Today we pay tribute to top tipsters and New stables, as well as looking at the recent votes and amusing forum activities.
Tribute To Raven’s Castle
The Talking Horse Racing section which can be a gold mine to anyone who likes to have a punt on the GGs. Gamblers are always dropping in there with their tips for the horse racing and some even throw down their opinions on the football or rugby. One of the most dedicated of which is Raven’s Castle who does a very painstaking, in-depth review on many upcoming handicap races. This stable clearly knows what they are talking about and their concise and detailed reviews are well worth a read.
Just a couple of days ago they gave mention to a 25/1 horse down at Haydock, marking him as “as a great each way bet” and he went on to win the race and please many of the trainers who follow the advice of this tipster. Raven’s Castle did tell me that they were “going to have lots of free time when the flat season ends” and I’m sure many stables will miss them as some of these following statements of gratitude imply:
“You are numero uno” - Joe, Calahonda
“Interesting read as always”, “very nice shout” - Neil, Pablo P
“Keep these coming, good read” - Mike, Dolphish Stable
“Great reviews mate” - Graz
“I always read too Raven's and find them very good. Well done” - Darren, Irish Jeweller.
“A good read and informative too” - Shandyman
There are many trainers out there who read these great Handicap reviews, written by a committed punter who unselfishly takes time out of their day to write them and help us all out with our betting, so if you ever feel the need to have a flutter on the horses then pop over to the Talking Horse Racing section of the forum and see if Raven’s Castle has any advice for you first; it could prove priceless.
Robbie - Back And Then Gone Again
Former Take That prancer Robbie Williams found himself the subject of a heated debate on Raceclubs recently when MS announced that races would be created in “honour” of this topless, egocentric millionaire. As we covered in last weeks A Word In Jest, this wasn’t met with any initial joy as many trainers insisted there were better icons to name the races after. We did have some fun as dance fan Quinton explained why Robbie was about to make it onto the RC scene.
“I was actually at his concert when he was in South Africa” Quinton said after admitting he was the one who had suggested they run the Robbie races “not by choice but rather by request”. Which conjures images of Q, our friend from MS, being dragged to one of these female filled, screaming concerts, most likely by his girlfriend (we feel for you mate), but he didn’t seem to hate the occasion, prompting Steve from the Bigboysteve stable to wonder if he was “there to throw [his] pants at him”. Quinton managed to regain his respect though when suggesting that Mr Williams had advanced Dance Music across the world, saving us from picturing Q as a pigtailed teenybopper with pictures of half-naked pop-stars on his bedroom walls; but only just:)
These races were then cancelled not so long after they had been announced though “If Robbie William's wants to join Raceclubs he can stand in line like everybody else does, register an account with a legitimate email address, select his newbie package and start training his horses to ascertain their preferences” Edward told us, showing us that MS do listen to us. The Race Programmers are now open to ideas of other Icons and Legends we would like races named after, with comments ranging from pop/rock legends to the two recently deceased apprentice jockeys who died after an arson attack in North Yorkshire.
Long Gone Legend Ken Allan Winning His Final Race - Does He Deserve A Place On The RP?
Changing The Game
In recent weeks we have been handed a lot of hints that the game is changing with comments recently coming from Simon to suggest that although the B Rated Racing may be dying, something is being done behind the scenes to resurrect it and bring sleeping Bs back to the race track again. We were not given too much information on this though but we were told that “The changes are based on member suggestions, so should be beneficial to your stable”.
Even more immediate issues have since arisen though. After we voted to split the sexes (and the sponsorship) in Grade One races we were then called to vote on whether there should be a change in the four to seven year old Challenge series. This came off the back of a very heated and popular thread where many trainers vented their frustrations and their suggestions at the current 4-7 series, RC listened to the comments on this thread and opened up a poll through the week to allow the trainers to vote whether they wanted to see a change or not.
So far the vote is leaning the way of a change, although we have yet to be told what the change will be. Suggestions seemed to be in favour of raising the minimum win count from one and two to five, with the majority of trainers agreeing. If you want to place your vote on this big issue then click here to head over to the thread which can be found on the Race Programming section of the forum.
The Jester
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