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Monday January 10, 2011 23:07

Timeform Mobile Radio

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

The transition from my Nokia E72 to my HTC Desire is complete. I have to admit it’s an excellent piece of kit of excellent pieces of kit. Like a kid with a new toy I have spent time playing with the phone to understand its features, bells and whistles...

Thursday December 2, 2010 21:31

British stall numbers set to be switched on right-hand tracks

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

Developing.... http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/dec/02/stalls-draw-switch-bias-punters Change designed to boost overseas betting turnover Draw bias will radically alter at a number of courses [ad#Google...

Thursday March 11, 2010 13:29

Slipperytoad Goes Mainstream

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

Well almost. My old mentor has written a piece for MSN detailing the Best Sites for Online Gambling. In the section under “Blogs” I get a heart warming...

Tuesday January 5, 2010 11:41

The Decimalisation of Racing

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

Proposals to modernise British horse racing's image, including an end to traditional odds, have been unveiled. This change makes no difference to me per my example tissue below. In fact it will make it easier to bang in the pre race odds into my PDA...

Monday January 4, 2010 17:32

Oh Shit!

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

Gambler threatens to kill top racehorse after forgetting to place bet A gambler threatened to kill a top racehorse unless it was withdrawn from a high-profile race after realising he had forgotten to place a bet on it which would have netted a...

Wednesday July 8, 2009 08:58

Racing Post Membership Service

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

Monthly charges are Membership: £7.50 Tipping: £9.50 RUK live: £7.50 RUK replays: £5.50 Ultimate membership: £19.95 Ultimate membership (Annual): £199.95 Prices charged at 15% VAT so expect an extra contribution to the...

Tuesday June 23, 2009 10:10

Racing Post – Subscription Service?

Posted by slipperytoad as Media

I should have twigged something was afoot last night when preparing for Bath’s evening card on Wednesday. The Racing Post splash screen indicated that the site was unavailable from 10pm to 3am due to “essential maintenance”. Woke up this...

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Sunday November 6, 2011 03:47

Southwell Redux

In the next of my blog posts which tries to yield profitable pointers for the All Weather venues in the UK and Ireland, lets cast our eye over at...

Sunday October 16, 2011 11:04

Oktoberfest Bath

Mr X, an old work colleague and I are attending the final meeting of 2011 at Bath. Obviously bets a plenty as we all like a punt During the...

Tuesday October 11, 2011 10:00

Over to the Dark Side

Finally succumb to Mr X's suggestion that I should open an account [ad#Google...

Sunday September 25, 2011 11:02

Dundalk Redux

In the second of my "Redux" series I focus my favourite racecourse, Dundalk Dundalk was only opened in August 2007 and therefore the normal course...

Tuesday September 20, 2011 22:53

Wolverhampton Redux

This is the first of many posts where I try to provide helpful punting hints and stats for the All Weather courses of Lingfield, Southwell, Kempton,...