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  • January 3, 2012 at 07:58 #20686
    Avatar photoGazs Way De Solzen
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    Any ideas when this horse is going to be seen on a racetrack next?

    Thanks!

    January 3, 2012 at 13:36 #385445
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    I read some time ago that Nicky Henderson said he would be back some time after Christmas. I think he is back in training now.

    February 17, 2012 at 22:57 #392054
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    As you probably know by now, it went down by 1/2 length to Long Run at Newbury today (17/2/12)

    February 17, 2012 at 23:09 #392059
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    And wouldn’t be out of contention in the Gold Cup on that evidence.

    Currently best priced 12/1.

    February 17, 2012 at 23:34 #392067
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    February 17, 2012 at 23:42 #392069
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    Compared to the musclebound Long Run,

    Burton Port

    is far lighter made,very athletic but lacks physical scope,he looked pretty straight for today as did the winner!

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    February 17, 2012 at 23:50 #392071
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    Barrys one of those Jockeys who tells you as he sees it and i got a wry smile from him when i said ‘You ‘could’ have beaten the winner today’!

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    February 18, 2012 at 01:14 #392096
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    Thanks for those photos, Burton Port is a lovely looking horse. I he comes out of this race well he’s my choice for the Gold Cup – what a will to win, tough little fellow.

    February 18, 2012 at 10:51 #392155
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    Thanks for posting those photos KINGFISHER, lovely stuff!

    February 18, 2012 at 13:19 #392209
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    Good photos KF – he has a lovely head on him.

    February 18, 2012 at 13:44 #392213
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    I remember posting on here after his Hennessey run that he’d turn out the better Gold cup prospect,out of him and

    Long Run

    ,having seen both in the flesh yesterday i have to concede that Long Run is an absolute beast,very muscular and an arrogant swagger to his step.

    Burton Port

    like I have already said is quieter,unassuming,lighter framed but extremely athletic,he reminds me a bit of

    Albertas Run

    in his style of running. All 3 are tremendous horses!

    February 18, 2012 at 14:18 #392226
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    Great photos Gord. If only I knew you’d be there! :lol: Biggest crowd I’ve seen at Newbury.

    Burton Port put in a great Grand National trial. He’s a bit small but jumps well. Normally I’d be wondering if a Gold Cup horse would turn up at Aintree. A Cheltenham win might change plans, but (with Hemmings the owner) doubt if any other result would put him off (fitness permitting).

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    February 18, 2012 at 15:02 #392234
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    Ginge,funny you should say that as I saw one person with Ginger hair who was about 40yo and I acknowledged him by saying ‘Hey Ginger how you doing’? and his response was ‘who the **** are you talkin to’ I said ‘Its me TAPK the legend the Man the Myth’, ‘You dont mind me calling you Ginger do you’? I replied,’Yes I Effin do was his response’ ‘Nobody calls me Ginger’ he said. ‘Well dye your bloody hair blonde then said I’..’Mind you it will only go Green’!! I said and ran off as fast as I could! :lol:

    February 18, 2012 at 16:18 #392252
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    :lol:

    Be careful, us Gingers only let our feiends call us that.
    Next time you’re going to Newbury or Goodwood let me know Gord. :wink: Lockinge (Frankel) perhaps?

    Mind you, with an unlucky 20 something/1 second, a 4/1 backed in to 9/4 close (finishing fastest) second and an each way 20/1 (2 places) third… Not my best day’s racing betting-wise :lol: . At least For Non Stop got me out of trouble. Superb day in every other way, top quality stuff.

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