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Gord,
I’ve a feeling us racing men would enjoy each other’s company. The line "What do you fancy in the big race tomorrow?" can kick off some grand conversations, and that’s just with the men at the bar! There’s always a story of winners and losers, that’s what keeps us coming back for more, tomorrow’s a clean slate.
Talking of Dandy…I’m hoping he can work his touch with one that ran an eye catching race at Thirsk yesterday.
Agreed Oasis, I work in peoples houses daily so I meet some colourful characters from all walks of life,what never ceases ro amaze me are those who tell you they love horseracing and enjoy a bet and make out they know a thing or 2.I guarantee everyone of these so called fans haven’t a clue about Racing really.I only have to say something like "Do you have a fancy for the King George" and their faces drop,I soon realise they are your typical mug punter,the sort that keep the game going,thank goodness for them I say.No real fans are those of us who contribute to forums like this and support our local racecourses by attending fixtures,thats what I mean about how easy it is to talk to like minded folk,as there is always a topic within racing worth discussing.
Dandys horse ran a similar race at Ayr last year,trouble is off 85 he’s not getting any leeway from the handicapper to win a Class 4.I liked the look of
Connecticut
,could be smart.
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We were too busy chilling we could of flown the kite.
Here’s Hayley.http://i60.tinypic.com/syl3lf.jpg
Gaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
Great photos, no Hayley Turner though. Was she hiding from you Gord?
She didn’t recognise me Tommy because I was lookin too Cool for even her.Nath I’ve mentioned
Chil the Kite
more times on here than I remember,spotted the talent a few years ago.I should have done a Ginger there,serves me right!
Typically speaking, whenever I go racing, I go sober, I go alone and I go with the intention of being left strictly to my own devices. As such, I wouldn’t really be "TRF Meet Up" material…
However, this Saturday, I will be attending Haydock with a couple of non-racing friends so in order alleviate the tedium of company and flat racing, I will be drinking. This in turn will make me less likely to take an immediate dislike to anybody who encroaches my happy zone.
I will be the emaciated, hairy chap with a limp who constantly looks like he’s about to throw up. I’ll probably be taking countless pointless pictures of horses in the parade ring at some point. So if you want to say hi and put a face to a name then feel free to do so.
Agreed Oasis, I work in peoples houses daily so I meet some colourful characters from all walks of life,what never ceases ro amaze me are those who tell you they love horseracing and enjoy a bet and make out they know a thing or 2.I guarantee everyone of these so called fans haven’t a clue about Racing really.I only have to say something like "Do you have a fancy for the King George" and their faces drop,I soon realise they are your typical mug punter,the sort that keep the game going,thank goodness for them I say.No real fans are those of us who contribute to forums like this and support our local racecourses by attending fixtures,thats what I mean about how easy it is to talk to like minded folk,as there is always a topic within racing worth discussing.
Dandys horse ran a similar race at Ayr last year,trouble is off 85 he’s not getting any leeway from the handicapper to win a Class 4.Hey Gord,
Imperial Legend may well have been named after your good self but it’s one that run later on the card that I’m keen on.
Oasis,you sir are a cunning old fox,I look forward to your posts as you are a bu*ger for dropping crumbs on my table and leaving me to make a slice of bread from them.I do recall our conversation regarding
West Leake Hare
.
You cant outfox a Fox Oasis but you come close. I’ll watch with interest.Good stuff Gord, Always a pleasure!
Those that dig deeper shall get their rewards….hopefully!
Make it a yearly get together.
Let me know if you’re able to make Goodwood at all. The elusive Softie will also be present!
TRF yearly Lockinge Newbury meet up has a nice ring to it.
Goodwood is probably a stretch to far for me this year but Salisbury looks well within range Mark.?Gaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
One day you’ll meet ME TAPK…then we’ll see what you’re made of!
About time we did David,can you imagine a TRF Xmas meet up in the Dryborough Abbey,30 of us round the table introducing ourselves with a glass of ‘Cockburns’.You at one end of the table and your King at the other,Nobody knows who anyone is except we all have a good idea who Ginge is.
Equitrack
is the first to welcome us and our glasses hit the floor.
Zarkava
pipes up next and he’s sat opposite me!
Then itsPinza
and he’s sat next to you!
Fist
introduces himself in his best Thai accent and tells us he’s won 10 million baht,
Imperial Call
talks a lot of sense but dissapears halfway through the night.
Carvhills Hill
gives us a lecture on Greyhounds and how close he’s come to winning the scoop 6,he also says ‘First Lieutenant’ has a Gold cup in him!
Maxillon5
says he’s been on the beach at Bamburgh and saw a few donkeys that were at Southwell in the week.By this time there’s a bit of an atmosphere,
Gamble
use his articulate skills to tell us he’ll be back for the following years Poster of the year award and thats the last we hear of him.
Paul Ostermeyer
stops off on his tour of the countrys brothels,well he’s done the Racecourses.
Graysons column
thinks there’s an Indie band in town and comes dressed in psychedelic fur.Just to show how far the tentacles of TRF reach
Jollyp
has flown 24hrs to get here.Yes with a plethora of recent contributors around the table too it really is a who’s who of this fantastic forum.Then TAPK stands up and a silence like the one at the Hull City end yesterday when Arsenal stuck their 3rd goal in envelopes the dining room…………..
Do I have to wear any pants…???
Do I have to wear any pants…???
Best not,you’d only wet them in the prescence of your King!
xDo I have to wear any pants…???
Best not,you’d only wet them in the prescence of your King!
xYou never mentioned anything about Bart being there !!!
Besides I just looked up my diary schedule and I am unable to make it, it appears as though I am sticking a fork in my right eye on that day…Agreed Oasis, I work in peoples houses daily so I meet some colourful characters from all walks of life,what never ceases ro amaze me are those who tell you they love horseracing and enjoy a bet and make out they know a thing or 2.I guarantee everyone of these so called fans haven’t a clue about Racing really.I only have to say something like "Do you have a fancy for the King George" and their faces drop,I soon realise they are your typical mug punter,the sort that keep the game going,thank goodness for them I say.
Do you judge them on whether they say Trading Leather or First Lieutenant
At midday yesterday, a friend dragged me out because he had girly issues and he wanted me to talk him through them…
A few days ago, I purchased train tickets through Huddersfield and Newcastle before winding up in
I’ve been unable to sleep since yesterday’s excursions so chances are, I’ll probably be receptive to socialisation on one level or another.
I’ll either be the man dressed as a hunt-sab (those are my most comfortable clothes) or an overly suited for a rainy Hexham afternoon kinda dude depending on how the guards act… Either way, I’ll be the spaced out guy with a limp taking pictures of the juveniles.
So if you want to put a face to a name, I shalln’t be too hard to find.
You cant outfox a Fox Oasis but you come close. 
Then its
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