The Horse racing thread

[rossie mad]

Will this spell of bad weather have upset trainers plans for Cheltenham? It can't have help those training in the areas worst affected.

Depending on the severity of the freezing conditions i couldnt imagine a whole pile of work being carried out by too many trainers.
I know i couldnt bring out any of my horses for fear of them falling and injuring themselves badly.
Some of the larger known might have all weather facilities but for most of the smaller ones wouldnt have been able to do alot.
However in terms of cheltenham preparations i couldnt see it having a major negative for any hopefuls as there is plenty of time between now and then to catch up to what condition trainers want their horses.

[sammymaguire]

a long overdue winner!  6.40 earlsmedic e/w

[The Watcher Pat]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtthE4sLXo

[Donnellys Hollow]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtthE4sLXo

Reminds me of the time Johnny Murtagh punched Pat Smullen after passing the winning post at Leopardstown a few years back.

Its no surprise them American lads have a bit of a temper. It must be fierce boring riding the exact same track over and over again.

[Donnellys Hollow]

http://www.attheraces.com/VideoConsole/?va=TRM_2006_08_17_01_1720

Similar incident from Tramore a few years back. Watch about ten strides before they hit the line. I'd say Russell was feeling his arse for a few days!

[The Watcher Pat]

Aye would be sore alright DH, wouldn't like a crack with a whip like that...

[harlechman]

How are the ante-post books looking for Cheltenham lads?

I'm sitting pretty on Captain Cee Bee for the Arkle at 25s.
Speculative few euro on Mikael D'Haguenet for the Champion Hurdle at 42 on Betfair, he's drifted out to 75 now though.
Backed Finnians Rainbow at 16s for the Ballymore.

[boojangles]

Keep an eye on Robert Winston today,looks to have a few good rides at Lingfield and Wolves.

[sammymaguire]

cheers boo, radiator rooney a good bet for me today at 5.50 woverhampton and plush at 6.50

  Radiator Rooney     5/1 SP         
WOLVERHAMPTON
5:50 HANDICAP (0-55) 5f 216yds
2010-01-15 17:50:00
Win or each way
Radiator Rooney
1/4 places 1,2,3   
   
  Plush      4/1 SP         
WOLVERHAMPTON
6:50 HANDICAP (0-90) 1m 141yds
2010-01-15 18:50:00
Win or each way
Plush
1/4 places 1,2,3   

Total stake: 20.00
Maximum return limits may apply please check our Terms and Conditions
Potential returns: 345.00

[sammymaguire]

Keep an eye on Robert Winston today,looks to have a few good rides at Lingfield and Wolves.

13:45 Stay Warm At Victor Chandler Casino Claiming Stakes 8 ran. 
Place Distance No. Horse Weight Jockey S.P.
1st  3  Total Impact  9 5  R Winston  9/4 JF    


14:15 Victor Chandler Live Casino Always Open Handicap 4 ran. 
Place Distance No. Horse Weight Jockey S.P.
1st   3  Lily Lily  9 2  R Winston  4/1     

[Treasurer]

How are the ante-post books looking for Cheltenham lads?

I'm sitting pretty on Captain Cee Bee for the Arkle at 25s.
Speculative few euro on Mikael D'Haguenet for the Champion Hurdle at 42 on Betfair, he's drifted out to 75 now though.
Backed Finnians Rainbow at 16s for the Ballymore.

Same here on Capt. Cee Bee.  Not a whole lot else that has come in much since I backed.

[randomtask]

flutters or tips sammy?

[OverTheBlackSpot]

Cheers Sammy, Put a 5er on your 1st horse Rooney @ 13/2 ! Good Man !

[randomtask]

good man, £15 on her at 12-1 happy days

[boojangles]

Couldn't bring myself to back a horse with the name Rooney in it. f**k it anyway. Fair play tho Sammy,your back on track