Thursday at Aintree

[OrangeAndLemon]

Elf, was that you on the telly just then?

 

[bonny]

Shiskin wins, Hank was second!

Just makes me think where is everyone else, poor race really although the first two ran well but sad that A Plus Tard doesn’t look like he’s going to come back and only the three finished. Travesty that Bravemansgame couldn’t run.

 

[splashgirl45]

Didn’t look like Hank was jumping very well today I was really urging him on

 

[Gamebird]

I'm not really sure how Shiskin won that! He never really travelled (he has his famous flat spot, but there were about 4 in that race!) and is jumping isn't the best. I still don't think he's right. I was there when he beat Energumene in the Clarence House last year, and he was magnificent and looked every inch the superstar. I saw him in the stables at Cheltenham this year, and thought he looked like a different horse, and not in a good way. And still not great today. Total contrast to Ahoy Senor.

Obviously he won, which is all that counts, but I don't think he was the best horse in the race.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

It feels like Shishkin still has some sort of problem or has fallen out of love with racing, but unfortunately they'll keep persisting with him, especially as he's not producing bad results

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

The betting man is SO annoying!!

Only really just tuned in, seems like they're not focusing that much on the horses...

Hope they show the ex winners parade Saturday, they didn't bother last year..

 

[Clodagh]

I’m watching RUK, heaps better coverage with Nick Luck and Lydia. And two OG horses at Taunton to watch as well, although not mine.

 

[Clodagh]

It feels like Shishkin still has some sort of problem or has fallen out of love with racing, but unfortunately they'll keep persisting with him, especially as he's not producing bad results

You can see why they persist to be fair, he may not be what he was but he’s still incredible.

 

[Gamebird]

I’m watching RUK, heaps better coverage with Nick Luck and Lydia. And two OG horses at Taunton to watch as well, although not mine.

I may be biased, but Ruby's analysis is worth sticking with ITV for for me.

 

[teapot]

Constitution Hill looks like he's out for a hack

 

[Maddie Moo]

Constitution Hill is such a special horse, that was just a paid schooling session for him!

 

[daffy44]

Constitution Hill! Its almost insulting how easy he finds everything, he was just bowling along amusing himself!

 

[bonny]

He’s the real deal, fascinating to see what happens next season

 

[Gamebird]

He's phenomenal! I'm thrilled for Sharjah though, at 10 he's as good as he ever was

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

If CH were mine I wouldn't go chasing, why not dominate hurdles? I can't see anything that would get near him certainly next season over hurdles

Undo the noseband!!

 

[humblepie]

CH amazing. All the other jockeys working hard and Nico just sitting there. Poor Sceau Royal getting the fencing flying back towards him.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Hope the ground gets a bit softer to slow them down in the GN

 

[Merrymoles]

They have the favourite - Corach Rambler. Was never a case of making the cut!

ah thanks - never good with names!

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Jaimie takes Hank out. I will be with Big Doug's shortly.

Hank ran a cracker! Gutting to be pinned so close to home but he ran with his heart on his sleeve once again.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I wish they'd show all the horses in the pre parade, just stand at a set point and go through them as they come round!

I don't give a stuff about the betting, wish there was a couple of different coverage options, I'd be all over one without betting and "social stable" I don't think I have any of the paid for coverage.

I did like ITV's feature I think it was last year where they did a little feature with each of the retired winners, just a shame they didn't show them in the parade.

I'd be far more interested in a feature on say Tiger Roll, explaining how they've got him ready for showing, same for Pineau who does eventing. Would be a great advertisement for racehorse to riding horse too

 

[Velcrobum]

Jaimie takes Hank out. I will be with Big Doug's shortly.

Hank ran a cracker! Gutting to be pinned so close to home but he ran with his heart on his sleeve once again.

Will give you a wave from my sofa

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

That was always going to be false start

 

[Velcrobum]

I’m watching RUK, heaps better coverage with Nick Luck and Lydia. And two OG horses at Taunton to watch as well, although not mine.

Take your time is one of mine!!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Doesn't look good for the loose horse who fell

Don't like how all those tailed off kept going, one in red right out the back using the whip, just pull up

 

[Maddie Moo]

Doesn't look good for the loose horse who fell

His reins were flapping around before he fell and it looks like he got his legs caught up in them.

I had the third, very pleased with how Lough Degr Spirit ran!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

His reins were flapping around before he fell and it looks like he got his legs caught up in them.

I had the third, very pleased with how Lough Degr Spirit ran!

Ah did wonder if he was just tangled up in his reins, hopefully he stayed down because of that rather than panicking and getting more caught up

 

[Kadastorm]

I had Hank in my EW accumulator. Got one more to get in, for the grand prize of £3.47

Constitution Hill is went for a hack by the looks of it!

Really enjoyed the racing so far, hope all horses and jockeys are ok from the fox hunters

 

[Maddie Moo]

ITV says it’s Envoye Special, he’s being assessed by the vet

 

[Clodagh]

Take your time is one of mine!!

He ran out of huff! I did hope for you that he would hang on for a rosette.

 

[Velcrobum]

Sadly Envoye Special was fatally injured.