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Many thanks Graham for your kind words and nominating the Meydan Thursdays Thread originally created to wipe away winter blues by backing horses in Godolphin blue in sunny Dubai when along came Covid, racing was cancelled and we hunkered down not really knowing what to expect. Those months that followed we all drew strength from each other and somehow got through the dark days, not without some scary incidents I might say, but the friendships made on the Thread have held fast. We are scattered all over the UK and one of us is in the USA and they’re all pretty good tipsters too not just the horses but Graham & Dazza are a whizz at giving the bookies a good bashing when it comes to the golf.
Also many thanks David for my nomination, That was really nice of you. I’m rooting for Graham to win it this year, there are so many on here worthy of the honour it could be a close call.
Some great nominations for all the categories coming in and thanks to Nathan for doing this again.
JacThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Going to nominate Wilts as poster of the year because they are always there to congratulate someone on a win and they had faith that Metal Merchant would back up his early season win on the flat, but didn’t.
The more I know the less I understand.
One to watch 2025 – Dylan Johnston. Best young NH rider I’ve seen for many seasons.
Jump jockey of the year – Ben Jones. A breakout year since joining forces with Pauling.
Journalist of the year – Chris Cook. Dealing with a wide range of topics in his Racing Post columns.
And last, but certainly not least,
Villain of the year (and last year, probably next year as well) – The Gambling Commission.
Poster of the year – apracing is always an interesting read
Jumps horse of the year – Skyjack Hijack, as he has given connections a lot of fun, and he has certainly paid his way
Jumps jockey of the year – I’ve been impressed with Callum Pritchard
Jumps trainer of the year – Venetia Williams on recent form alone shows that she’s still one of the best
Riding Performance of the year – Callum Pritchard on Al Dancer.
Broadcaster of the year – Lydia Hyslop, still the best
Racecourse of the year – Local bias, but I just can’t see past Hexham, they do well for a smaller track. Great views, and always well organised meet
One to watch 2025 – Kopek Des Bordes looks like a horse with a big future
Commentator of the year – Gareth Topham gets better every year
Thread of the year – TRF Ten To Follow because it’s better than the real one which is soon to be no more
Poster – Cork All Star
Jumps Jockey – Jack Kennedy
Racecourse – Pontefract
Broadcaster – Nick LuckWhat a shame no one got in today’s riding performance at Ascot Ben Jones on personal Ambition
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Villian of the Year – Lorcan Williams for throwing the race away on Captain Bellamy
at Newbury on Wednesday 18 December for hitting the horse 11 times—-idiot.
Jac
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