Menorah

[scotlass]

Has just won the Oaksey Chase at Sandown for the 4th consecutive year at 12 years old - and his retirement was announced.

Lovely, gutsy little horse .. who has done all associated with him proud over the years.

Enjoy a long, healthy, happy retirement Menorah

 

[Clodagh]

Brilliant to watch, I am so glad they retired him. A happy future in the hunting field perhaps?

 

[mypegasus]

Was a fabulous spin round for Menorah!

After he'd crossed the line I was hoping that might retire him (perhaps not today) but he's been at the top for so long that to go out on a high and safe and sound is great.

Hope that he has a long and happy retirement!

 

[splashgirl45]

lovely horse, so pleased he has retired safe and sound...he is going to richard johnsons farm which is nice...

 

[claracanter]

I love this horse. What a legend. Wonderful to go out at the top. I wish him a long and happy retirement.

 

[scotlass]

Loved the comments in racing in the Racing Post results about Menorah's win ...

"Led 2nd to 3rd, stayed close up, pressed leader 12th, led 15th, drew clear 3 out, 10 lengths ahead from next, tired and driven out from last but kept on splendidly, retired with honours"

 

[Chiffy]

Lovely race and great result. Always love a happy ending. Fantastic that he is going to Richard Johnson.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

It's lovely when they retire at the top rather than being pummeled round until they are in bin end races at yak track. I am sure Richard Johnson will have plenty of fun hunting him!

Did anyone see the racing post text commentary for Altior's race? That was entertaining! It went along the lines of - Douvan? You watching this Douvan? I'll be seeing you next year mate!

I'll go see if I can locate it.

 

[Clodagh]

Altior always looks as though he really cannot be bothered, he lollops along barely exerting himself and then the jockey says 'come on mate, let's go win' and he just whips away. Gorgeous boy. I thought his grey tail top was caused by a tail bandage but I see his brother has it too, is it an oddly located gastral plume?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Altior always looks as though he really cannot be bothered, he lollops along barely exerting himself and then the jockey says 'come on mate, let's go win' and he just whips away. Gorgeous boy. I thought his grey tail top was caused by a tail bandage but I see his brother has it too, is it an oddly located gastral plume?

It will be a plume yes, it's surprisingly common high up in the tail on tb's.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

It looks more like a coon or skunk tail (rabicano) than a gulastra plume. Does Altior have any white flecks in his coat?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

(rabicano)

I thought that was one of these flavour d water drinks that's packed full of sugar 😂😂😂

Joking aside we have 2 in the yard just now like you have described. White in the tops of the tail and kind of like roaning flecks through the body.

 

[Clodagh]

It looks more like a coon or skunk tail (rabicano) than a gulastra plume. Does Altior have any white flecks in his coat?

I knew I had spelt it wrong! Altior looks plain black /dark brown to me although I have never seen him, or his brother (Silverhow? Something like that) in RL. His brother came about 6th in a handicap hurdle yesterday, breeding is a random thing.