Preparation is going well for the FTOPS HORSE which starts at 3am French time. Woke up about an hour ago at 5pm after staying up most of the night so should be fresh for when it starts.

Deposited $200 on full tilt to pay for the entries to that and the $20 turbo 6 seater which I might as well play too as it starts at the same time. Got half of my buy in sponsored too - the fact that someone has half of my action won't stop me playing my normal game but it may make me think twice before doing anything rash. It's also extra motivation as there is nothing better than rewarding peoples' faith in your game.

Played about 7 MTT yesterday with 3 cashes - came 6/280 in a Ladbrokes €20 f/out for €230 and 3/70 in my favourite tournament - the €10 hi lo rebuy also on Ladbrokes for around €200 which means I don't have to worry about grinding on full tilt as those cashes can pay for the FTOPS entries. No complaints about the way I went out of either - got them in at the right time in both and the poker gods didn't want me to go any further. Nice boost as MTT is the only form of the game where I have regularly made money and as we all know variance dictates that you can go a long time between decent results.

Also came 13/690 in a $10 MTT f/out on Full tilt which I played mainly so I would stay up till the morning. Was about 3/16 when I ran QQ into AA which just about crippled me or I would have been looking at at least $500. Main thing is I seem to be playing well so fingers crossed for tonight.