Racing this weekend

[humblepie]

Usually all in very simple tack too, would be interesting to see how many of his go showing as he definitely has a certain type

He’s had a lot go on very successfully. Minella Rebellion current riding horse of the year ex Henderson. I picked out Barbers Shop as a show horse to be when was racing and he went on to huge success. So many smart bays and dark bays of a certain stamp. Mr Fisher eye catching sure wants to be a show horse

Pleased to see Jonbon win. Not watching as out but watching via this forum!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Very pleasing unexpected news about Elixir was concerned it was a heart attack at first

 

[humblepie]

I’m out of touch seen Mister Fisher not raced since pulled up end of 22. Hope he was okay and enjoying retirement

 

[Snowfilly]

Come on Kitty’s Light

 

[Smitty]

Come on Kitty’s Light

OK, I've no clue about training a horse, but please give him a break after this.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

OK, I've no clue about training a horse, but please give him a break after this.

Echo this

WM has some team of horses and is a brilliant trainer too

 

[bonny]

OK, I've no clue about training a horse, but please give him a break after this.

It’s the last day of the season!

 

[humblepie]

Kitty’s Light ran a number of races in close succession last year then Summer off.

 

[Smitty]

Well, I will be pleased to see him Dec onwards...

 

[humblepie]

Well, I will be pleased to see him Dec onwards...

Today was his 7th race of the season so from October 23. Think he’s just so high profile feels he runs a lot.

 

[Smitty]

I'm sure you are right but he is running in tough races. The GN was only 2 weeks ago. It just seems a lot of work to me.

 

[Clodagh]

I agree he has run a lot recently but I don’t think CW would run him if he wasn’t looking competitive and well.
As it turns out it was a step too far.

 

[Clodagh]

A nasty looking fall for both Harry Cobden and Gavin Sheehan (and their horses) in the next chase. All up and ok.

 

[Smitty]

My OG horse in 17.20. I don't think I can watch

 

[bonny]

Well that’s the end of the jump season, hard to believe it’s been won by an Irishman although he’s head and shoulders above everybody else so maybe it’s also a sign of the future. Roll on next season !

 

[Smitty]

I agree he has run a lot recently but I don’t think CW would run him if he wasn’t looking competitive and well.
As it turns out it was a step too far.

Sorry, but 'as it turns out,' not good enough for me. I am thinking why subject him to another run.

 

[bonny]

Sorry, but 'as it turns out,' not good enough for me. I am thinking why subject him to another run.

Why don’t you ask the trainer ?

 

[Smitty]

I doubt he would pick the phone up

 

[Andie02]

Sadly Elixir de Nutz didn't make it.

 

[humblepie]

Sadly Elixir de Nutz didn't make it.

Oh dear. That’s so sad.

 

[Clodagh]

Sorry, but 'as it turns out,' not good enough for me. I am thinking why subject him to another run.

He wasn’t injured or lame, he just didn’t win. If you didn’t run a horse that didn’t win there’d not be many entries. El Fabiola wouldn’t have needed to turn up.

 

[Clodagh]

On the other hand (and I’m pro racing, obviously). Seeing fb posts saying Elixir ‘passed away’ is patronising and irritating.

 

[Clodagh]

My OG horse in 17.20. I don't think I can watch

He went backwards more than forwards, such a shame. Can you tell me what they said? The wind op didn’t seem to help. As you know I used to have a share in him. Such a handsome horse and a character.

 

[Smitty]

Well, I have had nothing "official" yet, but on OG Facebook they are speculating that he didn't run well as it's first race since op and that there was apparently a discussion between trainer and jockey about running him over fences in 3 weeks or so. I shall wait for my email though and I hope NH has an extra good explanation for the poor run as I had 50p ew.

I hope obviously he's OK and was just not in the mood, bless him! Will keep you updated.

 

[Clodagh]

Well, I have had nothing "official" yet, but on OG Facebook they are speculating that he didn't run well as it's first race since op and that there was apparently a discussion between trainer and jockey about running him over fences in 3 weeks or so. I shall wait for my email though and I hope NH has an extra good explanation for the poor run as I had 50p ew.

I hope obviously he's OK and was just not in the mood, bless him! Will keep you updated.

Thank you. I suspect we are on the same page. . (I went trawling about him).

 

[teapot]

He went backwards more than forwards, such a shame. Can you tell me what they said? The wind op didn’t seem to help. As you know I used to have a share in him. Such a handsome horse and a character.

Well, I have had nothing "official" yet, but on OG Facebook they are speculating that he didn't run well as it's first race since op and that there was apparently a discussion between trainer and jockey about running him over fences in 3 weeks or so. I shall wait for my email though and I hope NH has an extra good explanation for the poor run as I had 50p ew.

I hope obviously he's OK and was just not in the mood, bless him! Will keep you updated.

My old gold hoss went backwards again on Thurs too - must be the week for it

 

[Clodagh]

My old gold hoss went backwards again on Thurs too - must be the week for it

My OG horse was second at Taunton! But PN lot have been running terribly, on the whole.

 

[Gamebird]

What is absolutely crackers is that Dan Skelton had 120 winners for the season. WP Mullins had only 28, yet finished £350k clear.

 

[Clodagh]

What is absolutely crackers is that Dan Skelton had 120 winners for the season. WP Mullins had only 28, yet finished £350k clear.

He had the 28 that mattered!

 

[Parrotperson]

Always thought it should be like the jockeys championship on numbers won not prize money won.

So sorry to hear about Elixir de nutz.