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Lingfield 11.40
Captain Pugwash was unlucky last time after being badly hampered, he lost a few lengths but flew home to be beaten a half length. It is a stronger race this but he does receive weight and he is really a winner without a penalty here as he would definitely have won here last time. If his early race positioning is better he should take a bit of stopping over this longer distance.
Lingfield 12.10
Renny’s Lady has only had the one run and I thought it was impressive when fourth to Dancing Brave Bear. Renny’s Lady was 50-1 that day. She was held up and ran very green and was being pushed along from a long way out but made up a lot of ground late on when the penny dropped, this is a pretty weak affair that Renny’s Lady should be winning.
Lingfield 12.40
Ojala is my Nap and won last time out. That was his fourth run and he had improved with every run and there is no reason why he can’t do so again although he wouldn’t need to improve to win. It’s also noteworthy that Adam Kirby is onboard this time.
Lingfield 1.15
Celestial Spheres ran a stinker last time and it’s difficult to see what went wrong. He wasn’t the fastest away and was held up, he didn’t make up much ground but has form to suggest something wasn’t right. He beat Monarchs Glen a short head and has other pieces of form to suggest he can win this.
Johnb’s Sunday Tips
- 11.40 Lingfield
- Captain Pugwash 7-2 betvictor
- 12.10 Lingfield
- Rennys Lady 5-2 NB betvictor
- 12.40 Lingfield
- Ojala 2-1 NAP betvictor
- 1.15 Lingfield
- Celestial Spheres 3-1 betvictorAlso 0.5pt Yankee 7-2, 5-2, 2-1 & 3-1 betvictor
Johnb’s Antepost Tips Update
- 1000 Guineas
- CLEMMIE advised at 25-1
- Now 3-1 best price and as low as 5-2 betway
- The Oaks
- MAGICAL advised at 33-1
- Now 14-1 best price and as low as 8-1 boylesports
In December 2020 we sadly 
NAP/NB JUGE DE PARTI 12-50 UTT
sorry justt got the price for this one, odds on so i wont be backing him ,thought he would be a better price than that
will put up groundfrost in the 11-40 lingfield 6/1
Just a few for Cheltenham if anyone is interested
Footpad .Arkle
Sharjah. Supreme
Apples jade. Mares
Our Duke. Gold Cup i put this one up when he won the irish Grand National he was a 20/1 shot
Waiting Patiently. bet bright
Penhill. Stayers hurdle
Samcro. Neptune ,iput this lad up for the champion bumper last year at 20/1 only to be with drawn
will post more nearer to Cheltenham
Welcome back theplug. How did you manage that.
Nobody comes close to John for antepost selections hope you will continue to share with us your long-term selections. Never seen anyone as gifted, so many big priced winners across the period you’ve headlined this thread. Hope we haven’t lost you because of the trolls.
Admin and myself have communicated with Johnb and I’m sorry it’s come to this.
Trolls will never influence us but we reckoned it was better to take him out of the firing line for now.
His contributions will still be valued and still be welcomed and we hope he stays with us.
For now though there will be one racing thread by Alan Thomson and comments including Johnb’s should go there.
11.40 lingfield spirit of sarwan 14s , Mach one 13/2 , shadow warrior 12s
SOS did best of the off the pace runners lto over CD and only nudged up a lb. ran a decent 2nd here before.
mach one been racing on the sand recently but won and placed at Chelmsford so versatile in that regard.
one I did like also was shadow warrior who has ran well fresh in past when 3rd behind two horses better than hel face today and has form figs of 6-2-2 on aw , 6th excused as on debut. Kirby booked so looks like a good run expected.
singles and a cfc and ctc for fun
Just a little reminder of my antepost Classics selections over the past four years on here, some of my selections were pulled out before the race but in those four years five horses have turned up to run in their intended race, four of them won, Taghrooda 33-1, Golden Horn 33-1, Galileo Gold 25-1 and Churchill 20-1 to give me an 80% win rate when my selections run
The fifth horse was Idaho 25-1 who came third
2018 comes down to Clemmie 25-1 in the 1000 Guineas and Magical 33-1 in the Oaks, hopefully one will win to make it five winners in five seasons
A little look back at my previous Classic runners and if I had to pick one favourite it would have to be Golden Horn in The Derby because he wasn’t even entered for the race when I advised him and I made a strong case for him staying the distance when even the connections of Golden Horn didn’t think he would
https://youtu.be/GcnX15TYqIs
Very touching story Johnb.
Thankyou for all your work and good luck moving forwards.
Apologies for any unacceptable abuse.
Money talks, but not everyone wants to listen.
Great antipost tipping.
Come on clemme and magical, it would be a great way to bow out.
i would like to thank you john b for all you have done over the past few years i remember you just used to post tips on the racing thread with an unbelievable success rate but over the last 12 months something changed whether it was just luck only you know, but I wish you luck in the future in whatever you do and it is good to see someone putting back into society thanks again
Sorry to hear your thread is closing johnb, I’ve had some real money spinner’s over the last few years following your selections and also some barren spells, but you take the rough with the smooth. Can I just wish you all the best for the future and once again thank you for a good few touches from the pockets of my local bookie.
