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Daily Thread - Saturday 15th feb

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by Black Caviar, Feb 14, 2014.

  1. NassauBoard

    NassauBoard Well-Known Member

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    Teaforthree is superb when in full flow, but how game was Restless Harry today? He has turned over a new leaf!!
     
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  2. Ron

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    Harry <party>
     
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  3. Reebok

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    Ok comp race time ........ Emperor's Choice for me, but slightly concerned about the hard race he had last time out.

    What a nice looker that Our Father is ..... although I'll take an ugly winner everytime :D
     
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  4. stick

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    Not if PETE THE FEAT takes his place in the line up
     
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    Why isn't Houblon Des Obleaux in the grand national? his bottomless stamina would be a huge asset.
     
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  6. stick

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    Venetia Williams 1-2 yard still flying, what a year so far for them!
     
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  7. Reebok

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    Well done Chan - I know you would have gone for Emperors if I hadn't, but cracking replacement <applause>
     
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  8. Reebok

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    Great shout Pops <applause>

    Mine ran like a stuffed pig unfortunately!

    All on Melodic next up
     
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  9. CaptainPops

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    booooooommmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!
     
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  10. Reebok

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    Any idea why Bet365 have refunded my losing bet on Highland Lodge?

    I'm not used to bookie generosity and it's un-nerving me! :D
     
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  11. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Cheers Reebs. Emperors ran well but the penalty and a gruelling race on bottomless only 2 weeks ago just caught up with him.
     
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  12. CaptainPops

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    God i got sooo excited watching him jump today and Fehily I wonder whether he will ride him come April??
     
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  13. NassauBoard

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    As stick says, Pete The Feat would be the ride for him if he goes to Aintree. Whoever gets the ride of Teaforthree will be delighted, he is a super horse.

    Thanks for putting Kaylif up, I remember his last race and didn't note it down in my tracker!
     
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  14. Reebok

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    Pleased with my (rather obvious) double on Melodic and the Captain, but not sure if there is anything to take out of Melodic's race with regards to the CH

    Captain Chris was pretty impressive though, but will he be the same at Cheltenham? The jury is out.
     
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  15. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    I thought Medermit ran a decent enough race on his comeback. Beaten by over 30 lengths but travelled and jumped ok and stayed on again into 4th. Be interesting to see what Alan Kings thoughts are on his campaign for the rest of the season.
     
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  16. NassauBoard

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    Very similar comments for Hunt Ball too.
     
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  17. Ron

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    I would have thought that being all out to beat Zarkander over 2 miles isn't the most encouraging trial. Interesting that the second in the previous race (a class 3 handicap hurdle) was 7 secs faster carrying 7lb less
     
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    I think any form on this ground is worthless. In fact I'm finding the racing decidedly boring at the moment with all the heavy ground - it's like watching in slow motion.
     
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  19. stick

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    Spot on odddy, given up any meaningful gambling. Thank Christ we have some tast AW Jumpers Bumpers to get stuck into tomorrow huh!
     
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  20. OddDog

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    Spot on stick. Has Wazza Greatrex got any entered up?
     
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