Cheltenham

Annie Power has been off the road injured but the last I heard they thought she would be back in time and go straight to Cheltenham. I expect she will pick up where Quevega left off but she also has an entry in the world hurdle.
 
I can't wait but sadly this year won't be going. Its just becoming too expensive. So I will have 4 days at home in front of the TV.
I would say though, that I do think Cheltenham is more and more becoming the be all and end all of NH racing, which is such a shame as there are so many other good meetings throughout the year. Not all roads need to lead to Cheltenham.
 
I agree KS. Its the media or at least channel 4, they go on and on about the lead up to Cheltenham right from the start of the season.
I do enjoy Cheltenham with so many top class horses running but there are plenty of other enjoyable meetings and good competitive races.
 
So it's official, Ruby is on Faugheen in the Champion Hurdle, not The Fly. Whilst I'm not surprised I'm a bit disappointed, I hoped he'd surprise us and stick with The Fly.
 
Head over heart! Whilst The Fly has won the Champion Hurdle before he didn't beat a stellar line up and isn't at his best up that hill. Faugheen has less questions to answer.

I sincerely hope he has picked wrong and The Fly scoots home!
 
I think ruby learnt his lesson a few years ago when he chose Kauto over Denman in the gold cup. No room for sentiment when so much is at stake. And actually I think he's made the right choice. The Fly isn't that great round Cheltenham, despite winning two champion hurdles. And he needs soft ground. I think it will be between Faugheen & The New One.
 
Shame about Rock on Ruby. I do like him

Cannot wait! Working in the mornings Tues-Thurs then off on Friday. I'll just be watching on tv and online but so excited!
 
At this rate...ie. i seem to have caught theehorrific week long flu I shall spend the week on the sofa watching cheltenham :)

(I hate being ill...but it has its perks)

Another sorry to hear that Rock on Ruby will be absent
 
I am now mega mega excited! I get to take my pony on Thursday :D :D :D I've never been to the Festival and not really had overly much to do with any of our runners bar clipping them and general stuff but I do ride this lad for the most part along with the assistant trainer. I would wave whilst I am there but I will probably be pooping my pants lol!
 
EKW, and does this wonder-boy of yours have a name, and when's he running? :)

A 'wave'? Is that it? We'll expect a full display, at the very least! :)

Alec.
 
EKW said:
I am now mega mega excited! I get to take my pony on Thursday :D :D :D I've never been to the Festival and not really had overly much to do with any of our runners bar clipping them and general stuff but I do ride this lad for the most part along with the assistant trainer. I would wave whilst I am there but I will probably be pooping my pants lol!
Click to expand...

How exciting! Always look out for Lucinda's runners anyway! Enjoy :)
 
Said beasty is Clondaw Knight and he goes in the Kim Muir on Thursday. If he comes storming up the straigh then you will probably see a lot of acrobatics lol!
 
EKW said:
Said beasty is Clondaw Knight and he goes in the Kim Muir on Thursday. If he comes storming up the straigh then you will probably see a lot of acrobatics lol!
Click to expand...

He's in my lucky 15 , which pays out £4K if they all win, I am sure he will be placed, winning, ah well, I am not quite so sure, not least cos my 35p is riding on him.
Cheltenham is quite a revelation, you will be well looked after.
 
KautoStar1 said:
I expect to see you streaking up the final furlong EKW. :) :)
Click to expand...

I think that would be on the back pages if I did that lol! Leaping, jumping, screaming and running yes but removal of clothes no lol! He should be worth his 20/1 each way at the moment easily. I have spent the last 2 weeks hot clothing and strapping him to try to get him as black as possible and right now the only murky brown bits you won't see as they will either be under the 1/4 sheet or under the oversized sponsored number cloth.
 
I'm going to have a tenner 'E'ach 'W'ay on him, EW being the first and last initials of your user name! Mind you, will that mean that he'll be First, or Last? Think positive! :)

It's an omen, a portent to success! :D



Alec.
 
Alec Swan said:
I'm going to have a tenner 'E'ach 'W'ay on him, EW being the first and last initials of your user name! Mind you, will that mean that he'll be First, or Last? Think positive! :)

It's an omen, a portent to success! :D



Alec.
Click to expand...
Make sure you put it on with "best odds guaranteed" [most online bookies] , he is 20/1 just now but might well drift on the day, this is a tough race to read, but the ground may be a deciding factor on the day, I am sure it will be drying over the first few days
.
 
EKW said:
I think JT Carrol will be on him. He rode Blenheim Brook for us at the Festival a few years ago and knows the course like the back of his hand.
Click to expand...

Just as another coincidence, my OH when she worked in racing in Italy, back in the 70s, knew an English jockey called David Carrol. I wonder if there's a family connection.

I'm off down to the booky today! :D

Alec.
 
Its started!
Clare B is in warm wool camel coat, no hat, spotted scarf, boots suited to inspecting the course.
I saw Ruby riding Annie Power on Morning Line, she seemed quite happy with herself, no nerves.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top