Cheltenham 2024

[Strawbz]

Phew, both Theatre Man and Riaan on their feet and crossing the line. Looked a nasty fall for Riaan.

I'm too sentimental for racing, once the leader has battled on for a while I hate to see them being chased down I know it's the whole excitement etc. but part of my brain is like 'Noooo, he deserves it!'

Well done Shakem Up'Arry.

 

[humblepie]

Good one for Ben the trainer and Ben the jockey.

 

[Supertrooper]

Laura Collett has gone down in my estimation riding GE horses

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I don't really know whats gone wrong with Ahoy, it wasn't even his jumping today which is usually some what iffy but he's been very underwhelming this season

 

[Backtoblack]

See animal aid.org for fatalities in racing this year. Too many. Ban national Hunt racing.

 

[bonny]

See animal aid.org for fatalities in racing this year. Too many. Ban national Hunt racing.

If we didn’t ride horses at all none of them would be bred and so none would die. Perfect scenario for you ?

 

[Clodagh]

If we didn’t ride horses at all none of them would be bred and so none would die. Perfect scenario for you ?

Best just to start another argument (is my recommendation)

 

[minesadouble]

See animal aid.org for fatalities in racing this year. Too many. Ban national Hunt racing.

I'm not sure that this thread is the correct place for this post.

 

[rabatsa]

I don't really know whats gone wrong with Ahoy, it wasn't even his jumping today which is usually some what iffy but he's been very underwhelming this season

It is times like this that I really miss having Elf on the forum.

 

[Lexi 123]

See animal aid.org for fatalities in racing this year. Too many. Ban national Hunt racing.

All horses sports are unethical you can’t blame one and not them all if you really want to look like that. Racehorses are treated a lot better than other horses sports like a dressage sandal that is happening . It’s a inappropriate comment from this thread

 

[Supertrooper]

It is times like this that I really miss having Elf on the forum.

What happened to Elf?

 

[Tiddlypom]

What happened to Elf?

Discussion of that on HHO may get the thread locked and people suspended.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

What happened to Elf?

Essentially, broke the rules of the forum and continued to even after the admin team had stepped in.

 

[Kadastorm]

Oh I wondered where she was, especially as I said goodluck to Hank and she hasn’t posted over the festival. I don’t really visit the rest of the forum anymore, just these racing threads so I’m well out of touch with the goings on.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I miss Elf too and wasn't aware there had been issues.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

That Gigginstown WM horse is gorgeous

I've got Salvatore in the 7 there were 2 races where I struggled to pick between WM horses so no doubt the one I didn't pick wins!

 

[Kadastorm]

Even though I love to see the Brits win, I have all Irish horses on my lucky 31 and I’ve had a terrible week betting so I’m Irish today!

 

[humblepie]

Bunting is such a cute name.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Out the 7 already!

The one who came 2nd was the one I strongly considered so glad that one didn't win!

Those hoods are so ugly, same with blinkers I like being able to see their faces

 

[humblepie]

How well so many of are through in their coats. Don't have enough coat through on mine for quarter markers yet.

 

[splashgirl45]

Well I had Salver in the first so I’m out but he did come 3rd so not too far out

 

[humblepie]

Not there so don't know but it appears they keep playing the song with shotgun in it rather than the nice music they used to play as horses come in. Not sure why really need loud music anyway. Grumpy me.

 

[Strawbz]

Not there so don't know but it appears they keep playing the song with shotgun in it rather than the nice music they used to play as horses come in. Not sure why really need loud music anyway. Grumpy me.

I agree, it's quite jarring.

I also grumbled about only seeing 15 seconds of Heroes then quickly switched to aerial vews of punters and rings while still talking about the charity. Why not keep showing the RoR horses?

Anyway.. I'm in love with So Scottish, my favourite type of bay. And Magical Zoe is a very striking mare. Hope they are the 1,2.

 

[humblepie]

Yes was very brief. Not a very level start there.

 

[Kadastorm]

Didn’t pick the right horse but that was a great finish. Thought the Skeltons had it again then for a moment.

 

[humblepie]

That was impressive - didn't realise Absurde won the Ebor last year, recognised the name. Ran in the Melbourne cup too. Amazing.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Really torn with that finish

Jockey who's been banned for over use of the whip or GE & Gigginstown combination. Urgh!!!

 

[Strawbz]

Awww, literally pipped at the post.

Well done Stellar Story. Oh, I thought SS was just starting to tremble through his hind legs. Get him back and washed down for God's sake.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

One thing I will give GE is his staff are very quick generally to remove nosebands

 

[Indieanna6]

Unfortunately haven't been watching today as at work but quietly hopeful for Corach in the GC, will have to watch this thread to see how he does as I can't get it on my pc!