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Retire a great champion, who owes nothing to any punter. The greatest Supreme winner ever. A very good CH winner. Just leave it there.

I must admit that the hypocrite cry hangs heavily. I content myself that I’m sure that is the only area of my life, where I display any hypocrisy. And horse racing is still I sport I love. Frankel’s Juddmonte and Kauto’s last Betfair win are very happy memories, that will never leave me.

Beautiful assessment. Cheers, Slim.

Strangely enough, it’s probably more distressing seeing it all unfold on a tv screen, than it is when you’re actually at the course. The very sad news is delivered in hushed and dramatic tones on the tv, adding a whole new layer of grief. I hate it, when it happens. And I hate myself more at...

A lot of racing is bent, which is why seasoned punters never take anything at face value. That’s why the insight on this forum is so instructive, particularly when trainers target certain races. Although, did anyone know that NJH targets the Lanzarote? A horse of that class - that seemed to...

“Should behave”? You sure? I expressed an opinion, nothing more. I’m glad we’ve had this debate, and I hold no grudges. You are all very good judges of the game - your insight is wonderful. And I have always thanked anyone who has put up a winner, whether I’ve been on or otherwise. You more...

Danny - I have an opinion. By no means do I think it’s always the right one. And if someone disagrees with me, I have no problem with people calling me out. Just keep it respectful and without personal insults The points I made were both respectful and without personal insults. I would hope...

I didn’t understand your initial response, especially the stuff about rabbit holes. But I did cotton onto the point you made, after a third reading. I pointed out how the discussion developed AFTER that. How the cliquey chat, answering nothing, and how I didn’t think that was the proper way to...

Read the third paragraph of my post.

Ok, I think I’ve made a point. No more from me.

The second question was straightforward. You and others then started a cliquey chat among yourselves, that did anything but answer the question. I thought it was rude behaviour. Which is why I called it out.

I don’t know the answer, which is why I didn’t offer up one in the first place. Did you know the answer, Danny?

Thank you, jinny.

But I can say that now because you haven’t given me a tricast since. Joke, btw. And plenty of people don’t hang around after their introduction. I must admit that senzeni may have come with an agenda - as Danny says - but that was unknown at the point of his second question. I stand by my...

I’m not sure that I understand much of senzeni’s response; but nor did I understand much of chaumi’s response to senzeni’s very straightforward question about original names of races. On a more general note, if the responses to senzeni’s second question are anything to go by, it’s easy to...

Anyone watching ‘The Racing Game’ on Talking Pictures TV? Set in 1979, with a few lesser-known faces, although Ian Cuthbertson and Susan Penhaligon were in the last episode. Champion jockey loses his hand after an on course accident; acquires false hand made of cement; hangs up his saddle...

Aah, set at northern racecourses. Expect to see young ladies wearing boob tubes on a minus 5 night at Newcastle, then. And fellas in their ‘Lacoste’s’.

Golden Ace won the Fighting Fifth. The New Lion fell at the second last, when struggling. I think Sir Gino will win this by 10.

I do have an addictive personality, and betting apps are too easy to play. So, my strategy has developed to having tiddly bets ranging from 50p to £2 a time. My losses are therefore restricted, and it’s still a bit of fun. I permit myself blowouts at Cheltenham and Aintree, but most of my...

Excellent man, Slim - many thanks.