Nerula 1,389 Report post Posted January 15, 2021 Our big event of the year is next weekend. We are closing in on 750 Karaka Million tickets. That is 300 more than last year (Year 3). That 300 is more than the total we had in Year 2. 750 is 10 times what we had in Year 1. Even if you don’t get excited for racing or aren’t coming on the 23rd... Hopefully this shows you what is possible when you put the work in. Slow, steady, consistent mahi. It doesn’t just happen. Get it done in twenty twenty won. Baz (NZ), Patiti, 100 1 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted January 15, 2021 Hats off to them. They are without doubt the best thing that has happened to introducing new entrants to the game ever If your on Instagram pick them up. Simply brilliant TurnyTom, chelseacol and Baz (NZ) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,389 Report post Posted January 15, 2021 Hear tell they are turning up with 200k float JJ Flash, Baz (NZ) and chelseacol 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,874 Report post Posted January 17, 2021 There be a good chance then to get “overs” on the ones that they don’t back...LOL Baz (NZ) and JJ Flash 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted January 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Insider said: There be a good chance then to get “overs” on the ones that they don’t back...LOL They will be hoping the one and only Ready Ted is on form. Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted January 21, 2021 58 minutes ago, poundforpound said: BGP is at HQ Saturday arvo 12-3.30, then free buses to Ellerslie Is the free bus thing available to a 4 southerners who are going to races and staying close to Viaduct. Ps . They hate drinking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,518 Report post Posted January 21, 2021 What a breath of fresh air BGP are, legend stuff and well done Leo for making HQ available to the BGP team Simply fantastic for our struggling game. Will be a great day, Ida liked to have been there as a loyal Kiwi supporter LongOwner, Baz (NZ) and JJ Flash 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,824 Report post Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, JJ Flash said: Is the free bus thing available to a 4 southerners who are going to races and staying close to Viaduct. Ps . They hate drinking That has certainly narrowed down where the 4 southerners come from, obviously not Coasters. Could I guess at Oamaru? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: That has certainly narrowed down where the 4 southerners come from, obviously not Coasters. Could I guess at Oamaru? No you can't guess We're Doomed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 1 1,386 Report post Posted January 21, 2021 Congratulations to BGP ....I wish them all the best I see they put $24k a place on the K million 2yo race. Ironically the NZ TAB restricted me to a maximum win bet of $1.40 on a fixed odds greyhound today !!!! 24k v $1.40 How is that fukn possible???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,389 Report post Posted January 23, 2021 How did they finish up on the day? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
premixer 105 Report post Posted January 23, 2021 $96 return for $100 investment, so small loss on the day. JJ Flash and Baz (NZ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,389 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 Four Bucks for the thrill. I'd call it a winning day Then think of the margins TAB made on the day.. Aaron Bidlake, Baz (NZ) and JJ Flash 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, premixer said: $96 return for $100 investment, so small loss on the day. TAB rounded it back up to $100 plus a $25 free bet each . Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobysnacks 386 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 I really thought they would have made a profit, given how many favourites and well-fancied runners got the nod. Unsure why they had a huge quinella on the final race but undid that work by backing one of their quinella horses to win. However, I'm sure they all had fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, NextPlease said: I really thought they would have made a profit, given how many favourites and well-fancied runners got the nod. Unsure why they had a huge quinella on the final race but undid that work by backing one of their quinella horses to win. However, I'm sure they all had fun. I run a pot with mates at races few times a year , I am always quite pleased to get even which is what they did really . Tough work keeping all involved , punting on every race and trying to cover a few bases each race so they see a collect or two . I bet differently running a pot than on my own . Running a small pot is IMHO a learning process as you need to throw the odd bone to the ones lacking any knowledge to make it fun for them too and manage the more dangerous ones for the pot which are the ones who watched the Melbourne Cup once so are the experts that want to take over cause they can do better, so you have to factor in that damage limitation at times as you want everyone to have a good day .If I had a buck for every time I heard one say , my mates brothers friends 2nd cousin put an easy bet trifecta on once and won thousands. Iam exhausted after running a pot . dock leaf, We're Doomed, Catalano and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,070 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 I guess there is one lesson here for us all,you can sometimes have thousands to bet and still cant win so the TAB is happy with the promotion and the people betting still have fun anyway. JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 From all accounts the BGP group had a massive day out and made some $$ via bonus bets. Lots of moans from the usuals about no restrictions on them and BGP getting preferential treatment from TAB. Go to a supermarket every week and see how many loss leader products are on the shelves. tasman man 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 742 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 3 hours ago, JJ Flash said: From all accounts the BGP group had a massive day out and made some $$ via bonus bets. Lots of moans from the usuals about no restrictions on them and BGP getting preferential treatment from TAB. Go to a supermarket every week and see how many loss leader products are on the shelves. And the introductory special promotion already has received better coverage/cut-through than any other advertising re the introduction of FO Quinellas. Smart work by the TAB getting this exposure ! Quinella is a popular bet option. JJ Flash and Eastwood Jaunty 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 Good to see the TAB come to the party re BGP - I think it has taken the TAB a while to get fully on board, but they got there. The TAB quite rightly looks after it's best customers - they have joined this group and are perhaps the key positive in the industry right now (and I am not a member) soliloquy, Baz (NZ), tasman man and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikecity 747 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 8 hours ago, tasman man said: Smart work by the TAB getting this exposure ! Quinella is a popular bet option. In Hong Kong where it is not unusual to have HK$100,000,000 bet on most races - the quinella is the most popular option - they have quinella and place quinella where your two picks have to run 1,2 or 3 JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...