"Tour In No Riders Kicked Out Today Shocker!" Plus Racing Stuff...
Good morning, dear reader, and the happiest of happy Fridays to you. Rejoice, for today, we revel in the no news that no Tour riders have been banned for being, in the words of the excellent Matt Chapman, "doped up to the eyeballs".
Yes, the flattish stage yesterday was a complete non-event that started somewhere and ended somewhere else. The only moment of minor interest was when Denis Menchov, a teammate of fallen yellow jersey rider Michael Rasmussen, got off his bike in a fit of apathy, and decided his race was over.
There's another non-event stage today, before some very interesting action tomorrow.
I actually finally backed a stage winner this year, having sided with the now banned Vinokourov on Monday.
And I am confident of the stage win tomorrow as well. These are the only two names you need: Cadel Evans and Fabian Cancellara. One of these two WILL win tomorrow.
You heard it here first.
On Sunday, they file onto the Champs Elysees in Paris for six laps of the famous cobbles and most likely a sprint finish. Its normally a lesser known sprinter who triumphs here, and my two will be - as ever - Thor Hushovd, plus Robbie Hunter.
After a small mention of the Tour on Monday, I promise to confine it to the dustbin of blogging history. For ten and a half months at least... ;)
Horses, horses. Let's talk about some horses.
Yet further rejoicing in the Nag household, as not one but two (yes, both) of yesterday's lays were turned over. In what has been an equally torrid week for me as it has been for Messrs Rasmussen and Vinokourov (ok, slight overstatement...), the tide may have turned...
Today's lay selections are:
1.25 Thirsk Goodbye
2.10 Ascot Nahoodh
8.15 Newm The Geezer
On the backing front, I fancy a few today. At Ascot, Jamie Osborne's Enjoy The Moment must go close in the staying event. Indeed, Osborne has a strong hand there today, as he also runs Tears Of A Clown which, while not carrying my money, will be tough to beat I reckon.
Also, Comma at Newmarket looks interesting. She was touched off by a horse called Les Fazzani last time. The latter won by 5 lengths at York last night and, much more significantly, I awarded these two the highest speed numbers I've dished out to date on my fledgling sand ratings. (Very annoyingly, I chose to pass on Les Fazzani last night because of the transition from sand to turf).
Other news, and many thanks to St Crispin who, after my rant yesterday, was good enough to email and apologise for his previous comments. Thank you sir, that's much appreciated.
During that rant, you may remember that I suggested (in a mocking) fashion that the Saint might like to try Laying Maestro. Well, since then, I've had the best part of a dozen emails from people saying they have it and its' - erm - not very good.
So, here's the deal everyone. If you have bought a product through Clickbank and you don't like it, you can claim a refund by taking the following action:
The reason I mention this again today is because I notice that they have their first runner, Red Skipper, this afternoon at Thirsk in the 2.00. Now, don't expect too much. The likelihood is that the horse will very much need the run, and will come to himself later in the season, probably in nurseries.
If you want more info on the club, take a look at their newsletter, which is here.
I wish them well with that.
Incidentally, my own (part of) race horse is back in training after his setback and, apparently, going well. He is scheduled to run at Newmarket next Saturday 4th August. I will be there, as I will be at Goodwood the previous day. If any Nag readers plan to be at those meetings and would like to say hello, just drop me an email using the feedback page on here. I'm always pleased to meet people. (Don't get out much, you see...!) :)
Finally, a quick thank you to those who have used the button on the top left of the page to tell their friends about this blog. And a request: if you know of someone who might like to read my daily drivel / bluster / informative racing and other sporting bulletins, click the "Tell A Friend About This Blog" button and mail it to them.
Alternatively, just get them to click here, and hit send on their email program. That will sign them up too. (They'll even get a special signup bonus - woohoo!)
Many thanks for your continued support, and I'll be back later with some Friday fun, inspired by the greatest yellow family ever, The Simpsons. (Went to the movie last night - brrrrrrrrrrrilliant!)
Until then...
Matt
Yes, the flattish stage yesterday was a complete non-event that started somewhere and ended somewhere else. The only moment of minor interest was when Denis Menchov, a teammate of fallen yellow jersey rider Michael Rasmussen, got off his bike in a fit of apathy, and decided his race was over.