John b
As another year comes to a close, so another book closes with the end of your racing thread.
I go back a fair bit on here to the days of milsely for those with distant memories, and since you took over the thread my knowledge of the game has improved radically thanks to your depth of knowledge.
I’m more a lover of the sport rather than a day to day gambler and my betting is more or less restricted to betting at meets I actually attend and championship racing, chelts, ascot, goodwood, aintree etc as I find throwing tips up daily cannot pay long term personally , so I didn’t envy you feeling obliged to put tips up daily as its very hard to show long term profit doing this, you have achieved this in previous years which is very commendable indeed and is a tribute to your knowledge.
Generally when I asked for into regarding a horse at meets I am attending you answered in an informative, courteous manner and I thank you for that, sometimes we disagreed, but no one is right or wrong in this game until the race has been run, so debate is healthy as long as it don’t turn personal, which unfortunately it seems to have recently with people expecting a conveyor belt of winners on tap, which is unrealistic.
Happy new year john and hope you join in the debating side here when you get time as that is how we help each other try to beat the bookies by tapping in to relevant information ain’t it.
Best of luck John, and keep watching the racing as I’m sure your tips will provide plenty of winners for punters In future
John, I rarely comment on here but I have followed you since day one. I’ve had some fantastic days and I’ve also lost a fortune at times , but I always went with your judgement , except when it comes to Hibs!!!! Never forget taghrahooda and coming out of a Motherwell game up at Aberdeen to learn it had won, amazing day as had £200 ew. Also remember a treble a few winters ago. You’ll always get people moaning as it’s dealing with cash but i would never have done any better picking my own. I have also cursed the tips at times when I’ve lost 1000’s but continued to follow because of the good times I have had. All the best John and thanks
Would like to say quick thanks to the ante post king JB some cracking tips over the years when you first started posting on racing thread I could not believe the amount of winners you were tipping. Good luck for 2018.
Good luck going forward John , new to site this year but have been lucky to be on some of your winners .. great causes for the less fortunate .. Good luck to you and happy punting in 2018
Very sad day to see john go followed this site almost from begining first ever commrnt as i wouldnd dare share my tips ha i was sure he would turn it round every tipster has bad runs but i belive everything happens for a reason and im sure john has lots in the pipeline so i wish him the best for the future and thsnks for sone amazing wins, was lucky enough to be on your 2 trebles i think that were in same month that was a nice month!
Like to say happy new year to all the regulars on here alanm nenad azz jimron double carpet ew thief and all the others who participate ftom time to time follow all you guys at different times
Hopefully he’s not gone. We want him to still contribute but without points and without headlining the thread because it’s not doing us or him any favours.
Yes i really hope so Mr F.
I forgot to mention one of my favourite tipsters before so di nero hapoy new year love those long shots you have had in over the years.
Bill1958 , I echo your words, many many thanks John.
It was always the same 2 or 3 idiots on his back, never contributing only giving John a hard time. Never understood why you didn’t include antepost as part of your over all totals at the end of year. Rogue Angel was great pick for the Irish national if I recall won a tidy sum.
And we were so close the English national with the last samurai.
You highlighted Vicente was a great shout for the English national fair enough it went down at the first if I recall but sure it went straight back out next time and won the Scottish national
NAP/NB SHE MADE IT 4/1 3.15 punch
Johnb
The very best of luck for the future and thanks for all your advice and knowledge over the past few years.
Hopefully we will see you posting from time to time
GL
N/R so OAKFIELD ROSE 7/2 same race
GL
Thanks Johnb, I loved the thread. Keep up the good work, none of the haters have ever made any money long term if they tell the truth.
Best wishes
John please please please continue with your invaluable ante post tips for us when you can they are the best ever mate. Golden horn was something i will never forgoet my mates thought i was a legend as i told them all to get on it lol
Hope all the regulars had agood xmas and a prosprruos new year mainly D.C di niro alan m azzthewigan ew thief nenand and not forgetting Mr fixit.
All the best.
All the best johnb D.C di niro alanm azzthe wigan ewthief nenad thsnks for thecregular tips guys. And john good luck for the future your work for good causrs needs to be commended. Clearly a good guy.
Good luck? Johnb for the future,
i for one always appreciated the hard work you put in for the thread & had some great winning days?
Johnb may i on behalf of the silent majority wish you and your racing club all the very best for 2018.
You have been ispirational in how i bet now and through this site has taught me never to go over budget or bet like i used to on every race whilst sitting in the bookies. Without this thread i wouldnt be enjoying my flutter i would be the same betting on anything and everything.
Stats of course are used by the trolls to beat you and others over the head with, and of course it doesnt look good, but it doesnt tell the whole story as horses fall bad rides by jockeys etc all hinder the big picture.
Golden Horn was a highlight as was all the other big priced winners you have given us.
You have a special talent and will be sorely missed.
