[Katy]

If the connections didnt think the horses could manage the race or were at risk, they wouldnt run them simple as that.  

Racehorses are there to run not stand around in thier stable, with TBs especially there is a risk at any time.  They can get cast or colic stood in thier box, break down on the gallops, be involved in traffic accidents, they break legs on the flat etc etc.  

I bet if there wasnt as much publicity about the race and being world famous and it was run around Sedgefield for example (but with National fences) there wouldnt be half as many people calling for it to be banned.

Compare Aintree to Pardubicka, the obstacles there are a hell of a lot more dangerous.  What with Ploughed fields, "in-and-outs", solid timber fences and the Taxis, if I were a horse I know what I’d prefer!

Saying that I doubt I would run any of mine in the National, but then again I get nervous watching them school and run over hurdles!!!

[Katy]

I think I might join in with that, I could do with a free trip to Aintree!!!

They’re all lunatics.  If racing is banned I dont suppose any of them would give a home to the horses they’ll be just looking for the next hobby to ruin.  you never know at some point they might target knitting – for the stress a sheep goes through when being sheared :laugh:

[Katy]

Thanks to all involved in setting this up.  It was very interesting,

Good Luck to James in the future (especially with Mr Sandancer and Mr Benji – 2 very nice colts)

[Katy]

Thanks to all involved, it was very interesting!  

Thanks again Katy  :wave:

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