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March, Cambs
Interested in horse racing and betting
Interests: Horse racing fan
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Jack of all trades and master of none. That's the quote which no gambler can afford to be tagged. However, it is one that most ignore to their detriment. The best of the best at any given talent stick to... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2020 at TALKBET
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So the new Flat turf season 2020 is almost upon us. I always get confused by the exact date which may be at the end of March or (I imagine) the start of April. Thankfully, unless it has changed, we... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2020 at TALKBET
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Archie Watson doesn't let the grass grow under his feet. The Upper Lambourn trainer has made a name for himself at Saxon Stables, throwing aside his rookie status in 2016 with a number of talented horses, especially two-year-olds which he... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2019 at TALKBET
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Horse trainers. It all seems so easy when you are at the top of the tree. Messrs Gosden, Charlton & their ilk don't have to worry about money (they do but not like some). That brings us to prize money... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2019 at TALKBET
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A quote from Stephen King's The Shining (1980). A great film with an excellent cast. Directed by Stanley Kubrick I know some of you wordsmiths are thinking: ''Stephen King didn't coin the phrase.'' It is a proverb which goes back... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2019 at TALKBET
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I love having a day's racing at Great Yarmouth. I've been going since a child when my parents stayed at the Haven holiday park at Caister-on-sea. Lots of good times, making sandcastles, playing the one-armed bandits and going to the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2019 at TALKBET
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It seems the world and his wife want that little bit more insider horse racing news. It seems that many punters are willing to pay for 'info' about what a given horse trainer thinks about their horse(s). Trainer Quotes is... Continue reading
Posted Feb 7, 2019 at TALKBET
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It's interesting how we view one another. How we make judgements. Jesus couldn't preach to those he knew because his words were not taken seriously. The people thought they knew him better than he knew himself. As time proved -... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2019 at TALKBET
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I guess we all love to chat about subjects we know. I could listen to anyone talk about anything if they do so with passion. A glint in the eye, and confident discourse. One thing you should never do in... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2019 at TALKBET
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Who doesn't love the Grand National? The greatest steeplechase in the world. It's a race that captures the imagination of young and old. Remember the time... The great thing about the Grand National is that we all have a story... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2019 at TALKBET
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You don't simply wake up one morning from a good night's sleep and find you are an expert in XYZ. Sure, you see it in all the sci-fi films. It may well be the case (one day) that you can... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2019 at TALKBET
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Foaled on March 4, 1990, So Factual was sired by Known Fact, who was awarded the 2,000 Guineas in 1980 on the disqualification of Nureyev, but was primarily an influence for speed in his progeny. Bred, and originally owned, by... Continue reading
Posted Dec 21, 2018 at TALKBET
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Multibets. What do you think of them? For many punters, they are the worst bet ever created. Certainly, bookmakers love them. Why? Because most people lose unendingly. They bet, they lose. Money in the till. A joke bet! It's pretty... Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2018 at TALKBET
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I'm not sure if you have a competitive nature or not? I know I have a competitive nature. Not to the point of being selfish or stubborn but have confidence in my abilities. We all have strength and weakness. So... Continue reading
Posted Dec 10, 2018 at TALKBET
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I know so many people think it is impossible to beat the bookmakers. It's not easy, but it is very possible. Remember, that betting on the horses is skill based. It isn't like fixed odds, where the longer you play... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2018 at TALKBET
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Think of gambling and Las Vegas comes to mind. Surely, it's the biggest gambling industry/location in the world? Well, you'd think so, hey. However, the Japanese gambling industry has a thriving business of its own but this time it's pinball... Continue reading
Posted Nov 23, 2018 at TALKBET
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I don't always get time to read a book. A good muse, interesting prose. I studied psychology at The Open University. I'm the male equivalent to Willy Russell's Educating Rita. I do love that film. Identity. The transforming of one's... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2018 at TALKBET
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Betting. What's it all about? Perhaps, more importantly, how does it make you feel? I guess so many people consider emotions the gambler's worst enemy because it makes them act irrationally. My good friend Eric Winner loves his unique speed... Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2018 at TALKBET
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When you look at horse trainers at the top of their game it seems so easy. The likes of John Gosden, Sir Michael Stoute and Roger Varian. None of these trainers has to delve to the bottom of the barrel.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2018 at TALKBET
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I'm pretty sure you're thinking we don't need a blog post to know the answer to that. You may be right. There is little doubt that most trainers follow set patterns, especially with their best prospects. We've all seen two-year-olds... Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2018 at TALKBET
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You may have read my last post and thought: panache, whisky and cigars. I thought Joan Rivers had died! (God bless). A little about me, the author of this post. That's me, to the right, a photo taken back in... Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2018 at TALKBET
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Very few men use the word panache. I must thank Jon for being so generous and allowing me to take ownership of Talkbet. I will make it a success and see him well. Much appreciated. His blog had sat resting... Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2018 at TALKBET
So close to a perfect day yesterday, we had Oostende v Anderlecht in our BTTS Treble and also our Over 2.5 Treble. That game was 2-0 after 15 mins and remained 2-0 till the end! Needless to say, all the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2018 at TALKBET
Nothing really doing for the System Bets at the moment so I'm going to put it all hold for the time being until I decide what to do with them. As per usual, I'm still backtesting various stuff and still... Continue reading
Posted Feb 10, 2018 at TALKBET
3 losers yesterday, I'll see how these go but may well knock this 'new' system on the head and take a break from posting these selections up.. Home Win and Over 2.5 Doubles AZ Alkmaar v Roda Guimaraes v Pacos... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2018 at TALKBET