Tips for Tikay

[Doobs]

Do we no longer get e-mail alerts for PM's?

Should be - I'm still getting them, Ralph.

I don't

That's a pain, I assumed as I was getting them, everyone was.

I'm afraid the software has become very wobbly of late. 

I get them, but it is to an old email address that I rarely open.

Have you updated your blonde profile with your new email address?

I have no intention to.  I am already drowning in emails.   I usually notice them within a few hours.

[TightEnd]

Winter Derby, Lingfield, Saturday

There must have been a lot of money for Mutakayeff over the last few days, since its price has been hammered in from 5/2 into 11/8 at best but mostly 5/4. This Al Maktoum gelding trained by Haggas has been off the track since last September, but has gone out and won fresh before. But not on the AW, and most recently its been competing over 8f rather than 10f. In addition, he's giving 5lb to the field. The price seems far too short for me, and it perhaps presents an opportunity to back an alternative at a better price than expected.

Interestingly, Battalion was formerly trained by Haggas until 3 races ago. Jamie Osborne quickly got the horse into stride. Winning 2 of those 3 races over 10f on the Lingfield AW, the second of which was in Listed company. Both were impressive wins. Most recently, he was 3rd in a race when denied a clear run in the home straight, but looked to have lots in hand and was only beaten ~1.5L - again in Listed company. The handicapper put Battalion up 2lbs for this run, but that looks generous for a gelding that is still improving, proven on the track (4 wins in total) and distance, and getting 5lbs against a favourite that has questions to answer about the track if not the distance.

Given a ride that puts him in better position for a late run, I think Battalion at 9/2 generally available is a good bet, particularly if Willie Carson is back in the plate.

Open to other views, but happy to recommend £20 to win at 9/2

5/1 BetVictor if anyone is able to help out please

http://www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing/ante-post-racing/flat/winter-derby-stakes/winner

no problem if not, i can take 9/2 later

It's now 11/2 on everyday 1/4 1-3. The price drift is a worry, but since all the money is for the Fav, it's hard to see Grendisar reversing placings on the last run (in view of Battalions trouble in running), whilst Convey has no form on AW and its turf form doesn't threaten. George Baker's the jockey booking on the selection - same as last run - so Osborne has kept faith. If we want to go ew on this now, I can get us on at 11/2 NRNB.

thanks, lets give it to 3pm for thoughts

if none coming, £20 e/w 365 sound ok?

[ripple11]

A notification when you open the forum would be good. Some forums have it. I only see I have a pm when I see the 0 is a 1, and it's tiny so can go weeks without seeing it.

I get this now...but not an email

PS just checked, both this options are "ticked" to happen.

[4KSuited]

Winter Derby

Battalion £20 EW (1/4 1-3) 11/2 NRNB

Potential winning: £177.50

Booked

[arbboy]

decent mid/outside at romford this afternoon.

darts draws tonight 7/2 or bigger up to £200 each on Chis and Wright games to be draws.

[exstream]

Wright too good tho going to smash barny

[exstream]

G2 in play now
Won first game

[arbboy]

Stoke Labour price collapsing now if you can get the 8/15 or 1/2 have the lot on.

http://www.oddschecker.com/politics/british-politics/stoke-on-trent-central-by-election/winning-party

[arbboy]

decent mid/outside at romford this afternoon.

darts draws tonight 7/2 or bigger up to £200 each on Chis and Wright games to be draws.

Still every winner from t5 and mainly t6 bar 1 race so far today when a jolly won in t2.  Looks very strong outside.  5 of last 6 races had t6 winners.

[Bazzaboy]

Ranieri gone

[verndog158]

Ranieri gone

Where's the source? Nothing reported on BBC or sky yet

[arbboy]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4253994/Claudio-Ranieri-sacked-Leicester.html

[verndog158]

Would be a shame. Still nothing on sky yet

[verndog158]

Would be a shame. Still nothing on sky yet

Is now! Ha big shame. Football is fickle, not sure it's the right thing to do now at this point in the season

[arbboy]

Would be a shame. Still nothing on sky yet

Is now! Ha big shame. Football is fickle, not sure it's the right thing to do now at this point in the season

Leicester got battered last night.  Just because the score was 2-1 doesn't mean it was an improvement on other terrible performances.  They shouldn't even be in the 2nd leg but they are.  EPL survival is the only thing that matters.  If Leics go down they might never come back just like so many others.  Owners just don't take the chance anymore of loyalty.