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Melbourne Cup

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Queenslander!!, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Queenslander!!

    Queenslander!! Well-Known Member

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    Ok, so its a national holiday here for a f-ing horse race......

    Anyone on the ITK circuit got any fav's / tips.....?

    Black caviar is not running so who else is worth a punt..?

    Suited up and ready to go.....

    Secret, this sounds like your area of expertise, Ian, Dave?..who we looking at

    $100 on the nose but need some inside info...let me know. Race runs about midday i think !

    PS...sorry for being of topic / subject !
     
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  2. Secret ranger

    Secret ranger New Member

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    We love off topic queens.

    Did you watch the breeders cup the other night?

    My bet would be "Lights of heaven" going e/w

    My luck has not been that good recently so don't go mad
     
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  3. Secret ranger

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    If your betting on the nose then your looking at the 2/3 rd faves to turn half decent returns, my strategy is too always bet just outside the pack, and can cover potential loses but going e/w
     
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  4. BelfastR

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    Very slightly itk.

    Try Galileo's Choice ew, 16/1 when I backed it, though I haven't looked at the price in the last few days.
    Good luck. <ok>
     
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  5. Secret ranger

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    Lol u would pick that one matey !!
     
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  6. BelfastR

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    Backed Americain last year. Talking to someone last week, hence the pick.
     
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  7. Secret ranger

    Secret ranger New Member

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    I tend to stick with the gold cup and nationals, been cleaning up four figure sums each year on the gc, secret is not telling them you won or they end up spending it for ya !
     
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  8. Queenslander!!

    Queenslander!! Well-Known Member

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    Had americain last year and also 2 weeks ago in the Caulfield cup...ran 4th...getting on a bit now mate !

    Cheers guys
     
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  9. Secret ranger

    Secret ranger New Member

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    Let us know how you get on queens, I'm off to sleep shortly, be back on in the morning
     
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  10. BelfastR

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    Very good advice.

    I was well in front after 1st day of Breeder's Cup and got trounced on the Sat.
    The connections like Galileo's Choice chances.
     
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  11. Queenslander!!

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    Will do guys...Thanks again...hoping to be very drunk on my winnings tonight..!
     
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  12. BelfastR

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    Can I ask a favour...?

    Can you post the result, 1,2,3,4 on this thread, it'll short circuit my search for the result, when I wake up.
     
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  13. Stamford Brook R

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    Having had 7/8 winners (the other a place) at Thirsk the other week I've had a rest from horses, but I've gone for Mount Athos (5/1) in the MC. Ryan Moore (British jockey) takes the ride.
     
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  14. Secret ranger

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    Detorri riding my one
     
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  15. Stamford Brook R

    Stamford Brook R Well-Known Member

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    Can't stand the jumped up arrogant Italian, but he usually saves his best for the big races. Might have an e/w on him.
     
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  16. Queenslander!!

    Queenslander!! Well-Known Member

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    What a strange race....none of the top 5 fav's even placed or got in the top 10....

    $20 on a place made me $115...free day out..happy days !!

    Places as follows...

    1. green Moon
    2. floriente
    3. Jackalberry
    4. Kelinni
    5. Mount athos
    6. Glencadam gold
    7. Mourayan
    8. red Cadeux
    9. Precedence
    10. my Quest for Peace
    11. Americain

    Can posty rest if need be but i'm guessing it doesnt really matter.

    trying to find a way to post pic of winning betting slip....just to p*** you all off !!!
    Dumden or what ever (clear fav) ran @ 18th

    Hope that helps...cheers guys !
     
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  17. kiwiqpr

    kiwiqpr Barnsie Mod

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    mine came 7thg and 8th

    if you had backed the first four you would have won nearly a million dollars
     
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  18. Queenslander!!

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    Myt mate put $200 on the winner at 22/1 ($22)

    he's still in the pub now !!
     
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  19. kiwiqpr

    kiwiqpr Barnsie Mod

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    do they give back the stake as well
    bloody robbing bastards here dont
     
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  20. Queenslander!!

    Queenslander!! Well-Known Member

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    No..dont here either !!
    but i suppopse with a 2 grand win you prob dont care !!
     
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