Racing this weekend

[Gamebird]

Plus some bits and bobs at Navan on Saturday, the Hilly Way at Cork on Sunday where we should get to see El Fabiolo , plus the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Sunday with a nice bunch of well known names.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Plus some bits and bobs at Navan on Saturday, the Hilly Way at Cork on Sunday where we should get to see El Fabiolo , plus the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Sunday with a nice bunch of well known names.

It's going to be a good weekend. I'm at Aintree but I will be away long before the Becher. 1 in the 1st, 1 in the 3rd. Done by 12.20pm I'll be on the road home by 1.15pm

 

[photo_jo]

Plus some bits and bobs at Navan on Saturday, the Hilly Way at Cork on Sunday where we should get to see El Fabiolo , plus the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Sunday with a nice bunch of well known names.

I am most looking forward to watching Jungle Boogie in that race!

 

[photo_jo]

He definitely goes and he definitely lines up. If he runs or not is up to him

It will be an interesting race for sure!

 

[Gamebird]

It's going to be a good weekend. I'm at Aintree but I will be away long before the Becher. 1 in the 1st, 1 in the 3rd. Done by 12.20pm I'll be on the road home by 1.15pm

I had one in the Becher last year. This year I will be at home on the sofa whilst providing phone backup for my real job.

 

[Gamebird]

Plus some bits and bobs at Navan on Saturday, the Hilly Way at Cork on Sunday where we should get to see El Fabiolo , plus the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Sunday with a nice bunch of well known names.

SLightly disappointed that the two Joseph o'Brien horses weren't declare for the Peterborough - I am a fan of both Fakir and Banbridge - however there's still plenty to ensure a good race. Will be interesting to see what Edwardstone does with the extra half mile.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

SLightly disappointed that the two Joseph o'Brien horses weren't declare for the Peterborough - I am a fan of both Fakir and Banbridge - however there's still plenty to ensure a good race. Will be interesting to see what Edwardstone does with the extra half mile.

Extra 3/4 of a mile on that ground it will be a ploughed field by the end of racing!

 

[bonny]

Just seen both of Henderson’s stars have been taken out of the fighting fifth, what a non surprise but still a disappointment.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Just seen both of Henderson’s stars have been taken out of the fighting fifth, what a non surprise but still a disappointment.

The ground is minging there. No point bottoming good horses 3 weeks before their main aim Xmas races. It's a disappointment for race goers and watchers but at least he is doing what is best for the horses. One of ours will absolutely love the ground at Sandown. He is a proper ploughed field horse. Aintree is holding up well but they had leeway to take the rain.

 

[McGrools]

Just seen both of Henderson’s stars have been taken out of the fighting fifth, what a non surprise but still a disappointment.

Not surprised damn weather!

 

[Gamebird]

And Edwardstone runs in the Tingle Creek today, not the Peterborough tomorrow, so we won't get to know what he does with 2m4.

 

[Gamebird]

I think Not So Sleepy is my favourite horse in training. This is his 10th year in training - he won on the flat as a 2yo and an 11yo. He's quirky as hell - used to run off with everyone going to the start, but stood there today on a long rein like a hunter at a meet. And who can forget him running out at the first at Newcastlein this race 3 or 4 years ago . Been lucky enough to meet him a couple of times. Legend

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Just seen a horrific leg break at Sandown. Feeling really sick.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I felt the same

 

[Snow Falcon]

I saw that too EP, not pleasant. Condolences to all involved.

 

[Snow Falcon]

Tired finishers today.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

The fact the poor horse had obviously gone wrong before the fence yet still tried to jump it

 

[Tiddlypom]

But at least the betting public got their fix, dead or tired horses nonetheless .

I can’t bear to watch racing anymore. I used to follow NH racing fairly avidly.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Thought the one in green and brown should have pulled up in the beacher, about 10l behind jumping the last 2, not pushed over them but imagine if he'd fallen.

Goshen looks like he doesn't want to do it anymore

 

[Snow Falcon]

I don't think anyone would 'get their fix' seeing a dead horse.

I do appreciate that it is not nice viewing though. I certainly take no pleasure in it.

 

[minesadouble]

Being an avid NH follower I've loved having this thread and reading the views of others,. particularly those directly involved in the game.

It's always tragic when a horse loses it's life in any sport, but let's not let this particular thread descend into a debate about the rights and wrongs of racing please.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I think Not So Sleepy is my favourite horse in training. This is his 10th year in training - he won on the flat as a 2yo and an 11yo. He's quirky as hell - used to run off with everyone going to the start, but stood there today on a long rein like a hunter at a meet. And who can forget him running out at the first at Newcastlein this race 3 or 4 years ago . Been lucky enough to meet him a couple of times. Legend

He is a true legend of thr game! I am so glad he got his own FF outright even if it wasn't a vintage renewal he still did it and he did it well!

All 3 of ours ran well at Sandown. One at Aintree did, the other pulled up after a dodgy jump and lost ground. The jockey did the right thing in pulling him up when he did as a 4yo on that ground is a big ask on his 2nd hurdle start and only 4th start in his life. He will have other days.

 

[photo_jo]

The crew who bought JonBon's full brother to stand at stud for €6,500 a few weeks ago must have been happy after watching the Tingle Creek!

 

[humblepie]

Went to Sandown, mainly to see Jonbon. Horrible about Iceo, very sad.

 

[Gamebird]

The crew who bought JonBon's full brother to stand at stud for €6,500 a few weeks ago must have been happy after watching the Tingle CreCreek

How on earth did a full brother to Douvan and Jonbon sell for that?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

How on earth did a full brother to Douvan and Jonbon sell for that?

Hidden away in a French bloodstock sale - broodmares, foals and other stud stock. Not an in training or store sale so no one looking for one to race would have found him.

He stands in France for €3000 and has 80 odd mares booked to him next year already.

 

[bonny]

Hidden away in a French bloodstock sale - broodmares, foals and other stud stock. Not an in training or store sale so no one looking for one to race would have found him.

He stands in France for €3000 and has 80 odd mares booked to him next year already.

There has to be a physical problem with him

 

[Gamebird]

Hidden away in a French bloodstock sale - broodmares, foals and other stud stock. Not an in training or store sale so no one looking for one to race would have found him.

He stands in France for €3000 and has 80 odd mares booked to him next year already.

Raced or unraced?

 

[bonny]

Raced or unraced?

Unraced

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Herostar - unraced