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Err. Who won?

Tiger

Daly missed a short putt. A killer. The bet aside, Would have liked to see Daly win or at least somebody other than Woods. Monty did well, nice to see him back to top form.

A completely unreal drifter in the 14:20 from 5's to 36!!

scrip was ie emily? the non runner

yes emily withdrawn Woodie

Scrip. I have sent an email, but posting as well, as I know you get a lot of mail and can't always deal with it. I have lost your phone number - sincere apologies! Would appreciate it if you could email it to me again. Helen

Dummy question: Which Sky package is best to obtain coverage for the majority of sports events that are worth trading on Betfair? Obviously there are the "Sports" packages options but how are ATR and other relevant channels covered?

I deliberately avoid a full-monte subscription because the children have enough extra guff to waste time on with a limited subscription to the Knowledge Pack. I'd lose touch with them completely if they got all the other cartoon channels as well.

Has anything changed in the recent re-marketing of packaged access to Sky?

Compound

Personally i have the full sky sports package - this basically gives you sky sports 1,2,3 and extra. ATR is free, Racing UK costs 20 per month. I also use Eurosport which is free if you have a general subscription.

They do now have a slightly more flexible way of packaging channels so you dont have to have all of the basic channels though i dont think you save much by doing so (but you could chosse not to have the caroon channels!) Alternatively there is parental control which allows you to block any channels you choose without entering a password (which you dont tell the kids!!!)

If you are going to get a monthly subscription could i be rude enough to ask if you would let me know so i can give you a referral code - it would enable me to get a free Sky+ box - TIA

Thanks Fundy, you have internal mail

Just a word of warning with regard to creating a book on the first to score in a footy match. I did create a book on the Eng / Aus game having noted that the book was over-round. Having got myself into a no lose situation, I unfortunately made an error of judgement and ruined my previously green book. However, thanks to Lampard scoring first I believed I was still in the money. After the bet was settled I was surprised to note that I had made a loss rather than a profit. Having discussed the matter with Betfair, I am told that should a player not actuall play in the game, that bet will become void. Because Wright Phillips did not play 'his' bet was voided and effectively skewed my book. Even more annoying was the fact that this was not reflected on screen and therefore I had no idea that the whole thing was a pot mess. All in the rules apparently, only a small loss, so not too upset. Yer live and learn. I won't be betting on the 'first to score again'.

pth

PS Scrip, please ignore my email, thanks

OK, Sorry I haven't had time to respond. I was going to look at the rules on the the mid week match to check before coming back to you.

Be aware that creating a book on a horse race you may have the same issue where there is a rule 4, i.e. a horse is withdrawn. Over all these things balance out on the horses but soccer is probably a bit different.

Horse racing is a mess today, horses loose, Ayr abandoned, 2nd favourite a rule 4 in the prior race. Hope things get better from here!

Doing quite well today Scrip (so far), hope it continues.
Pretty crap cards though.

Odd card today with Ayr being abandoned. Very often messed up my entry as I think it was Southwell starting five minutes late and I just kept forgetting. 10/12 over all though and one loss was due to a rule four. I would rate that a C+, could do better.

No losses on the nags today, although one honourable draw, but 11/12. Tried something of a risky strategy today, which worked, but not something I will try very much in the future. Involved laying a mid outsider, backing in play and then greening up. Taking a chance that due to the large fields today I wouldn't pick a winning outsider. Bit more like gambling than trading I think you would say Scrip? Although I think it is a strategy people do use. One bad pick and that's most of the day's potential profit down the tube.

pth

PMSL

Woodgate scores second own goal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4332894.stm

Pth,

Very perceptive of you.

Right on all counts.

Harlosh :-))

From a personal point of view .... hope Sven picks him for the World Cup , ROFLMAO.