the same race as Thistlecrack DO but Colins Sister at 12/1. Improving mare getting weight and I think she’s up to grabbing a place. Price may go bigger before the off.


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    Fantastic, DO

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    Newbury 3.00 Beer Goggles 50/1

    Thistlecrack is a very short-priced favourite for this with the weights so much in his favour but I just wonder if a lack of fitness combined with the return to hurdles as well as the fact he’s been injured might leave him vulnerable. I can’t imagine this is that serious a target for him so will risk opposing him. Unowhatimeanharry is the obvious one given he has already made a successful return to action but I’m going to take a wild punt on Beer Goggles. If my figure is right for him there is absolutely no way he should be as long as 66/1 (last night) even though they’re only paying two places. Betfair last night had an option of three places at reduced odds of 22/1 so I’ve taken that too.
    Tip of the hat to you sir.

    Fantastic call.


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    Fair play, DO - tremendous shout.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    Great call DO. Thought for a moment Harry had him beat but a great ride from Dickie


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    Thank you DO,had a £1ew 50/1 very nice.

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    Great call DO!!! Shout of a lifetime!

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    Astonishing DO. I couldn't have backed it with someone else's money.

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    Quality stuff. I went with Colins Sister. Celebratory stuff tonight for you with them prices.

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    If it's DO
    You have to have a go
    And follow his say so
    Cos you'll often get the dough.

    Yet again DO's well reasoned long shot delivers the goods. I would not have picked it in a month of Sunday's but can now have a decent freebie punt on a ew double tomorrow

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    Nice one DO

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    Quote Originally Posted by hezz View Post
    Great call DO!!! Shout of a lifetime!
    Not really, hezz, but not far off it!

    I got 66/1 last night so more than happy.

    Thanks for all the kind messages.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    Fair play, DO - tremendous shout.

    Just to re-state, this was an absolute belter shout, DO. Not often these land, but a joy to behld when they do. Top props.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    Newbury 3.00 Beer Goggles 50/1

    Thistlecrack is a very short-priced favourite for this with the weights so much in his favour but I just wonder if a lack of fitness combined with the return to hurdles as well as the fact he’s been injured might leave him vulnerable. I can’t imagine this is that serious a target for him so will risk opposing him. Unowhatimeanharry is the obvious one given he has already made a successful return to action but I’m going to take a wild punt on Beer Goggles. If my figure is right for him there is absolutely no way he should be as long as 66/1 (last night) even though they’re only paying two places. Betfair last night had an option of three places at reduced odds of 22/1 so I’ve taken that too.
    And no I didn't see it or back it - Brilliant!!!
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    Ha ha well done. I must admit I was spitting feathers after the race in my usual fashion (had Willoughby Court and 'Harry in a double) but awesome work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    Newbury 3.00 Beer Goggles 50/1

    Thistlecrack is a very short-priced favourite for this with the weights so much in his favour but I just wonder if a lack of fitness combined with the return to hurdles as well as the fact he’s been injured might leave him vulnerable. I can’t imagine this is that serious a target for him so will risk opposing him. Unowhatimeanharry is the obvious one given he has already made a successful return to action but I’m going to take a wild punt on Beer Goggles. If my figure is right for him there is absolutely no way he should be as long as 66/1 (last night) even though they’re only paying two places. Betfair last night had an option of three places at reduced odds of 22/1 so I’ve taken that too.

    Superb-I thought there could be a boilover -just not Beer Goggles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    Newbury 3.00 Beer Goggles 50/1

    Thistlecrack is a very short-priced favourite for this with the weights so much in his favour but I just wonder if a lack of fitness combined with the return to hurdles as well as the fact he’s been injured might leave him vulnerable. I can’t imagine this is that serious a target for him so will risk opposing him. Unowhatimeanharry is the obvious one given he has already made a successful return to action but I’m going to take a wild punt on Beer Goggles. If my figure is right for him there is absolutely no way he should be as long as 66/1 (last night) even though they’re only paying two places. Betfair last night had an option of three places at reduced odds of 22/1 so I’ve taken that too.
    Top bombing Dessie. Shame I didn't see this earlier.
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    Good work, Mr. Orchid, Sir!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kauto Abu View Post
    I am going with an outsider in the same race as Thistlecrack DO but Colins Sister at 12/1.
    Tsk tsk, didn't qualify for the thread, KA (has to be 20/1 or more)
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