The Horse racing thread

[sammymaguire]

Word for Dirar in 920 Wolves. mite get 9/4. have a look at it.Gordon Elliott trains.

nice winner pal. missed it though  never backed a thing last night

[stiffler]

What yas reckon for the king george?

[pebble-dasher]

Good man boo had dirar and king of connaught double, still likely going to get cleaned out today tho!

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

What yas reckon for the king george?

Think I'll break the habit and avoid the Great One. Not sure he'll get the Btefair chase run out of his legs. Would agree with the poster on here (think it was Donnelly's Hollow) who said he'd have been better starting the season at Down Royal.

Alberta's Run ran a great race last year.

[boojangles]

Gonna chance Chaptourgeon today in the Boylesports and HoldEm ew.

[goldenyears]

clan tara and sizing mexico today in fairyhouse

[Donnellys Hollow]

What yas reckon for the king george?

Think I'll break the habit and avoid the Great One. Not sure he'll get the Btefair chase run out of his legs. Would agree with the poster on here (think it was Donnelly's Hollow) who said he'd have been better starting the season at Down Royal.

Alberta's Run ran a great race last year.

Twas meself alright. Kempton is his track but he had a hard race in heavy ground at Haydock. I don't see anything in the race to beat him (Imperial Commander probably better going the other way round) but I wouldn't want to be taking the 8/11 about him. If you do fancy him I'd back him now though because he's only going to get shorter.

Champion Hurdle picture thrown up in the air again today with Celestial Halo and Punjabi beaten. Having another few bob on Hurricane Fly now as a result. I'd be fairly confident Ruby will ride him now after today, expecially if he goes and wins well at Christmas.

Good action tomorrpw at both Cork and Navan. Willie Mullins has had a few turned over recently but I reckon he'll have a good day. Fancy Quel Esprit and Golden Silver down at Cork. Cousin Vinny, Donnas Palm, Rhyl Accord and Tornedo Shay at Navan.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Mighty Man running in a novice chase at Hereford (2:10) later on today 

[The Watcher Pat]

Had Poquelin, tell massini and Zanir in a treble yest....

Zanir going well until race void at last fence...Ach well at least have the double up...Suppose it's better than being beat....

[sammymaguire]

14:55 Kempton Shakalaka 5/2
Shakalaka is an interesting runner here for G Moore. Blinkers are applied for the first time and the horse is stepped up in trip. Also G Baker is on board and personally I think that all these combined gives the horse an excellent chance here.

[sammymaguire]

The Wee Chief is a decent looking e/w bet at 9/2 in the 3.25

[Treasurer]

Mighty Man running in a novice chase at Hereford (2:10) later on today 

Looked impressive.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Anyone else see the Fallon doc on the BBC?

He looks healthier and as well in himself as he has done in the last decade. If he has finally put his demons to rest I wouldn't bet against him being champion jock again next year.

He has probably burned his bridges with Magnier, Tabor and Smith but its still clear that he is very grateful to Coolmore/Ballydoyle for standing by him during the Old Bailey trial. I think that was one of the most admirable decisions the Turf Club ever made by allowing him to retain his license over here during that period while the British equivalent shamed themselves by banning a man before he was proven guilty.

I would love to see him back as Stoute's no. 1 instead of that moody crank Ryan Moore.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Henderson and Geraghty the men to follow at Newbury again tomorrow. Their record when teaming up there is exceptional.

Osric, Oscar Whisky and Candy Creek all with great chances. Zazamix in the first at Bangor could give the same yard another winner.

[sammymaguire]

cheers DH, hopefully so