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A big hello to Helen from another South Devon member. 
Welcome Eamon1.
Welcome Eamon1.
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Welcome to the forums Helen and Eamonn,
Dim you going to Aintree this year by any chance?
Dim you going to Aintree this year by any chance?
Diminuendo
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Sorry IS, I will not be attending Aintree. You'll have to take the piccys!! 
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Really do like the pic of Fred, makes me wonder why I backed him though, he looks half asleep.
I'll be posting my pics of my visit to Dr Naylor's soon when I work out how to rotate my pictures.
Going to Southwell too on Friday as behind with my dissertation and need to take some pics for it
I'll be posting my pics of my visit to Dr Naylor's soon when I work out how to rotate my pictures.
Going to Southwell too on Friday as behind with my dissertation and need to take some pics for it
Colin Phillips
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Hello, Eamon and welcome.
Black Jack
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Hi all,
Known about this forum for a little while now and have finally got round to joining!
Looks a pretty interesting little place, so look forward to getting involved.
^_^
Known about this forum for a little while now and have finally got round to joining!
Looks a pretty interesting little place, so look forward to getting involved.
^_^
Colin Phillips
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Ketchum???
Welcome, Jack.
Welcome, Jack.
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Which idea was it Jinny?
Welcome to Talking Horses all who've joined and I've missed
Welcome to Talking Horses all who've joined and I've missed
jinnyj
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Load of hasbeens, Mo! :lol:
No I luv yer really! I jus think that with Col sending out an e-mail to all lurking members encouraging all to post or they get canned has encouraged more new faces and others that have possibly visiting now have joined in. More views, more debate.
starsandstripes
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Hi Everyone
Thought I'd introduce myself, I'm mad about horses and love national hunt racing. Originally from NY but have lived in the UK for 13 years
Thought I'd introduce myself, I'm mad about horses and love national hunt racing. Originally from NY but have lived in the UK for 13 years
Colin Phillips
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Welcome to the forum, starsandstripes.
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Welcome aboard Starsandstripes - hope you're enjoying the UK and your Jumps racing.
Martin
Martin
Isinglass
At the Start
Hi, thank you to everyone for welcoming me to the forum. I heard about you from existing members, and have also read in various racing papers. Was surprised and pleased how much knowledge and wit I found here - some forums are drizzle, or dribble, drivel. (?)
I grew up in Calif, my dad broke in quarter horses and took me to dirt tracks as a child. Was a wise man, had a way with animals, we have North American Indian blood. His fav horse was Northern Dancer. Naturally I did not listen to him as much as I should have - but I like to think that he is still with me whenever I manage to make an inspired bit of betting. It was because of him that I followed Sadler's Wells and made the pilgrimage to meet the old sire. I've lived in England for many years and have no intention of 'going home'. Love old racing history, people and horses and feel very strongly that we must preserve it and maintain the wonderful difference of racing and tracks which you are lucky to have in Europe. these horses get forgotten and I hate that. Enjoy the moment too - you never know when it will come again. I like the buzz of the big meetings but love the grit of the little jump tracks. I was very sad when recently read that Brave Spirit has died - a little treasure that Amerca would never understand these days.
I came to England because I was a 'rock chick' and worked in that industry, have given all of that up now and prefer 4 legged heroes. I got tired of the predictability of the rock scene, blonde girlfriends, too many rolls royce's in swimming pools, drugs and rock and roll suicides. yawn.
Have always followed racing and have many favourites, prefer jumps but could never give up the flat either. My soft spot of both codes are the stayers - it was them that got me into racing. I read before I went racing and cannot get into the house for all of the books I own. It was ages before I visited a racetrack here, somehow believed it was just for the elite folks and I am from the wrong side of the tracks really - however I was SO wrong and so glad of that. Everybody has their first equine mates and mine was Double Trigger, but I never saw him in person. His retirement broke my heart and the following weekend I went racing to prevent missing anything else. Jumps was See More Business and Istabraq who first took me to Cheltenham. I work and live in London mostly but retire to an ancient West Country cottage when I can get away. I have bits of both flat and jumps horses with a few trainers, bits of broodmares and two retired racehorses in good loan homes. If I put them all together might have a whole horse! Have won a few races and had places. Obviously I now have no money but lots of dreams.
