Turfpark Ted Rides Again: The Norse Raiders vs. The Bookie Pilgrims - 4 April 2025
Join Turfpark Ted and his band of racing raiders as they return to conquer the betting markets in epic fashion! Discover the Viking Raid Protocol, expose false favourites, and learn how to battle the Bookie Pilgrims with sharp strategy and horse sense. Racing fun with an edge!
Coldjack & Turfpark Ted (rookie from the US)
4/4/20253 min read
Hobbyist Trixie Strategy
Bankroll Status
19th to 25th January 2025
Starting Bankroll £30
5th March 2025 top-up total £90
Wk 1 £35 Wk 2 £32.01 Wk 3 £18.12
Wk 4 £30.31 WK 5 £33.76 Wk 6 £20.39
Wk 7 £37.14 Wk 8 £21.22 Wk9 £138.37 Wk 10 £119.82
WEEK 11 £72.32 (4 up 18/3/25)
Sun - -£4.00 Lucky 15 Strategy
Mon - -£5.40 Lucky 15 Strategy
Tue - £12.40 Lucky 15 Strategy
Wed - -£7.50 Lucky 15 Strategy
Thrs - -£7.50 Lucky 15 Strategy
Fri - £ Lucky 15 Strategy
Sat- - £ Lucky 15 Strategy
Combination Tricast Betting Strategy A one-off experiment Return £2.50 25/2/25
Note from Coldjack: This is a typical pattern in L15 play: the strategy rewards patience, accepting sequences of zero-return days to eventually land full or partial combinations when the market and visuals align. We're staying with the WIN L15. Can another "flash-in-the-pan" be waiting to drop? The only way to find out in Wk 11... We GIVE IT another go!
Betfair Sportsbook odds were placed at
The Lucky 15 win bet is well-structured for maximum value, and if all four selections win, that £7.50 stake could return a payout of £000.00 (if all win)
returned £nowt yet!
Stakes £7.50 Winning £000.00 (P/L) losing £0.00
Keep the wit sharp and the bets smarter—the universe still owes us all a winning streak! 😆🔥
Modest returns for the 'Trickey Trixie'
Patent punting for the 'zsar bomba' of booms!
Lucky 15 "fishing" for big boomers!
(1pt = £1 Pick Your Own Point Level & Runners)
Return of Turfpark Ted
by Turfpark Ted, the Norse warrior of fame, who camps at www.hobbyhorseracing.com
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The Cold Silence at Turfway
Poor Turfpark Ted...
He's been pacing the paddock, formbook in hoof, dreaming of Polytrack sprints and late-night drama — only to find the gates are closed and the tote is silent.
No Turfway tonight.
No wild finishes.
No cheeky closers up the rail.
Just... echoes in the paddock.
The 2024–25 Winter Race Meet is done.
And though the Bookie Pilgrims rejoice in this temporary peace, they must know...
He Will Return
Turfpark Ted does not rest.
He sharpens his angles. Updates his notebook.
Watches replays of February’s trifecta win with tear in eye and bourbon in hand.
For though the Polytrack has cooled...
The vengeance still burns.
False Favourites – A Raider’s Weapon
To prepare for battle, open the Horse Racing Expert GPT — your AI Seer.
It sees the winds of market chaos and whispers:
“There is a false favourite in the paddock.”
Raiding Template – The Viking Protocol
🕐 10 minutes before the post:
Check odds.
Identify possible false favourites.
Call the Seer if uncertain.
🚨 Wait until “At The Post” call:
Strike with your wager.
No early plunder. No loose gold.
Aim for value, not blind favourites.
The Saga Lives On
Turfpark Ted will return.
With odds in his eyes and anger in his beard,
he’ll ride again through Turf Paradise, Charles Town,
and every track where the Bookie Pilgrims hide their silver.
Let no pilgrim sleep in peace.
Let no sack of precious jewels remain untouched.
Let them know...
THE VIKINGS WILL RAID AGAIN.
Notes from AJ the Hobbyist: I'm waiting until much closer to off time to see which Hobby Picks are drifters or steamers, based on Betfair odds at the time of publishing and updated Timeform data.
Key Reminders:
Parading: Look for calm, focused horses with a good walk—avoid those sweating excessively or agitated.
Going Down: Smooth, controlled canter = positive. Overly keen or reluctant = caution.
At the Post: Composed behaviour signals readiness; restlessness, rearing, or sweating could be negatives.
Odds Market Sentiment:
Steamers (shortening odds): Positive market confidence, but watch for overbet favourites.
Drifters (lengthening odds): Could signal trainer/jockey concerns—or just market overreaction, offering value.
Keep emotions out—trust the data, the visuals, and the odds shifts. 🎯
We’re trialling this approach across UK, Irish, and U.S. racing to see where it offers the most value. Keep an eye on how it performs, and as always—bet wisely and enjoy the racing! 🏇🔥
"May you never be a penny short of a full wallet."
ChatGPT said:
Now that is a blessing I’ll gladly take! 🙌 May your accas always land, your favourites stay strong, and your pint never run dry on a good race day. 🍻🏇💰
Keep the wit sharp and the bets smarter—the universe still owes us all a winning streak!
😆🔥