Horse Racing

[Khalekan]

@Eggs et al

ITV4 are showing a great TG4 documentary at 10.30 a.m. either tomorrow (Friday} or Saturday.

Jump Girls it is called and it is about the role of women in National Hunt racing in t’ Emerald Isle.

It focuses on Rachel Blackmore, Jesica Harrington and Katie Walsh in particular and gves a great insight into the Irish jumping scene in general.

 

[Toast]

@Eggs et al

ITV4 are showing a great TG4 documentary at 10.30 a.m. either tomorrow (Friday} or Saturday.

Jump Girls it is called and it is about the role of women in National Hunt racing in t’ Emerald Isle.

It focuses on Rachel Blackmore, Jesica Harrington and Katie Walsh in particular and gves a great insight into the Irish jumping scene in general.

Briony Frost just produced a hell of a ride to win a grade 1 at Cheltenham.

 

[Toast]

Briony Frost just produced a hell of a ride to win a grade 1 at Cheltenham.

And Lizzie Kelly completes a double for the ladies..

 

[Khalekan]

Briony Frost just produced a hell of a ride to win a grade 1 at Cheltenham.

I was almost in tears listening to he interview as she came in.

 

[Billysgingham.]

Decent day for me today started off with a double first 2 winners then just got last winner.

 

[evilwebby]

I know he has run up a record equalling win sequence but I am not a big fan of Altior.

IMO he is not in the same league as the truly great two mile chasers we have seen this century already.....Moscow Flyer, Masterminded and Sprinter Sacre.

I think Altior is more in that class just below those three giants of the division....with Azertiyoup and Well Chief.

I think Cheltenham just about shows him at his worse. I don't think the track particularly suits him, and yesterday the ground was a bog, but he finds a way to get the job done, which is what the great horses do.

 

[evilwebby]

Great ride from Bryony & Frodon today. Surely will be the most popular result of the festival.

 

[Blueclouds]

Going to Cheltenham races tomorrow. Any tips

 

[Khalekan]

I think Cheltenham just about shows him at his worse. I don't think the track particularly suits him, and yesterday the ground was a bog, but he finds a way to get the job done, which is what the great horses do.

Not for me.

No more than a top class two mile chaser.....not a “great” one in the mould of Moscow Flyer/Mastermided/Sprinter Sacre.

 

[Toast]

Not for me.

No more than a top class two mile chaser.....not a “great” one in the mould of Moscow Flyer/Mastermided/Sprinter Sacre.

Whilst I agree, I think it would win on Boxing Day you know..

 

[Khalekan]

Whilst I agree, I think it would win on Boxing Day you know..

Oh for sure.

I am really looking forward to that race already......I almost hope we don’t have a home game on Boxing Day so I can sit home and savour the build up and the race itself

And if he could win that impressively who knows, maybe Henderson will have a go at the Gold Cup next year.

This time next year I might have to acknowledge Altior as an all time great for certain.

 

[Tubey]

I love how the media try to make Cheltenham this big thing, but the public don't give the slightest toss and just want to know when the Grand National is.

 

[Frang]

I love how the media try to make Cheltenham this big thing, but the public don't give the slightest toss and just want to know when the Grand National is.

no mate

 

[evilwebby]

I love how the media try to make Cheltenham this big thing, but the public don't give the slightest toss and just want to know when the Grand National is.

Other way round mate. Race fans rank Cheltenham many leagues above the National, while to the media the National is the, er, national treasure

 

[flibbyflob]

Never going Gold Cup day again, too many people and most are plebs just going because it a big day and know naff all about racing and just want to get rat arsed and cause problems.

Highlight of the week for me was probably the way Tiger Roll shot clear, backed loads of winners and made a tidy profit over the week but enjoyed it so much more the first 3 days just because you could move without having a pint spilled on you or have to queue for 20 minutes just to use a disgusting toilet.