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Haiti Couleurs looks a rock solid bet at 11/4 here. Will stay better than the fav, won’t mind any rain, Royal Pagaille very probably on the downgrade.
I did see that CAS, he was a good jockey. Overshadowed a bit in a stellar era by the likes of Piggott, Eddery, Carson, etc, but he was very capable.
I love the Dewhurst.
I think Gstaad will reverse the form with Zavateri but without huge conviction.
Distant Storm could progress again but I think Gstaad is solid and Distant Storm will definitely need to find a bit (possible of course).Four of the last five winners of the race have gone on to classic success the following season and the history of the event is littered with Guineas and Derby winners so this race is always an exciting moment in the season for me.
I think he is BETTER than McCoy. No disrespect to McCoy who is one of the best but I think Bowen has more strings to his bow.
The competitions are a fantastic part of TRF. I am personally hugely grateful to everyone who runs them, I know from personal experience how time consuming they can be especially when, like we all have, there is other ‘stuff’ going on in our lives.
I do find dfward’s protest stance puzzling, withdrawing from the Daylight Cup because of no Breeders Cup or Goodwood competition.
As Mrs Raymo points out there are plenty competitions and at this moment in time there are several others running concurrently to this one.‘Sealed the deal’ is one I hear more and more often. As in, say, one in lead jumps last well “and that jump seals the deal for so and so”
Not sure if it is one rogue commentator overusing it or if it is creeping into general use.Newbury 2.25 Artistic Star
Cartmel 2.15 Dusky Days NAP
Cartmel 2.50 Book Of Secrets NB
Cartmel 3.22 Wbeeres
Mar Ras 2.40 Moon ChimesI watched the first couple stages on TNT and it was ok. Didn’t maybe have the same colour in terms of the detail around the scenic elements (although that was still present) but commentators were alright and very knowledgable.
I agree it is a fantastic event, I look forward to it more and more each year.
On the topic of books, last year they had a focus piece on the Italian cyclist Gino Bartali so I bought the book on his life story, a great read.3.00 Sandown SUPERMODEL (NB)
3.35 Sandown SOSIE (Nap Nap NAP)
4.12 Sandown Mudbir
2.40 Haydock SCenic (NB)Res
3.15 Haydock Minstrel KnightWhat they have been through is impossible to comprehend and I am not ashamed to admit the tears were rolling down my cheeks as I watched it. To find the strength to go on after the shattering impact those events must have had on them both is inspiring and humbling.
I was also struck by how alike John and Amy are, not only do they share a family resemblance in looks but also in character. And what character they have shown.
Their world will never be the same but I truly hope they both somehow find peace and happiness in life’s journey.Sad news indeed. He was one of the top trainers when I was growing up and getting into the sport along with the likes of Cecil, Hern, Walwyn, O’Brien, Harwood etc.
His biography Frankincense and More by Robin Oakley is a good read if you want to find out more about him. Pretty ferocious and determined character which I think were key traits in taking him from stable lad to Arc winning trainer.
Thinking of his family and friends for whom he’ll be an irreplaceable loss.
I think greys ARE irrationally popular with the casual racing watcher, by that I mean the casual ITV Racing viewer.
The trouble with Chamberlin’s argument is that there won’t really be time for him to build a public following, unlike the chasers who build that following over a few years.
However, what you can guarantee is that ITV will milk every excruciating ounce of what they mistakenly think is the public’s mass affection for the horse.
Next time he runs watch at your peril.Well done to the podium three and to Chestnut in particular (I’ve messaged you about your prize Chestnut).
Great tipping everyone and looking forward to the next one.
Thanks above all to the Raymos – very, very much appreciated by all
That is a staggering amount SC. And put into perspective by that Levy figure.
If owners were liable for the lifetime cost of funding retirement for an ex-racehorse (£142k average total cost estimate according to this) most of the sales could shut up shop as nobody would be buying anything.
Ascot 2.30 Moments Of Joy
Ascot 5.35 Seraph Gabriel
Haydock 6.00 Alibey
Ascot 4.20 Marvelmanres
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