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Monday 9th January Daily Thread

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by OddDog, Jan 8, 2012.

  1. OddDog

    OddDog Mild mannered janitor
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    Nicholls has been doing well with those ex-Howard Johnson horses Cyc and this one looks the least exposed in the race. I guess some people expect him to have improved from his last run and so even off top-weight a rating of 120 against this lot is fairly reasonable.
     
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  2. NassauBoard

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    Quote for Giordano Bruno - "Was a high-class bumper horse but has missed the last two seasons owing to tendon problems. At the moment – fingers crossed – he’s going well and I’d hope to have him back on a racecourse around Christmas in a 2m novice hurdle. He may get further but he’s a keen goer and I’d want to start him off over 2m. He has plenty of ability but will be eight in the new year, so he’s getting on, but hopefully he’ll be worth waiting for" - Hobbs
     
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  3. SwanHills

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  4. SwanHills

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    Oddy: Well done indeed yesterday. You are in top form. Stick some in the piggybank for Chelters!.............<ok>
     
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  5. OddDog

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    <cheers> Swanny - it's all going in my "FLY-bank" ;)
     
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  6. Cyclonic

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    Swanny - it's all going in my "FLY-bank"

    Said the vicar to the nun.
     
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  7. OddDog

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    Wasn't that something about polishing a helmet? <laugh>
     
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  8. SwanHills

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    Cyc/Oddy <laugh>
     
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  9. the don

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    Morning all. hope everyone had a good festive period and is suitably refreshed for 2012!!

    Nothing catches the eye today but ive had a dabble on Sticks one.
     
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  10. NassauBoard

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    2.10 Master Fiddle - Nap

    I have watched his run back and I think he was cantering when he went. He is a big horse who I think has plenty of scope to improve on this early mark. I wouldn't be surprised to see him win this and then get prepared for a trip to the Cheltenham Festival.
     
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  11. Sir Barney Chuckles

    Sir Barney Chuckles Who Dares Wins

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    Morning, all. I trust everyone saw the big sporting event of the old weekend. It had everything didn&#8217;t it drama, intrigue, suspense, terrific fightback, nail biting conclusion. But enough of Dancing On Ice: The Skate-Off and onto today&#8217;s racing action.

    It&#8217;s a &#8216;no bet&#8217; day for me but must say that Taunton must be delighted by the turnout for a number of their heats. The 1.40 and 2.40 look terrific contests and sandwiched between them is a corking novice chase featuring my old faves Vino Griego and Mr Henderson&#8217;s Master Fiddle. Also in the line-up is Mr Nicholls most progressive Rangitoto. Couldn&#8217;t decide on a winner though so have left alone because as one wise old sage once told me &#8211; &#8216;if in doubt, back nowt&#8217;.

    Good luck to each and everyone of you today.
     
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  12. heisenburg

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    welcome back The Don, Happy New Year and heres all the best to Dappers Dancer !!!
     
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  13. the don

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    Hi mate, same to you! Hope you managed to get some time off over chrimbo.

    Indeed, hopefully shes still growing!
     
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  14. heisenburg

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    The Don
    Had all Crimbo off, and worked New Year , at my age new year not what it was so was made up with time off

    that point to point at Wades is the 26th Feb so start making plans
     
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    Stickos Horse now into 15/8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  16. rainbowview

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    Afternoon all

    Was gambled on last night but some NR'S in there now Danbo <ok>


    going with Double Expresso in the opener
     
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  17. OddDog

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    Gonna be a long time between races today .................. why is it we seem to be flooded with race meetings some days and today just the two?
     
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  18. OddDog

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    Advisor for me RV - best of luck
     
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  19. rainbowview

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    You as well Odddy <ok>
     
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  20. rainbowview

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    Both got done ooo dear <laugh>
     
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