I didn't realise there was a dedicated thread for horse racing. I don't detect a lot of interest in the sport, but to follow my visit to Tattersall's yearling sales last week here's a very well produced video which captures the atmosphere.
How the other half lives, or we're all in this together.
I note the thread was started by Whyperion. Not seen him for a while now. I hope he is OK.
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 03 Apr 2023, 02:46
by Stanley
What do you make of the report that anarchists are plotting to spoil the start of the Grand National David?
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 03 Apr 2023, 11:36
by Tripps
Doesn't really needs "anarchists" to do that. The starter and the jockeys make quite a good job of disruption by themselves.
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 18 Jun 2024, 14:14
by Tripps
Tripps wrote: ↑01 Apr 2023, 13:07
but I must first mention a young jockey called Billy Lougnane.
I wasn't wrong - he has just won the Group One Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot on 'Rashabar' at odds of 80/1.
You heard it here first. . . .
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 18 Jun 2024, 19:12
by Gloria
Well spotted
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 20 Jun 2024, 13:41
by Tripps
Just noticed that I got an email from a racing source yesterday, with his Ascot tips. His first on the list was Rashabar (80/1)!
Now today his first tip was Shareholder, which has just won the Norfolk Stakes at 12/1.
Impressive tipping. Shame I don't bet.
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 21 Jun 2024, 02:26
by Stanley
Wise man David.....
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 31 Dec 2025, 17:21
by Tripps
Tripps wrote: ↑01 Apr 2023, 13:07
Rarely seen thread - and my interest in the game is nearly over, but I must first mention a young jockey called Billy Lougnane.
He has just won the first race of the new flat season "The Brocklesby" for unraced 2yo's.
I was impressed by him last season. He is still a 5lb claiming apprentice - with a remarkable strike rate of 21 %.
So your first mention of him wasn't the kiss of death! A notable achievement.
He's very young, I hope it doesn't go to his head. (But he looks like a very level headed lad from his image on the site.)
Re: Not Really Horse Racing
Posted: 02 Jan 2026, 02:25
by Stanley
I tripped over this clip on Youtube shortly after reading this post.....
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