I am a Nutritional Therapist so if any of you need some advice let me know! Only qualified to administer to people but I use a lot of the knowledge to feed my horses and a few trainers have welcomed suggestions. I also do herbs and what is known as 'vibrational medicine', flower remedies. It works very well with all animals.
Have only been racing for a few years and already clocked up so many fav equines I cannot separate, I live near Double Trigger and this was not an accident, most fun had with See More, love Dessie, greatest flat racehorse known is Mtoto, favourite wayward lad Celeric, but the most amazing horse I have ever been privliged to see and to know is Persian Punch. Best punts on See More who paid for husband and I to attend a whole Cheltenham Festival and stay in a B & B, and I am not a heavy gambler. Have not found any to replace these but live in hope! Loved the 2 mile league last season, Moscow, Zerty and Well Chief. Most missed, One Man, Don'tleavethenest, Punch.
Fav from history - Man o' War, Battleship, Secretariat, Crucifix, Sceptre, Brown Jack and Isinglass. More recent, Oh So Sharp, Nashwan, Generous, Petrushka, Galileo, Montjeu, Nayef, Mubtaker. Naturally Golden Miller, Dawn Run and Arkle.
Finest hour I took part in ? Hard, as See More's wins are foremost especially considering win money, but it is Punch's third Jockey Club Cup at Newmarket when he fought back to just beat brave Millenary, another fav. I had never heard shouting like that on a flat track, great stuff. Not a Group 1 winner sure, but none braver on the flat.
Oh yeah, and I talk a lot.
I grew up in Calif, my dad broke in quarter horses and took me to dirt tracks as a child. Was a wise man, had a way with animals, we have North American Indian blood. His fav horse was Northern Dancer. Naturally I did not listen to him as much as I should have - but I like to think that he is still with me whenever I manage to make an inspired bit of betting. It was because of him that I followed Sadler's Wells and made the pilgrimage to meet the old sire. I've lived in England for many years and have no intention of 'going home'. Love old racing history, people and horses and feel very strongly that we must preserve it and maintain the wonderful difference of racing and tracks which you are lucky to have in Europe. these horses get forgotten and I hate that. Enjoy the moment too - you never know when it will come again. I like the buzz of the big meetings but love the grit of the little jump tracks. I was very sad when recently read that Brave Spirit has died - a little treasure that Amerca would never understand these days.
I came to England because I was a 'rock chick' and worked in that industry, have given all of that up now and prefer 4 legged heroes. I got tired of the predictability of the rock scene, blonde girlfriends, too many rolls royce's in swimming pools, drugs and rock and roll suicides. yawn.
Have always followed racing and have many favourites, prefer jumps but could never give up the flat either. My soft spot of both codes are the stayers - it was them that got me into racing. I read before I went racing and cannot get into the house for all of the books I own. It was ages before I visited a racetrack here, somehow believed it was just for the elite folks and I am from the wrong side of the tracks really - however I was SO wrong and so glad of that. Everybody has their first equine mates and mine was Double Trigger, but I never saw him in person. His retirement broke my heart and the following weekend I went racing to prevent missing anything else. Jumps was See More Business and Istabraq who first took me to Cheltenham. I work and live in London mostly but retire to an ancient West Country cottage when I can get away. I have bits of both flat and jumps horses with a few trainers, bits of broodmares and two retired racehorses in good loan homes. If I put them all together might have a whole horse! Have won a few races and had places. Obviously I now have no money but lots of dreams.
I am a Nutritional Therapist so if any of you need some advice let me know! Only qualified to administer to people but I use a lot of the knowledge to feed my horses and a few trainers have welcomed suggestions. I also do herbs and what is known as 'vibrational medicine', flower remedies. It works very well with all animals.
Have only been racing for a few years and already clocked up so many fav equines I cannot separate, I live near Double Trigger and this was not an accident, most fun had with See More, love Dessie, greatest flat racehorse known is Mtoto, favourite wayward lad Celeric, but the most amazing horse I have ever been privliged to see and to know is Persian Punch. Best punts on See More who paid for husband and I to attend a whole Cheltenham Festival and stay in a B & B, and I am not a heavy gambler. Have not found any to replace these but live in hope! Loved the 2 mile league last season, Moscow, Zerty and Well Chief. Most missed, One Man, Don'tleavethenest, Punch.
