Darran Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat i alwyas thought the WE special was around £4 i think the weekly one is the £1.70 edition, so i think the 120 page preview is the dearer one? The normal Weekender was £2.50 but they have now put it up to £2.70 for the first time this week. This weeks issue focuses on the first two days off the Festival and having just flicked through it there is lots in there. The special Festival Weekender is £2.99 but used to be produced by the Raceform Update makers but off course the two papers merged about a year ago now. Like I say I havent seen a copy anywhere this year so I cant say if its worth getting or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalpunter Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Speaking as a Cheltenham regular and live there. Best Mate enclosure is one to stay clear of IMO. Go for Tatts or Club. Parking wise - yes avoid the course. Park in town and walk in. Thanks mate, and thanks to addpea also, unless I can pick up some cheap tatts tickets outside i'll probably go along and use the Best Mate enclosure and see how it is! Is there anywhere in particular you recommend parking in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat To be fair you might end up picking up some cheap tickets as apart from the Friday it hasnt sold out which means the touts have to sell them cheaper than you can buy on the gate. Hope you enjoy your day whatever you decide to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgr141291 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Thanks mate, and thanks to addpea also, unless I can pick up some cheap tatts tickets outside i'll probably go along and use the Best Mate enclosure and see how it is! Is there anywhere in particular you recommend parking in town? North Place or Portland Place. Theres about 700-800 spaces there. And its about a 20-30 min walk to the course, up the Evesham Rd. It's likely to still be busy getting out, its the whole of Cheltenham that gets blocked up, not just by the Racecourse. I'm unsure on the maximum time allowed for parking at these locations. But I guess you'll be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgr141291 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat The touts buy the group save tickets which are a bit cheaper than on the day price. They then sell them at a £5ish premium to the on the day price to people who can't be assed to queue when they see the size of the queue (it moves fast though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Not what I found a few years back when I got one from a tout which was cheaper than the price on the door. Given there are so many touts looking for business I am sure you can haggle them down to a price below that on the door and if they dont then dont buy it from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker1 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat sorry wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathtime For Rupert Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Where do they usually stock The Weekender? Had a look in Tesco today but couldn't find anything. Had a look in a newsagents too. Just fancied a bit of literature without having to browse the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Where do they usually stock The Weekender? Had a look in Tesco today but couldn't find anything. Had a look in a newsagents too. Just fancied a bit of literature without having to browse the web. It varies from place to place as some Tescos will stock it and others dont. I would say WH Smiths would be your best bet but I would just check anywhere that sells papers and I am sure you will find one eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathtime For Rupert Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat It varies from place to place as some Tescos will stock it and others dont. I would say WH Smiths would be your best bet but I would just check anywhere that sells papers and I am sure you will find one eventually. Cheers mate. Might have a wander into town before racing tomorrow and pick one up somewhere! Roll on Tuesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowles10 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat got the weekender today £2.70 but plenty to read prior to cheltenham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathtime For Rupert Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Jesus Christ. Thought I was going to find Shergar before The Weekender! Didn't have it in the big WH Smiths, but my last port of call, the one in the train station did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Yes it can sometimes be hard to find, but glad you got one eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSmp Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Also a more general question, I don't want to be signing up for websites now only to find they will have even better offers available from Tuesday or maybe even later in the week. Do you think bookmakers will have their best sign up offers on the go now, or will they promote better offers in the coming days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker1 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat When I click that link it quicly flashes up something about the offer then it automatically refreshed to the main page. Will this still work? Also I'm sure it says something about only working if you link from Betting Pro, will this link still work? When is it valid until? Thanks! the offer as finished now mate,just checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GILLY57 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat The fact that connections haven't yet decided must mean they are seriously thinking about the Gold Cup as the preferred route; I think they will go for it as the stable has done so before with a novice (ultimately a tragic loss) but this horse has a realistic chance. Personally I think Kauto Star is too old to win the race and Long Run hasn't overly impressed this season. The arguments against Grand Crus are the inexperience factor and the fact the RSA will be easier. The horse has looked a good jumper and if they wait until next season many things could happen within the next 12 months - go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Also a more general question' date=' I don't want to be signing up for websites now only to find they will have even better offers available from Tuesday or maybe even later in the week. Do you think bookmakers will have their best sign up offers on the go now, or will they promote better offers in the coming days?