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RobbieRedman · « **Reply #6120 on:** July 10, 2024, 02:24:42 pm »

Horrible stuff, poor guy. Been following most the day, hope they find the killer quick.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6121 on:** July 10, 2024, 07:59:46 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on July 10, 2024, 02:08:26 pm

Horrendous news coming out of Hertfordshire. BBC horse racing commentator John Hunt's wife and 2 daughters have been murdered in their home by a man with a crossbow. Just incomprehensible news.

May they rest in peace.

BBC are saying John Hunt and his family are unhappy with the media naming them before formal identification. Absolutely horrendous news, seems like a nice guy. He presents on Sky Sports Racing and he’s got a friendly face and voice if that makes sense. Hope he gets all the love possible from racing.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6122 on:** July 10, 2024, 08:00:12 pm »

Quote from: RobbieRedman on July 10, 2024, 02:24:42 pm

Horrible stuff, poor guy. Been following most the day, hope they find the killer quick.

Police got him in Enfield. At least the coward didn’t take the ultimate cowards way out.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6123 on:** July 11, 2024, 01:35:14 pm »

Quote from: duvva 💅 on July 11, 2024, 01:33:08 pm

ITV Racing very somber tone before any racing today. Presenters clearly very emotional, almost tearful

Minutes silence now at Newmarket

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6124 on:** July 11, 2024, 01:56:59 pm »

Good ride from Buick there. Might have been more there as well didn’t fully go for Ancient Wisdom. Good to see him back in the winners enclosure. Soft is essential for him

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6125 on:** July 11, 2024, 06:51:37 pm »

Quote from: duvva 💅 on July 11, 2024, 01:35:14 pm

Richard Hoiles was superb. He managed to find words where there are none.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6126 on:** July 11, 2024, 07:29:45 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on July 11, 2024, 06:51:37 pm

Richard Hoiles was superb. He managed to find words where there are none.

Yep you could tell both he and Ed were really struggling but he expressed his thoughts and emotions well.

Fancy anything the next couple of days? Tomorrow looks very difficult although I do like Sun God in the first off a light weight

Red Star · « **Reply #6127 on:** July 11, 2024, 07:51:39 pm »

I like Mountain Breeze and Running Lion tomorrow.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6128 on:** July 11, 2024, 08:02:52 pm »

Quote from: Red Star on July 11, 2024, 07:51:39 pm

I like Mountain Breeze and Running Lion tomorrow.

I should probably follow after your Royal Ascot form

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6129 on:** July 11, 2024, 08:05:43 pm »

It’ll be tricky for Running Lion. There’d be a 16lb swing if it was a handicap. A Lilac Rolla is the one I’d like to be on in that race.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6130 on:** July 11, 2024, 08:06:16 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on July 11, 2024, 08:05:43 pm

It’ll be tricky for Running Lion. There’d be a 16lb swing if it was a handicap. A Lilac Rolla is the one I’d like to be on in that race.

She’s the one I was looking at as well

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6131 on:** July 12, 2024, 06:54:14 pm »

Managed one winner today - Validated. Also got the placepot up. It paid less than we put on

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A day for well backed favs

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6132 on:** July 14, 2024, 02:41:16 pm »

Decent couple of days overall. Following Godolphin at this meeting often leads to winners.

One race away from the placepot yesterday with Inisherin really disappointing in the July Cup. Had looked a star after being switched to 6f until then.

One thing I noticed was nearly all the Watnam Racing horses drifted massively and ran terribly which seemed a bit strange, like it was expected?

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6133 on:** July 26, 2024, 12:16:14 pm »

Not the strongest King George ever tomorrow, but looks like it could be a good race. The 3:15 at York looks decent as well.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6134 on:** July 27, 2024, 05:33:16 pm »

If you had that to win the King George in that fashion you’re a liar. Jockey was fucking celebrating on a 25/1 poke.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #6135 on:** July 28, 2024, 11:22:15 am »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on July 27, 2024, 05:33:16 pm

If you had that to win the King George in that fashion you’re a liar. Jockey was fucking celebrating on a 25/1 poke.

I bet the case of Stringhalt the horse has puts some punters off too.

aedge659 · « **Reply #6136 on:** August 2, 2024, 03:17:55 pm »

Sky have Big Evs To finish in the Top 4 @ Evs. Surely has to land that.

Always in a pub barney on christmas eve · « **Reply #6137 on:** August 2, 2024, 03:39:05 pm »

Quote from: aedge659 on August 2, 2024, 03:17:55 pm

Sky have Big Evs To finish in the Top 4 @ Evs. Surely has to land that.

Easiest £50 of the week

aedge659 · « **Reply #6138 on:** August 2, 2024, 03:40:49 pm »

Quote from: Barneylfc∗ on August 2, 2024, 03:39:05 pm

Easiest £50 of the week

Glad you got on Barney, couldn't believe it when I saw it.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6139 on:** August 10, 2024, 08:26:24 pm »

There look to be some potential superstar 2yr old fillies in Ireland this year.
Babouche today, and the two O’Brien fillies Fairy Godmother & Bedtime Story all look very good

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6140 on:** August 11, 2024, 04:40:42 am »

The opening event at Newmarket yesterday was won by a Juddmonte sort that would have to be very smart. Tabiti is the horses name. Broke well, went to the front, never headed and then cleared off in the final furlong. For a horse to do that on debut at Newmarket is impressive. Not a good front running track.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #6141 on:** August 17, 2024, 02:12:43 pm »

That was a weird race, the 2.05, the grey horse handicap, 9 runners and all greys, never seen a race before where one of qualifying rules was that every horse had to be a grey.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6142 on:** August 20, 2024, 12:06:06 am »

Hell of a field for the Juddmonte International if they all stand their ground.
The Acomb and Gt Voltigeur look interesting as well

Great meeting this

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6143 on:** August 21, 2024, 03:40:10 pm »

What a great race. Two very good horses

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6144 on:** August 21, 2024, 03:55:35 pm »

The Lion of Winter could be STS best 2 year old. He broke the track record today.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6145 on:** August 21, 2024, 04:00:00 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on August 21, 2024, 03:55:35 pm

The Lion of Winter could be STS best 2 year old. He broke the track record today.

