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yankspurs

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The first leg of the triple crown on Saturday. Love derby day. The Kentucky Derby is so fun. Betting lines on the main race seem shockingly decent atm. Especially on the favorites. Guess that might be because the biggest trainer, Bob Baffert amazingly doesnt have a horse in the race. Not decided on my pick yet though. God i wanna go to Vegas for this. Betting horses at the book on a big event day is so fun. Kentucky, Preakness, Belmont, Breeders, Santa Anita, Travers. All quality.

The warm up event, the Kentucky Oaks on Friday should be a good one also.
 

Archibald&Crooks

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I had a free bet so I used it on this KFC derby thing. McKraken is the name of the poor unfortunate donkey that carries my hopes.
 

tototoner

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Did you subscribe to this Toto?

I'll have a look at it again on the morning of the meeting.

The PDF was emailed to me by a friend, i don't subscribe to the website

This soft / heavy going will cause mayhem though
 

Archibald&Crooks

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Just had a tenner on Dawn Shadow in the 4.50 at 80/1 with paddy power, who give you your money back if the SP fav wins.

Third to the favourite last time out and third to the winner of this race last year. I only need about a dozen horses to fall and I'm in with a chance!
 

dagraham

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Anyone got any ante-post fancies for the Grand National?

Ever since Blacklion won me money at Cheltenham a couple of years ago I’ve had a wager on him when I can, but I’m not really aware of how he’s been doing this year.
 

yankspurs

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Another triple crown winner for Bob Baffert. Incredible.

Congrats Mike Smith and Justify. Horse racing history.
 

cider spurs

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York Ebor

Juddmonte looks a tasty affair this afternoon.

Hopefully set up for a cracker between Roaring Lion, Saxon Warrior and Poets Word.

Roaring Lion for me.
 

tototoner

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Again might be useful

https://www.narrowingthefield.co.uk...heltenham-Festival-stats-you-need-to-know.pdf

On Cheltenham I have read and watched a few previews and a few horses have been mentioned more than once.

City Island in the Ballymore, very lightly raced Irish horse been aimed at this race for a long time, owned by the race sponsor, its about 10/1

Paul Nicholls Friend or Foe in the Juvenile HCP Hurdle ( old Fred Winter), very unexposed and carries only 10-5, its about 9/1
 

cider spurs

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Got to say I was mightily impressed with Paisley Park back in January when romping home by 12 lengths against a very strong field in the Cleeve at Cheltenham.

Entered for the stayers hurdle at the festival, and although little value left, I think I'll be using it in multiple combination bets.
 
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