[/quote'] Good Point - It could depend on how good the results are for the bookmaker on the Tuesday. I'm keeping my powder dry at the moment - will look about tomorrow and then probably get moving on the Tuesday - I do remember Ladbrokes once adding a point on the SP up to £500!!!!! Don't suppose that'll happen - also remember them offering £100 free bet to new accounts and then doubling that on the Friday to £200! I was gutted as was out of amo! I guess there is no definitive answer but if I had to plump/guess for one day of the 5 (including Monday), I'd probably say the Tuesday would be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowles10 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat the bookies do like to get the offers in early and you may find the offers are few and far between come Tuesday, plus the fact that 23 of 27 last year were longer prior to the day of the race, so leave it late at your peril ive got too many accounts but still managed to get some of the free bets on as well for existing customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat the bookies do like to get the offers in early and you may find the offers are few and far between come Tuesday, plus the fact that 23 of 27 last year were longer prior to the day of the race, so leave it late at your peril ive got too many accounts but still managed to get some of the free bets on as well for existing customers Marginally relevent - but The Racing Post goes up to £1.90 and £2.20 next week! :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowles10 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Marginally relevent - but The Racing Post goes up to £1.90 and £2.20 next week! :\ A disgrace, i dont mind paying an extra 30p but it shouldnt happen to be honest. In fact im sure i need it with ATR site, RP site and many others to look through I used to buy the RP for form etc but not required now, i dont need the race cards , i dont need thier trends, pricewise doesnt interest me, i think the only pages i acually use for Cheltenham are the festival form page and the trainer quotes which can be mis leading think i will use the 2 quid for more bets!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpectTheUnexpected Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Not related to the above, but I'm completely terrified re: the grand crus situation. Did an accumulator back in Feb of Zarkandar in the Betfair Hurdle and then HF, GC (In the RSA), BB and LR. Effectively, what i'd consider bankers(aside from the fly and long run). Would be a disappointment to have won the first leg of it in early february and then for it to drop dead because they go for the gold cup. Pretty sure i'm probably the only punter in Britain wanting it to bottle out of a gold cup run, so will be keeping a firm eye across all sources tomorrow when the decision is supposed to be made. On a less nervy note, we're doing a work sweepstake with the prize going to the person who picks the highest price winner. Only get 1 pick per day. Any ideas? Got Golden Chieftain at 33/1 marked out as my first pick on opening day, Especially if it runs in the last of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpo Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Anyone know how many rides Andrew Lynch has for the week? I know he has 2 cracking chances in Sizing Europe and Sizing Australia so was just wondering if he has any other big chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRat Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Rubi Light he will be on surely Harpsy Chord got a chance too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elchubb Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 He's on Our Girl Sally in the mares race tomorrow, maybe place claims! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowles10 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat just want to say Good luck to everyine punting this week. I'm so excited by this meeting as it dominates my year and is the only meeting that gives me goosebumps 1 winner can make all the diference so stay with it, and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidymac Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat just want to say Good luck to everyine punting this week. I'm so excited by this meeting as it dominates my year and is the only meeting that gives me goosebumps 1 winner can make all the diference so stay with it, and enjoy you too bud.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat just want to say Good luck to everyine punting this week. I'm so excited by this meeting as it dominates my year and is the only meeting that gives me goosebumps 1 winner can make all the diference so stay with it, and enjoy The Spread on how many hours sleep I get tonight is currently 2-3. If forced I'd be a seller! Just downloding Timeform's previews so that's another couple of hours done! On a negative note - why do Bookmakers choose the eve of Cheltenham to make me jump through hoops providing inside leg measurements and various forms of ID?! You can have it after Cheltenham but don;t tie my cash up while your security shuts down for the night!!! Sorry - rant over - good luck all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba_SamPa Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat HOW freaking excited please :loon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidymac Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat HOW freaking excited please :loon This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Re: Cheltenham Chat Now all the work is over, yeah I'm chilling out and looking forward to it. :nana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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