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  • in reply to: Where’s the Treve thread? #492114
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    If Treve won three Arc’s (six generations) would that mean she was as good as Frankel?

    in reply to: Australia retired #492111
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    With the world market exploding China will become a major player and Derby winners will be invaluable.John Magnier can hear the cash registering.

    in reply to: Champions Stakes 2014 #491920
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    I was shocked to see him beaten by Australia.He was reported to be ill following the race ans was sidelined for a year.His first and his most recent run are his best efforts.If the report of his illness was true then he is a very very good horse.Also Dermot is bullish and that is quite unusual.

    in reply to: How about those French stewards?!!!! #491749
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    Yeats..was this "Overall the French & American rules leave a sour taste in the mouth while ours don’t" the result of a scientifically conducted survey?

    in reply to: Horse export deal with China #491748
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    Three million riders needed only if all the horses are entered in the same race.Highly unlikely.

    in reply to: The Grey Gatsby #491590
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    Well by gollie he’s gone and done it again.Another Group One tossed out the window.Bet old Mr. Tabor is not a happy man.Both Moore and Dettori were brilliant today.

    in reply to: Where’s the Treve thread? #491589
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    Leaves the "great" Frankel some place reserved for "chickens".

    in reply to: How about those French stewards?!!!! #491588
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    I must say I find the French rule refreshing.You interfere with another horse you are out of there.No giving the jockey the stick and the owner the apple.Excellent stewarding both days.
    Incidentally I believe Joseph does not have the strength needed to guide a fully grown thoroughbred.Too emaciated.

    in reply to: Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe 2014 #491498
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    What determines the breeding is wherever the foal is dropped.If dropped in Curragh then IR. if in Newmarket then Eng.and so on.Like all things in life One stands to be corrected.

    in reply to: Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe 2014 #491241
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    To me it seems that the only reason Chicquita was late entered was to give Joe a ride in the race.Am I crazy or what? He can’t do the weights on Tapestry and has just been jocked off the other.If Mrs. Hay could get rides for Spencer from the yard then anything is possible.Seems like Aidan is not the ruler of his world after all.

    in reply to: Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe 2014 #491180
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    I believe that Frankie is retained to ride RoW.

    in reply to: Jockeys’ Favourite Quote #491179
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    A couple of quotes I heard.
    Ask your horse for one effort.It should end at the winning post.
    Only one question for the trainer; when do you want me to hit the front?
    Finally "get your instructions before you accept the ride".

    in reply to: Ectot – you heard it here first! #491053
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    I hear echoes of a certain AOB.

    in reply to: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes 2014 #490763
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    Lets get back to Tapestry.Unplaced next run with Joseph in the irons.The more time the trainer spends with Joseph……… it turns out.Perhaps Joseph could be Aidan’s assistant rather than his animus in the saddle.

    in reply to: ‘Coolmore and Godolphin’ #490762
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    Brilliant segue gentlemen.

    in reply to: Kingman Retired, Yet Another Career All Too Short #490761
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    I can see the owner having mares for Kingman, but others know his history so it is up to them to visit or not visit him with their mares.Whoever buys the foals also should know his history.

    in reply to: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes 2014 #490676
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    Fascinating! Three paragraphs of whining telling us not to whine and moan.

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