Fav from history - Man o' War, Battleship, Secretariat, Crucifix, Sceptre, Brown Jack and Isinglass. More recent, Oh So Sharp, Nashwan, Generous, Petrushka, Galileo, Montjeu, Nayef, Mubtaker. Naturally Golden Miller, Dawn Run and Arkle.
Finest hour I took part in ? Hard, as See More's wins are foremost especially considering win money, but it is Punch's third Jockey Club Cup at Newmarket when he fought back to just beat brave Millenary, another fav. I had never heard shouting like that on a flat track, great stuff. Not a Group 1 winner sure, but none braver on the flat.
Oh yeah, and I talk a lot.
Diamond Geezer
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Welcome to the forum
Terrific to welcome two new members from opposite seaboards of the USA - Californi-ay and Noo Yoik. We're glad to have your enthusiasm and your insights, SaS and Isinglass, and hope you enjoy this forum as much as many of us have for a long time. Enjoy!
suerunner
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Hi all.
Have had this forum recommended to me, so popped along, took a look and decided to introduce myself.
I have been interested in racing since watching a horse called Rambling Bear win on TV when I was about 9 or 10. I then found out the story of Red Run and that helped even more. The exploit of Double Trigger when winning his third Goodwood Cup on TV was the first time I became aware of how much the courage of a horse can influence a race. Couple that with the brave 2nd of Suny Bay in that year's GN and I was completley hooked!!
Have since been very fortunate to attend many meetings. Was very luck that my mum was tolerant and allowed herself to be dragged off to the races occasionally- Thanks Mum! As a 13 year old kid was very lucky to see the immortal Dubai Millennium at Epsom, followed by the likes of Galileo, Norse Dancer and Alamshar. However, really found a niche with the sport when I attended my first Festival in 2003. When my Mum told me she would take me anywhere I liked for my 18th, I don't think she expected the Cheltenham Festival as an answer!! I loved it and have been back all days since, except Hardy Eustace's first Champion. Was glad that I was able to see the last race of Go Ballistic, a horse who was constantly underrated.
I love the all welcome aspect of racing, although I do think some of the top notch bods really should address the dress aspect, it makes no difference to the winner of the 3.15 if I'm wearing trainers or proper shoes does it??
I loved Persian Punch and still kick myself that I didn't go to see him at Sandown in 2003. Also loved Dorans Pride - gutted with what happened.
Yes according to my name, am a runner, albeit a very slow one and have done a couple of marathons along with more runs.
I do talk a lot and waffle quite a bit, so my apologies.
I like this forum compared to a few I have visited, no immature insults, and people are allowed to speak their opinions!
Anyway, hope to be back soon.
Regards.
Have had this forum recommended to me, so popped along, took a look and decided to introduce myself.
I have been interested in racing since watching a horse called Rambling Bear win on TV when I was about 9 or 10. I then found out the story of Red Run and that helped even more. The exploit of Double Trigger when winning his third Goodwood Cup on TV was the first time I became aware of how much the courage of a horse can influence a race. Couple that with the brave 2nd of Suny Bay in that year's GN and I was completley hooked!!
Have since been very fortunate to attend many meetings. Was very luck that my mum was tolerant and allowed herself to be dragged off to the races occasionally- Thanks Mum! As a 13 year old kid was very lucky to see the immortal Dubai Millennium at Epsom, followed by the likes of Galileo, Norse Dancer and Alamshar. However, really found a niche with the sport when I attended my first Festival in 2003. When my Mum told me she would take me anywhere I liked for my 18th, I don't think she expected the Cheltenham Festival as an answer!! I loved it and have been back all days since, except Hardy Eustace's first Champion. Was glad that I was able to see the last race of Go Ballistic, a horse who was constantly underrated.
I love the all welcome aspect of racing, although I do think some of the top notch bods really should address the dress aspect, it makes no difference to the winner of the 3.15 if I'm wearing trainers or proper shoes does it??
I loved Persian Punch and still kick myself that I didn't go to see him at Sandown in 2003. Also loved Dorans Pride - gutted with what happened.
Yes according to my name, am a runner, albeit a very slow one and have done a couple of marathons along with more runs.
I do talk a lot and waffle quite a bit, so my apologies.
I like this forum compared to a few I have visited, no immature insults, and people are allowed to speak their opinions!
Anyway, hope to be back soon.
Regards.
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