Friday at Aintree

[Gamebird]

I don't have much to say, just thought we should have a thread! Not looking forwards to getting drenched all day.

Our poor Irish GN horses had a horrid trip over and didn't get in until 4am

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I'm still at Aintree. I got left behind to do todays runner. It wasn't supposed to rain but it will suit all 3 of ours over the next 2 days.

I heard the Irish coming in dragging their suitcases at 4am this morning the tractors lifting the sales mats and taking down the stables only finished at 1am

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Hope the rain keeps coming, should stop them going too fast in the GN

Need to do my small bets on the GN later, before prices plummet tomorrow. I rarely bet, am currently considering Galliard du Mesnil and Galvin,and a couple of other longer priced ones. Velvet Elvis is jumping out for some reason so may be my mid priced one

 

[Maddie Moo]

I’m looking forward to seeing Equus Dancer in the Topham.

Ground looks like it’s going to be tough going today with all that rain, especially as they watered last night as well.

 

[humblepie]

I saw a piece with Luke Harvey about how long the journey over had taken and that didn't get in til 4 am. Looks like they went out for a little leg stretch early doors. Good luck all. Weather looks yuk.

 

[Gamebird]

I'm here and piss wet through. Bloody marvellous!

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I'm here and piss wet through. Bloody marvellous!

I'm hiding in the canteen mine doesn't run til 4.40pm. I'll go out at 3.30 to plait her etc

 

[humblepie]

Take a horse to the heat lamp boxes . Just remembered the word is solarium.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Will Rachel get pulled up for using her reins in place of her dropped whip?

I used to do it in rs gymkhanas when we weren't allowed whips!

 

[Clodagh]

I really like Harry Cobden as a jockey. Pleased to see Pic D’Orhy win

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Will Rachel get pulled up for using her reins in place of her dropped whip?

I used to do it in rs gymkhanas when we weren't allowed whips!

I thought exactly the same. Great improvisation!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Dare I say that looked too easy considering it was the GN jumps?

 

[Snowfilly]

That loose horse made an excellent run to ‘win’ his race! Loved him diving through the gap that wasn’t really there at the Elbow.

 

[Clodagh]

Dare I say that looked too easy considering it was the GN jumps?

Well anyone that who has hunted in Ireland or any vale country probably thinks they are quite small nowadays.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Undo the noseband!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

That last fence looks like a little hurdle!

Oh so it looks like there was an ROR parade? Plenty of flipping fashion, yet they aren't given any air time?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1646843049857757185

 

[Parrotperson]

Was that you getting on itv there elf?!!!!!!!

Lovely mare beautifully turned out.

 

[teapot]

Well done Elf for BTO!

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Congratulations on BTO @Elf On A Shelf

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Was that you getting on itv there elf?!!!!!!!

Lovely mare beautifully turned out.

Congratulations on best turned out!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Howling mad Murdoch is a brilliant name

 

[teapot]

Come on Apple! She's not one of my OG ones but supporting all the same

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Brilliant

 

[Parrotperson]

Go on!! Go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’nnnmn

Yes!!!!!!!

Brilliant!! Well done elf!! What a good mare!!

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Well done Apple Away.
Gutted I didn't buy a share in her!

 

[Maddie Moo]

Excellent, well done Apple and Elf!

 

[Snowfilly]

Well done Elf!!

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Noseband off too lol

 

[rabatsa]

Congratulations on winning the turnout Elf, and a good win by Apple.

 

[Parrotperson]

Ha! Outed elf! Eleanor!!