The first placed coloured racehorse in the UK

The first time it says 191+l as they gave up counting 46l after the horse infront of it. The second time it was only a 3.5l behind the horse in front so could be counted. Hence why is has a distance record the 2nd time round and a ...+l the first time.
 
I've got to be honest, if he were bay and loosing by that much, then I seriously doubt you would be racing him again. I think its interesting to try and race a coloured, but it appears he just isn't fast enough!
 
I am confused I am trying to learn and I will speak to a trainer who knows as your using rummys 46+L with another horse that is not rummy so I can not learn from you :(
well thank goodness for you that your not me as you would have an incurable illness and a dream of breeding a coloured racehorse ! that has come 3rd and I am proud of
 
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angrovestud said:
well thank goodness for you that your not me as you would have an incurable illness and a drem of breeding a coloured racehorse ! that has come 3rd and I am proud of
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3rd in a 3 horse race is last! and while it is good to have dreams sometimes you have to be a little realistic too , if Rummy was a bay or grey he would have been dropped from training by now as he hasn't made the grade, a horse isn't made by it's colour, it's made by ability:)
 
Use www.irishracing.com rather than RP and that will Give you the specifics regardless of where in a race the horse finished as they extended they criteria for a "distance" from 30something lengths to 99l. As RP are reporting on multiple races every day they will often still go to the old system particularly for lower class race meetings with small fields. The BHA or irishracing websites give the accurate results as they also report the official rating which is what the allocated weight is decided on NOT the RP ratings. Personally I find irishracing easier to navigate but either website will give you the answer. Ultimately what is most important is that you are getting fun out of seeing him run...that is what it is all about! The longer you are involved in racing the more ou will learn that it is an achievement just to get a horse to the races in one piece, anything after that is a bonus! Enjoy
 
Thank you so much amage that was so very helpful, I have rummy to look forward to as everyday my life is spent dealing with pain, he gives me relief and happiness watching him, i will go and learn as much as i can thank you.
 
That's brilliant angrovestud, I love reading about him as I have a coloured 7/8ths tb whos dam raced NH and further back in her line on the dams side there were some very good results. I often think mine is fast enough when she is galloping around Dartmoor with me :D

It must give you great pleasure to see him run and I'm sure he sparks a lot of interest from other racegoers - lovely pics, we need to see more!
 
OP - I read some of your previous posts about him and I was sceptical - I am still sceptical as to whether he will ever really do well as a racehorse (but wow what a fantastic riding horse he's going to make after his racing career!). But d'you know what? What the hell does it matter if he never wins a race? He clearly gives you pleasure, you love him and that's what horse ownership is all about. Good luck with everything you do with him :)
 
Holly Hocks said:
But d'you know what? What the hell does it matter if he never wins a race? He clearly gives you pleasure, you love him and that's what horse ownership is all about. Good luck with everything you do with him :)
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Well said!! Congratulations H!! Ignore all the dismissive comments, you enjoy him and love him and he's happy and well cared for - what more could a horse and his connections ask for?
 
I have a friend who has had a few racehorses and only one has been successful, he dosnt care though because he enjoys his racing and anything extra is a bonus. They cant all be winners it stands to reason, so enjoy your racing and adopt my friends philosophy.:)
 
Thank you to all That understand the word Fun! The syndicate and I are all enjoying owning Rummy and seeing him race and no one can take away from the fact he has fairly beaten 9 racehorses so far in two races, that in itself is a first for any coloured horse, He gives lots of people pleasure and thats what count's. :Dwhat counts for me as owner is a friendly and helpful attitude towards people who want to learn, there are some pople who work on race yards who seem to take pleasure in downing what other people are trying to do what they must remember is that you never know what will happen in the future and who you are upsetting
 
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You lot can't half be a bunch of miserable sods.

People on here complain about racing people not caring about their horses & you've got somebody here who obviously adores & is proud of what her boy's doing and she's doing it for enjoyment rather than it all being about money & you still can't be happy for them. So what if he's not beating the world yet, this is only a starter year for his career & you don't know how he'll be once he gets fences to be entusiastic about. Give the lad a break!

Good on you Angrovestud, you keep enjoying him!

Did your mothers never tell you if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all?
 
Well said Mynstrel! Can't believe some of the carping comments on here.

Well done Rummy and many congratulations to all his connections. A terrific day and one to savour. He's very beautiful and I love his colour co-ordinated colours!
 
Cappuccino said:
As are his Facebook fans! ;)




LOL my mother couldn't keep a civil tongue in her head if you gave her written instructions!
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And mine had a tongue so sharp it could slice bread.

Well said Mynstrel.

I found the picture of him mud splattered and tired after the race really endearing. He had the look of a horse that knew he'd tried hard and was loved for it.

Sure, criticism is fair enough, but there are those of us who bet simply for the pleasure of watching a horse they like out on the track.
 
Mynstrel Thank you :) your words have so helped me, and thank you Cappuccino,Daffodil,horserider,I think he wore his mud well LOL ! and I am glad you like his colours and thank you for your support :)
 
sonjafoers said:
That's brilliant angrovestud, I love reading about him as I have a coloured 7/8ths tb whos dam raced NH and further back in her line on the dams side there were some very good results. I often think mine is fast enough when she is galloping around Dartmoor with me :D

It must give you great pleasure to see him run and I'm sure he sparks a lot of interest from other racegoers - lovely pics, we need to see more!
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Maybe you should consider racing her good luck, the racegoers do love seeing the coloured racehorses on the track it brings people to the course when the meetings do press releases
 
I saw good on you - you have followed your dream and done it. Not many of us can say that. Horse racing is all about living the dream and though watching horses like Frankel and Sea the Stars make you tingle with how special they are its watching the Nortons Coins and Amberleigh House's win for the little man that make me smile more.
 
LEC That such a kind thing to say It has been very up and down but the trainer Micky Hammond and his team are the most amazing people to have a horse in training with, I have truly blessed by breeding a horse who has a heart and who tries his best for his jockey. I hope he passes that on to his children when the times ready.:)
 
angrovestud said:
LEC That such a kind thing to say It has been very up and down but the trainer Micky Hammond and his team are the most amazing people to have a horse in training with, I have truly blessed by breeding a horse who has a heart and who tries his best for his jockey. I hope he passes that on to his children when the times ready.:)
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What would the chances be of his offspring being coloured ?
 
Mynstrel said:
You lot can't half be a bunch of miserable sods.

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Good on you Angrovestud, you keep enjoying him!

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Absolutely right. If race horse ownership was only about winning, we wouldn't have the industry or the passion which we do.

Well done Angrove, when does he run next?

Alec.
 
Mynstrel said:
You lot can't half be a bunch of miserable sods.

People on here complain about racing people not caring about their horses & you've got somebody here who obviously adores & is proud of what her boy's doing and she's doing it for enjoyment rather than it all being about money & you still can't be happy for them. So what if he's not beating the world yet, this is only a starter year for his career & you don't know how he'll be once he gets fences to be entusiastic about. Give the lad a break!

Good on you Angrovestud, you keep enjoying him!

Did your mothers never tell you if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all?
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^^^ well said, and lets face it that in most equine sports if competing solely came down to ability then 95% of those at local shows would be told to go home!!!!

Its a sport, its entertainment and there for those that take part, own and watch to enjoy....what ever the colour of said equine.
 
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