Recent content by Janthefish

good call

Thankyou for the work.

Why's that Jan? For example,3 day meeting at Chester, in those days Tuesday-Thursday after Bank Holiday Monday. Get back from Monday racing knackered, have to do card as leaving early for long drive to Chester, a day racing and needed to relax with a couple of drinks then had to stay...

Surprised nobody mentioned overwatering. Years ago went to Royal Ascot and the going was G/F in those days firm was allowed in going. High numbers dominated. Next day no rain so concentrated on those drawn high in handicaps. The Clerk of the course had overwatered on the one side and even...

Take £2,000 the favourite a loser for £500 a good book? I wouldn't have bought it if you paid me.

The Rt Hon Baronet Dido Harding has assured me it is all due to ability.

Simon, first of all next time you refer to the 'good guys' there was a 24 runner race at Fairyhouse today where they bet 10/11 and evens the front two. Even Jack would have been a bit embarrassed to put those prices up ( but he would have done).I don't know if drinks companies are allowed to...

Can you imagine one of the best flat jockeys being allowed to go off at 125/1 ?

So why do they insist on running the “Championship” meeting at a course that struggles with decent ground in late October? With that Clerk of the Course. Ascot struggles to get decent ground, full stop.

Will he be riding in USA/Japan next year?

Athletes like Usain Bolt have to stick at distances they do best at. CH has nothing left to prove hurdling . TF figures probably don't take in the overwatering or variations put in. He has the potential to be the best, it is possible he won't take to chasing but surely they have to try him and...

Showing my age. Five weeks later My Swanee returned to the Knavesmire for the Rose of York Handicap — one of the hottest mile handicaps of the year. His prospects looked far from bright when he turned for home in ninth place, a good way behind the leaders. But the picture soon changed. Halfway...

Years ago my pal asked a trainer if his horse was trying, it was ridden by an apprentice. 'Of course he is, you never ask a kid to do what an experienced jockey does.'

Quote Originally Posted by jinnyj View Post Doubtful! That aside I think Adele is excellent in her explanations of horse anatomy and how it helps and what to look for. Agree;she stands out in a sea of dross She and Ruby are so far clear of rest.

I've got one on my phone but not on my laptop.:confused: