Max Power Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) That's correct. Neptune's mum is called Castille Collonges and his dad Dom Alco. Generally speaking, its the breeder of the horse that names it, so by the time its current owner buys it and sends it to a trainer, its already been named. The breeder of a horse, more often than not, names it using elements of its mum and dad. For example, Village Star and Kauto Relka gave birth to a young chap called Kauto Star. Â There's always exceptions to the rule though, Irish powerhouse owners Coolmore call many of their horses after famous people in history - they've had George Washington, Gallileo, Rip Van Winkle, Washington Irving, Yeats and Dylan Thomas. Â You also have random comedians who name poor horses in the mould of Noble Locks, Wunderbra and Myplacelater. Edited April 17, 2012 by Max Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted April 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) I brought this up in the Misc footy thread, but Chelsea are 4-1 on a win for tonights game. Anyone else's gut telling them Chelsea could sneak a win tonight at the bridge? Â Edit, I'm looking into joining Betfair as they have an offer going where if you bet Edited April 18, 2012 by lambyUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) There's loads of free bet offers kicking around. If you google 'free bet offers' or 'introductory offers' then there'll be loads of hits. I think Paddy Power are doing something where they treble the odds for the first bet you place, which is pretty good. Â I'd be careful with refunds like the Betfair one - they generally just refund you the cash as a free bet, then you have to place the bet again and win to get real money. Skybet are pretty good for an opening offer; they give you a Edited April 18, 2012 by Max Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted April 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 There's loads of free bet offers kicking around. If you google 'free bet offers' or 'introductory offers' then there'll be loads of hits. I think Paddy Power are doing something where they treble the odds for the first bet you place, which is pretty good. I'd be careful with refunds like the Betfair one - they generally just refund you the cash as a free bet, then you have to place the bet again and win to get real money. Skybet are pretty good for an opening offer; they give you a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Dammer Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There's loads of free bet offers kicking around. If you google 'free bet offers' or 'introductory offers' then there'll be loads of hits. I think Paddy Power are doing something where they treble the odds for the first bet you place, which is pretty good. I'd be careful with refunds like the Betfair one - they generally just refund you the cash as a free bet, then you have to place the bet again and win to get real money. Skybet are pretty good for an opening offer; they give you a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted April 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) There's loads of free bet offers kicking around. If you google 'free bet offers' or 'introductory offers' then there'll be loads of hits. I think Paddy Power are doing something where they treble the odds for the first bet you place, which is pretty good. I'd be careful with refunds like the Betfair one - they generally just refund you the cash as a free bet, then you have to place the bet again and win to get real money. Skybet are pretty good for an opening offer; they give you a Edited April 18, 2012 by lambyUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivy Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 true cant believe barca are 1.74 such an tempting price to lay out. Barca will be happy as long its a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) You click lay if you want to 'be the bookie'. So as VanDammer says, by laying Barca at 1.74 you get the draw too. If you accept a Edited April 18, 2012 by Max Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivy Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 i love betfair just to expensive for me. lol. you always get the better prices. sometimes massive prices differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted April 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) You click lay if you want to 'be the bookie'. So as VanDammer says, by laying Barca at 1.74 you get the draw too. If you accept a Edited April 18, 2012 by lambyUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Dammer Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 You click lay if you want to 'be the bookie'. So as VanDammer says, by laying Barca at 1.74 you get the draw too. If you accept a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members CleetusVanDamme Posted April 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Stuck Edited April 18, 2012 by CleetusVanDamme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted April 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) You click lay if you want to 'be the bookie'. So as VanDammer says, by laying Barca at 1.74 you get the draw too. If you accept a Edited April 18, 2012 by lambyUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) They're now 2.32. LAY LAY LAY!!! Â EDIT: Forgot it was a free bet, let it ride! Edited April 18, 2012 by Max Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradyisgod22 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Post edited - I sussed it cheers lads. Edited April 18, 2012 by Bradyisgod22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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