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How to profit from Betting Exchanges (BEX)     

Scripophilist - 27 Oct 2004 23:40


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Scripophilist - 28 Jan 2005 20:58 - 772 of 10502

I watched this on ATR today, was hilarious. Red hot favourite doesn't even trouble the field and was a heavy drifter in the market. Of course I and no doubt others would have spotted this and taken advantage.

Suddenly everybody starts asking questions and Curley starts mouthing off on camera about how wrong it is that he is being accused. Towards the end of the altercation McCririck says to Barney, "So your horse is a heavy odds on favourtie. Did you back it?" Silence then "No..." bumbling excuses follow. John should have asked, did you lay it? Would have been a better question.

A fantasic opporunity for the asute but a bummer for favourite backers.

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http://www.racingpost.co.uk/news/rp_std_page.sd?psection=racingpost.co.uk&page=latest17

Curley furious after Cristoforo defeat

BARNEY CURLEY was involved in a heated on-air exchange with racing pundit John McCririck after the defeat of the Newmarket trainer's Cristoforo at Folkestone on Friday.

Curley appeared on At The Races following his horse's disappointing runin the Association Of Post Natal Illness Handicap Hurdle.

Cristoforo, who was forecast to be a hot favourite, drifted on the betting exchanges throughout the morning and also eased in the on-course market.

The eight-year-old was never travelling well for Paul Moloney and was pulled up before the final flight.

McCririck believed the matter should have been referred to the Jockey Club for investigation by the local stewards.

He and presenter Luke Harvey discussed the performance on TV, and were then involved in an altercation with an irate Curley.

Scripophilist - 28 Jan 2005 20:58 - 773 of 10502

I missed the next race because the on air tussle was so funny.

Scripophilist - 28 Jan 2005 21:03 - 774 of 10502

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Second hand car salesman or horse owner?

Fundamentalist - 28 Jan 2005 21:05 - 775 of 10502

scrip

sounds like a good one - would have liked to have seen it

some good racing at cheltenham tomorrow - may have to have a day as a gambler not a trader (thatll be 2 saturdays in a row lol)

Scripophilist - 28 Jan 2005 21:28 - 776 of 10502

Fundy, Was a 100% gain from the start of the drift to the finish. A mega pay out.

I noticed the race was called - "the Association Of Post Natal Illness Handicap Hurdle"

Ahhhhhh, the benefits of corporate sponsorship.

Scripophilist - 28 Jan 2005 21:38 - 777 of 10502

Just nipped in for a few quid on Bristol City vs Chesterfield.

2.5m traded, Never ceases to amaze me how much money is being traded out there at the moment.

chartist2004 - 28 Jan 2005 22:00 - 778 of 10502

Good evening Scrip - I also was on the game, topped up my pot by 8.65%.
Onward and upward with Betfair ...

cunningham - 29 Jan 2005 08:50 - 779 of 10502

Just submitted my booking for Scripts course. Now need to register with betfair. Before I do, does anyone want to refer me? If so send your referral code via Moneyam and I will enter the first one I receive.

Fundamentalist - 29 Jan 2005 09:49 - 780 of 10502

Cunningham

a very kind offer, my code is 7QYKERXTH

many thanks

Fundamentalist - 29 Jan 2005 10:00 - 781 of 10502

Scrip

an interesting one for you. Corals offer some guaranteed prices until 10.15 on a saturday in their shops.

Korelo today (2.35 at cheltenham), they quoted at 14-1 and guaranteed this price until 10.15. On betfair you could lay 2000 between 11.5 and 12.5 - surely a nice opportunity here (if you have a coral shop nearby)

Scripophilist - 29 Jan 2005 10:00 - 782 of 10502

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Fundamentalist - 29 Jan 2005 10:01 - 783 of 10502

First come first served scrip - lol

(though if i was you i would put that in the thread header)

Scripophilist - 29 Jan 2005 10:02 - 784 of 10502

I am always a bit slow in the morning!! Re : The header I don't want to hijack MoneyAM's ad revenue.

Scripophilist - 29 Jan 2005 14:33 - 785 of 10502

Phew, First match down for the day. A nightmare watching a team you support. Trying to stay unemotional was pretty much impossible!! However, I kept my discipline right through, aside from dropping my laptop a couple of times.

Harlosh - 29 Jan 2005 14:40 - 786 of 10502

Got caught by the penalty whilst backing the draw. Suppose it had to happen eventually. Though a risky strategy, it still pays in the long run.

Harlosh - 29 Jan 2005 15:00 - 787 of 10502

I just can't fathom the odds on the races today. Just seems to be doing the opposite of what it should.

bakko - 29 Jan 2005 15:11 - 788 of 10502

Harlosh, sorry to hear you got caught out. I know exactly how it feels as I got stung pretty badly last night on the Bristol v Ch'field game last night. Even though it hurts I see it as part of the learning curve. It will also keep my feet firmly on the ground too. I shouldn't take on strageties that are too risky and stick to Scrip's basics.

Harlosh - 29 Jan 2005 15:19 - 789 of 10502

It comes with the territory eh bakko. Had 100 on it so it wasn't too bad.

Scripophilist - 29 Jan 2005 15:32 - 790 of 10502

Harlosh, Sorry to hear you got caught, It happens, That's just part of a mix. I've dropped you an email that may help you in this particular case.

bakko - 29 Jan 2005 15:40 - 791 of 10502

Harlosh,
Yep, you're not wrong there. Suppose you have to take the rough with the smooth. I only wish I had 100 on it too. Unfortunately, it was a bit more than that but you'd fall off your chair if I told you the exact amount!
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