robertob Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Like us all he aint perfect' date=' but have always liked him, [b']he's not everyone's cup of tea but i have him down as top class. Absolutely right, Jimmy. He's a character, does things in his own way, not everyone likes that of course, but in the end he's he hugely successful and comes across as a very approachable and down to earth type of person - and to be honest I just love the way he rides. But it's all about opinions as we know. Btw. can only recommend his autobiography. Really nice book. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binchy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Don't get me wrong, I think he is a top class jockey, no doubt about that. Purely an observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertob Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Going to Dubai for World Cup day next year, so was pulling some information together, and just encountered the following documentary about Meydan Racecourse, produced by National Geographic. Well worth to watch if not seen already: http://youtu.be/ElbrmX97M5I http://youtu.be/ElbrmX97M5I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Going to Dubai for World Cup day next year, so was pulling some information together, and just encountered the following documentary about Meydan Racecourse, produced by National Geographic. Well worth to watch if not seen already: http://youtu.be/ElbrmX97M5I http://youtu.be/ElbrmX97M5I Some place, WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertob Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Looks all a bit surreal, doesn't it? Not sure if I will like the place. But it is just something I want to have seen with my own eyes, and next March is the perfect time for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayalexander Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread No.............too much of it I watch the Breeders Cup but that's it Too much racing to keep up with here without trying to follow other countries as well..........:loon Yes there is loads of racing there, but there can be some nice betting opportunities. Wise Dan won the race in a record time, which takes his career earnings to over $5m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayalexander Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 If you haven't already, take a look at the ride by Dale Swift on Artful Prince in the 2.40. Boxed in and guided out of trouble. Great ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread [h=1]John McCririck[/h] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/fameandfortune/10308194/John-McCririck-It-was-1000-a-year.-Now-its-1000-on-a-meal.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Watched the Morning line and Ch 4 racing, just how many times did the Oh so Posh Mrs Spencer say..............He got a good tune out it. She's a pain in the @rse! Answers on a post card to He got a good tune out it Channel 4 racing posh spencer Chelsea London PO Box posh1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread You know your luck is out when your flat racing horse, falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty657 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Was off work today and decided to have a day in front of the laptop watching the racing. Some decent stuff for a Monday to be honest a couple of interesting maidens. Shame about Silvercombe. Hope Mulrennan and the others recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishbugger Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Ryan Moore has some book of rides today, could see him hit a 4 or 5 timer. Unfortunately a NR in the first, so going through the card is no longer an option :loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishbugger Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Ryan Moore has some book of rides today, could see him hit a 4 or 5 timer. Unfortunately a NR in the first, so going through the card is no longer an option :loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Not sure its the right move, but fair play for having another crack at the King George, and cant wait to see him again, love this horse to bits. http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/article/465/8939160/cue-card-to-run-at-exeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Great to see Tom O'Ryan back presenting on RUK yesterday - it's 4 months since the horrific accident which left him with many broken bones He can now get around with a walking stick and he looked really well in his face compared to a month ago when he was still gaunt and ill-looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread 7/10/2013 More wacky results today in this funny game of chance, what MUGS we are. [TABLE=class: tbl t3 mobile-collapse, width: 100%] [TR] [TD=align: center]1st (5)[/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: ixt]8 Give Us A Belle (IRE)[/TD] [TD=class: ixt]Mrs C A Dunnett[/TD] [TD=align: center]4[/TD] [TD=align: center]10-10 vt[/TD] [TD=class: ixt]Mr Antonio Ferramosca[/TD] [TD=class: mobile-hdn, align: center]50/1[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: note] [TD=colspan: 8]Pressed winner, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and kept slight lead final furlong, just held on opened 33/1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=align: center]2nd (4)[/TD] [TD=align: center]nse[/TD] [TD=class: ixt]2 Griffin Point (IRE)[/TD] [TD=class: ixt]W R