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Saturday 26th January Daily Thread

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by ROTO, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. tward07

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    Gutted Williams Wishes was a NR... 2nd spot didnt look that hard to come by?
     
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  2. OddDog

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    All getting a bit boring isn't it? You'd at least like to see him have a race. At least Big Bucks sometimes made you think "hello, what's going on here then?". This lad just never comes out of 2nd gear, he is an absolute freak.
     
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    I think its safe to say the experiment with Sanctuaire failed! Never looked like getting second!
     
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    Jesus Christ is Willie Mullins incapable of training chasers?
     
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  6. hawkeye

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    What does the future hold for sprinter? Will they just look to go tingle creek - queen mother for the next 5 years? Now that would be boring.
     
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  7. TopClass

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    Sprinter Sacre would definitely get 2 and a half but lets not get too far ahead of ourselves. He is only young and he migh end up even more relaxed so who knows. Lets enjoy what he is though- absolutely incredible jumper.
     
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  8. hawkeye

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    He does seem to settle alot better now. I do enjoy his races greatly but i would hate it if he just stuck to 2 miles for years. But like you say, not getting to far ahead as he hasn't even won a queen mother yet.
     
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  9. OddDog

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    Jim Culloty's Lord Windemere in Ireland
     
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    Argento looks an awesome race doesn't it? No bet race for me but really hope Imperial commander can do it.
     
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    Pinned my hopes on Grands Crus - which probably means Imperial Commander hoses home <laugh>
     
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  12. Bostonbob

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    Paul Carberry
     
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    aaaargh 2nd <doh>

    Right - serious bet now on Imperial Commander
     
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    First time I've watched Channel 4 racing properly since the changes. I quite like it <ok>
     
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  15. theevilreddevil

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    nooooooooooooooooo
     
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  16. OddDog

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    ****ing thing
     
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  17. TopClass

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    Cape Tribulation winning that has basically put me off racing.


    What an absolute load of bullshit.
     
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  18. Steveo77

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    yes! Get in

    What a great win for Cape Tribulation
     
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    Shame - amazing performance by Imperial Commander. Someone was talking about taking the 40s for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He won't be seeing that again.
     
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    Any winner is great Steve - I'd settle for one right now!
     
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