Chanel 4 racing and Claire Balding.

[SueD]

At least Richi has found his niche - commentating on bowls at the weekend on Beeb 2 (not that there's anything wrong with bowls)

 

[chrissie1]

"Rishi Persad is seriously underrated".

Under rated ?????????????

I'm in agreement on this, didn't like him before and don't like him any more now.

I also agree that CB is rude and dismissive, I've said before that we simply don't get what the fuss is all about with her, yes she knows her stuff which of course is what the job is, but we gave up watching the Beeb between races as soon as she was on screen. I imagine we shall be doing the same on Ch4, shame as we have loved their racing programmes for years, apart from McC.

 

[Clodagh]

"Rishi Persad is seriously underrated".

Under rated ?????????????

LOL! I think its a missprint too.

 

[Alec Swan]

"Rishi Persad is seriously underrated".

Underrated ?????????????

I'm with you. The man's hopeless, as is much of the programme which he promotes.

Alec.

 

[FinalFurlong]

Channel 4 have replied to my email containing the forum link saying:
We are aware that each Channel 4 Racing presenter has a strong and loyal fan base, and that the changes to 2013 are not your liking. Feedback to the new-look Channel 4 Racing has been divided with the majority positive about the refreshed tone and delivery, exciting VT and informative race analysis. Please note that we are listening to our viewers and will be fine tuning our coverage over the coming months.

 

[Daffodil]

"Feedback to the new-look Channel 4 Racing has been divided with the majority positive about the refreshed tone and delivery, exciting VT and informative race analysis."

Are they talking about the same programme that we all are??

 

[FinalFurlong]

Can't quote on phone daffodil but obviously not!!!! Bet they won't even read the thread!!!

 

[Racergirl]

miss l toe, that's even better!! I knew there was somewhere where you could do it for less than betfair, couldn't remember where tho.
Definately worth considering opposed to the £20 a month RUK subscription (or even the £10 phone one!)

 

[Miss L Toe]

miss l toe, that's even better!! I knew there was somewhere where you could do it for less than betfair, couldn't remember where tho.
Definately worth considering opposed to the £20 a month RUK subscription (or even the £10 phone one!)

For best comment on racing, fun, laffter as well as facts, and paddock observers, go to the site, select Radio/Podcasts, and Horse Racing Radio. If you put a bet on [£1.00] youcan watch the race.

 

[Maesfen]

What a huge improvement in the programme today although still too little of the paddock and Emma S still looks on the pull. It was much better I thought.

Was it the lack of GC I wonder.

Whatever it is that's made the improvement I'm beginning to feel more confident about Cheltenham; thank God for that.

 

[Nosey]

Yes nice to see Jim mcgrath..bit more natural rather than the wooden GC. Love the Emma spencet comment!..on the pull..tee hee!

 

[Daffodil]

I thought that, Maesfen and wondered if it was because Cunningham was missing. However, re Cheltenham, we'll not only have him but Persad as well.

 

[Honeylight]

Just been watching my recording & it was much, much better. More of the horses in the paddock & some good slow motion shots of them going down. Seems they might be listening to us after all......

 

[Maesfen]

Put your comments here, I have! http://www.channel4.com/programmes/channel-4-racing/articles/channel-4-racing-on-facebook

 

[AdorableAlice]

I have offered to donate my hair net for Emma Spencer to stuff her goldilocks into and in return I will have that ridiculous pink hat she had on for my yard cat to sleep in.

 

[Nosey]

That made me p myself laughing Alice & conjured up a very amusing picture..don't think my yard cat cld fit even one bum cheek in that little titfer though!

 

[Echo Bravo]

Why don't they just admit defeat, as the whole thing is no longer enjoyable, not the morning line (which I was up early for and did my ironing watching it), know can't be bothered and as for the racing in the afternoon, why can't we watch the horses parading, you like to put the animal to the name.

 

[Clodagh]

I'm glad it was better, I only watch RUK and most of that was on fast forward as there was a queue for the Six Nations.
Hasn't Captain Conan got a truly common head!?

 

[Honeylight]

I'm glad it was better, I only watch RUK and most of that was on fast forward as there was a queue for the Six Nations.
Hasn't Captain Conan got a truly common head!?

I rather like his head, he looks wise & honest. Didn't run that well, maybe he had been stopped in some of his work due to the weather. A fine big horse.

 

[Racergirl]

Hes just got to grow into it - should happen by the time hes about 13....

when he first came over, I got told "got a new one, got an enormous head, you'll love him" and I do...

 

[Daffodil]

"Common head"..... ?

I've just been looking at many of the pictures of him on the internet, and doesn't appear to have a "common head" to me. In fact, I think he's rather lovely.

Would like to see him win more convincingly than he did on Saturday though, but I'm sure come the Festival he'll be primed to the minute.

 

[Honeylight]

"Common head"..... ?

I've just been looking at many of the pictures of him on the internet, and doesn't appear to have a "common head" to me. In fact, I think he's rather lovely.

Would like to see him win more convincingly than he did on Saturday though, but I'm sure come the Festival he'll be primed to the minute.

Just had a look at his breeding to see where the head might come from. Was astonished it was such a "flat" pedigree as he looks like a proper chaser. His head might come from Persian Bold. Have a look on Sporthorse data base.

 

[mil1212]

I am in love with Captain Conan, lovely unusual head, really wide between the eyes, and big ears. Fabulous big horse, I wanted him to not be placed and then hunt the owners down to take him off their hands, so if anyone can put in a word for me....! Loved him from the moment they showed him at Nicki Hendersons yard

 

[Clodagh]

My young ISH has a similar head, so I don't think it is ugly, just not very thoroughbredy. I like a pretty head on a tb, even a nice proper NH job. Denman is huge but has a lovely head!
Anyway, I do digress, I see reading H&H today that the feedback on here has been largely positive to the changes. Wheres that then!?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I still remember the day last year when Captain Conan never looked prettier - in 2nd behind my horse at Kelso

 

[Alec Swan]

Right, the racing's about to start. Now I thought that this morning's Morning Line was an improvement. Marginal I'll grant you, but better, none the less. We'll see what this afternoon brings forth!

Alec.

 

[JCWHITE]

Think the camera shots from Warwick are an improvement.

 

[Hedgewitch13]

Denman was having fun - good to see him

 

[Maesfen]

Seems better or are we getting used to it more. Still wish they'd drop the studio inquests and show more in the paddock although it's better without Graham but glad Alice is back in place of the tart.
Lovely to see Denman enjoying himself and giving the crowd a show, much better than Kauto's poor effort (through no fault of his own) at Christmas.
Does Clare only come out for the big meetings?

 

[AdorableAlice]

Right, the racing's about to start. Now I thought that this morning's Morning Line was an improvement. Marginal I'll grant you, but better, none the less. We'll see what this afternoon brings forth!

Alec.

The visit to Frankel was fabulous. What a set up, his box is cleaner than my house, lovely piece to watch on the tv.