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Grimes,
Please explain to me exactly what the current economic crisis has to do with Thatcherism.
Nothing.
If it wasn’t for Thatcherism we would all have been screwed about 25 years ago.
Didn’t see the race unfortunately Paul, but from the comments it appears that Frank made his usual attempt to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
He just seems to overcomplicate matters – if you know you’re on the best horse, why not sit handy, maybe a bit wide to stay out of trouble, and then just press the button. Unless a horse specifically needs holding up, why do it?
Notwithstanding all the above, it is very easy to criticise jockeys from the armchair…
It’s easy to stereotype jockeys (Frankie’s good from the front, Spencer holds up too many, McCoy’s strongest but doesn’t suit some horses, Timmy Murphy always holds them up, etc.etc.).
That said, I do think Frank holds up far too many – he rides the same race on 90% of his horses. It looks brilliant when it comes off, but he looks like a tit when he meets traffic problems, or holds one up off a slow pace and gets done for toe.
Not the best jock around by a long chalk, and lucky to get on so many good horses (and lucky to get the ride on his missus as well, I’d say…)
Smoking is slightly different, Colin, as it does directly affect others when done in a pub for example.
However, it should really be the landlord’s choice whether to allow smoking in his pub, and if he chooses to, non-smokers can choose to go somewhere else.
I’ve a feeling I’m ranting off topic here, so sorry about that. I do have sympathy with the FOBT addict, I just don’t believe the fact that it is possible to become addicted to something should lead to calls for that something to be outlawed.
Great post from Paul, couldn’t have put it better myself.
The prevailing attitude in New Labour Britain is that something which brings enjoyment to many can be banned on the whim of a minority, justified either on the basis of saving us from ourselves, or worse some misguided moral crusade.
I am an adult, and perfectly capable of deciding how much to bet and on what, how much to drink and when, and whether or not to go hunting.
If you don’t like something, or don’t agree with it, simply don’t do it.
Thanks for the replies chaps, a resounding recommendation from all quarters, and going to make the purchase today.
Now, if somebody could just give me a 6-1 winner to put my tenner on to pay for it………
I think as LGR said above there is a tendency to overcomplicate matters. She is the best we have seen this year, and deserves to be winter favourite for the classics.
I wouldn’t be keen to read too much into any decision to send her to the US – it could simply be a case of aiming an outstanding horse at the most valuable prize available to her.
Back to the original questions in my first post – what are your perceptions of her chances in each race, and do you think running in either could jeopardise her three-year-old campaign?
To put it another way, if she was yours, would you put her away now, safe in the knowledge that you’ve got the winter favourite for the fillies classics, or take the more ambitious route currently being considered?
I thought it had been established on the "Has John Gosden ever been to Santa Anita" thread that the turf course would be better (for a mile at least) than the dirt, as the horses have further to run before the first bend?
Her breeding seems to suggest that dirt will be fine, and she’s proven on turf, so I would look to support her whichever race she went for.
For what it’s worth, I can’t see anything at this stage that would make me think she wouldn’t train on, and given the fact that she looks head and shoulders above anything else we’ve seen, she could well improve less than her peers and still take the Guineas.
Have you considered giving up on this? Your lay selections win frequently, and you could make more backing them than laying them.
Your methods must be useless – find a new system!
I think it’s a good offer, personally.
I’ve asked this before Glenn: If you hate racing so much, why persevere? Just find another hobby. Or is your hobby actually moaning/conspiracy theories?
Can’t ever recall you being positive about anything on here, ever….
Interesting responses chaps. I think the main point is that whilst there are certain yards who will "play the system", price movements, most of the time, reflect the market’s opinion on a horse’s chances, and do not necessarily mean that dark forces are at work.
An analogy would be a share price falling – it doesn’t necessarily reflect the prospects of the company, or anybody "knowing" something the rest of the market doesn’t.
Agreed re Big Mac by the way, he doesn’t do the game any favours with the "they knew" comments.
One of my pet topics.
Spread is absolutely loathsome in all forms, and if I taste it in anything the offending food goes straight in the bin.
Butter is lovely stuff, and much healthier than the other crap. Why would you have something which is made from a petrol by-product and dyed yellow (it is grey beforehand) to make it look like butter, when you can just have butter?
