Archive for the ‘Race Course’ Category

Friday April 3, 2009 18:28

Bath Opening Day Reconnaissance Visit

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

Decided to take time off work to visit Bath on opening Day. My objective was to put into practice my course draw/pace configuration theories. I was pleasantly surprised that the course looked so good in the sunshine. A spring clean, a lick of paint and...

Saturday March 28, 2009 00:10

Lets Get Ready to Rumble!

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

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Sunday March 22, 2009 18:13

Winter Derby Wind Down

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

Really enjoyed my day at Lingfield to watch the Winter Derby yesterday although, the ending could have been a lot worse. If it were not for a fortuitous late bet on Sgt Schultz in the 4.15 who survived a tense photo finish and a nice touch on...

Friday March 20, 2009 12:13

The All Weather Winter Derby = My Cheltenham!

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

Off to the Winter Derby meeting tomorrow at leafy Lingfield. In preparation I have taken the day off work to attend to domestic chores then its serious form analysis for the rest of the day. I intend to post a full race synopsis under the...

Saturday January 17, 2009 09:38

Great Leighs in Administration

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

If you take a look at Great Leigh website you’ll read that the racecourse is technically bust and administrators have been appointed. Currently they are in discussion with the British Horseracing Authority to try to secure the course's racing licence to...

Monday July 28, 2008 21:36

Wexford Racecourse

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

The Wexford course review is published on the excellent race course review web site...

Monday July 28, 2008 21:33

Leopardstown Racecourse

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

Upon my return from Wexford Racecourse (see previous post) I had some time to kill prior to my flight back to Bristol. So decided to double up and visit Leopardstown for a quick looksee Being a grade 1 course Leopardstown has facilities to match. I...

Monday June 16, 2008 19:37

Back in the Saddle

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course, Warts and All

Currently going through the final stages of a house sale which will allow me to be finally de-coupled from my ex-partner. Wont bore you with the details but its been stressful given the current economic situation. Putting has suffered as a consequence...

Sunday August 14, 2005 17:29

Bath Race Course Review

Posted by slipperytoad as Race Course

Bath is my local track and is situated on high ground above the city. Even with the sun shinning the course can get quite chilly due to its elevation. The track itself is quite small and you get to most areas in minutes. Spectators can get close...

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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

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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,...