How poignant and significant that we should witness one of the greatest races at a racecourse that is beholden to the wit and wisdom of the developers….
The build up to this year’s King George tarred by talk of Kempton’s potential closure….
An intriguing line up. Eight runners. Plenty of chat and posturing and conjecture. Which is exactly what these big races should engender…
Sir Gino an aperitif. Can he tank through a race like that and win a Champion Hurdle? 7/4 is the call on that one…
And then the big one. Watched with Barney and Tallulah and greatest friends in a pub in Dorking. Yup, Dorking. A long story. Well, not that long actually. I’m making it a bit longer than it needs to be…
Il Est Francais. Such a cool horse in his prime. Harry Cobden sitting pretty in front. But petrol gauge from plenty to empty in a stride, and his racing life looks to have been run. Injuries and niggles and deep seated issues will claim the very best…
Turning in, six with a realistic chance. Four pretty much upsides at the last. The Jukebox Man for ‘Arry looking the least likely as Banbridge galloped on with Gaelic Warrior burrowing up the far rail. But when the bobbing of the heads and the finish line came together, it was glory for The Jukebox Man, two Bens in jockey Jones and trainer Ben, and our ‘Arry….
A race that will long in the memory. Another iconic tale. A very cool horse race and a racecourse that we must keep. MUST. Muddled communication and a lack of transparency are endemic in our sport, but let’s hope that we get positive clarity on this sooner rather than later….
Dorking ?! Dorking 2 Horsham 0. National League South. A local derby. Bitter cold. Grass roots sport. Fun – and funny at times. A pint pitchside…
Ashes have gone to ashes. But a happy day at the MCG for several friends who have made the long trip “Down Under”. The series well and truly gone – but how different it would all be if England had pressed home early Perth advantage…
If and what and wherefore – sport, bloody hell….
