Saturday promises to be a momentous day in our sport as it should (currently 1/12 with those bookie chappies) see the forum’s favourite trainer, its inspiration, its idol, its pin-up, its very raison d'être, Mr Henderson, crowned ‘Champion Trainer’. I’m sure the sense of ebullience on the forum will reach unprecedented levels whilst I’m similarly certain there won’t me a dry eye amongst the membership. But who should present Mr Henderson with his Championship trophy??? That is the point of this thread and the question to be answered, team.
As a local dignitary I’d put myself forward, in normal circumstances, but unfortunately I won’t be able to go to Sandown Park on medical grounds. Given my aversion, and the fact that I am allergic, to Cock-ennnnn-neeeees I’m afraid me attending would bring on unwanted symptoms. But if she can afford a momentary break from the hustings I’d like to nominate Mrs May. Go to the very top, say I. Mr Henderson is the very best and deserves a similar rank of congratulant. Alternatively, what about Mr Cameron. This becomes even more relevant when you remember how aligned his family have been with racing and the wonderful words he used when recalling previous days spent at the races. Or what about dear old ‘Giddy’ Osborne. He could do with the work now that he’s stepping down as an MP. They then would be my 3 nominees and any would make a most worthy partner on the rostrum for Mr Henderson.
I really hope though that they don’t go down the line of appointing a minor Royal, a randomly selected ordinary member of the public, or worse of all, A.P. bally blinkin’ McCoy. The latter would be most inappropriate given that in the period 2009-14 he cost the forum’s favourite trainer 3 Champion Hurdle wins.
So who gets your vote, to do the deed, then, pilgrims??? Who is the natural, and most apt, choice to present the trophy to our sports most instantly recognisable figure???
As a local dignitary I’d put myself forward, in normal circumstances, but unfortunately I won’t be able to go to Sandown Park on medical grounds. Given my aversion, and the fact that I am allergic, to Cock-ennnnn-neeeees I’m afraid me attending would bring on unwanted symptoms. But if she can afford a momentary break from the hustings I’d like to nominate Mrs May. Go to the very top, say I. Mr Henderson is the very best and deserves a similar rank of congratulant. Alternatively, what about Mr Cameron. This becomes even more relevant when you remember how aligned his family have been with racing and the wonderful words he used when recalling previous days spent at the races. Or what about dear old ‘Giddy’ Osborne. He could do with the work now that he’s stepping down as an MP. They then would be my 3 nominees and any would make a most worthy partner on the rostrum for Mr Henderson.
I really hope though that they don’t go down the line of appointing a minor Royal, a randomly selected ordinary member of the public, or worse of all, A.P. bally blinkin’ McCoy. The latter would be most inappropriate given that in the period 2009-14 he cost the forum’s favourite trainer 3 Champion Hurdle wins.
So who gets your vote, to do the deed, then, pilgrims??? Who is the natural, and most apt, choice to present the trophy to our sports most instantly recognisable figure???
