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The remaining November Meeting races at Cheltenham

Well what a lovely weekend I have had!! I didn't think a lot was going to cap yesterday's sport but to have firstly Soldier Reeves win - I had backed him before I left home on Betfair and then again as the bookies at Badbury Rings were kindly giving Cheltenham prices so I had a little more on. It was rather surreal watching it standing in a field in Dorset - I actually refrained from my usual banshee-like screaming "Go on 'Arry!" as I didn't think the genteel folk of the Portman would have appreciated it.

And then to top it with Alexei! I was fairly gobsmacked at just how well he won although it was harder not to scream the place down. I did back him as how could I not? I mean I spotted him in a charity race when he won for Tom Malone (former jockey turned bloodstock agent) and he was NEVER going to not win that, being the vain creature he is (he also won the Racing does Strictly Dance competition), so it had to be a serious horse that he had chosen that day.

Soldier Reeves too was a spot on his run at Newton Abbot on October 29th as I happened to be there. I have never seen connections more annoyed that they didn't win ('Arry got blocked repeatedly) but after talking to a friend he said they were looking at big targets with the horse - didn't expect him to pop up like that though.

Also managed to back three winners (from only four bets) at Badbury Rings today so all in all a fabulous weekend :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:
 
Well if it had have a boxing match between me and the bookies it would have swung to and frow, left us both bloody, bruised and battered and I may have just won on the tightest of spilt decisions and that was only really because I was aided by my corner men and a lady from talking horses .

The killer for me was i played so many exotics and didnt land one all weekend when one is probably all it wouldve took to show me a very healthy lead. Even in the last I went for a chunky exacta that looked home and hosed only for the jolly to get guffed for 2nd on the line as my 12/1 shot rattled up to win. Went close with some others for big payouts.

But as with all good split decisions there will be a rematch but for now Im exhausted as I have given my all. It's rare I back other peoples selections but this weekend ive had a few courtesy of Jinny and UFSA so credit where its due and if i'd listened more id of probably won more in fairness as it seems everyone's had decent weekends.

For all those who to some extent have been knocking Cheltenham, the prices, the crowds and all the rest of the grievances for me it's still the greatest show on turf. I've met loads of good folk and interesting people probably more so at Smokers corner at the hotel than anything else. The people down here have been amazing from the service in the hotel, the resteraunts, the bars, the local garage, at the course literally everywhere, even the sniffer dogs were friendly and the people who searched me a complete delight. Cheltenham racecourse itself is still one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen and I didn't see a cross word between anybody for the whole 2 days just good racing folk young and old having a great time. For me racing and all the people of Cheltenham can hold their heads up high they've done a fantastic job. Come racing !

Im now going to go re-search my own clothes to see if I can actually find the drugs the dogs picked up on as I could certainly do with a bit of something.

Have a lovely night all.
 
I've just filled in my online survey. I do think there are improvements but I have given detailed feedback which I think is important.
Atmosphere was great yesterday but it felt more like a Tuesday of the Festival, numbers wise. I always have a routine as I suspect many do, that suits me but it doesn't leave much time for a whole lot of other stuff as I always need to see the horses in the paddock, bet, watch the race. V grateful to Chaumi or Pawras (apologies couldn't remember who!) for providing mid-afternoon refreshments.
 
Danny said:
Well if it had have a boxing match between me and the bookies it would have swung to and frow, left us both bloody, bruised and battered and I may have just won on the tightest of spilt decisions and that was only really because I was aided by my corner men and a lady from talking horses .

The killer for me was i played so many exotics and didnt land one all weekend when one is probably all it wouldve took to show me a very healthy lead. Even in the last I went for a chunky exacta that looked home and hosed only for the jolly to get guffed for 2nd on the line as my 12/1 shot rattled up to win. Went close with some others for big payouts.

But as with all good split decisions there will be a rematch but for now Im exhausted as I have given my all. It's rare I back other peoples selections but this weekend ive had a few courtesy of Jinny and UFSA so credit where its due and if i'd listened more id of probably won more in fairness as it seems everyone's had decent weekends.

