And just to sidetrack even more ..... The Rainbow Hunter is owned by May We Never Be Found Out Partnership. How's that for combust Mercury? haha

I'm going for two:-

The Druids Nephew and Godsmejudge.

Good luck, guys.

PS - that Rocky Creek (Moon in Cap) better not mess things up!

Cause of Causes - 1st aspect to Mars, a trine, in the term of Mercury, in a very Mercury chart - LotH Jupiter in Mercury's terms, Mercury L1 & L10

'Cause of Causes' - Mars & Mercury language

Using the 5th cusp is all about the poetry!

Edit: (Quincunx to Fortuna in Mercury's terms on the MC is the first aspect).

So with Sun at 21:24 Aries, I think that aspect is just past?

With Addey's system, a couple of degrees past the Sun works fine - but i have a feeling that this chart is all to do with Mercury though!

I'm going for two:-

I'm going for 6!

10p comb tricast from 6 selections = ?12 (120 combination bets - low stake, high return)

Shutthefrontdoor
Balthazar King
Cause of Causes
Oscar Time
Alvardaro
Chance Du Roy

!!!!!

I am surprised that no-one has mentioned Sepharial.

He uses weights.

I studied Sepherial's method for almost 10 years.

The main problem with this theory is, what do you do when all the weights are the same?

astrogooner wrote:

I am surprised that no-one has mentioned Sepharial.

He uses weights.

I studied Sepherial's method for almost 10 years.

The main problem with this theory is, what do you do when all the weights are the same?

Hi astrogooner,

Even in non-handicap races there is often a range of weights due to mare/filly and jockey allowances. But regardless of the type of race there may be too many indicated horses to provide even a dutch or place bets.

You have studied Sepharial for far longer than me. In his Eclipse method how does he find the Part of Fortune? From what Angles does he Measure - i.e. the ASC-DSC or 1st-7th Houses?

I would be interested to know how you approached those.

Skyrack

You have studied Sepharial for far longer than me. In his Eclipse method how does he find the Part of Fortune? From what Angles does he Measure - i.e. the ASC-DSC or 1st-7th Houses?

I'm sure there are references to that on this website or others, looking there may be your best bet. I think it's in one of his books, The Silver Key, possibly. There's no point in me explaining his eclipse method here, as i don't believe it to be a particularly valid one. Besides, learning it for yourself will help your reading and interpretation of it.

However, I do think that you are on the right track by finding a method and sticking with it. The more familiar a particular type of chart becomes, the more fluent one's reading of it gets. And that is one thing that i am absolutely convinced of. If Sepherial works for you, stick with it.

I'm also convinced that there isn't a single fool-proof method of applying astrology to sport - because astrology is interpreted at the individual level with many other influences to consider - and besides, where would the fun in that be?

astrogooner wrote: Edit: (Quincunx to Fortuna in Mercury's terms on the MC is the first aspect).

So it is! So, POF in Gemini on MC.
That's a bit different to Mercury in Aries in 8th, ruling 10th and 1st.

So maybe: Chance de Roy
Portrait King
Balthazar King
Oscar Time (awards)
Spring Heeled.

Am suffering from Gemini indecision : )

Astrogooner,

Thanks for your reply.

Remember that the National always starts late. I made it 16:19:20