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still zaynar for me
Me too.
OK, I was disappointed that Zaynar got defeated at Kelso but its not as though he was beaten by several lengths and I think the ground was horrible to say the least.
Far too soon for anyone to write off Zaynar I think.
Isn’t that Bobby Ewing at 2:42?
Have to say though, that video sent my cringe gland pumping all kinds of crap in my bloodstream. Most of the singers look rather embarrassed. Still, it could do well if it’s entered in the Eurovision Song Contest!
My top three are (in no order) –
Aldaniti … even though I backed Spartan Missile.
Rhyme ‘n’ Reason. Brilliant finish!
Maori Venture. I had mixed emotions with this race because whilst I adored the winner but was absolutely gutted by the death of Dark Ivy.
Zaynar will have this CH field in dire straits when his All-Systems-Go button is pushed at the final bend
That "Go Button" will need to be operating a lot quicker and better than it did last time it was used (Against Cape Tribulation)
I’m sure it will be. The impression I’ve had with Zaynar is that nothing appears to faze him apart from his laziness during running. When he snaps out of it and gets serious, this horse isn’t gonna stop.
Zaynar will have this CH field in dire straits when his All-Systems-Go button is pushed at the final bend
Vicario De Bray! He absolutely toyed with a very good horse named Celtic Shot but wasn’t the same after that
She hit the wire at an incredible 40 mph, covering the last quarter in 22.49 when landing the Clement L Hirsch, only for Mike Smith to say "When we hit the wire she hit another gear – then when we crossed and I stood up she hit another gear!"
And good ol’ Dancing Brave ran his last quarter in his Derby in 21.5 on a course that didn’t suit him
I’ve never seen anything like her and still can’t take in how she can consistently give horses 15 lengths of a start and treat them like selling platers.
She was only 15 lengths behind the leader and not the second last horse
Personally, I think Sea The Stars would’ve taken the sting out of herZaynar for me.
The half-lazy manner in which he easily beat Cape Tribulation last time out leaves me with no doubt that he’ll take this Champion Hurdle.
I can see this one doing what Rooster Booster did in 2003Only two spring to mind so far –
Zaynar – Champion Hurdle – I think he’ll have it won before he’s even jumped the last flight.
Canford Cliffs to smash the 2000 Guineas.
Doesn’t Arkle still hold the track record at Sandown for 3 miles since 1965? If it still stands, then I find it very significant.
Truly sublime performance from Kauto Star. The 2nd and 3rd horses behind him are no slouches but they were totally brushed aside today … and with such ease!
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I fancied Denman to win the forthcoming Gold Cup. I’m now leaning towards Kauto Star to win it.
Mr Cecil is one of my favourite trainers. I agree with Himself that the Cecil/Cauthen partnership were the years I recall most fondly.
Of the horses he trained – Oh So Sharp, Indian Skimmer, Bosra Sham, Ardross and Precocious are the ones that always stick in my mind.
Heather Mills …. but not until I’d have smeared my lips with a Dorset Naga chilli and thoroughly chewed a clove of raw garlic.
Really though, I’d love to kiss that gorgeous L’oreal girl Doutzen Kroes … because I’m bloody worth it!
I don’t really take too much notice of Timeform ratings
OK, many European champion racehorses aren’t as statistically impressive as the US horses regarding the number of times they ran. However, as far as pure performance is concerned, European horses are still equal.So, would Sea The Stars be in my Top 10? Yes, I think he would! This horse is close to perfection and he’d be granite-hard opposition for any horse that’s been mentioned in this thread. I believe he’d have claimed the scalp of Zenyatta if they’d have clashed.
The only slight gripe I have about Sea The Stars is that he didn’t possess the turn of foot that was jaw-droppingly spectacular like that of Dancing Brave. He had to quicken again to secure most of his wins … but that in itself is a sign of a true fighter.
