Topic: Newmarket-2yo Fillies Mile . |
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Subject: Newmarket-2yo Fillies Mile . Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Only seven runners but four are unbeaten. Looks like a fascinating race. A.O'Brien has three runners with Moore aboard JANUARY. However, of his three my pick would be the Wayne Lordan mount of BALLE ... |
Topic: UK + Irish Racing. |
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Subject: UK + Irish Racing. Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Do those in charge of UK racing have any contact or discussion with those in charge of Irish Racing - and visa versa? The reason I ask is because.... last Saturday, at Newmarket, there was the Royal ... |
Topic: NOTABLE SPEECH |
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Subject: NOTABLE SPEECH Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
NOTABLE SPEECH regained his top standard in winning todays Sussex Stakes GrI. A non runner at two he has now from 6 runs, won 5 including 2 Gr 1 races. His performance today was first class to my ey ... |
Topic: TV coverage |
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Subject: TV coverage Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
I was watching a lot of racing over the past few days and I noticed the way racing is being covered by the tv commentators. One thing that struck me was that the prizemoney in a race is never menti ... |
Topic: EQUINOX - Champion of 2023 |
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Subject: EQUINOX - Champion of 2023 Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
EQUINOX completed an amazing year of spectacular wins when taking the Japan Cup this morning by four lengths and win money over £3million. What a horse. |
Topic: Navan today. |
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Subject: Navan today. Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
There was a Handicap SteepleChase today at Navan (Grade 3) and there were 21 runners. 14 of the 21 runners were trained by Gordon Elliott. Is that a record I wonder? Incidentally Elliott trained th ... |
Topic: B.C. - Saturday |
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Subject: B.C. - Saturday Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
A fantastic night of racing at Santa Anita today. The B.C. Turf over 12 fur looks like a great race with European runners AUGUSTE RODIN, MOSTAHDAF, KING OF STEEL and ONESTO all out to win this and cl ... |
Topic: Breeders Cup - name your hot tip... |
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Subject: Breeders Cup - name your hot tip... Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Breeders Cup Fri/Sat almost upon us and tell me please..... what is you hot tip over the two days. My hot tip is INSPIRAL. Just name your one hot tip for me! |
Topic: R.A. Day Five |
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Subject: R.A. Day Five Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Today I'm going for GOLDEN MIND, COVEY and fingers crossed for HIGHFIELD PRINCESS. |
Topic: R.A. Day Four |
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Subject: R.A. Day Four Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Today I go for LITTLE BIG BEAR - PORTA FORTUNA - AIMERIC. |
Topic: R.A. Day Three |
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Subject: R.A. Day Three Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
My three for tomorrow are ELITE STATUS, WARM HEART and ELDAR ELDAROV. |
Topic: Savethelastdance |
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Subject: Savethelastdance Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
What an extraordinary performance by SAVETHELASTDANCE in winning the Cheshire Oaks. She dwelt at the start and remained last until about three out and then moved up, took the lead and just kept going ... |
Topic: National Hunt sires. |
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Subject: National Hunt sires. Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Just a question about National Hunt sires. Is WALK IN THE PARK the real deal? What value does anyone see out there? |
Topic: Goffs Breeding sale Day ONE |
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Subject: Goffs Breeding sale Day ONE Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
First day today of the two-day Breeding Sale at Goffs and there is another few hours to go but so far the BBA Ireland/Lucky Vega Syndicate have purchased 14 lots for a total of €3,415,000. Who ar ... |
Topic: NEW BAY DAY at Ascot |
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Subject: NEW BAY DAY at Ascot Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
What a great day with two Gr 1 wins for the sire NEW BAY. His first crop are only five so his future looks secure. Has anyone any info on him - looks. pedigree etc.. Thanks. I believe his fee this ... |
Topic: Goffs Sportsman's Sale |
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Subject: Goffs Sportsman's Sale Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Just like the Orby, I find it difficult to know if this sale is good or bad - I suppose like all sales it might be good for the buyer and that means bad for the vendor! However, as a breeder I think i ... |
Topic: Goffs Orby Sale - |
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Subject: Goffs Orby Sale - Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Day two is nearly over and I just cannot make up my mind if the sale is great, good or worrying. Take NO NAY NEVER for instance. As I write he has had 20 sold. The top lot €2,600,000 was sensation ... |
Topic: Eclipse, Sandown, today |
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Subject: Eclipse, Sandown, today Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Is the Eclipse At Sandown today going to be THE RACE OF THE YEAR ? I think it could be. Just two Classic winning 3-y-o's take on four olders. The field have won 11 Gr 1 races between them and over ... |
Topic: Irish Derby today - only 8 runners. |
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Subject: Irish Derby today - only 8 runners. Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
The Irish Derby today at The Curragh has only eight runners - seven colts and one filly. Aidan O'Brien has only one runner - the Oaks winner TUESDAY. However, both his sons have a runner so it could ... |
Topic: Navan today |
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Subject: Navan today Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Looking through todays results from the 8 race card at Navan I see that Aidan O'Brien won two races at 11/10Fav and 11/8Fav. The Joseph O'Brien won two races at 5/6Fav and 11/5Fav. Then Donnacha O' ... |
Topic: Irish 2000Gns - nine go to post. |
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Subject: Irish 2000Gns - nine go to post. Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
Looks like the one to beat has to be NATIVE TRAIL. I can't see him being beaten at The Curragh today. Aidan and Joseph take him on with IVY LEAGUE and BUCKAROO but it would be a major shock if NA ... |
Topic: RICH STRIKE wins Ky Derby |
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Subject: RICH STRIKE wins Ky Derby Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
I have posted about the Ky Derby on the Racing Forum and here ask for opinions on the pedigree of RICH STRIKE. I see he has a 5x4x5 to GOLD DIGGER (dam of MR PROSPECTOR) . Closer he is 3x2 to SMART ... |
Topic: 80/1 RICH STRIKE wins Kentucky Derby |
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Subject: 80/1 RICH STRIKE wins Kentucky Derby Posted: Wed Dec 31, 1969 11:33 pm |
RICH STRIKE is a brilliant FREAK. Last nights Kentucky Derby was one of the most amazing races I have ever seen. Everything about the winner was in the freak league. He was drawn on the outside of ... |
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