Muir[/TD] [TD=align: center]6[/TD] [TD=align: center]11-8 b[/TD] [TD=class: ixt]Mr Kevin Tobin[/TD] [TD=class: mobile-hdn, align: center]15/8f[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: note] [TD=colspan: 8]Held up off the pace on outside, headway 2f oput, chased leading pair over 1f out, strong run under pressure inside final furlong, finished well, just failed opened 7/4[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker1 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Segal's picks for Sat 2.05 Newmarket Trumpet Major 14/1 3.30 York Baccarat 8/1 3.50 Newmarket Tiger Cliff 12/1 Ante post Cesarewitch Domination 12/1 Big Easy 25/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Prefer my chasers BUT some stunning flat racing today, the Hannon / O'Brien top trainer is getting very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayalexander Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread The 5:50 at Fairyhouse, today, is worth 1 euro to the winner. I thought it was a mistake but it seems to be true. Can anyone shed any light on this? It says the race is a sweepstake. The jockeys are all amateurs but there are several top trainers with runners in the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread The 5:50 at Fairyhouse, today, is worth 1 euro to the winner. I thought it was a mistake but it seems to be true. Can anyone shed any light on this? It says the race is a sweepstake. The jockeys are all amateurs but there are several top trainers with runners in the race. It appears to be related to an Irish TV reality show......'find a jockey' type of show........on the Irish language channel TG4 http://www.tg4.ie/en/programmes/jockey-eile.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertob Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread It appears to be related to an Irish TV reality show......'find a jockey' type of show........on the Irish language channel TG4 http://www.tg4.ie/en/programmes/jockey-eile.html Yep, they are shooting the second season of "Jockey Eile" at the moment, which will be probably shown in the early month next year. The first season was a huge success and indeed great to watch. They take a bunch of people who have to qualify throughout the show for the next round, having to pass different tasks and challenges like jumping over fences and stuff. Top jockeys like Davy Russell and Kevin Manning making the decisions at the end of each episode who will make it into the next round. They also give advice and help. In the end only a handful of candidates remain in the show, and they have to pass the real amateur jockey licence test, in order to be able to race in the big race, which is the eventual highlight of the show and for what all the candidates aim for at the beginning. So the goal is to teach non-racing people who have the dream to race how to do that, and from 50 odd people right at the start only the ten best or so make it into the race itself in the end. I think you can find the first season on the TG4 site. It's with English subtitles, so no worries, I really liked it.:ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Ahhhh the old magic first time visor works again in the cesarewitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Segal's picks for Sat 2.05 Newmarket Trumpet Major 14/1 3.30 York Baccarat 8/1 3.50 Newmarket Tiger Cliff 12/1 Ante post Cesarewitch Domination 12/1 Big Easy 25/1 And that's why i don't follow Segal, he's a hero about 4 or 5 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker1 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread 3 for Segal on Sunday 4.40 Curragh Time For Action 14/1 4.40 Curragh Montefeltro 12/1 4.50 Limerick Spring Heeled 9/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHills Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Cracking charity card at Limerick tomorrow. Britain v Ireland Puzzled as to why Richard Johnson has more rides than both AP and Ruby though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarty72 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Names pulled out of the hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2shoes Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread [h=1]AP McCoy to join Radio 5[/h] http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/article/465/8974319/ap-mccoy-to-join-radio-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidymac Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Cracking charity card at Limerick tomorrow. Britain v Ireland Puzzled as to why Richard Johnson has more rides than both AP and Ruby though? I think it had something to do with being with the public mate. I know Ruby and AP did a lot of walking around interacting with the locals and getting pictures taken, autographs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba_SamPa Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I wish AP had been talking with the racegoers whilst Jansboy was running :sad Sent from my GT-I9300 using PL Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker1 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Re: Daily Racing Chat Thread Would you like or know anyone who would like; 2 general admission tickets to Kempton Park, for this Sun Oct 20th? i know this is short notice but i need to know asap so i can send them 1st class this afternoon p:s with respect established members will get prefrence over newer members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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