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Desperate bad luck again for Jack.its a shame he isn’t based in Uk as the much softer fences here would make less likely to hit the ground
You’re right there TC. I was watching SSR until ITV started up and wondered how they would have fitted Bangor in as well
At least they told us how well Broadway Boy looked in the parade ring given they couldn’t be bothered to show him.
As for the big race The Fighting Fifth,they went for the break with 5mins to go before the race,that’s worse than the BBC Grandstand daysApple Away most likely to go form listed mares Chase at Market Rasen.
Sad to see the cream of the entries disappearing from the raceIt seems that at Wincanton yesterday ITV either decided or been told not to show a replay of significant falls in the closing stages of races so as to not upset the do gooders even when they know the horses are ok.
I can remember the Burrough Hill Lad walkover and I don’t remember any “jump racing is in crisis” hysteria or when he won a 3 runner King George
To fit in with strange narrative that the flat finished at Ascot last Saturday,this showcase meeting is put up as the start of the jumps even though there’s a group 1 at Doncaster.
It’s low key by Cheltenham standards and Irish trainers now seem to target this meeting more and Uk trainers don’t seemed that bothered,indeed nicholls has no runners there at all on Saturday.With an Irish racing shoved in 5 minutes before The Champion Stakes tomorrow there may be a few at RTV who will be glad to see the back of it
Those pleased with these changes will be bookmakers who have 3 more of their beloved handicaps and the sockless drunks who can now rampage around more of the racecourse.
As I had a cheap ticket and I’m not far from Chepstow I decided to go tonight.
Only a fare crowd and all the outside food stalls etc were shut up and witnessing them trying to drum up interest in the team concept was embarrassing.
Indeed the trespassing sheep was the highlight,I left after 3 races.These days Ascot stage a 2 day meeting between Royal Ascot and this weekend,Why?
Ground on the run to swinley bottom looked over raced and chopped up to me.Illustrates how right Cheltenham are to stop these louts from taking their pints outside the bar there.
Ed making the most of the chance to wollow in somebody’s tragedy during the royal procession today
It’s a shame that ITV have such a lack of faith in racing that they insist on the big race being their last race fearing the viewers will turn off if its earlier.
It just leads to a rushed finish,no analysis and Oli telling trainers to be quick as they are going off air.
