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As in today’s climate, racing seems to brush fatalities under the carpet as if it didn’t happen it seems to me. The sport doesn’t help itself in a hell of a lot of matters. It should in my opinion be much more transparent about fatalities and plenty of other matters. Regardless of the anti’s who will always have their say.
Personally think its changing for changings sake…………but if it makes you lot happy then i spose it must go ahead!!!
If the racing will be top drawer then it will be a forward step if not which i suspect it wont then it’ll be a backward step for me
There would be a lot more running to form lower down the scale…….that much is certain
I honestly thought that Dawn Approach was by far the better but Toronado is def on the upgrade and a stellar ride from Hughes won the day yesterday……….Dawn Approach wont shirk a battle and Toronado was ridden like he didnt want to get into a battle….two decent animals which tbh the 3yo division needs. its brightened up a dodgy ol season for me.
Its the only thing in their profession they have control over, of course they want as many as they can in the shops………..NO RISK PROFIT………….Utopia!!!…..
Jeez a throwaway remark you guys really need to get a grip and not take yourselves so seriously
Enjoy the horse for christ sake !!!
Why dont we just enjoy what we have now and embrace the moment…….you wouldnt ask Usain Bolt to run over 1500 metres would you. Such is the speed that Frankel has there would be a doubt in my mind that he would be as an impressive specimen over a longer trip (although a well imformed friend of mine reckons he would be even more impressive).Im pretty sure in 20 years time we will be revering Frankel as one of the mile greats
When Big Bucks first won the World Hurdle (beating Punchestowns) i thought a chancer that wont beat Punchestowns again…….How wrong!!!………..ive grown to love this horse……even moreso when i saw him at thje Parade of Champions at Sandown when his whole demeanour was one of "im the best" a really superb animal and ambassador for National Hunt racing
Long Run clearly good but not perhaps the superstar people (inc me) thought he might progress into.
Plenty considered Synchronised beforehand. He was only 8/1 after all and many considered he had a decent chance. He’s probably a better horse than he’s given credit for and I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a better race than many are giving it credit for.
Next year with Bobs Worth and Sir Des Champs in the mix it’ll be interesting.
Bobs Worth is extremely interesting the division the way it is at the moment
Whichever way its sliced the whole episode was a shambles and it shouldnt be allowed to happen again
Cant believe the events yesterday……..Biggest 2 mile chase of the year turned into an egg and spoon race……..fairplay to AD putting pertinent questions to the official and not fairplay to the official for fluffing the answers.
Yeah agree that Sir Peters comm in Red Rums last National was good "Its Hats Off" brilliant………..Really like Hoiles one on Denmans win in the GC too described his performance in 3 or 4 words coming up to the line……superb stuff a good comm most def helps a great moment in this sport……….well any sport really
Must admit im a Binocular fan too, always had a soft spot for the horse and im really hoping he attends in good order coz it could be a hell of a race with HF if he is in tip top order. I personally am disregarding the race that Binocular had with HF in Ireland last backend as iMHO it was a farce of a race……..no doubting that HF is a very good horse tho.
If Kauto does take the prize on the 18th there wont be a bigger cheer at Cheltenham this year id say
I think Day of a lifetime could win the supreme if willie goes for it. The supreme is a weaker division than neptune in terms of depth and cue card can easily bomb out on the day. He jumps good too.
Yeah i agree bout Day of a Lifetime……i can see that one filling a place…..that one will be an each way saver for me on the day
Here’s the list for anyone intereested and there are plenty of short ones…
1994 Barna Boy 6th 10/1
1995 Who is Equiname 10th 33/1
1996 Kimanicky 2nd 11/2
Brave Patriarch PU 66/1
1997 No runners
1998 No runners
1999 Perfect venue 8th 50/1
All Gong 9th 25/1
2000 Dusk Duel 9th 8/1
2002 Got One Too 10th 16/1
Dungarvens Choice 15th 25/1
2003 Chauvinist – 3rd 20/1
2004 Fleet Street – 3rd 20/1
Perle de Puce – PU 8/1
2005 No Runners
2006 No Runners
2007 Amaretto Rose – 3rd 2/1f
2008 Binocular – 2nd 8/1co-fav
Khyber Kim – 10th 17/2
Sentry Duty – 15th 11/1
2009 Ainama – 8th 14/1
2010 Oscar Whisky – 4th 11/1
General Miller – UR 25/1Yeah not Nickys fav race on the stats……..i really cant see Cue Card passing this one up either…wouldnt be at all surprised to see Cue Card win by a big distance here…congrats on the nice prices will set you up nicely for the rest of the meeting
