Cheltenham 2016

edgt said:
Mild damp day forecast for tomorrow with temp in double figures.

Cold march overall with up to 30 mm rain over the first ten days and then cold and dry according to accuweather; let us see how it bears out .

Thanks for the updates and keep us posted; small bags for Ryanair so we need it right or will be visiting charity shops for more than just racing books !
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Netweather experts are also predicting a cold march, but not to 2013 levels

snow could still be an issue though, IIRC in 2013 Cheltenham racecourse got a caking of snow a week after the festival
 
LUKE said:
I say it will be Douvan.
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Looks like they've bottled it this year after taking a hiding the past few years and have announced that, having lost millions in the last 4 years, this year they'll be offering money back a free bet for all seconds (max £25), which has already been put up by BetBright and will inevitably be offered by Ladbrokes and Hills too.

Can't say I'm too arsed given PP have barred me from them anyhow and all eyes will be on Sky Bet & Hills opening day offers now. My money is on SkyBet leading the way.
 
wilsonl said:
Looks like they've bottled it this year after taking a hiding the past few years and have announced that, having lost millions in the last 4 years, this year they'll be offering money back a free bet for all seconds (max £25), which has already been put up by BetBright and will inevitably be offered by Ladbrokes and Hills too.

Can't say I'm too arsed given PP have barred me from them anyhow and all eyes will be on Sky Bet & Hills opening day offers now. My money is on SkyBet leading the way.
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You are missing the big picture -the opening day special could never be a winner for the company -it's all about getting punters in on the first day and keeping them there.Sewer rats are just ignored.
 
No, I'm not missing any picture and I'm fully aware of what a loss leader is but this year they've elected to duck it.

How is this going to get punters in on the first day ?. It's not a particularly risky approach is it and if they want to fall into the same category as BetBright then good luck to them.
 
Long term no but if they were profiting from it over time then why nothing this year ?.

Betfair merger perhaps or quite possibly the adverse news yesterday surrounding them and their failure to adhere to responsible gambling practices.
 
I have to say I am fairly surprised by the decision-maybe they will concentrate on shop specials for the mugs.
 
With the PP offer, if you backed in shop, more than one horse in the same race at £25 and one came second, would you be eligible for the free bet?

T&Cs don't seem to clarify this.
 
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harry said:
With the PP offer, if you backed in shop, more than one horse in the same race at £25 and one came second, would you be eligible for the free bet?
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But the email I got seems to indicate that the £25 MB2nd won't be available in PaddyPower shops?
(Dunno why they email me offers when my account is restricted to pennies). :rolleyes:
Also, Harry, careful how you go regarding betting different horses in the same race; read the last line of the email. :)
Anyway, ..................


Money Back 2nd at Cheltenham

Money Back as a free bet if your horse finishes 2nd in all races at the Cheltenham 2016 Festival.
Applies to bets placed from 8am, March 1st.
Applies to singles only.
Applies to win singles and the win part of each way singles only.
Applies to Win or Each Way market only.
Free bet stake not returned.
Free bet will be available to use on any horse racing market for 7 days from when it is credited.
Max free bet refund £25 per customer per race.
Does not apply to bets placed in shops or Tote bets.
Special does not apply if your selection dead heats for 1st place.
Does not apply to races where less than 5 runners take part. Paddy Power racing rules apply.
Paddy Power reserves the right in its discretion to exclude and/or limit the availability of the offer to certain customers.
If there is evidence that a customer is abusing the Offer or using the Offer to guarantee profits regardless of the outcome (whether individually or as part of a group), Paddy Power reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to reclaim the bonus element of such offer and/or void the Offer.
 
I think the weather has meant that some of the flat bred horses weren't ready for a qualifying run for the bumper whereas they've been able to kick on with ex-pointers. Interesting that Gigginstown have allowed Willie to enter a couple of theirs.
 
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That PP offer is shite. It's not a million miles away from the one they have every single day.
 
Trust me to only clock this when the Barters Hill special was on......I'm all against him. Bah!

Good shouts though, KA.
 
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