Cheltenham Thread

[Maddie Moo]

Secret Squirrel is running today in the County Hurdle as well

 

[McGrools]

I would love L’Homme Presse to win or Envoi Allen but as Humblepie says, their age will go against them.

I would bawl like a baby if L’Homme Presse wins but I think unlikely

 

[Maddie Moo]

50/1 winner in the first, very impressive for Willie Mullins.

I had Macho Man and Tenter Le Tout, I really like Tenter Le Tout, a tough little mare.

 

[humblepie]

I was hoping Adam Nicol's horse could hold on, would have been a lovely win but third not to be sneezed at.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Anyone that has hacked microchips out to replace with new ones for the meat trade should not be training.
Makes using a dead horse as a sofa seem quite tasteful.

Nasty piece of work, plus the "incident" with the tarpaulin coming off the body being transported...

Hope Hewick gets a decent retirement

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Is it me or does the Friday outside the gold Cup feel a bit underwhelming, mostly handicap hurdles

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Come home safe!

 

[humblepie]

Is it me or does the Friday outside the gold Cup feel a bit underwhelming, mostly handicap hurdles

I often think that. I prefer the Wednesday as a really good mix of races.

 

[pistolpete]

Secret Squirrel is so handsome!

 

[bonny]

Dawn Run

 

[Maddie Moo]

Loved that piece on Dawn Run, she was before my time but what a legend of a mare.

I am glad that the riding style is neater these days though

 

[Marshpiper]

Wonderful piece by Brough Scott on Dawn Run…I remember weeping when she died in France….
There was absolutely no reason for her to be there….

 

[bonny]

Loved that piece on Dawn Run, she was before my time but what a legend of a mare.

I am glad that the riding style is neater these days though

Everything is a lot more organised nowadays !

 

[McGrools]

Is it me or does the Friday outside the gold Cup feel a bit underwhelming, mostly handicap hurdles

I love the mares chase. The winner is an amazing horse x

 

[McGrools]

Wonderful piece by Brough Scott on Dawn Run…I remember weeping when she died in France….
There was absolutely no reason for her to be there….

Yes I just watched that thinking not nice thoughts about her owner who sent her there

 

[olop]

I was screaming the Adam Nichol horse home what a lovely set up he has up there! Glad the squirrel got home safe.
I’ve got a little squeak on Haiti for the gold cup but I don’t think the ground is soft enough for him.
Me and OH were saying it’s nice to see lots of random horses having there day rather than the bankers.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Oh that champion trainer trophy is stunning

 

[reynold]

Another multi-runner hurdle race. Agree it's not an inspiring support card for the Gold Cup.

Wonder if it's scheduled this way so the bookies go home ahead of the game?!

Pleased to see the starts are much better today - jockeys seem to have been spoken to perhaps?

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

That betting ring looks my idea of hell, so many lary "punters"

 

[Maddie Moo]

I think a lot of blue shampoo went into Swindon Village’s tail, it’s glowing!

 

[Maddie Moo]

What a loss Jukebox Jury has been as a NH sire - his third winner of the festival

 

[bonny]

That must be a serious horse to win like he did from the back ….

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I can vouch for how you feel @Crazy_cat_lady. I am glad I also have an on-line betting account. I've decided to stay put for the moment before the Gold Cup. Swindon Village is super in the flesh and Secret Squirrel is divine!

 

[LeneHorse]

I would like to see Grey Dawning win to round off what has been a fantastic week for the grey beasties

 

[humblepie]

I can vouch for how you feel @Crazy_cat_lady. I am glad I also have an on-line betting account. I've decided to stay put for the moment before the Gold Cup. Swindon Village is super in the flesh and Secret Squirrel is divine!

One of my favourite spots is up by the dope testing box, super close up view and generally very few people up there. Hope you are having fab day.

 

[Maddie Moo]

Here we go!

 

[bonny]

Just wow

 

[Maddie Moo]

Well that was easy!

 

[humblepie]

Fabulous win and iknowthewayourthinking running onto third after a really bad season so far and even little L’Homme Presse in the money. Just makes you smile watching a horse like that win

 

[Kadastorm]

Fabulous ride. Gaelic warrior, what a horse.
Jango Bai also ran a great race. I have a soft spot for him