Who should give it to Mr Henderson???

Saturday promises to be a momentous day in our sport as it should (currently 1/12 with those bookie chappies) see the forum’s favourite trainer, its inspiration, its idol, its pin-up, its very raison d'être, Mr Henderson, crowned ‘Champion Trainer’. I’m sure the sense of ebullience on the forum will reach unprecedented levels whilst I’m similarly certain there won’t me a dry eye amongst the membership. But who should present Mr Henderson with his Championship trophy??? That is the point of this thread and the question to be answered, team.

As a local dignitary I’d put myself forward, in normal circumstances, but unfortunately I won’t be able to go to Sandown Park on medical grounds. Given my aversion, and the fact that I am allergic, to Cock-ennnnn-neeeees I’m afraid me attending would bring on unwanted symptoms. But if she can afford a momentary break from the hustings I’d like to nominate Mrs May. Go to the very top, say I. Mr Henderson is the very best and deserves a similar rank of congratulant. Alternatively, what about Mr Cameron. This becomes even more relevant when you remember how aligned his family have been with racing and the wonderful words he used when recalling previous days spent at the races. Or what about dear old ‘Giddy’ Osborne. He could do with the work now that he’s stepping down as an MP. They then would be my 3 nominees and any would make a most worthy partner on the rostrum for Mr Henderson.

I really hope though that they don’t go down the line of appointing a minor Royal, a randomly selected ordinary member of the public, or worse of all, A.P. bally blinkin’ McCoy. The latter would be most inappropriate given that in the period 2009-14 he cost the forum’s favourite trainer 3 Champion Hurdle wins.

So who gets your vote, to do the deed, then, pilgrims??? Who is the natural, and most apt, choice to present the trophy to our sports most instantly recognisable figure???

 

How about Lance Armstrong?

 

I'd say you would like to give it to him Barney eh

 

I say steady on, old boy. Let’s not turn this thread into the racing equivalent of that ‘camp’ Boxing one. Although on the subject of Boxing Mr Henderson is I suspect rather good at it. Marquis of Queensbury and all that. As I’ve heard it whispered on more than one occasion that his jabs are most effective.

Lance Armstrong?!? Cor blimey no, no, no, no, no. Although I would think that if several racing figures were made to ‘do a Lance’ and repay monies they’d won by nefarious means then the sum collected would be the equivalent of the GDP of a small African country!

 

I would say Hendo is a dirty bastard in a straightner-Try to gouge your eyes and bite your ear rather than keeping it straight to fists only

 

Some local wino off Esher high street should be suffice - they can share a bottle of red or three

 

Nicky's jabs are not renowned but heard his needles are ....

 

Not sure how many Champions are going to be crowned at Sandown Park on Saturday (Champion Jockey and Champion Trainer deffo and perhaps Champion Conditional, Champion Owner, Champion Amateur as well) but I see The Racecourse Executive have released details of 3 people/groups who will be on presenting duties (without saying who is doing what category though).

They are (i) Nick Skelton (please spare us ITV an interview where he tells us, repeatedly, how wonderful his 2 sons are), (ii) Wayne Bridge (why? has to be the overriding question) and (iii) Shona McCallin, Nicola White, Giselle Ansley and Hollie Webb (no me neither...but apparently they won Olympic Gold playing hockey). Cor blimey the budget has hardly been smashed on giving the role to these lot!

Let’s hope Mr Henderson gets the (iii) brigade. They certainly seem more lively and interesting than the first 2 names. Unless a stellar figure is going to be announced at the last minute to laud the forum’s favourite trainer.

 

What's boxing got to do with living in a tent Barny?

 

Is that something to with being punched around the ring Oddy?

 

What a dumb name for a poor old horse Oddy. Too much Brokeback Mountain?

 

Nicole Scherzinger

 

Might need an ambulance on standby

 

Warren Mitchell, if he was still alive. A real Londoner from Stoke Newington, who would shut Chuckles up once and for all with his insults against Londoners..............and he says he supports the Gunners? ****ing stroll on!

The 'county set' are the biggest prats in horseracing, at least the Norfolk bunch are.

 

The answer to the riddle then was Nick Skelton. Cor blimey what a horrendous choice. Personally I could have named a million and one people that would have been a better choice.

I’m a die-hard supporter of The Arsenal, old boy. In fact cut me and I bleed Red (yes, I know that’s an adaption of a famous Alan Brazil line but I felt it was called for).