Down Memory Lane – I kid you not !

[oldjohn69]

A true story in every detail. This must go back to the 50s or 60’s because it features Scobie Breasley. There was once a modest handicapper named OCTOPUS,a creature with 8 legs.On the day in question this nag was running in a mile race (8 furlongs) and looking at the racing paper more closely it was number 8 on the card,8 in the draw (largely irrelevant with starting gates),the jockey’s surname contained 8 letters,and it was 8-1 in the betting. I decided to go with the spirit of the thing and backed it with 8 shillings (40p). Guess what ?
It finished 8th ! Oh happy days !

[Coggy]

What is the point to this thread ?

[leither]

He is simply reliving old memories it happens to everyone eventually.

[Ian]

Spooky!

I’ll start to take interest in this type of thing when Mr T is booked to ride a horse called "A".

[Drone]

The memories of a man in his old age
are the deeds of a man in his prime

keep ’em coming old-timer

[andyod]

When an old man dies it is like a library burns down.

[oldjohn69]

Coggy ! The point ? What is the point to any story, observation,discussion etc ? I can do verbal battle,intellectual discussion,or anything you like which is not beneath you ! In this stressed out world I thought some people might get a little light relief from
something which amused me all those years ago ! Before anyone else wants to cross swords, indulge in sarcasm etc let me assure you all that my brain is as sharp as it ever was. I thought that this forum was populated in the main by intelligent and nice folk joined together by an interest in horse racing,and as far as I know my purpose in posting was well intentioned and harmless.If it is going to get personal I would rather post on the political forums wher people go to indulge in name calling. What is the point in my post indeed ! What is the point in your response ? Feeling bored, or superior ?
In that case no response necessary…..I enjoy my occasional whimsical moments and do not harm anyone.

[graysonscolumn]

Rest assured whimsy has its fans on TRF, sir, and plenty – this thirtysomething-in-twee-old-gimmer’s-clothing included. Do please carry on.

gc

Jeremy Grayson. Son of immigrant. Adoptive father of two. Metadata librarian. Freelance point-to-point / horse racing writer, analyst and commentator wonk. Loves music, buses, cats, the BBC Micro, ale. Advocate of CBT, PACE and therapeutic parenting. Aspergers.

[leither]

If there is one thing i have learned i my older years its how intolerent younger people of older peoples memories, in my travels in racing i enjoy nothing more than listening to peoples memories of the sport of kings keep them coming i have a few of my own.

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