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Perhaps the derivation from cockney rhyming slang should be explained in a footnote? Davidships (talk) 18:50, 5 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Some proposed changes

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

Information to be added: In May 2018 the Alizeti Consortium of racehorse owners bought a 25% stake in the Tote with an option to purchase the remaining 75% in the future. Explanation of issue: I would like to suggest that the above be added to the key dates section of the page as the last key date is 2011 References supporting change: https://news.sky.com/story/racing-consortium-clinches-130m-tote-deal-with-betfred-tycoon-11381008, https://www.racingpost.com/news/deal-worth-up-to-150m-sealed-for-tote-in-defining-moment-for-racings-funding/332584

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Some proposed changes

Please, may I request that the above-proposed changes be considered, please let me know if you require any more information.

SaljP156 (talk) 13:22, 2 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

proposed minor update to key date

Please can I request an update to the timeline to reflect latest developments. It was announced today that UK Tote Group have purchased the Tote, could this key dates section. Suggest text below:

2019 – Purchase of the Tote by UK Tote Group

Reference supporting change: ^[1]

Thank you

SaljP156 (talk) 11:23, 17 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ https://www.racingpost.com/news/latest/racing-consortium-completes-deal-to-take-over-the-tote-from-betfred/404541

[1] ttps://www.racingpost.com/news/latest/racing-consortium-completes-deal-to-take-over-the-tote-from-betfred/404541

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