Racing Thread

[StuartHopkin]

The trainer imparted to me that Catkin should be in the frame in the next couple of outings. I have personally watched Catkin over a few hurdles down at the yard last week and it went well. My money is on but then I support the trainer as he is also my next door neighbour.

You pay your money and takes your choice. Not a cert.

Thats enough for me Mikey

Ding ding, all aboard!

[mikeymike]

3.00 Kempton - Toosey

Now I know Catkin came 5th shame as a place would have been nice. The reason I mention Toosey is that the stable girl who daily rides out did give me positive feedback when I asked.

I tend to find you get a better answer than from the trainer - I am on it - but as my Mrs just said "You don't have to back all his horses"

Just got a gut feeling - this is one of his better horses.

Probably doomed it now.

[Karabiner]

This thread is the degens leading the degens - on obv.

The step up in distance should help and hopefully it's got a bit up it's sleeves for the handicap debut.

[4KSuited]

Ask Catkin

Geez it was nut-numbing weather off the fens in Huntingdon today. Loads of roadworks along the way, but a fabulously generous pork roast was scoffed by me ‘n’ Ernie (my driver & fellow punter, who only scratched the surface of his catalogue of celebrity tales as we made our way north). Can’t wait for more tales from the golf course.

I only mention the weather, since being a bit of a soft southerner, I didn’t spend much time at the parade ring. But I did go to see our fillie for a couple of minutes. She seemed very bright & alert, looking all around. Perhaps a little too excited? The groom was constantly patting Catkin on her neck, as if in an attempt to settle her. I’m no expert, so I could easily be wrong; it’s just how it looked.

In the race itself, she was travelling comfortably at the back, but only 8-10L off the lead. With about 1M to go, the jock brought her forward for an effort, but there may have been a scrappy jump which dented her momentum. At this point the leading contenders broke away and she looked done - as if the extra distance was beyond her. However she then stayed on to be 5th, clear of the rest.

Not sure if any of this is of interest, but since I was there...

Meanwhile, come on Toosey!

[mikeymike]

Nice report 4k - hope you enjoyed your day

[Marky147]

Definitely interested in the roast!

All the trimmings, and fresh apple sauce?

[4KSuited]

Definitely interested in the roast!

All the trimmings, and fresh apple sauce?

Only went for the roast as I'm no fan of Mac 'n' Cheese; 2 massive slices of freshly cooked pork, choice of chips or roasties (both a little dry, but no biggie), a few scraps of mixed veg, but as much gravy and apple sauce as you like. And the crackling was both plentiful and perfectly crunchy. Chef knows what he's doing.

I got us a £28 Jockey Club package each: entry; racecard; pork roast + beer/wine/soft drink. Fantastic value. Ernie did the driving & stories.

[Marky147]

Definitely interested in the roast!

All the trimmings, and fresh apple sauce?

Only went for the roast as I'm no fan of Mac 'n' Cheese; 2 massive slices of freshly cooked pork, choice of chips or roasties (both a little dry, but no biggie), a few scraps of mixed veg, but as much gravy and apple sauce as you like. And the crackling was both plentiful and perfectly crunchy. Chef knows what he's doing.

I got us a £28 Jockey Club package each: entry; racecard; pork roast + beer/wine/soft drink. Fantastic value. Ernie did the driving & stories.

Can't stand that either, and impossible to go wrong with roasts & racing!

Glad you had a good day out.

[mikeymike]

Sent Tom your assessment - this is his reply  11.00pm

Thanks for this Mike,

A pretty accurate assessment really! Next time... come on Toosey indeed.

Hope all well?

Tom.

[Horneris]

 

[Marky147]

Just read that, a second ago.

Very sad.

[Omm]

Just read that, a second ago.

Very sad.

Oh dear. Very sad.

[action man]

😔

[Karabiner]

Terrible shame and an awful way to do your dough

[Chompy]

Interesting.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/horseracing/5540629/matt-chapman-talks-all-things-irish-racing-and-the-new-tv-deal-in-his-latest-column/