I like the idea of mixing the show content up a little with the addition of the 'Cheltenham hour', as long as poker hours are only ever removed for topical events, I would have thought it would be a great new addition to the show line up.
As alluded to, a Grand National hour would be another good addition, I can think of one SkyPoker related story that would be well worth a mention in that show.
For me annything that adds to the build up to the US Masters would be a massive plus, it's one of my favourite weeks of the year, US Masters build up on 861 equals win win!
I'm sure with a bit of foresight there could be promotions and interactions for the likes of GrandNational themed SkyPoker tournaments / completions, US Master themed Sky pooker tournaments / competitions etc. etc.
Racing questions for Michael... 1) Can you please explain in easy terms what NAP & NB mean? I have over the last few months been having a small flutter on the horses mainly thanks to an excellent diary in punters corner by Shuv who posts daily with his tips/bets. I have been doing lucky 15's/Patents/Trixie's etc etc etc. I am about break even but my interest in the sport is growing steadily. 2) At a festival like Cheltenham, what is the most common way to place bets for the average punter like me? Looking forward to this hour of the show. Oh, and the rest of it with Jules now at the helm. Not so much the Tikay ramblings about the 1901 Grand national that he attended <<<smiley face in case taken the wrong way! *Get better soon Richard. Posted by MAXALLY
Another "like" I assume. It takes all sorts.
Funny you should mention the 1901 Grand National, won by Grudon, & ridden by the legendary Arthur Nightingall.
The thing was, it was trained by the Owner, the splendidly named Bernard Bletsoe. Now Bernard was a bit of a character, ZZZZ, zzzz, .........
Glad you are enjoying a bit of punting Alan. Good fun.
I like the idea of mixing the show content up a little with the addition of the 'Cheltenham hour', as long as poker hours are only ever removed for topical events, I would have thought it would be a great new addition to the show line up. As alluded to, a Grand National hour would be another good addition, I can think of one SkyPoker related story that would be well worth a mention in that show. For me annything that adds to the build up to the US Masters would be a massive plus, it's one of my favourite weeks of the year, US Masters build up on 861 equals win win! I'm sure with a bit of foresight there could be promotions and interactions for the likes of GrandNational themed SkyPoker tournaments / completions, US Master themed Sky pooker tournaments / competitions etc. etc. Posted by TheDart
TheDart hits the bullseye.
That is exactly the germ of the idea. Whether it happens remains to be seen, but that is, approximately, the idea.
I can honestly say i dont really know much about horse racing regarding looking up horses, about there form,ratings and what ground type they are good on. Where is the best place to check for form on horses, also where would i start?
I have bet on horses before but i like to go for the big odds, like 16/1 ect, i like to bet small for big returns, is this bad in the long run or worth a try? One last question. in general I know you would receive more doing out right win...but is it worth doing Each Way in a 6 horse race? Or only better when there is more horses in a race?
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : TheDart hits the bullseye. That is exactly the germ of the idea. Whether it happens remains to be seen, but that is, approximately, the idea. Who is your fancy for The Masters? Posted by Tikay10
Fancy for The Masters, what like one pick?
Well now that you ask, I am feeling rather smug about my ante post bet on Brandt Snedeker at 66/1.
As long as his sore ribs don't turn out to be something more sinister, I'm at least happy that I have found a 'value bet'.
My other ante post bet is Dustin Johnson at 40/1, which for a while was also looking like great value.
I agree that horse racing shows, golf shows, etc are a good idea. However if I put "At The Races" on, I wouldn't expect to see a poker show and the same surely is true in reverse.
On a channel named "Sky Poker" you don't expect horse racing hours. To coin a phrase; it doesn't do exactly what it says on the tin.
Rebrand the channel as "Sky Poker & Betting" and there would be no such incongruence between the name of the channel and its content.
As I say, I'm not really fussed. It just seems a bit silly.
