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A series that fits the bill are the horses owned by fearless punter Hugh O’ Donnell.  He had a horse called Finmental, which didn’t raise an eyebrow, followed that up with Mentalasanythin’ before producing Hesfinmentaltoo, which made it clear that "fin" was meant to be pronounced "effin" making the names rather more risque.
There’s nothing dodgy (apart from the way it’s said) about Aonfocaileile which is Irish for "another word".
Don’t suppose anyone remembers a useful animal in the late ’70’s called Muff Diver – honest Guv!
For anyone who missed the Noble Locks joke, it helps if you know that he’s a gelding!
I remember a son of Oats called Getting Plenty, which tickled me at the time.
On the poor pronounciation front, Hugh’s most successful horse in prestige terms was Crazee Mental who was beaten a short head in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Knowing how the owner named his horses it was obvious how the name should be pronounced, but the entire BBC team insisted on calling her "Crazy Metal" throughout – v. annoying (made worse by the fact that yours truly backed her to win at 50/1!!).
There was a horse that ran in Ireland called Slippery Dick, the funniest moment i recall with this one was, when the commentator said "Slippery Dick is coming from behind and gets up to win by a Length"…Classic!!!<br>Also one that got through was "Selosra"…spell it backwards!<br>Oh just remembered a horse that used to run against Slippery Dick was Foxy Fanny, its true honest.<br>Ray
My favourite write-up in the point-to-point bible, Mackenzie & Selby is on a horse from about 15 years ago….
"stuck firmly in rear of maiden but came with a powerful late thrust and could prove a useful tool"
The horse’s name?  Biganard.
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I remember The Drunken Duck – Brod Munro-Wilson was the owner/trainer/rider – he looked awful but was fairly effective.
I believe Julie Cecil also had Betty Swallocks at the same time as Mary Hinge, but that one failed to make the racecourse.
I’m pretty sure at the same time Julie Cecil had Mary Hinge she had another one called Joe Blob.
Ihaventalight,
I suddenly realised the deal about Toirdeabhlach; It should be pronounced Turlough and is a not entirely unknown Irish/Scottish/Welsh man’s name – there was a trainer called Turlough Donnelly who trained in Derbyshire until a couple of years ago (Mr Montague used to be with him).
Nick,
everyone knows that Norfolk and Chance is nothing more than a betting shop joke – you know, novice punter comes into shop on Grand National day, and tells cashier he’s been given a hot tip – of course all he knows is the horse is called "Norfolk and Chance", which he repeats in a more and more agitated state to the bemused staff, until all becomes clear.
On the subject of risque names Raymondo suggested Selosra slipped through the net; I can find no record of such an animal, but the rather more obviously named Our Soles To You amazingly went uncensored!
Another one chalked up:
Scottish Jamie was right – there is a 3yo Bahamian Bounty colt in Australia called Wear The Fox Hat, proof can be provided for any doubters out there.
Bad news is Betty Swallocks (or Swollocks) never saw the light of day.
After all the recent discussions and controversy over A-levels, and so on, God Help Me Pass made me chuckle the other day.
Unfortunately, the request for divine intervention didn’t get it past Halfaquid and Pharviva …
I think the cleverest names are those that have some relation to the parents.  There is a filly next door called Skinflint out of a mare called "Badpayer".  I’ve heard there is a colourful story behind the mares name!!!
I also like the name Rescind, she is by Revoque
The original UK application for ‘Wear The Fox Hat’ was turned down by the powers that be and he made the racecourse as ‘Nameless’
some years took the kids to pontefract,during the meet,place what was a resonably large bet on the short price fav only to find myself shouting home the kids selection{placed about 2 quid e-way on it}"come on POOH WEE,come on POOH WEE" and was delighted when the damn thing beat mine at 8/1.never gave them the money though.also a mate of ours tells us hes got a tip for FAG IN HAND we fell about laughing saying will it run in the Derby,he had the last laugh .
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