The Horse racing thread

[orangeman]

Having a bit of a shocker so far. Omens for the day for bad when Rite Of Passage gets injured on the way to the racecourse!

Alaivan pulled hard early but the Gigginstown horse absolutely murdered him. Fair fcuks to Gordon Elliott.

Might have to get stuck into Kauto Star later to get out of trouble.

Does Imperial Commander have a chance or will he even finish the race

[Treasurer]

Go Native!!  Woohoo!!

Shame Capt CeeBee fell - looked set up for a storming finish.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Definitely the new Harchibald. Real slick jumper. Makes the injury to Hurricane Fly a right tragedy though considering how he belted him twice last year.

Real shame for Captain Cee Bee. He had Sizing Europe well covered IMO. Delighted with the 25s for the Arkle now though. Fosters Cross was well stuffed and he was the form line to the English novices.

[orangeman]

Eazzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Eazzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!

What a horse. Backed Alberta's Run myself but enver got into it and finished 6th.

You can't argue with Kauto. Massacred the opposition. 4 King Georges, 2 Gold Cups, a Tingle Creek. Pure pure class. If Denman gets to the Gold Cup looking right, what a race in prospect.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Truly awesome performance but it was probably the weakest of the 4 King Georges he has won in fairness. Can only beat what is put in front of him though and he did that with his head in his chest.

Nice performance from DK's in the bumper. Himself and Go Native have bailed me out big time today.

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Truly awesome performance but it was probably the weakest of the 4 King Georges he has won in fairness. Can only beat what is put in front of him though and he did that with his head in his chest.

Nice performance from DK's in the bumper. Himself and Go Native have bailed me out big time today.

On what basis do you say that Donnelly's Hollow?

[Donnellys Hollow]

His only realistic challenger there was Imperial Commander and he was beat after the second fence. The likes of Nacarat, Barbers Shop and Madison Du Berlais are only good handicappers IMO.

Exotic Dancer/Our Vic/Racing Demon etc. used to give him a better race a few years ago. I know both Our Vic and Racing Demon were in the field today but they were capable of running up to a rating in the high 160s two or three years ago. We're blessed to have two class staying chasers in Denman and Kauto Star but beyond them there's a lot of mediocre horses running in the Grade 1s. Hopefully either Joncol or Cooldine will step up on Monday and offer a realistic e/w alternative.

[DoYerJob Linesman]

Had a great day today. £450 up and smiling.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Trappy looking card at Leopardstown tomorrow. I'll be keeping an eye out for Merchant Royal in the bumper. DK's did me a big favour today and I've heard good things about this fellow tomorrow. The market will be very informative as always.

Mille Chief/Riverside Theatre double should be popular at Kempton Park.

Probably won't be posting on here again till the New Year so I'll list out a few I hope to be following over the next few days:

Hugo De Vindecy (Could run in the Grade 3 novice hurdle at Limerick on Monday)
Pandorama (Knight Frank chase on Monday. Hopefully the 25/1 for the RSA will be looking even better!)
Dr Whizz (Should win a maiden hurdle for Tom Mullins over the next week)
Noble Prince (Woodies Hurdle on Monday. Wasn't at his best last time out but I suspect there were excuses)
Voler La Vedette (I suspect she'll run in the mares race on Tuesday where she'll be long odds on but she's good enough to win the Grade 1 against Solwhit, Sublimity, Jumbo Rio etc.)
Some Slam (Entered in the bumper on Tuesday. Bolted up at Listowel and that race has worked out very well. Could well be a Cheltenham bumper horse)

[charlieTully]

anyone fancy cooldine tommorow?

[never kickt a ball]

what about Hello Bud in tomorrow's Welsh Grand National after our esteemed board member?

[DirtyDozen12]

anyone fancy cooldine tommorow?

when is he running and where?

any good tips for today anyone?

[sammymaguire]

operation houdini and halcon generladis in the welsh national

[The Watcher Pat]

Ted Walsh is a funny guy!!