I agree that horse racing shows, golf shows, etc are a good idea. However if I put "At The Races" on, I wouldn't expect to see a poker show and the same surely is true in reverse. On a channel named "Sky Poker" you don't expect horse racing hours. To coin a phrase; it doesn't do exactly what it says on the tin. Rebrand the channel as "Sky Poker & Betting" and there would be no such incongruence between the name of the channel and its content. As I say, I'm not really fussed. It just seems a bit silly. Posted by BorinLoner
Fair comment Mr Borin, but at best, even if tonight's trial proves successful or popular, & we do it for other Sporting Events, it will take up around 1% of our Live Output. Seems a bit extreme to change the Show name for such a mini-diversion. Other thread feedback seems to take the complete opposite view. Horses - whoops - for courses & all that.
There will be quite a lot of fresh & different stuff coming up, almost all of it poker-related. My Nan used to say "a little of what is no good for you does you good".
To this day, I still don't know what she meant, but Nan's are never wrong, eh?
I should have just drawn comparison to Tesco's value "beef" burgers. Can't believe I missed that one... Never mind. I'm off to watch the football on Sky Cricket HD. Have a great show Tikay and Jules. Posted by BorinLoner
Tikay would have only made you eat your words though
I have to say I'm not a fan in advance of having the Cheltenham preview eating into poker time, but we'll see how it goes.
Anyway, in Golden Miller-relaed news, I hope the fantastic mare Quevaga gets a mention. She will be bidding to equal The Miller's record of winning the same race at the Festival five times in a row (in her case the Mares' Hurdle on the opening day)
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : Fair comment Mr Borin, but at best, even if tonight's trial proves successful or popular, & we do it for other Sporting Events, it will take up around 1% of our Live Output. Seems a bit extreme to change the Show name for such a mini-diversion. Other thread feedback seems to take the complete opposite view. Horses - whoops - for courses & all that. There will be quite a lot of fresh & different stuff coming up, almost all of it poker-related. My Nan used to say "a little of what is no good for you does you good". To this day, I still don't know what she meant, but Nan's are never wrong, eh? A "bit silly". Nailed me on that one. Posted by Tikay10
infact mr loner if you put attheraces on a saturday lunchtime they have an hour show just talking football and other sports
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : infact mr loner if you put attheraces on a saturday lunchtime they have an hour show just talking football and other sports they to get criticised for this Posted by bugaloo
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : Good try Mr Vespa, but you have just copied that from Mr Wiki! I could write a whole book about Golden Miller & stories about him & his connections, so we need a bit more really..... Posted by Tikay10
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : infact mr loner if you put attheraces on a saturday lunchtime they have an hour show just talking football and other sports they to get criticised for this Posted by bugaloo
Yup. In modern business parlance, this is called "cross-sell", where followers of one particular sport or past-time are introduced to other stuff, & vice-versa
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : Fancy for The Masters, what like one pick? Well now that you ask, I am feeling rather smug about my ante post bet on Brandt Snedeker at 66/1. As long as his sore ribs don't turn out to be something more sinister, I'm at least happy that I have found a 'value bet'. My other ante post bet is Dustin Johnson at 40/1, which for a while was also looking like great value. How about you Tikay? Posted by TheDart
Ha! Well as I'm sure you well know, when betting Golf, the variance is huge, & so are the prices, 40/1 winners are commonplace, so we generally pick a little basket of players.
At present, by a spooky coincidence, the only bet I have so far is also on Snedeker, though I got a far worse price than you. My price is still ahead of the Market though, & that is all that matters - value. I will look at widening the portfolio shortly, but if I can get the right prices (which is crucial) I'd like a nibble at Noh, Colsaerts, & Kuchar. Don't underestimate Mr Mcillroy either, if his price drifts much further.
In Response to Re: Tonight's Turbo Tuesday Show - slight change of plan. : Ha! Well as I'm sure you well know, when betting Golf, the variance is huge, & so are the prices, 40/1 winners are commonplace, so we generally pick a little basket of players. At present, by a spooky coincidence, the only bet I have so far is also on Snedeker, though I got a far worse price than you. My price is still ahead of the Market though, & that is all that matters - value. I will look at widening the portfolio shortly, but if I can get the right prices (which is crucial) I'd like a nibble at Noh, Colsaerts, & Kuchar. Don't underestimate Mr Mcillroy either, if his price drifts much further. Posted by Tikay10
I tell you what else is a little spooky, I was trying to explain to somebody yesterday about what I believe to be the key to finding a little success in the golfing markets and the keywords I emphasised were portfolio and value!
