Fanatical
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Utterly spine tingling! So exhilarating!
The Cheltenham Festival
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Utterly spine tingling! So exhilarating!
Elf On A Shelf
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Politilogue! Bar chipping in a couple of times that was an absolute exhibition of jumping! I am so pleased for John Hales too!
humblepie
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Yes agree Prolitologue (possibly not spelt right) but so pleased - he has knocked on the door so many times and run so many good races deserved a Festival win. Were cheering him on in front of the TV.
Templebar
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Have you got any others running this week, put a bit on Big River but think i must have just put to win (first go on the app) he went so well.
bonny
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All so emotional ....
bonny
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All we need now is tiger roll to win and it would be an amazing day !
Elf On A Shelf
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No, no other runners for us this week. We had one miss out by 2 horses for the Pertemps final tomorrow but that was it. Henry, Big River, will now go for the Scottish National at Ayr again I think so long as the ground isn't rattling.
Fanatical
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I've only just about recovered from that! So emotional - trying to hide my tears watching in the office! Love Politologue!
Hope Tiger Roll comes back safe. Can't help feel they are being greedy with him!
Elf On A Shelf
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I forgot Kingswell Theatre was in this! Thomas as we knew him before he went to Michael's - he was such a cool wee horse to ride!
humblepie
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Well done the Tiger, super run and well done the winner.
oldie48
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I am totally exhausted, what a test of fitness and stamina. Sad Tiger Roll didn't win but he just didn't have enough left in the tank!
Elf On A Shelf
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Easyland did that nicely! Tiger Roll will come on for that again before Aintree, he didn't have a hard run at Navan. He has Arthur to get past there though! Here's hoping anyway!
Smitty
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Sorry, Fanatical post should have sown her. I agreed with it so much.
I've switched off, I don't want to know...
Pleased beyond belief for Politilogue (or however its spelt) and all his connections.
I suddenly remembered PN winning this with a grey, Call Equiname, many years ago, coupled with the most heartwarming interview with his owner, I uncharacteristically bunged a £1.00 on to win. He did.
Perhaps not the greatest QM, but he still did it.
Hugs to his owner, I hope that the mare of his who fell yesterday recovers well enough to go again and William Hill, can you update my account please ?
I've switched off, I don't want to know...
Pleased beyond belief for Politilogue (or however its spelt) and all his connections.
I suddenly remembered PN winning this with a grey, Call Equiname, many years ago, coupled with the most heartwarming interview with his owner, I uncharacteristically bunged a £1.00 on to win. He did.
Perhaps not the greatest QM, but he still did it.
Hugs to his owner, I hope that the mare of his who fell yesterday recovers well enough to go again and William Hill, can you update my account please ?
HorsesRule2009
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How close was the first race at Cheltenham today!
BullRush67
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Can somebody enlighten me as to why Tiger Roll gets untacked on the course and taken straight to the stables? This is twice now they've done this I believe. Is it quite uncommon? I've not seen this before unless a horse has broken down. Sorry for my ignorance, but I am curious.
Elf On A Shelf
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Tiger Roll over heats very easily after his races so if he is even a little drunk coming over the line he is stripped and dowsed in water straight away to cool him down as quickly as possible. It doesn't happen every time he runs but it is safer for him to be cooled down as soon as he can be rather than do the long walk back to the paddock before he gets water on him.
One ForArthur did not return to the winners enclosure after he won the National. He stayed on the track being cooled down away from the clammer of the crowds.
On a happier note - Apple's Jade has been retired! She looked to be having a great time bowling along out in front of the Stayers Hurdle but she has nothing more at the end any more. Perfect timing for a month off before heading to stud.
One ForArthur did not return to the winners enclosure after he won the National. He stayed on the track being cooled down away from the clammer of the crowds.
On a happier note - Apple's Jade has been retired! She looked to be having a great time bowling along out in front of the Stayers Hurdle but she has nothing more at the end any more. Perfect timing for a month off before heading to stud.
bonny
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Strange way for Apples Jade to bow out, odd jockey booking, odd tactics and a bit of an anti climax after such an amazing career. Probably doesn’t matter as it’s hard to see Aintree being on but I can’t see Tiger Roll winning another National now ....
humblepie
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Fabulous first race what some amazing horses with awesome records. I loved Bacardys walking around down at the start. So chilled then ran in to a third in the stayers
Elf On A Shelf
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Yes it was a bit random but knowing it was probably going to be her last run why not try changing things up a little on the off chance it works? Nothing ventured nothing gained. I'm not sure I have ever seen Dickie in the Gigginstown silks before and I doubt it will happen overly much in the future.
I do hope the National goes ahead even if it is behind closed doors! I now have my doubts about Tiger Roll too and I have thought this year Magic Of Light might take her revenge on him. She ran a cracker last year!
Elf On A Shelf
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Al Boum Photo wins the Gold Cup again! He had to fight for it this year harder than last but he did it! Mullins is having a cracking day! Having had to wait for the very end of day 2 before put a winner on the board he is flying now! 4 wins from 4 races today so far!
AdorableAlice
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It has been a super festival. Obviously no one knows of injuries that are looked after or not in the stables, but on the track falls have been few. Any loss is unacceptable but at least the losses this year have been low.
Rowreach
Adjusting my sails
That was very nearly the perfect steeplechase, apart from PP falling at the third last. A bunch of very talented and well matched horses and jockeys, all finishing well, and a cracking run to the line from the leaders.
Elf On A Shelf
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It's been a great week for the mares too!
BullRush67
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Thanks Elf!