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So we have 104 days left to the autumn highlight. After this race, eyes turn to the jumps. Topics of conversation we can expect on this thread: The weight allowances enjoyed by 3yo's and by the fillies and mares. The impact of the draw. The Fabre preparation. How slowly run the trials are...

How about this one? I don't think there are many goals in this group, in spite of the presence of the Germans. It is possible that Germany could struggle in any of the three games, as the opposition are not mugs. But realistically speaking, they'll probably qualify easily enough. Portugal...

I am on Uruguay to get knocked out in the first round. Big bet for me. Also backed England outright at 28. Think I will back CR on Asian handicap tonight. Thoughts?

Spain 8/11 Netherlands 3/1 Chile 4/1 Australia 100/1 This group is the cool kids' group. The best team in modern international football, Spain, have not been given an easy draw. Chile are a very attacking team, with good forwards, Artur Vidal and a dodgy defence. They looked good against...

This group looks very interesting. I am looking forward to seeing the opener on Thursday night, although it is a pity that Mandzukic is suspended. I would fancy Croatia to get a draw if he had been fit. It is hard to see past Brazil to win the group, but I wonder who will chase them home...

So who is going to have a good World Cup? I think di Maria is vital to Argentina going deep into the tournament. If he plays well (and he finished the season strongly), they're possible favourites. I am very interested to see how Rooney gets on. I know he has been struggling for fitness...

The Guardian are running with a network of articles about each of the teams from local journalists. I think they've done 6 of the 8 groups so far, and I have enjoyed the articles immensely. http://www.theguardian.com/football/series/world-cup-2014-guardian-experts-network Each team has...

Okay ladies, so I am running a football competition for the 2014 World Cup. There will be fun and frolics. And excitement and tears. For those of you who have entered previous competitions, the rules are very similar; for the others, I will explain. You must select 6 teams from the list below...

Rather than winners and losers you backed, how did the horses you really didn't fancy fare? Horses I Got Wrong: * Jezki – I was on MTOY, and was counting my dosh as I saw who was the danger jumping the last.* I was preparing myself to hear a bark, but the Harrington yolk stayed on resolutely...

Some people might think the timing is weeks out for a thread like this. And I apologise, as I have been busy the past few weeks. But anyway, conditions are very squelchy in Cheltenham. Going is surely heavy at the moment. And there is aproximately 50-60mm of rainfall due in the next week...

So I read that HRI are planning to have a Champions Weekend. Brian Kavanagh, chief executive of HRI, said: Sounds good to me. I thought they should have done something mid-summer, but this is a good enough idea. Looks like it will be the week after the all-Ireland hurling final, which is...

So Glorious Goodwood is nearly upon us, and with it comes another chance to see the crack speed merchants in the King George Stakes. We can probably expect to see horses like Kingsgate Native, Reckless Abandon, etc. and so on.

So many people have said that we should get faster ground for the Festival. I have gritted my teeth when people have said that we are sure to get good to soft ground or faster. March is not the driest month, and there is nothing to stop the ground being heavy if we get a wet spell over the...

Best combined OR for Hurdles, Chases and Flat? Overturn is a good guess, although he hasn't been given an OR for chasing yet. Flat 112 + Hurdles 164 + Chase (guess) 156 = 432 Who is the best you can think of?

Some fuc.ker has taken the 25/1 on Son Amix, one of the two fancies for the Paddy Power I picked out at that price on Tuesday. 16s now, and I can't bring myself to back him just now. That leaves Ninetieth Minute. Is he running? I think he has a splendid chance.

This is my favourite time of the year, after Michaelmas and Groundhog Day. There is darts on the box. There are loads of football games, no work, lots of booze and most crucially dozens of good race meetings in the next 10-12 days. Anyway, as you may have gathered from looking out the...

There used to be a chap on here a few years ago called Gearoid, If anybody knows him, I have a message for him; Rubi Light.

I want to buy a tablet computer. Which one should I buy?

Too much stuff mixed in other threads. Dynaste surprised me. Fingal Bay isn't taking the giant leaps many expected of him. Carlito found his way. The Nicholls horse looks useful. Should be a 3m+ horse the way he ran today. Two nice rides from Ruby to win the 2m chase and the 2m hurdle. I...