Tuesday Riddle

[Tamerlo]

Can you name the Classic winner? Come on, Ron. You'll get this one!

You need my first when dirt's around,
My second's for sale - hand in the air,
The hamlet becomes..... more feet on the ground,
His rider smiles- it gave him a pair.

 

[Reebok]

I could never get Riddle-me-ree's puzzles back in the day. Got no chance with yours

I don't suppose it is Grinnling Gibbons?

 

[Tamerlo]

Afraid not, Reebs, but I'm grinning.

 

[Ron]

Sorry Tam. Struggling as usual. Tried to make Spectacular Bid fit but no chance.

Is it an American classic winner?

 

[Tamerlo]

No, Ron. Uk. Tip... The first line is the hardest but it has to be or you'd get it straightway. So try the next two lines.

 

[Ron]

OMG. I've tried working with "Bid" and then Charlie Smirke. Not getting anywhere. Will keep trying

 

[Tamerlo]

OK Ron. Second line.. Think of where you would go and what you would buy when you put your hand in the air? You buy a...?

 

[Ron]

I'd already looked up Auction House but didn't get anywhere (except it didn't win a classic)

 

[Tamerlo]

No Ron.... What is it you buy in an auction house?

 

[Ron]

Not completely worked it out but give me 5 minutes. I think it may be Camelot

 

[Ron]

Did it give Joseph a pair of classics? There is a relationship between Hamlet and Camelot but can't figure out for the riddle. Lot No at auction. Line 1 camel????????????

 

[Tamerlo]

Forget the last line. It just completes the riddle- and the jockey isn't Joseph. What do you buy at an auction? You buy a " "

 

[Ron]

Forget the last line. It just completes the riddle- and the jockey isn't Joseph. What do you buy at an auction? You buy a " "

The only things I have bought at auction are 2 horses and, when I was a kid, some shallots (for 2 shillings). You buy cars, houses, bargains, lots, paintings, memorabilia, furniture, more or less anything I suppose (based on TV series).

I haven't a clue Tam. Well, you have given me a clue; but I still have no idea. Surely someone will get it - rainer, Bustino, where are you?

PS. Unless it's Definite Article

 

[Tamerlo]

OK Ron. It's good news week! An item at auction is called a "lot."

 

[Ron]

OK Ron. It's good news week! An item at auction is called a "lot."

Well I got that right when I guessed Camelot - just got the wrong horse

 

[Ron]

Charlottown

 

[Tamerlo]

L'homme de Del Monte dit "Oui."
Enfin.......... Wel done Ron.

 

[Ron]

These are so easy.

 

[Ron]

Not sure if this is how you do them but I'll have a practice - Well known race horse

My first is so tasty
When split can be found in Brazil
To finish off may be over the top
Couldn't lose

 

[Tamerlo]

Ron, if the answer is Ribot, then I'll go to my tea!