Thanks for the memories and the winners. I remember how hard you had it in the early days on here being homeless etc to see you working for the benefit of others shows all you need to know of the person you are.
All the best to you and yours.
Looks like a lucky 15 on yours today to finish with a bang.
Johnb Suprised to see you go and wish you the best of luck..Highlight for me even though it was the flat was when you got the tricast up in the derby .
Never known a tipster who dosent go through good and bad patches thats the nature horse racing so nobody should ever be called if they have a bad patch.Had plenty myself .
gl
Your on a permanent bad patch mate.
Why should it matter that it was on the flat? A winner is a winner it shouldnt matter what code it is.
Morning all . Well done yesterdays winners had a nightmare day myself.
UTTOXETER
15.00 . . MOZO. . 4/1
15.30. . SHAPIRO. . 5/1
WARWICK
15.10. . XHALE. .7/2
15.40. . DOC PENFRO. .7/2
gl all
Excelent tipping mate . Had them jn a £5 yankee ( £55 stake)
Hi john on behalf of me and alot of the guys in my local we want to thanknyou for some fabulous winners over the years. You really will be sorely missdd abd the work your doing for others needs to be comended well done sir.
Wishing all the regulars on here a prospetous new year D.C ewthief alanm azzthewigan di nero nenad jimron12 and all the others who have contributed and not to firget mr f!
As I’ve said Johnb is still planning to post tips as a comment for anyone who wants to follow.
Johnb,
Would like to wish you goodluck for your future ventures sir.
Followed the platform for long time and hope the regular contributers continue to post. All the best for the new year.
MINT…
It’s still me, just changed my profile picture,
I will still be posting selections but just not headlining, the pressure is no less as I put all the pressure on myself with my high standards and I feel there is some unfinished business, the day I stop studying is the day I die,
Still busy at work but at least my work has me around horses so studying is easy
Thanks for the comments everyone
thanks @johnb
alfred hutchinson 1.45 warnaq 2.10 admiral blake 3.00 girly talk 3.45 ew l15 ew singles well done all winners yesterday thanks for all your tips johnb keep them coming happy new year everyone have a awsome one
JohnB sir you’re knowledge of racing is superb so even if your not headlining i hope you keep posting tips and especially keep trying to give us the ante post shouts as theyve been legendary. Thanks and all the best!
Good luck for the future johnb and congrats on your continued charity work – very heartwarming and truly worthwhile.
Very admirable Mr F the way you have dealt with the thread over the years and recently also.
007 & Bill1958 all the best to you and yours for the New Year
It’s not been easy. Let’s hope for positivity from the contributors next season.
Our racing coverage will be revamped some time in the new year.
Thanks for the last 2 years Johnb . Always followed your tips and especially in 2015 was a glorious year. Look forward to your continued comments and tips and well done to you on all your charity work . Nap today BOOM Ojala . Well done
Nap/Nb Mercer’s 12/1 3.20 Lingfield 5pts
Dec-40pts
Johnb Glad you haven’t gone as your knowledge is second to none one bad year will be followed by a great year will always put your nap with mine and a few others and have we hit some crackers over the years. To the other guys who post onwards and upwards for 2018 it’s going to be a great year for the racing thread. Happy New Year to everyone there is going to be some booms on here this year.???
It would have been nice to finish the year with a full house but four winners, a non runner and two doubles from 7 selections in the last two days isn’t too bad after a frustrating year
Saturday 30th December, maybe that was the day normal service resumed as the last two days have seen a 23.57pt profit
I never shy away from my stats even though they are poor reading this year, December ended with a 70pt loss and the year ended 275pts down, apologies for a poor year.
For once it was the multiples that cost me as the singles were in profit for the year
Great finish – hopefully that continues for you in the new year.
These are the stats I have on me, if they are wrong I apologise
January -54
February -0.25
March -35.69
April -39.46
May -61
June -75.59
July +46.78
August +26.97
September +28.89
October -4.93
November -36.64
December -69.67
Year -274.59
The guy querying you has been on your back all year so I wouldn’t worry about it.
Good to see the positive comments today.
Ask The Guru in the last @ lingfield
All the best JohnB, thanks for the winners, especially Golden Horn!!
Johnb did yankee on your tips today, nice wee return. Cheers ?
Keep posting your tips, and your Anti post ones, which are ridiculously good. forget anyone else. Good Luck
Thanks Johnb, some great days, but a bad run which I am sure you would reverse.
Nice to know while you were feeding the needy, MrF was plotting to bin you.
Loyalty my backside, he came on here defending you and deleting posts to protect his site.
You made this site and do not forget it.
Thanks again and all the best for the future
I’ve never plotted to bin him – and he actually he’s not been binned. So I await an apology.
You have no idea about the circumstances involved in taking the decision which is admin’s anyway and it wasn’t taken lightly.
I’ve always defended Johnb and often been criticised for doing so.
He has been removed from headlining the racing.
Is that being binned/sacked/made redundant?
You said
Why don’t you ask Johnb? It has nothing to do with you.
Has he posted tips for tomorrow? Yes.
Has he had a go at me? No.