I like your shortlist, for future nibbles, I like Nick Watney at current prices if he shows some decent form over the next few days / weeks.
As for Rory, who'd have thought you could get 25/1 on him for the WGC this week!
I can shoot 120 one day and quite easily 105 the next, so if I can shave off 15 shots in a day, I'm sure Rory can improve by 15 shots from last week
Seriously though, we all know class is permanent and it surely can't be long (even this week) before everything clicks back into place for young Rory.
I'll be playing the mini tonight on a free ticket won on Sunday nights show feel free to drop in and see how I'm doing during the show, I expect I'll be KRUSHING!
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As alluded to, a Grand National hour would be another good addition, I can think of one SkyPoker related story that would be well worth a mention in that show.
For me annything that adds to the build up to the US Masters would be a massive plus, it's one of my favourite weeks of the year, US Masters build up on 861 equals win win!
I'm sure with a bit of foresight there could be promotions and interactions for the likes of GrandNational themed SkyPoker tournaments / completions, US Master themed Sky pooker tournaments / competitions etc. etc.
Funny you should mention the 1901 Grand National, won by Grudon, & ridden by the legendary Arthur Nightingall.
The thing was, it was trained by the Owner, the splendidly named Bernard Bletsoe. Now Bernard was a bit of a character, ZZZZ, zzzz, .........
Glad you are enjoying a bit of punting Alan. Good fun.
That is exactly the germ of the idea. Whether it happens remains to be seen, but that is, approximately, the idea.
Who is your fancy for The Masters?
Well now that you ask, I am feeling rather smug about my ante post bet on Brandt Snedeker at 66/1.
As long as his sore ribs don't turn out to be something more sinister, I'm at least happy that I have found a 'value bet'.
My other ante post bet is Dustin Johnson at 40/1, which for a while was also looking like great value.
How about you Tikay?
On a channel named "Sky Poker" you don't expect horse racing hours. To coin a phrase; it doesn't do exactly what it says on the tin.
Rebrand the channel as "Sky Poker & Betting" and there would be no such incongruence between the name of the channel and its content.
As I say, I'm not really fussed. It just seems a bit silly.
There will be quite a lot of fresh & different stuff coming up, almost all of it poker-related. My Nan used to say "a little of what is no good for you does you good".
To this day, I still don't know what she meant, but Nan's are never wrong, eh?
A "bit silly". Nailed me on that one.
I should have just drawn comparison to Tesco's value "beef" burgers. Can't believe I missed that one... Never mind.
I'm off to watch the football on Sky Cricket HD.
Have a great show Tikay and Jules.
I have to say I'm not a fan in advance of having the Cheltenham preview eating into poker time, but we'll see how it goes.
Anyway, in Golden Miller-relaed news, I hope the fantastic mare Quevaga gets a mention. She will be bidding to equal The Miller's record of winning the same race at the Festival five times in a row (in her case the Mares' Hurdle on the opening day)
(was the right answer though?)
Anyway, it's an hour of TV time, & in the grand scheme of things, not something that will kill or cure anyone, or anything.
Enjoy your evening, & if you are a United fan, hope the game goes well.
At present, by a spooky coincidence, the only bet I have so far is also on Snedeker, though I got a far worse price than you. My price is still ahead of the Market though, & that is all that matters - value. I will look at widening the portfolio shortly, but if I can get the right prices (which is crucial) I'd like a nibble at Noh, Colsaerts, & Kuchar. Don't underestimate Mr Mcillroy either, if his price drifts much further.
I like your shortlist, for future nibbles, I like Nick Watney at current prices if he shows some decent form over the next few days / weeks.
As for Rory, who'd have thought you could get 25/1 on him for the WGC this week!
I can shoot 120 one day and quite easily 105 the next, so if I can shave off 15 shots in a day, I'm sure Rory can improve by 15 shots from last week
Seriously though, we all know class is permanent and it surely can't be long (even this week) before everything clicks back into place for young Rory.
I'll be playing the mini tonight on a free ticket won on Sunday nights show feel free to drop in and see how I'm doing during the show, I expect I'll be KRUSHING!