tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804774922458007587.post3378513969860051222..comments2009-04-14T09:11:32.394+01:00Comments on The Experiment: Self-Indulgent Bullshit: Preview for SaturdayGraeme Dandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508032031340730990noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804774922458007587.post-62512754612838125022008-08-30T22:37:00.000+01:002008-08-30T22:37:00.000+01:00Hi Chris, I was really pleased to re...Hi Chris,<BR/> I was really pleased to read that you made some money out of Patricians – I was hoping you would ! <BR/> In truth, I could have selected just about any of the unbeaten colts. It was the price that drew me to Patricians – coupled with under-estimated connections. <BR/> As I said before the race, if it had been trained by one of the big guns, it would have been half the price. Yet bizarrely, it was probably more likely to show significant improvement because of who it was trained by ! <BR/> In my experience, these are the kind of horses you need to look for – the ones that are under-estimated by the betting public. They won’t win every time – but at those kind of odds, they don’t need to !<BR/> Incidentally, I also agree with you that it looked just about the best horse in the race: it didn’t settle; it didn’t get a great ride and it seemed to hang… Don’t tell everyone though, as if it meets Sri Putra and The Checker again, I would be hopeful of getting a half decent price !<BR/>A.Graeme Dandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508032031340730990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804774922458007587.post-20817766176527744912008-08-30T17:49:00.000+01:002008-08-30T17:49:00.000+01:00Hi Andrew Great shout re Patricians. I'd also quit...Hi Andrew <BR/><BR/>Great shout re Patricians. I'd also quite fancied this, but when I saw 34 for a win and 9 for a place late morning I simply had to go for it! You may remember me as the "horse watcher."<BR/>Well Patricians wasn't very settled at all before the off, but looked up for burning off his energy. That and not having an ideal ride, I'd back this character to turn the tables on the winning horse next time they meet! Great race. <BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804774922458007587.post-40834897156477457372008-08-30T12:36:00.000+01:002008-08-30T12:36:00.000+01:00Hi Chris, The Solario is probably the most...Hi Chris,<BR/> The Solario is probably the most interesting race of the day for me (certainly out of the ones I covered). In truth, I suspect that one of the 3 market leaders will win it - I'd be more than happy to take any of them on individually, but I'll be a little surprised if one of the 3 doesn't live up to expectations… If forced to make a call, I’d probably side with Prince Seigfried. That said, I’m more than happy with my wager on Patricican’s Glory at 34. I will probably look to lay off either before the off or IR – despite the fact that I’m sure in my mind that it’s a ‘value’ bet (impossible to prove – but if it was trained by Stoute it would almost certainly be half the price).<BR/> With regard to my other selections: I remain sweet on Raymi Coya and Enlightenment (though it’s not a great price). I was also amused to see that Speed Gifted was the pricewise selection. I’ve not got the RP, so I don’t know his logic – I would be interested to see if Tom’s reasons where the same as mine…<BR/> Anyway, good luck for the afternoon, whatever you play on – and thanks for the general words of appreciation.<BR/>A.Graeme Dandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508032031340730990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804774922458007587.post-67697968523573705532008-08-30T11:14:00.000+01:002008-08-30T11:14:00.000+01:00Cheers for that Andrew. I expected you to have a s...Cheers for that Andrew. I expected you to have a stab at the Solario; it's a fascinating if very open race isn't it? Thanks for all your work this past week. It's much appreciated and has been a very enjoyable read. <BR/>All the best, especially in your gambling pursuits.<BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com