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Tuesday Riddle

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by Tamerlo, Nov 1, 2016.

  1. Tamerlo

    Tamerlo Well-Known Member

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    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.
     
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    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? :D
     
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    Afraid not, Reebs, but I'm grinning.
     
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  4. Ron

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

    Is it an American classic winner?
     
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  5. Tamerlo

    Tamerlo Well-Known Member

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    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.
     
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  6. Ron

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    OMG. I've tried working with "Bid" and then Charlie Smirke. Not getting anywhere. Will keep trying :emoticon-0107-sweat
     
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  7. Tamerlo

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

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    No Ron.... What is it you buy in an auction house?
     
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    Not completely worked it out but give me 5 minutes. I think it may be Camelot
     
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    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????????????
     
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    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 " "
     
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    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
     
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    OK Ron. It's good news week! An item at auction is called a "lot."
     
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    Well I got that right when I guessed Camelot - just got the wrong horse <laugh>
     
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    Charlottown <party>
     
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    L'homme de Del Monte dit "Oui." <cracker>
    Enfin.......... Wel done Ron.
     
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    These are so easy. <laugh>
     
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    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
     
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    Ron, if the answer is Ribot, then I'll go to my tea!
     
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