There's another non-event stage today, before some very interesting action tomorrow.
I actually finally backed a stage winner this year, having sided with the now banned Vinokourov on Monday.
And I am confident of the stage win tomorrow as well. These are the only two names you need: Cadel Evans and Fabian Cancellara. One of these two WILL win tomorrow.
You heard it here first.
On Sunday, they file onto the Champs Elysees in Paris for six laps of the famous cobbles and most likely a sprint finish. Its normally a lesser known sprinter who triumphs here, and my two will be - as ever - Thor Hushovd, plus Robbie Hunter.
After a small mention of the Tour on Monday, I promise to confine it to the dustbin of blogging history. For ten and a half months at least... ;)
Horses, horses. Let's talk about some horses.
Yet further rejoicing in the Nag household, as not one but two (yes, both) of yesterday's lays were turned over. In what has been an equally torrid week for me as it has been for Messrs Rasmussen and Vinokourov (ok, slight overstatement...), the tide may have turned...
Today's lay selections are:
1.25 Thirsk Goodbye
2.10 Ascot Nahoodh
8.15 Newm The Geezer
On the backing front, I fancy a few today. At Ascot, Jamie Osborne's Enjoy The Moment must go close in the staying event. Indeed, Osborne has a strong hand there today, as he also runs Tears Of A Clown which, while not carrying my money, will be tough to beat I reckon.
Also, Comma at Newmarket looks interesting. She was touched off by a horse called Les Fazzani last time. The latter won by 5 lengths at York last night and, much more significantly, I awarded these two the highest speed numbers I've dished out to date on my fledgling sand ratings. (Very annoyingly, I chose to pass on Les Fazzani last night because of the transition from sand to turf).
Other news, and many thanks to St Crispin who, after my rant yesterday, was good enough to email and apologise for his previous comments. Thank you sir, that's much appreciated.
During that rant, you may remember that I suggested (in a mocking) fashion that the Saint might like to try Laying Maestro. Well, since then, I've had the best part of a dozen emails from people saying they have it and its' - erm - not very good.
So, here's the deal everyone. If you have bought a product through Clickbank and you don't like it, you can claim a refund by taking the following action:
Go to www.clickbank.com and at the top right, there is an option called customer service.
Select customer questions, and it should bring up a form that you can fill in to request a refund. In the ‘subject of request’ box, select ‘I would like to request a refund’.
Note, you will need your clickbank invoice with your order id on it.
The reason I mention this again today is because I notice that they have their first runner, Red Skipper, this afternoon at Thirsk in the 2.00. Now, don't expect too much. The likelihood is that the horse will very much need the run, and will come to himself later in the season, probably in nurseries.
If you want more info on the club, take a look at their newsletter, which is here.
I wish them well with that.
Incidentally, my own (part of) race horse is back in training after his setback and, apparently, going well. He is scheduled to run at Newmarket next Saturday 4th August. I will be there, as I will be at Goodwood the previous day. If any Nag readers plan to be at those meetings and would like to say hello, just drop me an email using the feedback page on here. I'm always pleased to meet people. (Don't get out much, you see...!) :)
Finally, a quick thank you to those who have used the button on the top left of the page to tell their friends about this blog. And a request: if you know of someone who might like to read my daily drivel / bluster / informative racing and other sporting bulletins, click the "Tell A Friend About This Blog" button and mail it to them.
Alternatively, just get them to click here, and hit send on their email program. That will sign them up too. (They'll even get a special signup bonus - woohoo!)
Many thanks for your continued support, and I'll be back later with some Friday fun, inspired by the greatest yellow family ever, The Simpsons. (Went to the movie last night - brrrrrrrrrrrilliant!)
Until then...
Matt
posted by Matt at
07:53
1 Comments:
After the initial setbacks in the laying system, and my un-called for rant, I have girded my loins, and stuck another 500 squids into the betfair account, and hey presto, yesterdays two come up trumps. Woo , as they say, hoo!
Perhaps you can keep the system free for a at least as long as it takes to break even?
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