What's this racing they have in France, where the jockey is in a buggy/pram wheels? It's bonkers :greengrin
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What's this racing they have in France, where the jockey is in a buggy/pram wheels? It's bonkers :greengrin
If it's like the races they have at a certain time of the year in Musselburgh, it's trotting. There's very strict rules in the racing, it seems to be quite popular in the Netherlands and other countries. When you look at the form for these trotting races, quite often it'll read 111DD1DD1, because it's really easy to be disqualified for breaking out of a trot. In Musselburgh it used to be travelling people that were well into it, they used to set aside a week or two for them each year, not sure if they still do though.
The Eclipse tomorrow, Enable to win comfortably. Japan was a disappointing beaten favourite last time but if he regains some kind of form would at least chase Enable up, the others look like milers or just not good enough but it's not a race I would really want to bet on unless I had a large amount of dosh and as I have just bought a new car I'm skint.
I always bet on sentiment, hence I went with Enable, though I was by no means certain she would beat a fully match fit Ghaiyyath in her first race of the year. I even backed Stradivarius to beat him over a mile and a half a few weeks back, purely on sentiment. :greengrin
Oh, and I just want to give a special thanks today to Military Style at Cork, who destroyed my three race acca when going off at 4/9F. Great job, you mutt :aok:
I actually watched that race, and I feel your pain, the horse seemed to drop itself out then stay on again. I can't be bothered with horses that think too much, you could end up with a whole field full of Mad Mooses lol. In the 2.05 at Haydock after the first 5 furlongs or so the leader decided to turn and run in the opposite direction back to the stables.
Mohaather in the 3-15 Ascot tomorrow is a sure thing, 2-1.https://www.hibs.net/blob:https://ww...4-bf381708c927
Godhead at Newmarket 16.10 was massively overpriced at 28/1. 25 quid each way and gets placed :thumbsup:
You are absolutely right, Bangkok. I've just had the racing Gods on my side, after a mixed day - thank-you Godhead:
2 pounds five leg win acca:
Salisbury 19:45 - Award Scheme 9/2 WON
Newcastle 20:00 - Cosmelli 11/4 WON
Salisbury 20:15 By Jove 7/4 WON
Salisbury 20:45 C'est No Mour 7/1 WON
Newcastle 21:00 Fiji 9/2 PLACED
Potential win 4991:25
Cashed out after race four for 795 when Fiji went JF.
Yaaaas, the Peroni is open :flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:
Glad a few people managed to join in, next race should be the Sussex stakes at Goodwood, I’ve already bet him at 4-1, the second fav at moment is Pinatubo but is a doubtful runner,Siskin is 5-4 fav and rightly so but if he was to miss the race then anything about 4-1 is a cracking bet, even if fav turns up he’ll need to be on top form.:cb
Just watched what is usually one of the most prestigous races in the flat racing calendar, The King George. Enable won it easily, but it was a 3 horse race and 1 was a pacemaker. And for all the crowing Dettori was doing after it, we learnt absolutely nothing from it. Just my opinion though.
I agree. Though numerous tipsters backed Japan, I thought Enable was free cash in a three horse race and went in large. She did look magnificent and fully race fit. She is now six and Gosden said it took longer than normal to get her fully in gear but that she has now reached her previous level. It really showed as she trotted up. Doubtless this is her final racing season, but she seemed as good as ever in that race.
Some performance again by Stradivarius. Giving 15lbs to the Irish Derby winner and hitting all kinds of traffic and still won going away. The last half furlong was absolutely brilliant from him.
The Sussex Stakes looks some race. I'd usually be pretty bullish about Siskin's chances but it's up against some quality horses. Should be an enjoyable watch nonetheless
He ran a strange race IMO mate, looked to be trapped on the rail, then started eying up Siskin a bit and looked as if he'd chucked it at the end. He should've been a lot closer IMO. Definitely 1 to follow, particularly next season. He actually reminds me of the winner, he was a talented but erratic 3yr old but now looks top class.
Yeah I thought it was Ascot all over again! Was listening to trainer after race and again he mentioned an Oasis Dream 2 year old (Tasfeeq)see if it’s declared today for Saturday, only Sheikh Hamadan horse left in race so probable runner.https://www.hibs.net/blob:https://ww...a-df34fd204454