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Not everyone's cup of tea on here I know (eh burkie) but for some of us who follow the horses (not always successfully though eh darren) this is the creme de la creme of horse racing and I can't wait for the action to get started.
- Got to say I'm looking forward to this festival and will be posting my thoughts about the week on this thread and for what it's worth, my picks for a few races too!
- Feel free to share your thoughts and picks too. Best of luck to you all.
COYbackafewwinnersIs!
wonder if you ever stop to
wonder if you ever stop to think what happens to the vast majority that dont make it , thousands of race horses must be produced to get one champion , for those lucky enough to survive the " green covers "( a sight we never see on are tv screens ) nothing awaits but a life of misery and abandonment , dont feel to bad nt the same thing happens in dog racing , only difference is dogs are much easier to get rid of , mostly a cliff or the local dump will do nicely
What about footballers that dont make it?
Wish there had been a cliff nearby when Mitchell Thomas signed pro forms....
We'd need more than one cliff
We'd need more than one cliff to throw off some of the crap we've signed!!! Almost be able to fill up the Grand Canyon!!!
Think about them a lot Burkie
Think about them a lot Burkie. As you may know I've been around race horses all my life and know a fair bit about how they are 'treated'. Come across enough trainers and jockies to know they are well and truly looked after and cared for. My father is also heavily involved with a charity that rehabilitates ex race horses with more caring owners. Some of the most looked after animals imo. Much better treated than certain dog breeds or other family pets.
fair play mate
fair play mate
It's just as well Carroll ain
It's just as well Carroll ain't a horse he could end up at tesco lol
TUESDAY'S PICKS
1.00: L'Ami Serge
2.05: Un De Sceaux
2.40: Druids Nephew
3.20: Faugheen is a beast on one to beat, but at a massive price I'm backing Hurricane Fly
4.00: Annie Power (nap)
4.40: Sego Success
5.15: Thomas Crapper
Best of luck to all fellow orgers backing any runners!
Happy Cheltenham nt
The bookies are smiling as I walk to the counter.....just the 5 races for me;
1:00 Jollyallan
2:05 Un De Sceaux
2:40 Annacotty (e/w)
3:20 Jezki
4:00 Bitofapuzzle (e/w)
Go well!
Not too bad for the first day
Not too bad for the first day dazza. I'm happy with mine too but can't believe Annie Power! Backed Hurricane each way so a little back there too. Now off to study the cards for tomorrow.
Wednesdays Picks
1.30: Nichols Canyon
2.05: Kings Palace
2.40: Activial
3.20: Sprinter Sacre
4.00: Toutancarmont
4.40: Hostile Fire
5.15: Moon Racer
Good luck to you all.
Thursday Picks
1.30: Ptit Zig
2.05: Dawalan
2.40: Ma Filleule
3.20: Zarkandar
4.00: Un Ace
4.40: Clondaw Warrior
Best of luck to you all.
Hi Nick
Hi Nick
1.30: Splash of Ginge
2.05: Regal Encore
2.40: Foxrock
3.20: Whisper, At Fishers cross
4.00: Un Ace
4.40: Hunt Ball
Friday Picks
Well didn't win a bloody bean today so here's hoping last day of the festival brings more joy!
1.30: Peace and Co
2.05: Princely Conn
2.40: Blaklion
3.20: Silviniaco Conti
4.00: Paint the Clouds
4.40: Roi Des Francs
5.15: Blood Cotil
Good luck to you all.
Fingers crossed Friday
Hi nt, work emergencies precluded me from betting for a couple of days - probably a good thing! however, today the Bookies will eat well again as I'm back! and I note I've got almost the same as you - sorry mate!
1:30 Peace & Co W, Old Guard EW
2:05 Princely Conn W
2:40 Arbre De Vie EW
3:20 Silvianaco Conti W
Haha, we can't half pick a
Haha, we can't half pick a nag can't we?! Conti looked well out of the big race today but fair play to Coneygree. Won it well.
I started well this week but seemed to have fallen away as the festival progressed. Oh well, enjoyed myself yet again, although it was not a vintage year this year, there were plenty of highlights.
Back to the Saturday bets and footy coupons now. Until Aintree comes round next month that is ;-)
Fish finger sandwiches tonight nt lol
Joy on the first then my wallet was opened up like Katie prices thighs.
Oh well.
Still love the thrill of the occasion.
Roll on Aintree. I have better form on the national for some reason. Famous last words lol
What's a novice winner
Don't follow racing but on sky there having a climax over it ?
Coneygree
It was only his 4th start over fences bpool. He has less experience than the rest in the race and many questioned him being entered to run in the first place. For me it is a great win as he comes from a relatively small yard and a trainer who has nowhere near the money and resources of the big boys. Think of it like an MK Dons winning the FA cup - essentially a giant killing!
Thanks nick
Was hoping Red Rum was going to win it :)) but thanks again mate