Berkshire Winter Million and Clarence House weekend

[Maddie Moo]

The Berkshire Millions weekend starts today with three days of jump racing at Windsor - I had planned to go but unfortunately life has got in the way again!

Caldwell Potter goes in the Grade 2 novice chase shortly.

Tomorrow we also have the Clarence House at Ascot, headlined by Jonbon and Energumene plus Edwardstone and Boothill.

Haydock has the Peter Marsh with Royale Pagaille going up against Welsh National winner Mr Vango.

 

[humblepie]

I was about to post as well! Interested to see Caldwell Potter, that is an interesting race. I do like Royale Pagaille, he just has something about him and two million pound plus winners in the Clarence House.

 

[Snowfilly]

My normally very hard headed mum has just declared loyalty for You Wear It Well in the novices, by dint of it being a song by her favourite singer!

Worse ways to pick a horse I guess.

 

[Maddie Moo]

Caldwell Potter disappointing again, Gidleigh Park wins going away from him.

 

[humblepie]

Cracking run by Gidleigh Park.

 

[Clodagh]

I’m loving Market Rasen… all the older besties out. So great to know nearly all the names in the race!

Horrible fall for Harry in the mares at Windsor. Glad he walked away.

 

[Maddie Moo]

You’d love to own a horse like Copperhead.

He’s been loving his time in the Veterans Series this season.

 

[Snowfilly]

Watching the Veterans is a joy. And most of them know their job and just get on with it as well.
Lovely finish with two very brave horses.

 

[Clodagh]

Watching the Veterans is a joy. And most of them know their job and just get on with it as well.
Lovely finish with two very brave horses.

Completely! I love I know all of them and Copperhead is just gorgeous.

 

[Snowfilly]

Langer Dan didn’t race a stride there.

 

[reynold]

Sad to see Remastered seeming to hate racing now. I always used to follow him.

His form has really tailed off and perhaps at 12 it's time to retire?

 

[humblepie]

I have always liked Sam Brown, just looked and he is 13 now. He had a little spell of not completing but seems to have bounced back to super runs.

 

[Maddie Moo]

Sad to see Remastered seeming to hate racing now. I always used to follow him.

His form has really tailed off and perhaps at 12 it's time to retire?

Can’t help but think they’re going to run him again without the blinkers this time.

First time blinkers clearly made no difference and it’s interesting they went straight for the blinkers not a visor or cp first.

Hopefully they will retire him soon.

 

[Clodagh]

Secret Squirrel

 

[Snowfilly]

Secret Squirrel

You beat me to it! Such a pretty horse.

 

[Maddie Moo]

Secret Squirrel wins!

 

[Clodagh]

Love him… he’s my little pony

 

[Snowfilly]

That was a lovely result!

He does seem to have a proper fanclub.

 

[Clodagh]

That was a lovely result!

He does seem to have a proper fanclub.

I’m the founder member. I’m so shallow… it’s all about looks

 

[Snowfilly]

I’m the founder member. I’m so shallow… it’s all about looks

And why not, he looks like a fairy tale pony.

I didn’t know until they mentioned it today, he’s a grandson of Double Trigger who I remember well. Beautiful light chestnut with light mane, a very handsome horse and one of the best flat stayers going - I think the blood stayed true for this one!

 

[Maddie Moo]

Peter Marsh day goes ahead at Haydock after they passed the inspection.

Some really exciting racing this afternoon, I’m looking forward to watching Jonbon and Royale Pagaille in particular.

 

[humblepie]

Just watched the 10.15 from Lingfield and picked the 20-1 winner. Hadn’t placed a bet

 

[Maddie Moo]

Just watched the 10.15 from Lingfield and picked the 20-1 winner. Hadn’t placed a bet

Always the way!

 

[Maddie Moo]

For all of us in the Secret Squirrel fan club

https://twitter.com/x/status/1880314644381741137

 

[humblepie]

At Ascot and it is so cold.

 

[Maddie Moo]

At Ascot and it is so cold.

It looks cold and damp on the tv as well!

 

[Maddie Moo]

Just realised I wrote in my OP that Mr Vango won the Welsh National when I meant the London National

 

[Maddie Moo]

That was a heavy fall for the jockey there, he bounced and rolled several times

 

[Maddie Moo]

RP looks to have lost his confidence after ploughing through a fence. RP pulled up going into the straight.

Mr Vango is a tough stayer, wins going away from the others.

 

[Maddie Moo]

Jonbon!! wins easily