For all those who to some extent have been knocking Cheltenham, the prices, the crowds and all the rest of the grievances for me it's still the greatest show on turf. I've met loads of good folk and interesting people probably more so at Smokers corner at the hotel than anything else. The people down here have been amazing from the service in the hotel, the resteraunts, the bars, the local garage, at the course literally everywhere, even the sniffer dogs were friendly and the people who searched me a complete delight. Cheltenham racecourse itself is still one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen and I didn't see a cross word between anybody for the whole 2 days just good racing folk young and old having a great time. For me racing and all the people of Cheltenham can hold their heads up high they've done a fantastic job. Come racing !

Im now going to go re-search my own clothes to see if I can actually find the drugs the dogs picked up on as I could certainly do with a bit of something.

Have a lovely night all.
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I'm delighted you had a good time, Danny.
 
jinnyj said:
I've just filled in my online survey. I do think there are improvements but I have given detailed feedback which I think is important.
Atmosphere was great yesterday but it felt more like a Tuesday of the Festival, numbers wise. I always have a routine as I suspect many do, that suits me but it doesn't leave much time for a whole lot of other stuff as I always need to see the horses in the paddock, bet, watch the race. V grateful to Chaumi or Pawras (apologies couldn't remember who!) for providing mid-afternoon refreshments.
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Id have fetched you refreshments but was too knackered after spending the day rounding you all up like sheep.

Line of the weekend came from Jinny. Go find the other two then come back and find me, well you know what I look like now.....as she walks off into a crowd of 40000 plus
 
Good weekend had by all that's for sure.

Me I did far better at Navan today than at Chelt.

Even I felt Danny was robbed in the bumper.

According to the big screen there was 12k today, much less than on Sat.
 
Danny said:
Nothing quite strips you back to reality like eating a premier in breakfast to the Sound of "Last Christmas" in November. Jesus wept!
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I frequently live my life vicariously through others and in many respects I feel, through reading you, Danny, I had all the benefits of attending this Cheltenham meeting without having to go to the trouble and expense of actually going.

But this is one anecdote I can't embrace - deepest sympathies!
 
Desert Orchid said:
One of my favourite pastimes is making new lyrics to old songs to suit an occasion.
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My proudest such bit of nonsense - and something I amazingly got quite positive feedback about when I performed it one quiet evening on The Independent Sports Desk - to the tune of Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon," was....

"Fly me to the moon
because you are a big baboon
Baboons of above average size
are obliged
upon request
to provide
complimentary
lunar travelling facilities"

Maybe Frank's version had the edge:
 
It may be a bit graphic for the old tickers on talking horses but it always finishes with I'll lick all your clitorouses tonight.

No idea of the spelling of that i feel like i a just made a part of the female genitalia into a dinosaur.
 
And now the end is near and I face the final furlong
My friends Iā€™ll say it clear
and state my case of which Iā€™m certain
Iā€™ve run a race thatā€™s full
Jumped each and every hurdle
And more, much more than this
Iā€™ll win it my way
 
Ian_Davies said:
Maybe Frank's version had the edge
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Maybe???????

Never heard of scansion?

Frank's reply?

"Fly Me to the Moon"
Has helped me to become a star.
Then I see what Ian did
And I'm off to the bar.
In other words
Get him banned
In other words
His effort pissed me!

I've farted better songs
And his will ming for ever more,
Frank's is all I long for
All I worship and adore.
In other words
Ian is through-ough
In other words
Boohoohoo.
 
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Desert Orchid said:
Maybe???????

Never heard of scansion?

Frank's reply?

"Fly Me to the Moon"
Has helped me to become a star.
Then I see what Ian did
And I'm off to the bar.
In other words
Get him banned
In other words
His effort pissed me!

I've farted better songs
And his will ming for ever more,
Frank's is all long for
All I worship and adore.
In other words
Ian is through-ough
In other words
Boohoohoo.
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Jealousy doesn't become you, Maurice.
 
I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To post a racecard or three.
And if I get some time to glance
I know that there's a chance
You're not agreeing with me.
Then afterwards I pop into my quiet little space
To have a win or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By backing somethin' stupid like Frero Banbou.
 
Desert Orchid said:
I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To post a racecard or three.
And if I get some time to glance
I know that there's a chance
You're not agreeing with me.
Then afterwards I pop into my quiet little space
To have a win or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By backing somethin' stupid like Frero Banbou.
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My father, who loved the original, would surely have approved.
 

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