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While I think Francome would be the first to admit he’s no formbook expert I do listen to what he has to say, he does tend to look at things with a different slant, particularly if it’s a horse or stable he’s familiar with at first hand.
While I think Francome would be the first to admit he’s no formbook expert I do listen to what he has to say, he does tend to look at things with a different slant, particularly if it’s a horse or stable he’s familiar with at first hand.
The thing I find with Francombe is it’s not so much who he speaks highly of, it’s who he doesn’t.
For example, if there’s a horse that’s 25/1 & Francombe says something positive, it’s worth keeping it in mind whereas if he just say’s ‘and that’s a 25/1 chance’ then you can probably scratch it off the list of possibles.
I’m not surprised that some would come to Francome’s defence, I just feel that for the vast majority of the time he comes across as bored or ill-researched.
Langlee Boy….you got it spot on! I’ve been trying to keep quiet about it, for fear of getting slaughtered. It was embarassing, great ride on Thousand Stars though!
He was excited, as you would be if it was your son/daughter! For heaven’s sake…
It was terrific, highlight of the festival.I don’t doubt it was a proud moment for him, and there would be something wrong if he wasn’t excited, but for the whole team to drool about it for the rest of the week, and become Team Walsh, was what baffled me.
I also think her ride on Thousand Stars was superb, however, "Highlight of the festival"
Come off it!
I’ve still got a couple more days off work so I’m watching it all again. The dinner party bit I have always found rather embarrassing and tedious, but thats probably beacuse all we want to see at the time is the racing itself. It’s been fascinating listening to Terry Biddlecombe talking about Best Mate. Also thefeature about horses that came second; I’d forgotten about dear old Go Ballistic.
I don’t doubt it was a proud moment for him, and there would be something wrong if he wasn’t excited, but for the whole team to drool about it for the rest of the week, and become Team Walsh, was what baffled me.
I also think her ride on Thousand Stars was superb, she can clearly cut it. However, "Highlight of the festival"
Come off it!
Have a look at the "highlight of day 1" thread. Plenty of people found that a really heartwarming, thrilling moment. For some of us the stories behind the horses/jockeys/owners are what brings racing alive for us, and that was one of those moments.
It depends what you look for in racing. If you’re just in it for the betting, I can understand your indifference, but I thought it was smashing for Team Walsh, and obviously everyone in the Channel 4 crew are fond of Ted and were suitably thrilled for him too. It was all very natural and spontanious, which was lovely.I can see where you’re coming from, but personally it didn’t bother me. We can agree to differ
there seems a definate policy on ch4 not to show the runners in the paddock unless they have to.
this wasent always the case so why the change?
i assumed it was to get you to pay for ruk but it seems theyre not much better.
also wasent it typical that they cant afford to have simon holt at some meetings but can afford to have that damm irish woman doing the so called fashion at cheltenham.Venture to Cognac; a blast from the past! Remind me about the horse; my befuddled brain can’t get any proper details about him,,it’s there somewhere……
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