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York 3.00 – Gregory
Chester 3.23 – Sea Founder (NB)
Chester 4.00 – Changeofmind (NAP)
York 4.50 – GrizedaleReserves
Sandown 5.07 – Personal Best
Leicester 8.30 – Cobalt CometGood grief. Bad enough that females in racing have to deal with the crass (& often threatening) comments from inadequate coked-up knuckle-draggers in the crowd & on social media without the trainers (employers) joining in. We really do have a long way to go.
If the stalls are faulty or there is some unexpected external event (e.g. something blocking the horse from leaving the stall) which prevents a fair start, horse is a non-runner. Otherwise, it ran and lost.
The cameras were ITVs and not the racecourse, one on the suspect the other on Item.
Ryan Moore only turned his head and noticed a split second before the gates openedMoore noticed too late but anyone viewing the camera could have picked it up in time. If ITV can have overhead cameras on some stalls, why can’t it be standard? No use unless someone is monitoring of course.
And it SHOULD have been noticed. There was a live overhead camera on him. Starter couldn’t see that though as he was up a wooden ladder waving a flag. I’m all for tradition but racing really needs to embrace technology where it can improve process and safety.
Few (if any) high achieving home breds too. Odd that such a huge “breeding” operation has to buy in most of its top horses.
I’m afraid greyhound racing in the UK is doomed. What with condemnation, not just from extremists but also organisations like the RSPCA, plus nonsense like this. Horse racing needs to take note and take care.
I doubt the public care about the lack of charisma of “the lads”. Problem is the horses. Last great Derby winner was Sea The Stars. There have always been odd substandard winners but now it’s the norm and I’m afraid the worst are from Coolmore. Christmas Day has a season to prove me wrong but I suspect he’ll be included in the worst list. This isn’t Coolmore’s fault. They target the race. Others don’t. Some say nobody is interested in mile and a half races now but the Arc still attracts international superstars. Why aren’t Japanese owners (for example) keen to win the Derby?
Absolute sh!tshow isn’t it Ruby? Biggest day in the UK flat racing calendar. World’s media watching. A LOT of “lessons to be learned” (as they always say, but never do)
Thanks Jac, and yes, why is it called Wellington? I’m fine with the name (and have probably missed a detailed explanation somewhere) but am curious. Assume it would have to be changed if somebody thoughtlessly named their horse “Wellington”!
Agree Ruby 100%. Didn’t see your post till after I’d had my rant or I’d have mentioned you!
Blimey, seems like a lucky meeting for me (not that it’s ever been converted into cash winnings – though I did have a small bet on Christmas Day). When I saw that Too Soon had won, I remembered that silly comment I made and thought “if only”. Surprised & delighted to have won. Thanks to the Raymos for organising. Roll on Royal Ascot (at which I always do dismally!.
Agree about the Oaks LD73. First 2 look top class to me, on any ground. Indeed, none of yesterday’s results scream out “soft ground specialists” to me (though obviously all the winners can handle it). The Coronation Cup was 4.48s slow. Is the fact that the Derby was nearly 4 secs slower because the Ballydoyle contingent set such a furious pace in the Coronation, or that the ground deteriorated by 4pm, or are the Derby horses not as good?
I’m also pleased for Camelot mickeyjp. he never seems to get the credit or opportunities that he deserves. I fear that today only reinforces the view that he is an influence for stayers (&/or jumpers) that are at their best slogging through the mud though. At least “The Lads” seem to be talking him up a bit for once today.
The whole BC farce is an embarrassment (again). There was a live camera on this horse which showed him being in a potentially life-threatening position but the starter couldn’t see it. The whole starting stalls set-up is outdated. I’m sure it’s not beyond the wit of man (or woman) to come up with a system where the starter can view the situation from above, rather than standing on a ladder trying to hear jockeys shouting into the wind, to judge whether it’s safe to start the race.
One of the worst Derby Days in terms of weather (mind you it was like this the year I went to the Oaks). At least I stuck it out till the end though, unlike the King & Queen today!
In other news, this is a bit spooky! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5pgqmp1p8o
Epsom 5.20 – Hengest NAP
Epsom 3.15 – Arklow Lad
Lingfield 6.05 – Del Corso
Chepstow 5.47 – Penny CapriReserves:
Epsom 5.55 – Fine Interview
Musselburgh 4.10 – PandemoniumI fear I peaked too soon yesterday (probably should have picked him for my Wellington!).
1.30 Ten Bob Tony (Witness Stand)
2.05 Pacific Mission (She’s Perfect)
2.40 Jan Brueghel NAP (Bay City Roller)
3.15 Arklow Lad (Stormy Impact)
4.00 Pierre Bonnard & Alderman (Ancient Egypt)
4.40 Folk Pageant NB (Allegresse)
5.20 Hengest (Too Soon)
5.55 Fine Interview (Sondad)Wellington 5.20 Night Breeze
Good luck everyone!