City of Troy just did as well, there’s a strong tail wind. Having said that yes The Lion of Winter was very good

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6146 on:** September 9, 2024, 04:06:08 pm »

Amazing to hear John Hunt at Brighton today. Sounds in good form too, hopefully doing well.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6147 on:** September 9, 2024, 08:30:58 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on September 9, 2024, 04:06:08 pm

Amazing to hear John Hunt at Brighton today. Sounds in good form too, hopefully doing well.

Back on Comms was he?

Amazing fortitude to be back at work after what happened. Fair play to the guy. Deserves nothing but an easy life for the rest of his days. Can’t imagine ever getting over something like that.

Perhaps getting back to something he clearly loves will help in some way

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6148 on:** September 9, 2024, 08:36:11 pm »

Yeah, he was on comms, Duv. Absolutely terrible racing but one of the highlights of the season to hear him back.

LiverSaintNick · « **Reply #6149 on:** September 9, 2024, 08:37:51 pm »

Quote from: duvva 💅 on September 9, 2024, 08:30:58 pm

Back on Comms was he?

Amazing fortitude to be back at work after what happened. Fair play to the guy. Deserves nothing but an easy life for the rest of his days. Can’t imagine ever getting over something like that.

Perhaps getting back to something he clearly loves will help in some way

Can’t imagine what he’s gone through, incredible strength to come back so soon. Have met him at a couple of forums and also on course a few years ago. Really friendly and open guy. Hope the killer never sees outside again

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6150 on:** September 12, 2024, 04:34:50 pm »

Desert Flower will win the Oaks next year.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6151 on:** September 12, 2024, 05:59:02 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on September 12, 2024, 04:34:50 pm

Desert Flower will win the Oaks next year.

Forgot she was running today as on hols. Take it she was impressive again Gerry?

You think she’ll stay?

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6152 on:** September 12, 2024, 09:14:55 pm »

I’ll see your Desert Flower and raise you Zarigana who has looked pretty impressive in France so far.

Been some very good 2yo fillies this season (feel I’ve said this before). Really think Fairy Godmother is another destined for the very top. Hopefully we’ll get some good clashes between them next season if they all progress.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6153 on:** September 13, 2024, 09:16:51 pm »

Some cracking racing this weekend. Great line up in the Irish Champion. Certainly the acid test for Economics, might have a little go at Los Angeles though, seems too big a price although the trip is a concern.

The Matron looks a really good race too.

Think Believing and Opera Singer have decent chances on Sunday. Also like the Wolf of Badenoch at Donnie tomorrow.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #6154 on:** September 15, 2024, 04:31:36 pm »

Bedtime Story didn’t run well there. She wasn’t impressive last time either despite winning. Suddenly has a bit to prove.

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6155 on:** September 15, 2024, 06:10:55 pm »

Quote from: duvva 💅 on June 2, 2024, 07:17:24 pm

Looked a decent horse. By far the best in the race, not sure how strong those behind are mind. Lope De Vega’s best horses seem to be up to 1m2f so not sure I’d be in a rush to back it for the Arc, but could see it winning either of the Champion Stakes given soft ground, Ascot in particular is usually very soft in October these days.

Edit: Just looked in more detail at the horses behind and it’s possible the first 3 will all prove decent. Think the 3rd horse Sosie has the pedigree for the Arc. Be interested to see if they go for the Grand Prix de Paris with him, would seem the logical next step, although he has already won over 1m3f. Have put a little bit on ew at 33/1 for the Arc. Might not be good enough, might not get there and I also like Ezeliya for it. But 33/1 could look big on the day if he does win something like the GPdP or one of the trials

Ahem

Now the Arc fav. Fingers crossed can do the business, but this year looks quite open

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6156 on:** September 15, 2024, 06:14:25 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on September 15, 2024, 04:31:36 pm

Bedtime Story didn’t run well there. She wasn’t impressive last time either despite winning. Suddenly has a bit to prove.

I wondered if the Ascot win might have been one of those two good to be true type results. Fairy Godmother is their best I think. Found no end of trouble and shown an amazing turn off foot to get Moore out of trouble the last two runs

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6157 on:** September 28, 2024, 02:30:30 pm »

Might have to revise my previous thinking. Lake Victoria just keeps getting better with every run

1892tillforever · « **Reply #6158 on:** September 28, 2024, 02:36:28 pm »

Quote from: duvva 💅 on September 28, 2024, 02:30:30 pm

Might have to revise my previous thinking. Lake Victoria just keeps getting better with every run

Looked the business today. I've a small punt on Theory of everything today at 3:40 (along with about 3 others).

Edit: That was a bit crap!

Luvva bevvy on Chrimbo day · « **Reply #6159 on:** October 4, 2024, 10:59:18 am »

The Arc looks a poor renewal. Real shame Ezeliya didn’t run again thought she might have been the one. Happy with my bet on Sosie but wouldn’t be especially confident as he doesn’t look a superstar although the level of the opposition leaves me hopeful.