Hesi Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Okay, let's try and have another go My thoughts on the last club 1. Members had a restricted choice, having to select on a week when they may not have had horses they liked running 2. Because the club got off to a poor start, latter selectors were in catch up mode and bet accordingly So here is the format I am proposing 1. Once it is decided to run a new club, and you have indicated you are in, then you are in, because of the format below 2. This means you are committed to betting. Obviously there is no way that you can be held to this, but it would be nice to see people do the right thing 3. Once you are in, you are then expected to bet $500, over 20 weeks, the duration of the club. So sometimes you bet, some weeks you pass. This is effectively $25/week on average 4. You use your own money and account to place bets. The bets are posted in advance with a balance of what you have left, you post the results, and pay any return to the central bank account eg Winx $100 win, $400 left 5. Bet anywhere, FO or Tote, racing or sports, any bet type. I'd like to make it win/place, but this may preclude people who like other bet types 6. Club ends the weekend after the Melbourne Cup, so features all Aus Spring racing and NZ Winter and Spring racing. Therefore it starts 20 weeks before that, late June I think 7. If there is a huge collect(s), then there will be early payouts. Part of the reason, why once you commit, you are obliged Expressions of interest, suggestions or comments at this stage only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Sounds O.K. to me(lying on my motel bed in Gisborne during a tiki tour of the East Coast.Hope the locals let me out😳) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 yes OK BUT I think 20 weeks is too long. `12-16 weeks maximum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Yip sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 What is better for a punting club, the vagaries of NZ Winter racing or Spring racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Q; whatever the amount/term would it not be better for all the $$ to be in the pot at Week 1? whether $250/300-500 doesnt really matter, but it would imo ensure that those who are in actually are in for the duration! Edited May 11, 2021 by Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Does it really matter. If each member has made a commitment to spend $500 of their own money over X weeks. I'm in by the way, with whatever format that is agreed upon, so that is potentially 5. Ideally need 10 I think the important thing in the format, is that you can bet when you like a horse, not when it is your turn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I think past performances in various comps have scared most of them off Hesi.Not sure where this leaves us.As someone who puts hundreds on each weekend sport and racing I find that having a punters club means that often I will just have a go on something I really like and content myself with just watching the club bets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 The trolls on other sites don't help either Bumping it up might stimulate a few more, who knows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gallivant Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I am in ..... and i like the above idea ..... often one sees ones particular favourite horse or dog or sports team performing on not your week and this could give people more chance of making money if the pressure is taken off somewhat to bet all $300 - $500 all in one go. Let me know please when it starts and how long it goes for..... finishing week .... and what is total amount to bet. Thanks ......... I AM BAAAAAAAAAAACK !!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 That's 6, thanks Rex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 21 hours ago, Hesi said: The trolls on other sites don't help either Bumping it up might stimulate a few more, who knows Perhaps we could run it behind a closed door so the trolls dont see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, brown fox said: Perhaps we could run it behind a closed door so the trolls dont see it We ran the last one behind closed doors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I like the idea of bet when you want . I have been in quite a few of our punters clubs and they are fun but as Rex said having to bet even if there nothing you like isn't that exciting. Under this format count me in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Thanks Richie, that is 7. Just 3 more and we have a goer Remember all you are doing, is committing to spending $500 at some stage over 15 weeks. I wouldn't spend it all early, as it may not be as much fun then. I would like the club to encompass the Spring Racing in Aus and NZ, finishing with the last weekend after Melbourne Cup, so Nov 6. So it would start 15 weeks prior to that, plenty of time to think about it still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I will make it 8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Max is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 23 hours ago, Sir Gallivant said: I am in ..... and i like the above idea ..... often one sees ones particular favourite horse or dog or sports team performing on not your week and this could give people more chance of making money if the pressure is taken off somewhat to bet all $300 - $500 all in one go. Let me know please when it starts and how long it goes for..... finishing week .... and what is total amount to bet. Thanks ......... I AM BAAAAAAAAAAACK !!!!! great to have you baaaaaaaaaaaaack Sir G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, Maximus said: Max is in. You were already in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, Hesi said: You were already in Well, the Maxis' afterparty last night had unintended consequences ...LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Looks like we have stumbled at 8. Hopefully a couple more will join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Pete is wavering, when I last talked to him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Therefore it starts 20 weeks before that, late June I think Well, look at the old clock ..it's goin' tick tock tick tock ... and late June/even early July is loomin' large. Time to get some specifics here. methinks ..like a start date! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Would be nice to have more than 8 but on the bright side that's less to share the profits😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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