The 2025 Becher (Handicap) Chase

[chaumi]

Thx Ian

That's made me even more excited for Chaddesley later in the month.

Crikey, those three behind Twig were run legless!

 

[Ian_Davies]

Thx Ian

That's made me even more excited for Chaddesley later in the month.

Crikey, those three behind Twig were run legless!

Delighted to read this.

Honestly, you could not have chosen a better venue on a better day to Go Pointing.

I regard Chaddesley Corbett as just about the Premier Point track nowadays and the day you are going as often the strongest card all season - you will see horses both of the moment and for the future.

The betting ring - dominated by the legendary opinionated Mark Hill - is among the most competitive too.

Great viewing track too, about a mile and a quarter round, two fences in the home straight, there's natural elevation with a bank to watch from and they never get that far away from you, even when "out in the country."

I've attached a photo of the home straight from around the 3m start.

I'll DM you, Danny and Pawras a link to where you can get a £16 early bird ticket (it will be £20 on the gate on the day) as soon as I see one (probably after Sunday's meeting there).

Anyway, let's see how the Badbury Rings (and the Horseheath) winners get on in the Becher today!

 

[Jayhawk]

I found this race at Chaddesley Corbett on Mark Spencer's YouTube channel which contains hundreds of point-to-point races from the last ten years or so. They were filmed mainly at northern courses like Alnwick, Charm Park and Sheriff Hutton.

 

[Gullible]

Thx Ian

That's made me even more excited for Chaddesley later in the month.

Crikey, those three behind Twig were run legless!

Very pleased to read your post chaumi and I look forward to meeting you there along with all the other members of the now "Famous Five Have it right off at Chaddesley"team

 

[Ian_Davies]

I'd say 33/1 Twig is "the wrong price."

Your Favourite Uncle Smart Arse knew from an early age that he was different to other people....

 

[Outsider]

Well done again Ian with Twig.

 

[chaumi]

Well, after the two videos, how could you not back them!

 

[Len Madeiros]

You are an effin genius, Mr Davies. Thank you so much again!

 

[Robicheaux]

Gerrin !!!

 

[Ian_Davies]

So, for the value bet, YFUSA is sticking with Twig.

....But, like Caligula, it wasn't until early adulthood that YFUSA realised that he was, in fact, ZEUS.

 

[Ian_Davies]

You are an effin genius, Mr Davies.

YFUSA is inclined to agree.

You're welcome, as always, Len.

 

[Infrared]

Well done

 

[Ian_Davies]

Well, after the two videos, how could you not back them!

You had to be at Badbury Rings and Horseheath to land that Exacta - Chaddesley Corbett beckons!

 

[Ian_Davies]

Well done

Thank you.

 

[maureen]

Well I think I followed the Twig recommendation because there’s money gone into my account but I can’t log in properly to my account ( what is it with me and getting locked out of things?). Quite often get locked out of W Hill, especially on busy days ( and a bit bonkers when they’re sponsoring races) and have to place my bets via oddschecker.

 

[Ian_Davies]

Well I think I followed the Twig recommendation because there’s money gone into my account

LOVE THIS.^

Well done, Maureen!

YFUSA has reverted to protected account status on X now but, if like Len and Chaumi, you send YFUSA a follow request, YFUSA will happily access to any of his friends here - well, apart from Walsworth, as YFUSA is insanely jealous of Walsey's manifest hospital pulling power!

 

[chaumi]

You had to be at Badbury Rings and Horseheath to land that Exacta - Chaddesley Corbett beckons!

No, you just had to know someone who was there


I just remembered I stuck Twig in ew 4 folds with the Soldier, Shantu, Afadil, and Tanganyika still to go. Ned Tanner let me down, but not by that far.

 

[barjon]

Bloody hell, smartie. It’s difficult enough to get a bet on without you queering the pitch even more. Stick in a loser now and then for Gawdsake.

 

[yorick]

Yes. Cracking form for Mister Davies and what an advert for NH racing that was. Absolutely thrilling stuff. Of course, made all the sweeter when Twiggy gets his head in front on the line.

Congratulations, mate.

 

[Ian_Davies]

No, you just had to know someone who was there

Brilliant!

 

[notsodancingbrave]

Surely you must be in line for something in the New Year honours list for service's to the common man.
Another great pick from YFUSA.

 

[Ian_Davies]

Stick in a loser now and then

"Loser?" YFUSA vaguely recalls the term but, tbh, he's completely forgotten what one is!

Many thanks - your sentiments are much appreciated as always.

 

[Barnestormer]

Well done Ian - I suppose you will have to widen the doorways in your house now.
For a fleeting moment I thought my reverse forecast with Mahons Glory would come off but hey ho well up on the day.
Once again fantastic tipping!!!!

 

[Ian_Davies]

Surely you must be in line for something in the New Year honours list for service's to the common man.
Another great pick from YFUSA.

YFUSA doesn't recognise the honours system, has offended various people with gongs over the years by refusing to refer to them by their "title," so, on the billion to one chance he's ever offered one, YFUSA wouldn't waste five seconds declining - no reply IS a reply.

Anyway, who needs an "Honour" when you're ZEUS?

Many thanks for your kind words.

 

[Ian_Davies]

Yes. Cracking form for Mister Davies and what an advert for NH racing that was. Absolutely thrilling stuff. Of course, made all the sweeter when Twiggy gets his head in front on the line.

Congratulations, mate.

Thank you.