The Daily Racing Thread

Magi Wrote:

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> I read the daily thread for enjoyment and to see
> what others like on the day. I don't have racing
> buddies at the office and my wench is just so NOT
> interested in racing .... so I use the forum for
> the banter and exchange of opinions. I very seldom
> follow others calls, except if I have the time to
> go check what I may have missed... or if I am
> struggling with a particular race. Generally there
> are too many horses tipped (or selected) per
> race.....

What Magi meant to write...{encrypting his IP address, and logging in from a internet cafe, so that he cannot be traced for snotklap of atomic proportions}

Potluck and Englander scoop the Flamingo pools when the rest of us working suckers aren't around.-

ABC is the first site I open every time I switch on my pc. There is a quite a few knowledgeable posters. I have my own strategy of studying which is based strongly on formlines. I appreciate the input from trainers, owners, jockey's and some abc clanners, but I do respect every clanners view or opinion. I have made a lot of friends in the last 2 years from this site. I do check certain posters selections as we have some 'experts' on different courses around the country. I think that it is important to have a system that works for you and you must have the discipline to stick to it and If my selection get's the thumbs up from some other clanners, I feel more confident to place my bet. Thanks to all the ABC clanner's and a special thanks to circle of pm friends that share their wisdom with me on a regular basis.......not forgetting my friend Umlilo for all that wonderful Indian recipes.(tu)

I'm not a big or frequent bettor so I only use this thread occasionally, when I am planning to go to the course. Mainly to see the opinions of a few guys that I have come to respect long-term. Having said this, I prefer to bet on course, after I've had a chance to look at the horses.

As for posting my own opinions, sjoe! Eina! I tried a few times with big races ... embarrassing ... I am not into S&M ... it always leaves me feeling fifty shades of blue to see my confident fancy coming home after nightfall.

I have no system and I laugh at all you okes' tips <

On a more serious note - I agree 100% with Mr H's view on this topic.

The List of Posters whose tips I take seriously...(amended after reading comments above)

mr hawaii
Frodo
Magi
Englander
ZO
Potluck
my apologies to those I've left out...Cannot remember all, until they post again and then I kick myself for forgetting....Like the horses I "follow". Amazes me that five minutes after winning or seeing the results, I remember that I wanted to "watch" it next time out.:X:S:

A great site with lots of info. I usually make my selections and then look at what the clanners say. Always very useful.

(tu)

You should try following the after race merchants, they are always right...()

gregbucks Wrote:

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> You should try following the after race merchants,
> they are always right...()


So you've also spotted them..............lol

rob faux Wrote:

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> gregbucks Wrote:
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> > You should try following the after race
> merchants,
> > they are always right...()
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> So you've also spotted them..............lol

I'm a big fan...

gregbucks Wrote:

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> You should try following the after race merchants,
> they are always right...()

I actually did this thread in the hope that some of the "viewers" only or those that rarely post might enlighten us on what they seek etc. I should have known that even here they would be too timid or "ungentlemanly" to comment. So, though I know they will hate me even more for saying it, fark em. I enjoy the company of those that do contribute and thanks to all my "chums" here who have commented -D

Mr H... I agree. For info, as a couple of people already know and I have stated on the thread a couple of times, I rarely post reasons for my selections for 2 reasons... 1 my choices are nearly always based on draw and time, I don't have, claim to have or want to have the knowledge that others possess (but I am partly here to use that knowledge, thanks to all (tu) ) as I operate on a less is more basis, it seems pointless me mentioning the reason therefore as most are much more interested in "real" form. 2. I don't think people really appreciate it (a few of us do) and the acknowledgements for a good call are few and far between, why write an essay assessment for people who don't contribute etc themselves? Anyone who ever wants to know why I like a horse only has to PM me (tu)