humblepie
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Anyone else been watching? There is an amazing ‘pony’ ponying horses to the start - huge American draft horse with spotty marked on hind quarters. And fabulous run by Meditate
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fetlock
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Is the horse black? Haven't seen the markings as yet.
Edited to say now seen the markings. What a lovely chunky monkey of a horse.
Edited to say now seen the markings. What a lovely chunky monkey of a horse.
humblepie
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Yes black with white spots on hind end.
Crazy_cat_lady
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OH was wondering why they're ponied in America but not over here, does anyone know why?
Peregrine Falcon
Hoping for drier days
Fabulous last race too.
bonny
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The race to watch is tomorrow, second last race and see if Flightline can possibly be the best we’ve seen in years ?
Caol Ila
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Must find the races online.
I've often wondered that myself. It's weird, isn't it?
I'd rather buy a British ex-racer than an American ex-racer because the British horse is a lot more used to being ridden independantly in non-racetrack situations.
I've often wondered that myself. It's weird, isn't it?
I'd rather buy a British ex-racer than an American ex-racer because the British horse is a lot more used to being ridden independantly in non-racetrack situations.
Elf On A Shelf
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Australia and New Zealand pony them to the start too. I'm not sure about Japan but I think they may do too. We don't here in Europe. When the Americans comes to play here they bring a pony or two with them too.
To be fair the handful of American raced horses that we have got in the yard over the years, straight from the States, have never been an issue to do anything with by themselves from day 1.
It's just something they do. Same with outriders. They have them to chase down loose horses.
I've not watched any of the racing but it looks like a strong start from Team GB/Ireland.
To be fair the handful of American raced horses that we have got in the yard over the years, straight from the States, have never been an issue to do anything with by themselves from day 1.
It's just something they do. Same with outriders. They have them to chase down loose horses.
I've not watched any of the racing but it looks like a strong start from Team GB/Ireland.
millikins
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I watched some of it and the big draft horse is lovely. They talked about the ponying, it's not compulsory and it is permitted in this country should a trainer want it.
Elf On A Shelf
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George Washington got ponied about I seem to remember. I am sure he also refused to enter the winners enclosure one day and had to be ponied in too.
photo_jo
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There's a piece about the draft horse just can't find it-this was one of last year's
https://paulickreport.com/horse-car...sILNrb1Gd3Yi3LgUwTfdaO_xcA14_aEBsUsxlDDJvYi8M
fetlock
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There was a rather nice skewbald I briefly clapped eyes on too. Will be looking out for that one again tonight for a closer inspection.
MurphysMinder
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The racing was on ITV3 last night and is on ITV4 tonight so you should be able to ifnd it on catch up
Gamebird
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There was a National Hunt horse here in the last couple of years who always got ponied to the start. Can't for the life of me remember horse or trainer, but I remember seeing it at Leicester. THe trainer always sent another of his with it (one would assume something quiet and sensible) and one of his staff rode it down to the start to accompany the runner.
fankino04
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Anyone else got leaking eyes watching the Cody's wish section?
Peregrine Falcon
Hoping for drier days
Oh dear, leaky eyes with the story of Cody's Wish.
fankino04
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More bloody tears!
Peregrine Falcon
Hoping for drier days
OMG crying now
LeneHorse
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Wonderful result for Cody's wish ?
Maddie Moo
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Great win by Tuesday in the Filly & Mare Turf
fetlock
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The draft horse is called Harley
https://www.americasbestracing.net/...ley-the-magnificent-became-breyer-horse-model
https://www.tiktok.com/@breederscup/video/7160687511595978027
https://www.americasbestracing.net/...ley-the-magnificent-became-breyer-horse-model
https://www.tiktok.com/@breederscup/video/7160687511595978027
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Dreamer2020
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Definitely leaky eyes with the Cody's Wish story & win. It's a lovely bond Cody has with the horse & seems to have helped him a lot (I did some googling & cried again!) X
Crazy_cat_lady
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Really impressed by the level of update they give on injured horses
teapot
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It's great coverage, especially the mix of NBC and ITV!
Maddie Moo
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Further update on Domestic Spending from Daily Racing Form. For those who aren’t aware, Rood & Riddle are a specialist equine hospital that is used a lot for racehorses including Barbaro and also consulted on St Nicholas Abbey.
“Domestic Spending will be sent to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital for evaluation. @TheRealChadCBr1 says issue unrelated to injury that sidelined him since last summer. Concern is over a potential pelvic injury.”
“Domestic Spending will be sent to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital for evaluation. @TheRealChadCBr1 says issue unrelated to injury that sidelined him since last summer. Concern is over a potential pelvic injury.”
neddy man
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It's still on (itv4 channel 26) the big one with with Flightline at 21:40. Codys wish story was brilliant.
fetlock
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I see Rich Strike is running too. Wonder which pony gets that pleasure
Maddie Moo
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Latest update from the trainer, fingers crossed for a full recovery.
“Domestic Spending suffered a serious pelvic fracture during the running of the BC Mile. He is currently stable and getting the best care/evaluation at Rood and Riddle equine hospital. I will provide updates when they are available. ?”
Very excited to see Flightline live on tv, normally I only see the replays due to the time difference!
Crazy_cat_lady
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Wow!
That was fast thought they'd gone too quick
That was fast thought they'd gone too quick
Crazy_cat_lady
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Oh keep us updated on how he's doing!