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Hey, this is why I always say never trade something you are emotionally attached too. Still in a state of denial. Almost put my foot through the TV this morning while watching match of the day!

Anyhow, Was due to be in London today to watch the London Marathon but am behind my PC trading it instead this morning.

Scrip

i assume you backed Radcliffe then layed her off?

will she last home at this pace - i hope so

"will she last home at this pace - i hope so"

I used to run competitively so I can feel each stride. Radcliffe is weird in that she seems to be able to keep going ad infinitum. I always used to get to 18-20 miles then fall apart. The marathon was always a killer for me.

Usually in long distance events you watch the field and keep an eye on the leader and lay at short odds. You usually get at least one outperformer in the field and when you are in the lead with no referance point other than time it is difficult to pace yourself correctly. Paula is an exception to the rule but as I am green I will be keeping an eye on how things progress.

BTW, Arsenal odds on the FA CUP are too short unless Newcastle win today.

How often do you get to say you laid half the women runners in the London Marathon?

Scrip

you only laid half of them lol - must be losing your touch!!!

Newcastle look poor - United should win easily now there one in front (i got home just as they scored)

John, Bakko et al - see you in the final :-)

A very funny moment in the Woman's London marathon. When Paula stopped to relieve herself it wasn't only her that was pooing herself, her price on the exchanges went out from 1.08 to 1.50, 20k matched at 1.50 on the thought she had just dropped out of the race. A classic betting exchange moment for sure. I recorded the odds and will analyse later but I reckon it took around 15-20 seconds for the price to drift right out.

Scrip

i heard it happen on the radio - the commentators were really panicking - they had just praised her courage etc and then suddenly though they were going to be eating their words

Anyone on the racing this pm - Listowel will start approx 30 mins late, if at all - weather been horrendous and the ground will be bottomless at best!!!

Listowel 3.00 will go off in aprrox 10 mins then they will inspect the track again to see if they can finish the days racing

Next seasons football predictions. Premiership winners, Chelsea, Man U or Arsenal. FA CUP, Chelsea, Man U or Arsenal. Top three, Chelsea, Man U or Arsenal you know the rest....

lol Scrip

Havent been trading it but the saracens v leicester rugby game would have been interesting trading. Saracens went 10-0 up, by half time it was 10-14 but Leicester had had Martin Corry sent off - and still got the 2nd half to look forward to.

Out of curiosity, have you any theories on trading the snooker, except tournament collapse

Look forward to it Steve!

Anyone trading Plumpton, the whole card is to run 5 minutes late

I am all the horses this afternoon. Mixed results so far.

So far so good for me scrip - most of the races seem to be 4.0 the field so am only looking to scalp for a couple of ticks a time mainly

good to see more evening racing tonight

Trying watching two runners. I tend to sit on one side of the book but with two runners. That way I know one will come into my direction and I am ready an waiting.

Just got caught by a big quick move on Adoration in the 4.10 - could do with it getting beat

ouch!

Sorry to hear that. I have the answer to your problems over here. I just can't tell you anything about it at the moment. I promise to those that are interested I will be in touch soon.

My heart ruled my head and I stuck a 10 on Lucky Pete in the 16:50 just for a laugh. Lived up to its name especially over the last!!

Lucky Pete tipped over on Ladbrokes radio. 8/1 I think. Wish I'd got on it too.