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What a load of rubbish Gamble! We all know what the poll meant, we are not stupid. If people werent going to vote because they dont like polls why would they vote in this one??????
The names are on this thread. We all know who they are.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
couldnt be happier! so deserved! Well done AP!! A great jockey an even greater bloke
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
yes!!!!!! get in!!!!!
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
Agree with the Ginge that we are living in a golden era with two of the all time greats. Rather like when I was a piddling, vomiting bairn (ie up until age 14) when we had Johnny Francombe and my hero Jonjo.
For me Ruby and AP are so different. Agree that Ruby is an artist whereas AP is about strength in the saddle.
I would ask one question though. Has there ever been a jockey that has one more races from impossible positions on horses that had no right winning? That is what I will always remember about AP and why for me he just edges it.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
I can only agree with what Roseblossom has just said.
Even though we’ve established that it has nothing to do with personality? (though I would have thought that was blindingly obvious given past recent winners).
If it WAS just based on personality surely there would only be one winner every year????? Mr W Rooney
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
No he’s right Fist – apparently AP also:
1. Refuses to answer his door to Kids on Halloween night.
2. Keeps all his money in a big box at the bottom of his garden and buys his kids a lump of coal for Christmas.
3. Refuses to share his last Rollo with his wife.
4. Walks around the local primary school at Christmas with a sign saying "Father Christmas Doesnt Exist"
5. Burns off the legs of Daddy Longlegs with a magnifying glass.
A vote for him is a vote for Satan himself.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
Great post Fist. May I add that I have worked with many of the top jocks and they always say that AP is their inspiration. And they all make the point of saying that its not just as a jockey but as a human being. They cannot speak highly enough of him. They dont call him AP, they call him the Champ.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
A tacky form of vox pox that has been going since the 1950’s and has been won by some true legends whose attendance I assume means they didnt feel that it was in the least specious or tacky.
Still if it is beneath some on here, fair enough. David Suchet IS a fine Poirot! Enjoy!
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
cant honestly believe what I am reading on the RACING FORUM!! Of COURSE we must vote for AP. The man is a legend and will be remembered for eternity as one. Up there with Piggot and Sir Gordon.
ONEEYE you should be ashamed of yourself. Clearly not a racing man so why are you on this forum? Graeme McDowell??!! For winning one tournament? He didnt even win the money list? Mind boggling.
If those of us that follow racing wont vote for him he has absolutely no chance. Sad.
Get a grip of yourself son. McCoy for what… winning one race (the National)?
You obviously haven’t got a clue about sport if you think McDowell only won one tournament so I’ll forgive you for this pathetic reply to what I wrote.
Come back when you have some knowledge and I’ll give your posts the respect they might deserve.
You get some really pleasant people on this site dont you? Of course ONEEYE McCoy only won that one race. Silly of me. Whats he ever really done eh? Surprised he got nominated really.
I bet you have noone at home to moan to so you come on here. Pathetic little man.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
I think Marginal Value has said it all. I will vote for him because he thoroughly deserves to win.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
cant honestly believe what I am reading on the RACING FORUM!! Of COURSE we must vote for AP. The man is a legend and will be remembered for eternity as one. Up there with Piggot and Sir Gordon.
ONEEYE you should be ashamed of yourself. Clearly not a racing man so why are you on this forum? Graeme McDowell??!! For winning one tournament? He didnt even win the money list? Mind boggling.
If those of us that follow racing wont vote for him he has absolutely no chance. Sad.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
Have to say that I agree with most on here that it is a terrible shame that so much emphasis is now placed on those four days in March.
I was at Cheltenham on Saturday and it was a wonderful day but reading in Sunday’s post that a number of the horses won’t run again until mid March was pretty depressing actually. Whilst some trainers HAVE done it in the past it does seem to be an increasing trend.
I think it is down to a combination of all the reasons mentioned – partly prize money, partly cautionary, partly because one or two are probably best fresh (although if they ONLY ever run fresh how would we know?)
The solution? Perhaps more incentive during the intervening months. Qualifying races to ensure participation in March.
We all like to moan about the flat but they have half a dozen prestigious races during a season that are all worth winning. Not the case in NH clearly.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
TJ as least your post was in English, I didn’t understand the previous ones.
Oh dear "as least your post was in English." Can anyone tell me what that means?
Shall we all just try and answer the questions. Didnt know I was back in English Literature class!
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
agreed Louis! Lesley being phased out I reckon as not as young and pretty as Emma Spencer even though she is pure class.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
I agree. I liked him the first time I saw him when he was a fast finishing second to Dubai Prince and tried to get on for the Derby then but couldnt find a price. He won his next very comfortably and ran a cracker in the RP. He is a horse who will love more of a test – his dam won twice in G3 company over a mile and a half and he will almost certainly be aimed at the race.
As usual trainer will have several candidates and Recital and Roderic O Connor might end up higher in the pecking order but pleased to be on at 25’s and 14’s still not bad imo for a horse almost certain to run if fit.
Watched the 2010 flat review on Racing UK the other day and they were almost dismissive of Frankel’s chances of running in the Derby. I’m not so sure and think it depends entirely on how he winters and how he goes in his opening two races. If he hacks up in the Guineas there will be a lot of pressure on them to run him….
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
Old john – me no aim slur against old john. Me aim slur against man with ONEEYE. Me only attack man that attack me! Yquem21 – thanks! Lets hope HRAC gets that deserved knighthood this new year hey?!
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
thanks for your support guys especially my fellow TV widower Oldjohn! Oneeye can you cut and paste a sentence out of these words? – people nice be to old git miserable
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
